In Style Magazine helped celebrities and VIPs get “red carpet ready” for the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards with their pick of the latest in Hollywood beauty treatments, fine jewelry, accessories and fashion.
The luxury suite, held at the super-luxe Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, provided stars like Heidi Klum, Felicity Huffman, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Kristen Bell, Ali Larter and Melina Kanakaredes with a much-needed break from the craziness of Awards season. The deluxe suite contained three themed lounges: accessories, jewelry and a spa offering pampering beauty treatments.
First stop was the Accessories Suite, which had the best in purses, watches and shoes. KOTUR handbags had several selections of their latest collection of hand-made brocade, snakeskin and metal clutches. With its rich colors and textures, the vintage brocades are the signature pieces of KOTUR. The clutches can be simply carried with an evening dress or with jeans and sandals, giving an individual vintage chic. www.koturltd.com
Male guests like Eric Mabius of “Ugly Betty” and Kevin Dillon of “Entourage” gravitated toward the Baume & Mercier watches. The legendary Swiss timepieces have been gracing the wrist’s of the rich and famous since the company’s founding in 1830. www.baume-et-mercier.com
Catherine Rapetti also brought her line of distinctive handbags and accessories. Whether it is a belt buckle or a handbag, Catherine Rapetti infuses refinement and timeless elegance into her modern day classics. Proudly made in New York, only the finest quality materials are used to create a line her clients love to collect as much as they love to wear. Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon purchased two Catherine Rapetti clutches and borrowed another for the awards show. www.catherinerapetti.com
Guests were also able to choose from a selection of vintage-inspired designer heels by Alejandro Ingelmo. The line just debuted this past fall, and already it’s a favorite of style icon Madonna. A fourth-generation shoemaker, Ingelmo crafts his designs by hand with incredible attention to detail. The results are beautiful shoes that are feminine, sexy and versatile. www.alejandroingelmo.com
Those in search of some R&R checked into the white-tented spa to take a seat at one of the Essie manicure stations or to have their lashes plumped up by leading extension experts at Twin Magic Lashes.
Oprah’s brow guru, Anastasia Soare of Anastasia Beverly Hills, neatened up the arches of guests like Sofia Milos. At the brow station, guru Anastasia worked on clients old and new. Besides creating perfectly arched brows, Anastasia has also put together her signature line of over 30 products to keep the brows, and face, beautiful. With her 5 and 7 Piece Eyebrow Kits, you get everything you need to keep unruly brows in place. www.anastasia.net
After the brows were put in their place, Sisley Cosmetics artists expertly applied shades from their new line of makeup. Known for their natural and botanical skincare products, Sisley has brought the same quality to the formulas in their cosmetics. All are laboratory tested for allergy and irritation, and contain plant extracts and essential oils so you’ll be able to look your best without damaging your skin. www.sisley.com
To finish of the look, John Paul Mitchell Systems stylists were on hand to offer blowouts, curls, or whatever the heart desired to get star’s tresses red-carpet worthy. www.paulmitchell.com
The crème de la crème of the lounge was the Diamond Suite, where celebs could choose among a variety of glittering jewels to take home and wear on the big night.
Penny Preville was a favorite of all guests. Her beautiful, delicate diamond designs attracted the likes of Felicity Huffman, who raved about the earrings she got from Penny. After seeing Preville’s jewels on her “Desperate Housewives” cast mate Eva Longoria, Huffman couldn’t wait to get a pair of her own. Maybe its because Preville uses her understanding of women’s moods and desires to create pieces you’ll want to wear over and over, and gracefully transition from day to night. www.pennypreville.com
Christopher Designs brought beautiful diamond baubles for the stars to try on. Combining classic jewelry training with technological advances, Christopher Designs diamonds are the ultimate in luxury. With three U.S. patents, including one for a new cut of diamond called The Crisscut, the pieces are not only beautiful but of the highest quality. www.christopherdesigns.com
Laura Gibson offered up “classic elegance with a twist”. Designing with rare and exotic gemstones, Gibson’s colorful creations were a favorite of Hayden Panittiere and Melina Kanakaredes at the suite. www.lauragibson.com
Links of London’s elegant and sophisticated jewels also caught the stars’ attention. The contemporary, exclusive designs are beautifully handcrafted in Sterling Silver, 18ct gold, diamonds and semi precious gemstones. www.linksoflondon.com
Guests who worked up an appetite trying on diamonds noshed on fresh fruit and cheeses, sliced cucumber and arugula tea sandwiches, diced roasted chicken with papaya and chives, and cookies. Chandon champagne with fresh raspberries flowed in the jewelry lounge, while chilled water with fresh mint leaves and lemon verbena was offered in the spa.
All guests toted home an orange and white canvas gift bag containing Bespoke Labs T3 overnight hair dryer (www.t3tourmaline.com), Paul Mitchell Extra Body styling liquid and Express Style finishing spray, Clarisonic skincare brush (www.clarisonic.com), Spa Sister slippers and silk sleep eye mask (www.bathaccessories.com) and The Laundress laundry-detergent set (www.thelaundress.com).
With blowouts, manicures, shoes, purses, and diamonds galore, it was an afternoon of every girl’s dreams!
