Working for a society magazine has its perks.  I get to meet a lot of amazing people, dress up, and cover fabulous events around town.  Recently I sat down with Public Relations extraordinaire Judy Nichols, a woman who's got this gig down to a science.  She's been working the Houston social scene since the 1970's! 

Leslie: How long have you lived in Houston?

Judy: Over 35 years, I moved from Hong Kong. My brother and a friend lived here.There was not much going on here back then.

Leslie: How did you get into Public Relations?

Judy: I got in accidentally, at the time I was working for The Town & Country Sheraton in sales and marketing. I was asked to help promote several projects and it evolved over the years. It was self taught journalism. 

Leslie: What do you like about Houston?

Judy: Its high energy, people are dynamic and friendly and it's an easy place to live.

Leslie: What are some of your favorite events and galas?

Judy: Celebrity Paws Gala, Ballet Ball,  Santa Maria Hostel, Astro Wives Gala and Northwest Heart Ball.

Leslie: The Ballet Ball was fun this year.... I loved covering the gala for my "Fashion Police" column. Thank you to you and your firm for the invitation!
Rumor has it, we worked our way through the kitchen....:) (laughing)

Judy: That's funny because it was at the Wortham Center and they don't even have a kitchen!  (laughing)

Leslie: There you go...

          Its comical the gossip some will say!

Leslie: How do you choose what you will wear? Do you go shopping specifically for the event?

Judy: When I'm out shopping and I see something I like or have to have, I buy it because I know I will wear it to one of my events.

Leslie: Where do you like to shop for your gowns?

Judy: Linda Cunningham, Carrugis, and Veneto

Leslie: What's your favorite restaurant in Houston?

Judy: Mo's A Place For Steaks on Post Oak

Leslie: What's your favorite thing about Mo's?

Judy: The fun atmosphere, Chef Eric Aldis, the steaks and the Carolyn Farb Guacamole as a starter.

Leslie: What do you like to do with your free time?

Judy: Cooking... its "therapy" for me and they call me " The Queen of BBQ" because I make my own BBQ sauce.

Leslie: Where have you traveled recently?

Judy: Ten friends and I went on "The Oasis of The Sea" Caribbean cruise... its the worlds largest for 7,000 people and its 7 floors... it went to St. Thomas, St. Martin and The Bahamas and we had a fabulous time!

Thank you Judy Nichols for all that you do for Houston.  Continue to sizzle the socials and the socialables!

XO, Leslie Tyler Fink