Miss Universe 2011 Official Viewing Party: True Beauty Rocks The Universe In Hollywood

Fiesta de Miss UNIVERSOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Designer and Muse: Nick Verreos and former Miss Universe 1997 Brook Lee (wearing NIKOLAKI), True Beauty Rocks the Universe in Hollywood W Hollywood Hotel

Last night was the Finale of Miss Universe 2011. Of course, the actual pageant was in São Paulo, Brazil. Needless to say, I wasn't invited to go and therefore, did not. However, there was a BETTER Party I was invited to: The "True Beauty Rocks The Universe in Hollywood Official Miss Universe 2011 Viewing Party at the W Hollywood Hotel. It was sponsored by the Miss Universe Organization, The Atwell Group, True Beauty Special Events, LCH/La Casa Hermosa, and Telemundo.

A Suited Threesome: Actor/Comedian (and friend!) Alec Mapa, Nick Verreos and David Paul, True Beauty Rocks the Universe in Hollywood Miss Universe 2011 Viewing Party W Hollywood Hotel

My good friend Brook Lee--who happens to be a former Miss Universe (and the last Miss USA to win that title!)--invited both my NIKOLAKI design partner David Paul and myself to this festive BASH! And naturally, I couldn't say "No"! A) I LOVE Beauty Pageants; B) I Love Miss Universes and C) I Love Parties!! Once we arrived, the party was in full swing on the street-level "courtyard" of the very happening W Hollywood Hotel. The place was PACKED with many, many gorgeous ladies wearing sashes (lots of Miss California USA contestants) and many well-dressed men following them!!

LOVE HER: Nick Verreos, Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006 and her cutie boyfriend, Brandon Belsky from their band Jamestown Avenue, True Beauty Rocks the Universe in Hollywood W Hollywood Hotel

A HUGE screen floated from one of the walls as Telemundo Network projected the Miss Universe "Pre-Show" that had begun at 8PM "Camino a la Corona", which highlights all the Latin American contestants in the Miss Universe Pageant. Hors d'oeuvres were passed around (I saw them but never got to try any--and I surely did not see any of those girls with sashes attempt to even reach for those plates!). There was a fully-stocked Open Bar as well. In addition to viewing the Telecast (it was like one of those "Oscar Viewing Parties", but with more gorgeous women around), this was also a Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Miss Universe. As a result there were some "Special Guests" in attendance.

Universal Announcer: Nick Verreos announcing the past Miss Universe Titleholders--flanked by (L to R) Chelsi Smith Miss Universe 1995, Brook Lee (in NIKOLAKI gown) Miss Universe 1997, Justine Pasek Miss Universe 2002, True Beauty Rocks the Universe in Hollywood W Hollywood Hotel

As the time got closer and closer to the start of the Live Telecast at 9PM, I was asked to announce who these Special Guests were: TEN Former Miss Universe Titleholders, who were invited to Hollywood for this unprecedented celebration!

Look at My Face: Nick Verreos, as he greets Miss Universe 1964 from Greece (my father's parents' homeland!) Corinna Fields, True Beauty Rocks the Universe in Hollywood W Hollywood Hotel

I introduced la bellisima Justine Pasek, Miss Universe 2002 from Panama, my "Hawaiian Sister" Brook Lee Miss Universe 1997 (USA), the vivacious Chelsi (Those incredible legs!!) Smith Miss Universe 1995 (USA), the elegant Michelle McLean Miss Universe 1992 (Namibia), Mona (Face of a Supermodel) Grudt Miss Universe 1990 (Norway), the statuesque Margaret Gardiner Miss Universe 1978 (South Africa), the beautiful Janelle Commissiong Miss Universe 1977 (Trinidad and Tobago), the elegant Sylvia Hitchcock Miss Universe 1967 (USA), my "Greek sister" Corinna Fields, née Tsopei Miss Universe 1964 (Greece)...

And the MOST Special Guest, the FIRST EVER Miss Universe, Armi Kuusela, who was Miss Universe 1952, seen above being handed a special presentation by a Miss Universe Organization representative.

Las Misses: Nick Verreos with all the past Miss Universe Titleholders, True Beauty Rocks the Universe in Hollywood W Hollywood Hotel

Colors of The Universe: (L to R) Justine Pasek Miss Universe 2002 (Panama), Janelle Commissiong Miss Universe 1977 (Trinidad and Tobago), Nick Verreos, Margaret Gardiner Miss Universe 1978 (South Africa), and Mona Grudt Miss Universe 1990 (Norway), True Beauty Rocks the Universe in Hollywood W Hollywood Hotel

Pageant Squeeze: Shanna Moakler and Nick Verreos, True Beauty Rocks the Universe in Hollywood W Hollywood Hotel

My Girl: Actress ("Unstoppable") and former Miss California USA 2007 (she wore one of my NIKOLAKI gowns to the Miss USA 2007 Pageant!!), and Nick Verreos, True Beauty Rocks the Universe in Hollywood W Hollywood Hotel

I can't even begin to tell you what an honor it was to have introduced them at this amazing event! I felt like I was a little boy, back in Caracas Venezuela watching the Miss Universe Pageant and being all excited to see all the gorgeous girls in their gorgeous dresses! I had such a blast at the party that I almost forgot that there was a Pageant to watch on the big ol' screen!!!!

Nick Verreos and TV Guide's "The Fashion Team" Goes To Bliss Spa at the W Hollywood!

BLISS-ful Filming:

The Fashion Team at Bliss Spa Hollywood: Lawrence Zarian, Jen Rade and Nick Verreos

Last week, we filmed our latest episode of Season 7's TV Guide Network's "The Fashion Team" on location at Bliss Spa Hollywood located at the W Hollywood Hotel. Well, I don't think you'll be surprised when I tell you that I LOVE me some Bliss products.

The Best Valet Waiting Area Ever: W Hollywood Hotel

My Dream Bathroom: Bliss Store, W Hollywood

Let me further explain: A) I just love beauty products PERIOD, but B) Ever since the first time I ever stayed at a W Hotel ages ago, and tried out their hotel room's products--Bliss of course--I was a confirmed fan. I especially LOVE the Body Butter and their Lemon and Sage Supershine Shampoo.

NIKOLAKI Gowns on the Runway, W Hotel San Diego Rooftop "Beach" Bar and Lounge

Several years ago, my design partner David Paul and I showed our NIKOLAKI Collection at the W Hotel San Diego at their rooftop "Beach" area and they put us up in the most AMAZING suite with soooooo many Bliss Products, I thought I died and went to BLISS Heaven!

Happy Birthday Miss Jen: Birthday Girl Jen Rade, with Lawrence Zarian and Nick Verreos, Bliss Spa Hollywood

This time--for TV Guide's "The Fashion Team"--the show in which host Lawrence Zarian, stylist Jen Rade and I give our commentary on the Red Carpet "Hits" and "Misses" of the past week--we were at Bliss to film--not to snag some products! It also just happened to be Jen Rade's Birthday as well! Anyone for a Bliss-Product Birthday Cake???

Spa-llywood: Bliss Store and Spa, W Hollywood

Of course, when I found out that we were filming at Bliss, I had to wear my brightest aqua-blue skinny H&M jeans and matching "driving" loafers which I bought in Positano Italy (sorry I had to drop that!), so I could (kinda) match the decor and brand's color scheme.

What Time Is It: It's Bliss Time, the clock at Bliss Spa Hollywood

We had so much fun filming and at one point, the producers asked if we wanted to get a "faux pedicure" and dip our toes into sudsy Bliss water for a scene. "Done and Done" I said!
The episode debuted last Friday but you can still catch it Monday Jan 24 1:30PM and Wednesday Jan 26 1PM on the TV Guide Network--check your local cable listings.

But for now, you can enjoy this: Here's Last Week's Fashion Team "Red Carpet Hit or Miss" segment from The Montage Beverly Hills: