Nick says Auf Wiedersehen....
The always fabulous Trieu "Trusive" Le, the only (as far as I know) openly gay TV personality of Vietnamese-American descent just sent me this wonderful video he shot, in which he captured the Behind The Scenes action at the No H8 Campaign photo shoot, in which I was a part of. The video shows photographer Adam Bouska and his partner-in-crime Jeff Parshley,--as well as their loving mothers, getting ready for their "No H8" close-up.
You can also see former Miss Universe and Miss USA, Brook Lee (in a NIKOLAKI gown of course!) and Shanna Moakler getting ready for their iconic photo shoot. Sexy Reichen Lehmkuhl(doing push-ups), make-up artist from America's Next Top Model, Sutan, as well as others make special appearances. Speaking of "guest appearances", make sure not to miss my dog Benny, the other love of my life. Yeah, he's all up in there. Don't miss the ending!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Eat FISH for SMART Kids!!
Center modeling outfit is my inspiration.
Pic. courtesy of Ginza mag.
My ODJ.
1. TOP: Diesel washed denim jumper
2. BOTTOM: Plastic Island long blazer
3. Shoes: Hugo Boss orange Boss two tone Mary-Jane platform Heels
4. Accessory:
Oh..you can't see the star brooch which is covered by my hair...... lol
Single loop of the bow is the key look!!!
So, I pretty much believe kids learn faster w/ finer motor skill development. Although i can't seem to recall if I ate enough fish during my 3 pregnancies but hopefully, if I continuously feed them w/ fish in a recommended amount and avoid heavy metal fish, such as tuna and halibut, my children will be smart too. Kids learn the fastest from their siblings, classmate, or even playmate. I notice my youngest daughter have very fine finger movement, and she holds a pen very nicely.
Here is the full article about it.
They have some sponsors who provided craft works for kids last sat. We are all so focused.
Pic. courtesy of Ginza mag.
My ODJ.
1. TOP: Diesel washed denim jumper
2. BOTTOM: Plastic Island long blazer
3. Shoes: Hugo Boss orange Boss two tone Mary-Jane platform Heels
4. Accessory:
- Tiffany heart necklace
- Brown suede belt
- Balenciaga Violet Part-time bag
- Chanel 08 s/s Star brooch
Oh..you can't see the star brooch which is covered by my hair...... lol
Single loop of the bow is the key look!!!
So, I pretty much believe kids learn faster w/ finer motor skill development. Although i can't seem to recall if I ate enough fish during my 3 pregnancies but hopefully, if I continuously feed them w/ fish in a recommended amount and avoid heavy metal fish, such as tuna and halibut, my children will be smart too. Kids learn the fastest from their siblings, classmate, or even playmate. I notice my youngest daughter have very fine finger movement, and she holds a pen very nicely.
Here is the full article about it.
They have some sponsors who provided craft works for kids last sat. We are all so focused.
OOTD
On Friday I got all dressed up to go to hall (formal dinner) at my boyfriend's college in Cambridge, so I thought I would share my outfit with you all :). We had pre-dinner drinks, a lovely meal, post dinner drinks and then relaxed in the college bar.
Sorry for the rubbish quality photos, but I had to make do with the camera on my phone.
I wore:
Miss Selfridge 2 tone dress (flowery on top and black from waist downward w/ stretchy belt)
Mango Black Cardigan with sequin and feather detail
Kurt Geiger shoes
I also straightened my hair for the first time in forever, and kept it pretty simple makeup wise with just a line of Sleek's glittery purple liner and YSL rouge volupte lingerie pink (7) lipstick.
What do you guys think? Too short?
Friday, May 15, 2009
BusyBee!!
This week is my son and daughter's teacher's appreciation day. Parents have to prepare all sorts of thank-you gifts or show gratitude to the teachers for our children. I have been doing total of 5 pages paper for scrap book which we will give them to the teachers. When I am busy enough w/ my exercise routine, house chores, now I even have to coordinate kids' school activities into our lives. I can't imagine how busy we parents will be when kids all go to school, soccer game, basketball or tennis tournament, ballet performance, or even piano contest.
Before we are leaving for Taipei, I already booked summer activities for my son and daughters. Just so I can make sure they are learning something even when we didn't sign up summer school for them. Typical Parents!!! We don't want our kids feeling left behind, not at home, not at school. I want to participate in every single event at school for my 3 children in the future and I hope my children will feel our strong love toward them. They are our first priority, no matter what!!
My ODJ.
1. TOP:
silk camo.
Max&Co. lavender floral blouse w/ ruffle sleeves
2. BOTTOM: Wilfred ruffle skirt
3. SHOES: Mitchel Cabazat metallic heels
4. ACCESSORY:
We dined at Ming's Vietnamese restaurant at Mt. View after my son's tennis practice.
Before going to bed, my kids like to read some books or practice piano.
I don't know if the youngest kid is always parents' favorite. But I know I try my best to be fair to every one of them.
Before we are leaving for Taipei, I already booked summer activities for my son and daughters. Just so I can make sure they are learning something even when we didn't sign up summer school for them. Typical Parents!!! We don't want our kids feeling left behind, not at home, not at school. I want to participate in every single event at school for my 3 children in the future and I hope my children will feel our strong love toward them. They are our first priority, no matter what!!
My ODJ.
1. TOP:
silk camo.
Max&Co. lavender floral blouse w/ ruffle sleeves
2. BOTTOM: Wilfred ruffle skirt
3. SHOES: Mitchel Cabazat metallic heels
4. ACCESSORY:
- French designer silver necklace
- Tom Ford sunglasses
- Marc Jacob 08 s/s limited MIKA bag in Taupe
We dined at Ming's Vietnamese restaurant at Mt. View after my son's tennis practice.
Before going to bed, my kids like to read some books or practice piano.
I don't know if the youngest kid is always parents' favorite. But I know I try my best to be fair to every one of them.
Out and About: Nick Verreos at "Fashion @ The Grove"
Fashion..Under "The Grove" Stars!
Boys Under The Stars: Raymundo Baltazar and Nick Verreos pose at The Grove CoOp Barneys New York Fashion Show
Last Thursday was a MAJAH (in Victoria Beckham's words) day for me: I was filming all day and had a 4 AM Wake Up Call time! I shot all these fun segments for MSN.com Style Studio and even got to meet the GORGEOUS Victoria's Secret Angel and SpokesGODDESS, Marissa Miller. My day was done around 4 PM, got home, took a "disco nap" and somehow, got the energy to attend a fun fashion show at one of LA's most famous shopping meccas, The Grove--that same night!
Crest White Strips Smiles: Petro Zillia designer Noni Tochterman and Nick Verreos at The Grove
I was invited by my fabulous friends from S.PR to attend "CoOp Barneys New York presents Fashion @ The Grove", also dubbed a "fashion show under the stars". Anything S.PR puts on is DIVINE and always done right, so I knew I had to attend. It was to be a great evening to witness the latest and most stylish for Spring/Summer 2009 from featured LA and NYC designers like Alexander Wang, Trovata, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, APC, Petro Zillia and many more.
I Want That Trench: Scene from the runway of "Fashion @ The Grove" fashion show
My "date" that night was my friend, Raymundo Baltazar, who was on my season of Project Runway, who actually held one of the first fashions shows at The Grove back in 2007 when he was working for Christian Audigier. Normally, as an LA resident, I try and avoid The Grove if at all possible. It's a "Disneyland" of shopping malls and I only visit if say, my family are visiting from out of town. Other than that, it's just "too much". That water fountain in the middle with the "Last Dance" by Donna Summer musical accompaniment always gets me! It's very "mini Vegas". But I was eager to enjoy a fashion show "under The Grove stars" for this one night. We sat front row center and took it all in. I was happy to be seated next to none other than the fabulously chic Monica Corcoran, LA Times Fashion Blogger and consultant for the new Project Runway season.
I also spotted across from me, Sam Shipley , formally of Trovata, one of my favorite menswear lines of all time! As you may know, he and design partner, Jeff Halmos, broke from Trovata and began their own line, aptly named Shipley and Halmos. 
Petro Zillia designer, the colorful Nony Tochterman was there as well as LA Fashion "momma", Miss Cynthia Vincent, who lovingly made fun of me by saying "Oh Mr. TV Star!!!" when she saw me.
Reunited...and it Feels So Good: Nick Verreos poses with models Anna Maria Mostrom and his Barbie Model, Chantal Jones, The Grove
The show was great! All the models (from LA Models) were perfect and all pros (I spotted my Barbie model, Chantal Jones, as well as others who modeled in the FIDM Debut 2009 Show). The clothing ranged from mini biker chic shrunken leather jackets, to cardigan and bow tied boys to floor sweeping draped jersey dresses. The styling, by Elizabeth Stewart, was exceptional. The models were "done and done" from the cutest hat to the fiercest platform spiked heel.
Work those Booties Chantal: Model Chantal Jones on "The Grove" runway
This was an LA fashion show at its best. I think I might have just changed my tune towards visiting "The Grove"...Maybe next time my line NIKOLAKI, will be shown "under The Grove" stars....
Click HERE for a great little blurb about the event and fashion show on LA Mag.com.
Boys Under The Stars: Raymundo Baltazar and Nick Verreos pose at The Grove CoOp Barneys New York Fashion ShowLast Thursday was a MAJAH (in Victoria Beckham's words) day for me: I was filming all day and had a 4 AM Wake Up Call time! I shot all these fun segments for MSN.com Style Studio and even got to meet the GORGEOUS Victoria's Secret Angel and SpokesGODDESS, Marissa Miller. My day was done around 4 PM, got home, took a "disco nap" and somehow, got the energy to attend a fun fashion show at one of LA's most famous shopping meccas, The Grove--that same night!
Crest White Strips Smiles: Petro Zillia designer Noni Tochterman and Nick Verreos at The GroveI was invited by my fabulous friends from S.PR to attend "CoOp Barneys New York presents Fashion @ The Grove", also dubbed a "fashion show under the stars". Anything S.PR puts on is DIVINE and always done right, so I knew I had to attend. It was to be a great evening to witness the latest and most stylish for Spring/Summer 2009 from featured LA and NYC designers like Alexander Wang, Trovata, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, APC, Petro Zillia and many more.
I Want That Trench: Scene from the runway of "Fashion @ The Grove" fashion showMy "date" that night was my friend, Raymundo Baltazar, who was on my season of Project Runway, who actually held one of the first fashions shows at The Grove back in 2007 when he was working for Christian Audigier. Normally, as an LA resident, I try and avoid The Grove if at all possible. It's a "Disneyland" of shopping malls and I only visit if say, my family are visiting from out of town. Other than that, it's just "too much". That water fountain in the middle with the "Last Dance" by Donna Summer musical accompaniment always gets me! It's very "mini Vegas". But I was eager to enjoy a fashion show "under The Grove stars" for this one night. We sat front row center and took it all in. I was happy to be seated next to none other than the fabulously chic Monica Corcoran, LA Times Fashion Blogger and consultant for the new Project Runway season.
I also spotted across from me, Sam Shipley , formally of Trovata, one of my favorite menswear lines of all time! As you may know, he and design partner, Jeff Halmos, broke from Trovata and began their own line, aptly named Shipley and Halmos. 
Petro Zillia designer, the colorful Nony Tochterman was there as well as LA Fashion "momma", Miss Cynthia Vincent, who lovingly made fun of me by saying "Oh Mr. TV Star!!!" when she saw me.
Reunited...and it Feels So Good: Nick Verreos poses with models Anna Maria Mostrom and his Barbie Model, Chantal Jones, The GroveThe show was great! All the models (from LA Models) were perfect and all pros (I spotted my Barbie model, Chantal Jones, as well as others who modeled in the FIDM Debut 2009 Show). The clothing ranged from mini biker chic shrunken leather jackets, to cardigan and bow tied boys to floor sweeping draped jersey dresses. The styling, by Elizabeth Stewart, was exceptional. The models were "done and done" from the cutest hat to the fiercest platform spiked heel.
Work those Booties Chantal: Model Chantal Jones on "The Grove" runwayThis was an LA fashion show at its best. I think I might have just changed my tune towards visiting "The Grove"...Maybe next time my line NIKOLAKI, will be shown "under The Grove" stars....
Click HERE for a great little blurb about the event and fashion show on LA Mag.com.
