GBK Productions, the premier luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, presented their annual GBK MTV Movie Awards Gifting Lounge with a Vintage Beach Chic Party on May 29th and 30th. The Hollywood event honored 2009 MTV Movie Award Nominees and Presenters and attracted a bevy of beautiful celebrities, eager for the chance to lounge by the pool and be spoiled in GBK’s MTV Movie Awards themed gift lounge.
GBK has always been about the charities and involving them as beneficiaries; this beach chic event was no exception. This day, The Ashe Foundation was onhand with their charity Their motto is: “give your slightly worn clothes & shoes & change the world, two feet at a time”. By giving them your lightly used shoes and clothes they can dress girls in Africa who have nothing. www.theashefoundation.org
Celeb Sightings
GBK’s Gifting Lounge was a danger zone for recovering people watch-aholics as the two-day event was filled with more beautiful young celebrities than a CW after-party.
LA's The Place TV host Alexia Aleman chats with Tiffany Pollard, aka New York at the GBK Vintage Beach Chic gift suite for the MTV Movie Awards. Photo by Heidi Reeder.
In fact, leading the way among the hot young celebs were the female fatales of CW’s much anticipated new show, The Vampire Diaries. Candace Accola, Katerina Graham and Nina Dobrev were spied, possibly dishing over their own diary material while eating burgers and lounging by the pool.
Not merely an event for the single stars, a number of famous couples were spotted strolling around the gifting suite, including Billy Burke and his gorgeous wife, KayCee Stroh and her husband Ben Higginson, and the Feldmans, Corey and Suzie .
Lovey-dovey couple Corey and Suzie Feldman.
What better place to socialize and meet new friends than at a first class barbeque teeming with LA’s favorite celebs? Reid Scott and Jonathan Sadowski appeared to hit it off immediately, a budding friendship only to be rivaled by the candid interaction that occurred between Samantha Mollen, Matt Dallas (Kyle XY) and Krysten Ritter.
Reid Scott and Jonathan Sadowski - chilling for the best ice cream in town by NITROCREAM
Burgers weren’t the only thing on the menu at GBK’s Vintage Beach Chic Party. Using the finest and most elite liquid nitrogen ice cream and gelato machine, NitroCream served fresh, custom made ice cream right in front of the guests. NitroCream hand crafts the world’s most luxurious, eco-friendly, liquid nitrogen ice cream and gelato machines. www.nitrocream.com
With all the great food, beverage and ice cream at the event, someone had to think about the day after. That someone was LALO Fit, who gifted a DVD and free training sessions to attendees.
Lalo’s Fitness Philosophy is simple physical fitness and a true sense of wellness as a way of life; embrace a healthy lifestyle and live your life to it’s fullest potential by embracing a healthy lifestyle and make sure you never take what you have for granted.www.lalofitness.com
Rolling Razor, Changing Shaving Forever!
The razor has finally evolved! How could this perfect design have been overlooked this whole time! Rolling Razor is the the most advanced shaving technology in over a century. The multi-directional Rolling Razor was engineered to intuitively apply the perfect amount of pressure to the area being shaved. Some of the great features include 3 long lasting blades on each curved cartridge, easy cartridge replacement. www.RollingRazor.com
Explore Talent, the world’s largest talent resource provided the host, who interviewed the attending stars. www.ExploreTalent.com
She’s blonde, she’s breathtaking, and she’s the sultry siren that rocked GBK’s Vintage Beach Chic Party as recording artist Samantha Mollen entertained the crowd with her acoustic sets.
Pumping up the volume throughout the weekend were the beats provided by DJ Casey Connor and DJ Kiddkit.
Samantha Mollen wasn’t the only beauty sparkling against the backdrop of a Hollywood skyline. Guests received different pieces in the contemporary silver jewelry collections from Tara Moor Paris. Inspired in part by the myths and legends of ancient civilizations, these pieces from Tara Moor Paris articulate a timeless, iconic impression of beauty.
Tara Moor with her exquisite line that was a smash!
Deliberately crafted through elegant manipulations of archetypal geometry and texture, Tara Moor jewelry refines and elevates style without sacrificing comfort. www.taramoor.com
Selling Your Sole
Jonathan Bennett (Van Wilder: Freshman Year) stole the show by giving away his sole, offering up his shoes to charity with Shoes For Africa
But Don’t worry about Jonathan Bennett. He may have given away his shoes but he got some incredible attire from Faded Fool.
American Idol runner up Allison Iraheta wearing her T-shirt from FADED FOOL.
Faded Fool gifted some of their guys and girls graphic apparel at the Annual GBK MTV Movie Awards Gifting Lounge. After tackling the ultra hip college market in Austin, Peter Lofthouse and Mark White brought their explosive and expressive designs to the welcoming hands of LA’s hottest young celebrities at GBK’s Gifting Lounge. Relentlessly casual, these unpretentious fashions elicit double takes with their effortlessly cool look. www.fadedfool.com
Aaron Rides the Cool Three Big Wave
Recording artist Aaron Carter and music producer Tony Deniro seemed tight while being escorted around GBK’s Gift lounge. We’re not sure if Tony was pitching a project but we do know the offer Aaron seemed most excited about was the Cool Three Big Wave backpack he received in the Gift Lounge. Cool Three offers accessories for women and girls of all ages as well as men’s professional gear. www.coolthree.com
Aaron Carter receiving his BIG WAVE pack for surfing.
Celebrity guests looking for an aesthetic tune-up at GBK’s Gift Lounge were pampered by beauty treatments and products from High Maintenance Mobile Spa, which offered complimentary facial pilates, massage & reiki and custom facials. Founded by Melanie Marden, High Maintenance Mobile Spa eliminates the stressful drive to and from a spa by delivering the ultimate in luxury and indulgence directly to your home. www.highmaintenancemobilespa.com
Jonathan Schaech and Clifton Collins JR. say that are NOT High Maintance but they'd like to try it!
Stylish Ambience
Guests were treated to a ride in the brand new 4 door luxury coupe, The CC fromVolkswagen. www.vw.com/cc/en/us
Guests were driven up to the property by a handsome model in the new Volkswagon 4 door luxury coupe, The CC; it definitely had a luxury feel!
On display at the party was the work of famed artist Todd Goldman of Pop Factory .www.pop-factory.com.
Other event highlights included an array of coconut cocktails and other summertime elixirs served by Ocean Bar Service. www.oceanbarservice.com
American Idol star Allison Iraheta, attending her first ever gift lounge at the GBK Pool party was ecstatic at the chance to start using her new tube of RevitaLash. RevitaLash is an eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eye lashes (A girl who experiences prolonged exposure to Simon Cowell needs all the protection she can get!). www.revitalash.com
Average Joe's Marc Marcuse and Real World Brooklyn's Chet Cannon want their girls to have beautiful eyelashes too. (Photo by Heidi Reeder)
Guests at GBK’s MTV Movie Awards Themed Gift Lounge also received packages to Keyah Grande Guest House, a luxury and gated wilderness retreat in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. www.keyahgrande.com
If burgers by the pool weren’t enough, Johnny Rockets provided year-long dinner for 4 VIP Cards to guests that can be redeemed as often as they want. www.johnnyrockets.com
Stars and starlets also walked away with gifts from Meggie Jewelry, which sells handmade California sophisticated jewelry.
The Cheetah Girls with their new gemstone rings by Meggie White (r).
Asked how she described the essence of her jewelry line, Meggie explains, “I wanted to create a line that is simple and delicate enough for the casual styles of a California Beach girl, but classy and elegant enough for the likes of a Hollywood socialite. . . something that you could wear either relaxing on the beach, or while sipping a martini at a chic Hollywood spot. I’ve been inspired by all of the beauty and colors you see here in California. . . the vibrance of the ocean, the shapes of the pearls, the luminescence that you see within each stone – it all works together to make each piece unique and special.” She truly did capture all this in her exquisite line. Check it out for yourself at www.meggiejewelry.com or www.meggiewhite.com.
Spray Tan Factory provided on-site spray tans as well as 2 complimentary spray tans for guests at GBK’s event. www.spraytanfactory.com
Never drop your cellphone or pda again with Mobigrip!
Mobigrip gave away a peel and stick safety button with bungee device that prevents expensive cell phones safe from falling. www.mobigrips.com
RN Factor Skincare: Innovative skincare combining nature and science. Created by Raynee Bird, an aesthetic nurse specialist who has been in the business of skin care for 25 yours, knows firsthand what works and what doesn’t! She uses maximum strength quality ingredients with active delivery systems for her products and clinical studies validating their effectiveness. At the suite she introduced the new Pumpkin Plus Masque and P2 Enzyme Masque for this season.
Pumpkin is a natural antioxidant and the P2 enzyme is full of fruit extract from papaya and pineapple to help reduce breakouts. No mineral oil, talc, petroleum, paraben-free and more!www.RNFactor.com
Kaycee Stroh with RN Factor; Tom Arnold and his new Brecca Bag.
Dr. Brecca Bags included men’s handmade leather and cowhide modern briefcase as well as women’s sleek sexy leather and cowhide clutch bags. www.drbreckabags.com
Lipstick Bail Bonds may be pretty in pink (including their pink Hummer!) but they take care of business! Former police officers, they are committed to getting people out jail fast, with the most confidential and discrete personalized service possible, and offering free confidential bail advice. According to the highest standards of discretion and professionalism, Lipstick Bail Bonds is committed to providing the fastest and most prompt bail bond services anyone could ever hope for. These dynamite gals are also bounty hunters. www.lipstickbailbonds.org
Lipstick Bail Bonds
GotWheatGrass.com served gourmet wheat grass beverages from the custom wheat grass bar.
Veneman Collections offered guests at the Annual GBK MTV Movie Awards Gifting Lounge 55% off on all Veneman Furniture. Veneman Collections designs upscale furniture for both personal and commercial destinations. www.venemanfurniture.com
Alexia Aleman interviews Celebrity Stylist George Blodwell on one of the Veneman Collection's great outdoor pieces. (Photo by Heidi Reeder)
Our host Alexia Aleman interviews George Blodwell, who has been a Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist for many years, with over two hundred major celebrities styled by him to date! In addition, he is Editor-at-Large for Genlux Magazine, based in the heart of Beverly Hills. He is also known for raising designer profiles. George Blodwell loves fashion and is always on the lookout for the hottest new designers. www.GeorgeBlodwell.com
BlueFin SurfBars gave away a gift certificate for 75% off surfboards or tables and free surfing lessons. www.bluefin-surfbars.com
Gavin Keilly, mastermind of GBK Productions.
It seems talent runs in the family. Tracey M. Keilly, Gavin’s sister, displayed some of her amazing and creative pieces of art. Watch for our upcoming feature and videotaped interview on Tracey here in LA’s The Place Magazine.
Tracey M. Keilly and her compelling art!
And a full rundown of celebrities attending the Annual GBK MTV Movie Awards Gifting Lounge:
Aaron Carter (Recording Artist), Alexander Gould (Weeds), Alimi Iraneta (Numbers), Arissa Hill (CSI Miami), Ashley Richards (One Tree Hill), Billy Burke (Twilight), Bobb’e Jay (Role Models), Carlos Ramirez (Hit List), Chi McBride (Pushing Daisies), Chris Warren Jr. (High School Musical), Christina Murphy (Dance Flick), Collins Pennie (Prom Night), Cory Feldman (Lost Boys, The Goonies), Daren Kargasoff (The Secret Life of the American Teenager), Greg Finley (Secret Life of the American Teenager), Jennifer Stone (Wizards of Wetherly Place), Jonathan Sadowski (She’s the Man), Julie and Teresa (Beat Freaks), Lauren Storm (I Love You Beth Cooper)Naturi Naughton (Notorious), Nolan Gerard Funk (Castle), Push Play (Recording Band), Reid Scott (My Boys), Samantha Mollen (Recording Artist), Shayne Lamas (The 13th Alley), The Game (Recording Artist), Trevor Wright (George Lopez Show), Willie Gault (Former NFL Star), Anastasia Griffith (Damages), Tiffany “New York” Pollard (I Love New York), Angus T. Jones (Two and a Half Men), Bella Thorne (In the Motherhood), Brandon Molale (Dodgeball), Briana Evigan (Step it Up 2), Bridget Marquardt (The Girls Next Door), Candace Accola (The Vampire Diaries), Cassie Scerbo (Bring it On), Chelsea Hobbs (Make it or Break it), Clifton Collins Jr. (Star Trek)Cody Longo (Medium), Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls), Jonathan Bennet (Van Wilder: Freshman Year), Jonathan Schaech (Prom Night), Julia Ling (Chuck), Kate Linder (The Young and The Restless), Katerina Graham (The Vampire Diaries), KayCee Stroh (High School Musical), Kayla Ewell (Fired Up), Kiely Williams (The Cheetah Girls), Kristen Quentall (Chrome Angels), Krysten Ritter (Confessions of a Shopaholic), Matt Dallas (Kyle XY), Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries), Olyesa Rulin (High School Musical), Paul-Ben Victor (Entourage), Roger Cross (Mad Money), Sabrina Bryan (The Cheetah Girls), Sean Faris (Never Back Down), Shar Jackson (Toxic), Stella Maeve (Gossip Girls).
Bikini-clad models lounging by the pool were outfitted by Custom Made Bikinis by McQueeney Bikini. Celebrities were gifted with $150.00 gift cards in their gift bag. www.mcqueeneybikini.com.
I got the Rolling Razor as a sample and it works beautifully!