We attended the Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising Oscar costume party last weekend, and met top designer Nick Verreos, of Project Runway fame ... and discovered his secret. (Come inside to find out what it is.)

(2-6-2010: Nick Verreos, Julian Bermudez, and John Rabe at FIDM. Photo courtesy FIDM.)

Nick turned to talk with my husband Julian. I, of course, continued talking. Suddenly Nick turned to me and said, “Now I know where I know you! I didn’t recognize your face but I knew your voice!” Turns out, Verreos not only listens to KPCC, but he’s a big fan of Off-Ramp.

I was pleased as punch.

For more photos of FIDM’s exhibit of costumes from the 2009 crop of movies, check out Nick’s blog.

(Check out John's blog.)