Nick Verreos Attends Project Runway Emmy Awards After Party at Lexington Social House

Emmys Project Runway Bash...

Nick Verreos and Marie Claire Fashion Editor Zanna Roberts-Rassi, Project Runway Emmy Awards After Party, Lexington Social House Hollywood

Sunday night were the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards, as we all know. A little ol' show called "Project Runway" was nominated--once again, as it has been since it's creation!--for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program. "Amazing Race" won unfortunately.

Last year "Top Chef" had won and broke the "Amazing Race" streak, but...now AR was back! Well, this disappointing loss for the producers of Project Runway didn't mean that they still couldn't PARTY!!! I was invited to the Project Runway Emmy Awards After Party, held at the Lexington Social House, a nightclub-restaurant in the heart of Hollywood. After a day of LIVE Emmy's Red Carpet Fashion Blogging, I threw on my white Dinner Jacket, black tuxedo pants and bow tie, Brooks Brothers pink polka-dot hankie and dragged--kicking and screaming--my NIKOLAKI partner David Paul with me (it's hard to leave our doggie Benny by himself!).

Lexington Social House Hollywood interior

The party began at 8pm right as the awards show ended and we arrived soon afterward.
Early on, I really didn't recognize anyone except a couple of the producers of the show. But soon enough, some editors made their way toward my white dinner jacket, introducing themselves as well as telling me some DISH on this season's designers and that dreaded "Oh, THEY edited me THAT way..." excuse. I LOVE talking to the editors!!

I didn't see any other Project Runway Alumn, except, I did run into Season 8 Designer Michael Costello (above, right) who just finished his stint on the upcoming Project Runway All Stars Season.

Project Runway 2011 Emmy Awards After Party Cocktails

I did see the fabulously chic Zanna Roberts-Rassi Senior Fashion Editor for Marie Claire (and my LA Casting Partner-in-Crime) who showed up with her dashing husband, MILK Studios Founder and Creative Director Mazdack Rassi. INSIDE DISH: Zanna was wearing Alexander Wang and texting/emailing Marie Claire Fashion Director Nina Garcia trying to find out where she was (at the Emmy's Governor's Ball I am sure!). After I embarrassed myself profusely by confessing to her husband my love of Persian Cuisine--and especially Tahdig and Gormeh Zabzi--I made sure to make a beeline to the exit.

The Scene: Project Runway Emmy Awards 2011 After Party Lexington Social House Hollywood

Both David and I had a blast at the Project Runway 2011 Emmy Awards After Party but...it was time to:
A) Get some take-home dinner;
B) Get back to Benny, our son--I mean Doggie--and
C) Go home and actually watch the show--in our comfortable pj's.

63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Dianna Agron in Roksanda Ilincic Fall 2011

Dianna Agron in Roksanda Ilincic Fall 2011: In case you didn't know, designer Roksanda Ilincic is Central Saint Martins-educated, Serbian-born and London-based. Miss Kate, Duchess of Cambridge has worn her designs. Here, actress Dianna Argon wears one of her purple-colored silk charmeuse high-necked draped and belted gowns. Love the color, love the "1930's/1940's Old Hollywood" vibe. The hair is PERFECTION!

63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Zooey Deschanel in Monique Lhuillier Resort 2012

Zooey Deschanel in Monique Lhuillier Resort 2012: Actress Zooey Deschanel presented an award at tonight's Primetime Emmy Awards in a soft pink/dusty rose strapless ball gown from Monique Lhuillier's Resort 2012 Collection. At first I thought it was Oscar de la Renta or even Carolina Herrera, but nope, it was a Lhuillier. I like the gown, I'm just not sure about the "Modified Snooki" hairstyle. Slicked back and chic--like in the model--might have been a better route.

63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Kate Winslet in Elie Saab Resort 2012

Kate Winslet in Elie Saab Resort 2012: You know, I love me some Elie Saab but somehow this red (An Emmys 2011 Red Carpet Trend) silk crepe drop-shoulder (another trend!) makes her look a bit, shall I say, dowdy. Maybe it's the I-Need-to-Get-the-Chlorine-Out-of-my-Hair that I have a problem with, or maybe the gown is a little bit too tight. The entire look just needs something more...I'd love to hear from you guys!! What do you think?

63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang

Sofia Vergara in Custom Vera Wang with Colombian Emerald Earrings: Now this IS how you wear a GOWN kids (pay attention beauty pageant hoochie girls!) I think Sofia looks VA-VA-BOOM stunning in this coral colored Vera Wang Princess-seamed fitted gown with one-shoulder ruched chiffon detail. She'll be in my "2011 Emmys Best Dressed" for sure. And of course, those emeralds look unbelievable with the gown. I wonder if the "Colombian Board of Emeralds" (if there is such a thing) will let her keep them??? What do you guys think? Is she Miss Colombia at Miss Universe or Diva Actress at the Emmys...or Both???

63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab Fall 2011

Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab Fall 2011: One word--WOW! This high-necked drop-shoulder "Siren" gown by Lebanese Designer Elie Saab is OUT of CONTROL, those black sequins are OUT of CONTROL and that train...is yes, you guessed it, OUT of CONTROL. What a way to make an entrance darling! Her slicked hair, small metallic clutch and bangle, it's ALL good. One of my FAVES so far. Hope that train does not get stepped on and ruined by the end of the night--Elie Saab's PR people might not be too happy...

63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Gwyneth Paltrow in Emilio Pucci

Gwyneth Paltrow in Emilio Pucci gown and Neil Lane jewelry: I am just not sure about this gown. I've been viewing both the Emilio Pucci Fall 2011 and Resort 2012 Collection images and cannot find it. There does seen to be a gown in each of those collection that has some similarities to this one but just not the same gown. I have some questions: Is it two pieces? A Crop-Top and floor-length skirt? Or is there a connection piece of silk organza? She's a little "Bollywood" in the ensemble. I'm leaving this one up to you guys? Is it Good Bollywood or Not-so Good Bollywood?

63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Claire Danes in Oscar De La Renta Resort 2012

Claire Danes in Oscar De La Renta Resort 2012: Actress Claire Danes chose a strapless blue sequin gown from Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2012 Collection. It features "Art Deco"-inspired geographic "print" in the sequins. She looks modern and yes, the loose wind-swept hairstyle does look "fresh" but I wonder if, especially with this kind of gown, she might have gone a more "elegant chignon route. What do you guys think?

63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Lea Michele of "Glee" in Marchesa Resort 2012

Lea Michele wears custom Marchesa modified from the Resort 2012 Collection: As you can see in the Marchesa Resort 2012 Look Book, it is in a silver metallic jacquard and on actress Lea Michele it's in a red crepe. Also, the original sleeves are fitted ones, whereas on Lea, they've become cap sleeves with draped shoulder detail. What do you guys think? Is the original design better or do you like the new "custom" one on Lea? Either way, the back is beautiful.