Nick Verreos Loves Boston: My Emerson College Appearance/Lecture Recap!!!

The Lavender Fashion LION, a chic W Hotel Welcome, Fashion Society Guys & Gals...and Patrick Dempsey??? Yep, Welcome To Boston!!!

On the Boston Stage: Nick Verreos, Emerson College's Bill Bordy Theater

This Monday, I flew to Boston Massachusetts to make an "Appearance" and give my "Nick Lecture" at Boston's Emerson College. It was a long transcontinental flight from LA (I think I had to get up at like 4AM! And I had just returned from my Chicago Macy's trip the night before!!) but for some reason, once I arrived in Boston, I had renewed energy to "Bring It On!".

W Boston Hotel Welcome

I checked in to my FABULOUS W Boston Hotel, where I was surprised (in a happy way!) to hear that I had been UPGRADED to a nice Suite (Thanks W Boston!). The room was so sleek and very "W Hotels": Chic copper leather couches, the bed in the middle of the room, scrims that divided the bathroom and "office" areas...and speaking of Bathrooms:

Yeah, that was my W Boston Hotel Bathtub (above photo), which I, regretfully, never used (insert SAD FACE!). I changed from my traveling jeans, t-shirt & trench coat look to my I-Am-Lecturing-at-Emerson College Top Shop Jacket, lavender shirt-and-tie ensemble. Of course, I did my research and found out that the Emerson College color was lavender. And that their Mascot was the Lion. So, I wanted to be the "Lavender Fashion Lion"...well, for the night!

As part of Emerson College's Spring 2011 Fashion Week festivities, I was invited by Emerson's Fashion Society to give a lecture on how I got started in Fashion, the Business of Fashion and Red Carpet Dressing as well as Project Runway (of course) and finally, being a role model to the LGBTQ community and my support of The Trevor Project and all the amazing work that organization does.

Lecturin' : Nick Verreos, Emerson College Bill Bordy Theater

The Lecture went SOOOOO well, even I was surprised at the unbelievable--and warm--reception, I received by the wonderful Emerson College audience. I spoke for almost two hours--giving them spoonfuls of "No Should've Would've Could've...Just Do It!", as well as "Know Who To Give Flowers To...and When To Take Out The Knives..." advice.

Nick Verreos, Emerson College Appearance, Bill Bordy Theater

Afterward, I posed for pics and signed photos with the students and Fashion Society members. I enjoyed meeting EACH and EVERYONE at my Lecture and will treasure how genuinely kind they were to me.

Emerson College Fashion Society Group Photo with Nick Verreos

The Fashion Society went above and beyond to treat me like a VIP and were exemplary in how they produced the entire event. I especially have to thank Jason Guttilla, Emerson College Fashion Society President and his team of Emerson College Fashionistas for being AMAZING!!!

Emerson Boys: Nick Verreos and Emerson College students

Spring Fashion Week Goddesses: Nick Verreos and Emerson College Spring Fashion Week committee gals

Emerson Smiles: Jason Guttilla, Emerson College Fashion Society President and Nick Verreos

Following my event, Jason, and the Emerson College Fashion Society teased that we should stop by the nearby "local pub"...

The Tam for some post-Lecture libations, but alas, we did not. Instead we enjoyed a lovely dinner at the nearby P.F. Chang's (the chicken mu shu was DELICIOUS!). I finally called it a night, and returned back to my W Boston Hotel digs. The next morning was my return-to-LA flight. As I arrived into Boston Logan Airport , I encountered a Celeb Spotting: Actor Patrick Dempsey (I know: Shut The Front Door!).

As I headed for my gate and boarded my flight--after checking out my United Airlines 757 in all it's "Oprah Winfrey The Farewell Season" livery-- I noticed someone seated in my same row: Hello!!! Patrick Dempsey. Oh, it's good to be in Boston: A FAB Emerson College appearance that ends with "McDreamy" seated ten feet away from me: Heaven!
Can't wait to come back Boston and Emerson College!!!!

*Read HERE for an exclusive Review of my lecture/Appearance on Emerson College's Fashion Society site

*Click HERE for a Q & A with me.

*And Click HERE for more photos from the event.

Nick Verreos Will Be at Boston's Emerson College THIS MONDAY April 4th!!

Boston Rolls Out The "Rainbow Colored" Carpet...and the Runway...

Nick Verreos is Catwalking to Boston...on Monday night!!!

Tomorrow--as you may have read HERE, I am flying to Chicago to host a "Putting It All Together" Macy's Event at Macy's State Street on Saturday. And then, I'm off to Boston Massachusetts. Why Boston, you ask? Well, kids, I've been invited by the Fashion Society of Boston's Emerson College to give a very special lecture as part of their "Fashion Week Spring 2011" festivities.

In case you didn't know--The Fashion Society of Emerson College in Boston is celebrating Spring 2011 Fashion Week with several great events--fashion shows, a 'Top Model Contest"-- with ALL PROCEEDS going to The Trevor Project, best known for "It Gets Better" campaign.

As a big supporter of The Trevor Project, LGBT issues, and lover of Fashion...I am honored to be part of the events and on Monday April 4Th, I will be at Emerson College's Bill Bordy Theater for a very special appearance and lecture, entitled (Wait For It!)..."Fashion God: Nick Verreos" (if I can only LIVE up to that!!!). Of course, I'll also pose for Facebook pics afterward--and if you come, you have a good chance you might end up on THIS little ol' BLOG of mine because....YES, I will be posting a FUN Recap of my time in Emerson College! (in other words: DRESS to Impress Emerson College Fashionistas!!)

What: Nick Verreos Lecture on Fashion, Project Runway and LGBT Issues

When: Monday April 4, 2011 Time: 8-10PM

Where: Emerson College Boston, Bill Bordy Theater

*Click HERE for Entire Event Details

*For More Info. and Questions: Email fashionsociety@emerson.edu or ...RSVP on Facebook

Nick Verreos "Dresses For Success" at Colorado State University: Here's My Recap!

Tall Pine Trees, Colorado Fashionistas, A Ram Statue and a Buffalo Burger???

Layering in Colorado: Nick Verreos poses with his "Dress For Success" Poster, Colorado Sate University

A little over a week ago, I flew to Colorado for a quick one night Appearance at Colorado State University! CSU and the fabulous ASAP Special Events Department as well as the CSU Career Center invited me to give my special "Dress For Success" Lecture. I was excited to fly to Colorado being that I would get to wear some of my sweaters and coats that i rarely get to drag out of my closet in my LA home base.

Too Early For Some Xmas Decorations: Nick Verreos and a Colorado Pine Tree

So, you KNOW I packed my trench coat, scarves, my wool cardigan sweater and of course, my YSL "Johnny Boots". Immediately after being picked up by the lovely CSU ASAP "Nick Greeting Committee") at the Denver Airport, we drove to the Fort Collins-located Campus--after a one-and-a-half hour ride. As soon as we arrived, I spotted this very tall Pine Tree so you KNOW I had to take a photo! (we don't see these in LA...I was such a tourist!)

Le Ram: Ram Sculpture flanking the Colorado State University Morgan Library

I also got a lovely tour of the campus, including the beautiful book-shaped Morgan Library, the CSU Ram Sculpture and the Fashion Design and Merchandising Departments. Colorado State University has an extensive Fashion & Merchandising Program as part of their College of Applied Human Sciences .

I was able to see some of the Pattern and Sewing Lab Rooms, as well as even made "special unannounced" visits into a couple of the classes (sorry, Instructors!). Finally, it was time to do a quick outfit change in my hotel room and return for my "Dress For Success" Lecture.

Awaiting me was a packed conference room with students from the Apparel and Merchandising Majors, as well as other majors (there were several CSU students from other majors as well).

Nick The Lecturer: Nick Verreos lectures CSU attendees on how to "Dress For Success"

I did a fun and informative Power Point lecture on helping college students prepare--fashion wise--for the work force and particularly, the whole interviewing process and how to "Dress For Success".

CSU Pride: Nick Verreos poses with the ASAP Team, who organized my visit to Colorado State University

I then ended it with a quick "Wrap Up" of my time on Project Runway and also gave some DISH on being a Red Carpet Designer. From the "We Loved It!" and "Thanks for all that Info!" comments I heard afterward from all the students, I think it was a success!

CSU Red Carpet: Nick Verreos with three very fashionable Colorado State University students

I stayed around after my Lecture and took lots of photos and signed and drew some fashion illustrations on a lot of the students' notebooks!

A CSU student-and attendee of my "Dress For Success" Lecture-shows off her pegged pants, flat Booties, black cropped jacket & "Messenger" bag

I enjoyed seeing all the Colorado State University Fashionistas--both male and female--lots of Retro Vintage looks, drop-crotch pegged pants, and PUMPS (yes, no UGGS!!). The boys were working their looks as well, from "high-water" cropped skinny jeans, Tom's, plaid and some quilted puffy jackets for good measure (it's cold in Colorado!).

Buffalo Dripping: A "Colorado Burger", consisting of lean ground buffalo meat, sauteed mushrooms and cheese...side of onion rings, Hilton Fort Collins

After my Lecture, I retired to my Hilton Fort Collins hotel to have dinner and call it a night. Upon arrival, the Chef happened to be in the lobby and overheard me asking if the hotel had "late night dining" (it was 11PM). They did and he recommended--OK, FORCED me is more like it!--to get the "Colorado Burger". I said "sure...what's in it?". Buffalo Meat (sorry Vegetarians). I guess it's very "Colorado" and he added, it's leaner than regular beef and about as lean as a Chicken Breast. I was a Buffalo Meat "Virgin". But I'll try anything once. Well, just about anything. Needless to say: It was DELICIOUS!!!!

A reflection of the tensile fiberglass roof architecture of the Denver international Airport, reminiscent of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains

The next day I was off to the Denver International Airport and back on a flight to LA. Thanks Colorado and Colorado State University for having me. It was great fun! Now, students: Remember to Dress For Success!