Silver Anniversary for OUTFEST
I am back from Miami, getting ready for my upcoming
Resort/Spring 2008 Fashion Show at the
W Hotel San Diego(more details to follow!) and catching up on some past events I attended. Two weeks ago,
OUTFEST had its
25th Anniversary of showcasing the finest in Gay, Lesbian and Transgender films, here in sunny Los Angeles and I was invited to several accompanying events. First was the
Opening Night Gala at the historic Downtown Los Angeles
Orpheum Theater, in which I attended with my buddy, Erik. I ran into several OUT socialites, including my favorite
Latina,
Wilson Cruz (whose body is too ripped for words) and
Momma, an LA icon. It's not enough that she runs
EC2--one of the greatest costume houses in the world and the home and archives of Mr.
Bob Mackie--
Momma defines the word FABULOUS! Erik and I had a fun time, not only watching a great Opening Night film, but also partaking in the after party, traditionally held in the parking lot right behind the
Orpheum. In one word, G-G-G-GAY--as in Season 2 designer,
Emmett McCarthy's infamous bubblegum pink figure skating costume GAY!
That weekend, I was invited to attend and actually introduce the one and only
Tim Gunn, at the
Bravo Outfest Party, held at the Hollywood nightspot,
Boulevard 3. First, I was honored when I was asked by Bravo to introduce Tim at this party. OK, I was
verklempt! Tim arrived to the party with the beautiful
Veronica Webb in tow. After my "introduction duties" were done , I enjoyed myself up in the Bravo VIP area with all my friends.
There were a lot of Bravo "celebs" from all their different shows, including
Work Out,
Top Chef, and of course,
Project Runway. Two of my favorite Project Runway alum were there, the always FIERCE
Robert Best, and
Andrae Gonzalo, looking very Resort 2007 in his ensemble.
I also ran into one of my favorite trainers from
Work Out, the HOT
Brian Peeler and chatted a bit. Spotted at the party was the
"Queen of All Media",
Perez Hilton, who was at one point posing with a cardboard cutout of Heidi and Tim. OK, he was almost humping them! I also got the chance to meet one of my favorite
hotties of TV, actor
Matt Dallas of
Kyle XY. He was, of course,
surrounded by a gaggle of pretty young girls.
There were many of
Tim Gunn's books,
"A Guide To Quality Taste and Style" as well as Bravo emblazoned pillows strewn
throughout the VIP couches. Let's just say I spotted several Bravo "talent" snatching many of these under their arms-- like Latin mothers at a wedding taking the table centerpiece flower arrangement-- you KNOW what I am talking about! It was a fun party and again, I was honored to have been part of it and celebrate
Outfest's Silver Anniversary in Bravo style!
I am back from Miami, getting ready for my upcoming Resort/Spring 2008 Fashion Show at the W Hotel San Diego(more details to follow!) and catching up on some past events I attended. Two weeks ago, OUTFEST had its 25th Anniversary of showcasing the finest in Gay, Lesbian and Transgender films, here in sunny Los Angeles and I was invited to several accompanying events. First was the Opening Night Gala at the historic Downtown Los Angeles Orpheum Theater, in which I attended with my buddy, Erik. I ran into several OUT socialites, including my favorite Latina, Wilson Cruz (whose body is too ripped for words) and Momma, an LA icon. It's not enough that she runs EC2--one of the greatest costume houses in the world and the home and archives of Mr. Bob Mackie-- Momma defines the word FABULOUS! Erik and I had a fun time, not only watching a great Opening Night film, but also partaking in the after party, traditionally held in the parking lot right behind the Orpheum. In one word, G-G-G-GAY--as in Season 2 designer, Emmett McCarthy's infamous bubblegum pink figure skating costume GAY!
That weekend, I was invited to attend and actually introduce the one and only Tim Gunn, at the Bravo Outfest Party, held at the Hollywood nightspot, Boulevard 3. First, I was honored when I was asked by Bravo to introduce Tim at this party. OK, I was verklempt! Tim arrived to the party with the beautiful Veronica Webb in tow. After my "introduction duties" were done , I enjoyed myself up in the Bravo VIP area with all my friends. 
There were a lot of Bravo "celebs" from all their different shows, including Work Out, Top Chef, and of course, Project Runway. Two of my favorite Project Runway alum were there, the always FIERCE Robert Best, and Andrae Gonzalo, looking very Resort 2007 in his ensemble. 
I also ran into one of my favorite trainers from Work Out, the HOT Brian Peeler and chatted a bit. Spotted at the party was the "Queen of All Media", Perez Hilton, who was at one point posing with a cardboard cutout of Heidi and Tim. OK, he was almost humping them! I also got the chance to meet one of my favorite hotties of TV, actor Matt Dallas of Kyle XY. He was, of course, surrounded by a gaggle of pretty young girls. 
There were many of Tim Gunn's books, "A Guide To Quality Taste and Style" as well as Bravo emblazoned pillows strewn throughout the VIP couches. Let's just say I spotted several Bravo "talent" snatching many of these under their arms-- like Latin mothers at a wedding taking the table centerpiece flower arrangement-- you KNOW what I am talking about! It was a fun party and again, I was honored to have been part of it and celebrate Outfest's Silver Anniversary in Bravo style!