Red Carpet Lounge and Green Suite: Pampered Pets and Celebs Alike

To prepare Oscar nominated celebrities for the big night of the 81st Annual Academy Awards, Red Carpet Lounge and Green Suite at Studio 944 offered luxurious beauty and spa treatments, IZZE cocktails, and a fashion show of haute couture gowns by designer Pol Atteu. Pets also got some TLC too in the form of the “Pet Pampering Services” and a silent auction with luxury items benefiting the charity, Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, LA. Local LA art from the Loft at Liz’s Gallery were displayed from artists like Gail Rodgers, Bob Francis, Rebecca Molayem, Pamela Mower-Conner and Monique Birault.

Charity Recipient

The SpcaLA had donated items for celebrities to sign for the silent auction in assisting them in raising funds to help needy animals. Cruelty Investigation, Disaster Animal Response Team, Humane Education and a variety of shelter services are just some of the ways they care since 1877. Today it is 50,000 members strong and is dedicated to the welfare of all animals. SpcaLA does not receive funding from any federal, state or local government agency. www.spcaLA.com

The Fabulous Vendors who Participated:

Most recently, electrotherapy was featured on Oprah as the fastest “fat-burning machine”. Slimming Machine offered electrotherapy treatments for body definition and weight reduction while eliminating cellulite. One hour of electrotherapy equals 7 hours of non-stop gym exercise! www.slimmingmachine.com

ShelRae Jewelry donated the “Hope 1” necklace for the silent auction. It’s the latest in ShelRae creations and the first in a series inspired by the new administration. The latest in ShelRae creations and the first in a series, “Hope 1” was inspired by our new administration. Says Leslie Hinton, “The day after the inauguration, I woke up feeling optimistic, hopeful, in a way I can only remember in my childhood. This design came to me that morning, as an expression of that feeling. “The “O” for “Optimism” goes hand-in-hand with “O”bama. Hope crosses all boundaries, and is the necessary fertile ground for any growth.

Her line of jewelry, was equally stunning. Leslie’s line, “Kazuri”, means “small and beautiful”, is a two-fold philanthropic venture. The beads are crafted by single mothers in Nairobi of Mt. Kenya clay. The Kazuri factory was set up in the 70’s by Lady Susan Ward, to help the women of Nairobi support and educate their children. ShelRae combines Kazuri beads with Sterling silver and the gems of earth and sea to create one-of-a-kind art pieces. We then donate a portion of each sale back to an orphanage in Nairobi.“I feel especially good about this project, as it brings deeper meaning and even greater passion to my work.” ShelRae Jewelry Designs are compelling… adventurous… witty.www.shelrae.com

Lee Tillet’s Kroma Botanical Make-up company was doing eye-brow shaping and giving out her botanical, mineral-based, 100 percent natural make-up products to enhance the celebs’ beauty for the big night. Kroma (Kroma means color in Greek) make-up is custom blended for your particular skin color and skin needs. www.kromamakeup.com

Mariah Nicole Makeup & Hair Artistry was popular with the lady celebs by offering free make-up applications. They offer a range of beauty services to fit whatever your needs; whether for your wedding, acting career, or business event. The Artists of Mariah Nicole are highly trained makeup artists & hairstylists, some with backgrounds in aesthetics and cosmetology. www.mariahnicole.com.

Celebs were in top notch shape thanks to Carrie Wiatt’s Diet Designs. Diet Designs, a favorite among a-listers, is a program that delivers gourmet meals and snacks to your door. Some of the model elements include a wide variety of nutritionally powerful foods that naturally support optimal health, dishes that are full of flavor, interval eating in a schedule designed to stimulate metabolism; portion control and balance. www.dietdesigns.com

Get your wink noticed with LASHFood, a natural eyelash condition stimulator with herb extracts that gives you longer, darker, thicker lashes naturally. Apply it under your mascara and you’ll start seeing results in 2-4 weeks!  www.lashfood.com

The secret of the stars’ anti-aging products are revealed. Elemis is the leading luxury British spa and skincare brand favored by over 5.7 million spa-goers every year. The successful combination of natural active ingredients with cutting-edge technology has enabled Elemis to bring to market some of the most influential anti-ageing products and professional spa-therapies the beauty industry has ever seen. www.elemis.com

“Less is more,” is skin care expert Jennifer Charm’s motto. Her unique salon, Carabella, features a holistic approach to health and beauty, utilizing organic and petro-chemical-free products like pure oxygen Luzern and clinical skin treatments that actually work. Celebrities aside, Carabella is known for its highly successful acne and rosacea treatments, pulsed light, microdermabrasion, signature “Pain-Less” waxing and custom-blended pure mineral makeup line. On-location hair and makeup for weddings a specialty. www.makeubtfl.com

Pol Atteu has been a hit in the glamorous world of Haute Couture for over ten years at his world famous boutique in Beverly Hills. He has an A-list clientele of women from celebs to First Ladies who understand and appreciate beauty. He was the late Anna Nicole’s personal stylist and has written a book in honor of her life called, “Anna Nicole Smith: Portrait of an Icon” with never before seen or heard candid photos and stories. A portion of the proceeds from the book will go to The Pol’ Atteu Charitable Foundation, benefiting cancer wellness on behalf of his beloved mother, who succumbed to cancer. www.polatteu.com

Pol’s partner is Patrick Simpson, who is the President and founder of Network International Models and Talent, overseeing models’ placements in markets worldwide. In addition, he is an accomplished photographer, having had his work published in several nationwide publications including the prestigious cover of People Magazine. His work has also been published in Star Magazine, Us Weekly, National Enquirer, In Touch as well as the Los Angeles Times. www.networkinternationalmodels.com

Me to We: Responsible Style is a new social enterprise that is committed to providing ethically manufactured, quality apparel for the socially-conscious consumer.Me to We Promotes Earth Friendly Styles”Their product line of casual wear for men and women is domestically produced, sweatshop-free and made using certified organic cotton and bamboo. In addition, 50 per cent of their profit goes to their charity partner, Free the Children, to support development projects in rural and impoverished areas across the globe. www.metowestyle.com, www.metowe.org

Ideal Bite – a Sassier Shade of Green website is like the Daily Candy of the green movement. It’s a hip on-line community to learn about conserving resources and communing with like minded trendy greenies. www.idealbite.com

 

Salah of Beverly Hills Signature Collection is filled with sexy, sleek-fitted haute couture fashions. Salah says his fashions aren’t trendy but designed to fulfill a woman’s desire to feel sexy, look sophisticated and be elegant. www.salahofbeverlyhills.com