Oscar® night was a grand event, and not just for the statue winners. Over 1,000 invited guests, sponsors and celebrities were a-buzz over the “Children Uniting Nations” 10th Annual Oscar viewing party and the WOW Creations Oscar Lifestyle Gifting Lounge that benefited them.
The Black Eyed Peas were honored with the Spirit Award.
Children Uniting Nations was the beneficiary of proceeds raised on the eve of the famous awards ceremony. Children Uniting Nations is a pro-active organization designed to bring attention to the plight of at-risk children and foster youth. Their noble mission is to reach as many children as possible by offering role-model support, guidance, a sense of community and to actively promote education. Learn more about CUN at www.childrenunitingnations.org
Held at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in their “International Gallery”, the gift lounge was a welcome respite for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Wow Creations saw to it that Celebs happily walked away with more than $10,000 worth of fabulous swag, while supporting a very worthy cause in the process.
Some of the celebs included Oscar-winner Martin Landau, “Dancing with the Stars” actor Steve Guttenberg, Ted Danson and his Oscar winning wife Mary Steenburgen, the winner of the evening’s Spirit Award, The Black Eyed Peas, Oscar Winner Sir Ben Kinglsey, Celebrity Apprentice star Stephen Baldwin, Oscar nominated Director for “Waltz with Bashir” Ari Folman, Grammy winning artist Colby O’Donis, Tracey Edmunds, Bai Ling, Ricky Schroader, The internet’s most downloaded woman Cindy Margolis, and Shar Jackson, just to name a few.
Celebs WOWed with Great Gifts
Among the great swag given out Oscar night were products and services from:
Accessorize with Spirit (www.DerrichJ.com) by Derrich J. creates “each piece to enhance the lives of every person”. Derrich J’s amazing jewelry designs are hand-made and electric, and truly pieces of art. Derrich gathers raw stone and gem materials from all over the world to make his beautiful jewelry. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and can never be replicated exactly same, which makes it both unique and priceless. Putting effort and feeling into his creations, Derrick sometimes spending as much as 10 hours to produce a single piece.
Amazing crystal jewelry from Accessorize with Spirit, unique gorgeous pieces!
The Margarita King
(www.themargaritaking.com) keeps everyone happy with their ever-popular and famous Margaritas. Margarita King is the result of an extensive search for the very best. Giovanni, the creator of The Margarita King, made sure nothing escaped his quest. Two years were devoted to researching and creating the perfect margarita mix, experimenting with different mixes until he found “the one”. The Margarita King is a self-contained margarita cocktail that carries the highest alcohol content, 17% ABV, of any margarita cocktail. It is the only ready-to-serve cocktail ever to win three gold medals awarded by the Beverage Testing Institute of Chicago. A fabulous combination of the finest double-distilled tequila from Arandas, Mexico, and smooth orange liqueur, Giovanni’s insistence on quality and consistency shows in every bottle.
Bryton Pick (www.brytonpick.com) is a discreet alternative to flossing that makes it easy and fast. Made of flexible, germ-resistant diamond-cut stainless steel, the blunt cleaning edges are as thin as the finest floss. Easy to clean and re-usable for up to 30 days, the Bryton Pick comes with its own flat carrying pouch. This innovative design is a comfortable alternative to clumsy standard flossing. It is so small it can use it anywhere, anytime. Never be caught out again without your Bryton Pick!
Bryton Pick – discreet enough to use anywhere!
J. Sabitelli Brazil (www.jsabatelli.com) brings the beauty of Brazilian women to the world. For generations Brazilians have used natural skin enhancing remedies from Brazilian Amazon Rainforest plants to tone, smooth, and brighten the skin. These botanical extracts contain natural age fighting properties, which have been around for centuries. Bring the beauty of Brazil to your skin with natural botanical extracts combined with the latest in peptide technology. The best of both worlds.
J Sabatelli natural skincare from Brazil.
Naturock (www.naturock.com) is a unique bracelet designed to slowly release the scent of essential oils. The bracelets are essentially made from rubber, with stainless steel accents and clasp, and framing a round piece of lava rock; essential oils are placed into the porous rock where the fabulous aroma lingers and lasts for up to one week. Naturock is based in Japan. The company uses magma ad lava rock as sustainable materials to build with. Amazing uses of natural materials to create sustainable solutions. Bravo Naturock! www.Naturock.jp
Gorgeous Naturock bracelet made of all natural materials.
Gaea Olive Oils (www.gaea.gr) are the first virgin olive oils in the world certified to be carbon neutral. Grown naturally in the fertile earth of Greece, these great tasting oils are from sun-ripened and traditionally harvested olives. Olive oils are “good fats” and heart healthy, and Gaea makes it easy to cook healthier with a full line of products. They also offer side items like tapenades, salads, sauces and other Greek specialties. To learn more about what carbon neutral means or about climate protection please visit www.myclimate.org.
Gillian Christie with Gaea Olive Oil from Greece.
Saphoros Spa Essential (www.saphoros.com) believes in taking a natural approach to skincare. Their spa-quality, cruelty-free formulas feature premium natural ingredients, active botanicals, essential oils, and natural colors. Certified by PETA’s caring consumer program, Saphoro’s products treat acne, rosacea, dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles.
Saphoros Spa Body Premium Skincare and Mineral Cosmetics.
Halcyon Jets (www.halcyonjets.com) is a refreshing, new approach to luxury private jet charter services. Going anywhere in the world, Halcyon arranges luxury private jet flights for their select clientele. Virtually any size and type of aircraft available.
Binaca, Dr. Fresh
Binaca (www.binaca.com) keeps the famous crowd smiling with their breath-freshening products. Binaca sprays are available in spearmint, peppermint and cinnamint. For over 75 years, Binaca has left mouths feeling, and smelling, fresh, and has new products coming soon.
Dr. Fresh (www.drfresh.com) provides affordable health and personal care products, from dental care to baby wipes. Their distribution network has products in power stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, Safeway, DG, FD, DT, Big Lots.
Vamp Bags (www.vampbags.com) heads an eco-fashion revolution in handbags. Exterior materials include pliable European faux calf skin, which meets European Green Emissions Standards, or an American-made stiffer fabric with a water based lacquer process. Interior materials are animal-friendly and include generous padding for the inside pockets of messenger bags and the sides of the laptop portfolio. Their large selection of bags puts the vamp back in fashion.
- Trips for Fundraising founder Alyssa Johnson and actor Steven Baldwin.
Trips4Fundraising provides non-profit organizations with tailored luxury vacation packages forfundraising events benefiting the organizations’programs and missions. A silent travel auction was also organized to benefit the Melanoma Reasearch Foundation. Celebrity participation included Stephen Baldwin, Dominique Swain from “Lolita”, Anna Lynne McCord from “90210”, Benito Martinez from “The Shield”, James Kyson Lee from Heroes, Black Eyed Peas, among many others. Trips4Fundraising offers carbon neutral trips and carbon offsetting for travelers. More info on the Oscars events is available at www.trips4fundraising.wordpress.com
Indulgent Escapes (www.indulgent-escapes.com) brings luxury Mexico and Central merica vacations to the affluent vacationer.
Founder Sheena Shastri for Sacsies, and Indulgent Escapes.
Sacsies (www.Sacsies.com) are made for women who just love their shoes. These colorful and handy shoe storage and travel bags are designed to take care of your favorite pairs, from home closet to hotel closet and everywhere in between.
Goody Green Bags (www.drygreening.com) are a trendy eco-friendly alternative to paper or plastic bags. Affordable, functional and reusable, they easily fold down into the size of an envelope. The bags are made from non-woven polypropylene which is a coated, water resistant material that is also light-weight, durable, fire resistant and washable. Fun patterns for every mood or whimsy. Use it to take your dry cleaning in, leave it with them, and take your newly-cleaned clothes away in this bag, and never have to use plastic bags again!
Purity Mineral Makeup www.buypurity.com Pruity is mineral make up that is bismuth, talc,and fragrance-free. It’s a new revolution is mineral makeup. Anti-aging, superior coverage, combats acne, great for senstive skin. Contains 18 active amino acids for healthy skin.
WOW Creations
Since 2004, WOW creations has designed sensational gift lounges and swag bags for celebrity-filled events such as the MTV Video Music Awards, Emmy Awards, Miss Universe Pageant, Sundance Film Festival and many others. They are a boutique public relations firm that offers a full range of services for clients. Visit them at www.wowcreationsmedia.com
Photographs by Kerstin Alm.
Helping fill the lovely gifts bags were products for these generous companies:
Popchips (www.popchips.com), never fried, never baked, always delicious potato chips.
Fly High Joy (www.flyhighjoy.com), fun inspiration t-shirts and plush toys.
High Maintenance Mobile Spa Team (www.mobilespateam.com), everything you need to look and feel great, right at your home or office.
Marc Edward Skincare (www.marcedwardskincare.com),whose experience helps you put your best face forward.
Ageless and Beautiful (www.agelessandbeautiful.com), injectables, weight loss, plastic surgery, and spa treatments to rejuvenate and re-inspire.
Spongeables (www.spongeables.com), handy, fun, and practical shower gel in a sponge.
Fudge Is My Life (www.fudgeismylife.com), has chocolate lovers rejoicing with their line of chocolate sauces.
Selina Naturally (www.selinanaturally.com), home of Celtic Sea Salt®.
Pure Chocolate (www.pure-chocolate.com)
Dorothy’s Candies (www.dorothyscandies.com), fine gourmet chocolates with old fashioned goodness.
The Ameriana at Brand (www.americanaatbrand.com), the ultimate in shopping, dining and entertainment, in the heart of Glendale.
Katsuya in Glendale (www.sbe.com/katsuya), luxurious private events with full menu featuring indoor and outdoor seating.
Redken (www.redken.com), perhaps the most well-known name in hair color and products.
Gregs Hemp Oil (www.gregshempoilvin.com), the best nutritional oil for your health with Omega-6, Omega-3, and GLA.
