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Secret Room, spcaLA Honor 83rd Annual Academy Awards at Beverly Hills Gifting Suite

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Secret Room Events and spcaLA came together to celebrate the 83rd Annual Academy Awards with the Red Carpet Style Lounge at the famed Beverly Wilshire Hotel with celebrities, vendors, refreshments and spa services. Be sure to catch our upcoming video coverage of the Secret Room Red Carpet Style Lounge on Showcase TV!

Actor Jack McGee of The Fighter with LATP host Jeff Gaskin.

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles has been a large force in the Southern California region since 1877 and runs on donations that benefit programs and services like Cruelty Investigation, Disaster Animal Response Team and Humane Education. Donations for spcaLA were taken at the front of the gifting suite, and the celebrities in attendance were asked to sign a gift bag that would be auctioned off for the organization. For more information, visit https://spcala.com.

Angel Tippy Hedren lending support to the SPCA.

The Secret Room’s Academy Awards Red Carpet Style Lounge was abundant with beauty and fashion products.

Bibione gifted gorgeous , leather handbags from the Dubai-based Bibione. Many hip and beautiful designs.  In business for over 21 years, Bibone has earned a reputation as a reliable supplier of gorgeous, high-quality handbags and the best customer service. Bibione is an established leader in their field. Since 1990, Bibone has been key in successfully providing commercials businesses in Dubai, middle East and the US, personal consultations regaring quality, seasonal styles, pricing and reliable suppliers. Check out their website for their latest styles of their world-class handbags. www.bibioneusa.com

Dina Zaki, specialist from Bibione, was onhand making the stars very happy with Bibione's handbags!

KYMARO gifted their new Cardiowrap – multi-functional garment, that comes in 7 gorgeous colors, was a big hit with celebs and VIPs alike. Wear it 12 different ways! Comes with a free accessory kit including 3 bangles, flower and bow brooch. Accentuate your assets, or hide your flaws, it’s so flexible! Go to their website where you can purchase this and see all of their other fantastic product at www.UBuyEZ.com Call 888.596.2761 to get $10 off a $50 purchase! Promo Code VIPOFFER

Kymaro Cardiowrap - multi-functional garment.

Luvali – the Reversible Company –  Just flip and zip!  Luvali was at the Oscar suite with their very cool reversible handbag for multiple looks. You can choose different styles and different ‘slips’…or leave it as a classic handbag style. Three looks, one handbag. Or choose a diaper tote (and kit), with the same versatility. They also offer kids’ reversibloe 3 season sun hats and reversible organic onesies and shirts. www.LuvaliConvertibles.com

Shirley and Jacqueline are the mother and daughter team behind the Luvali reversible line of products, including handbags

Diane Lynn by Saugus Shoe, gifted gorgeous shoes featuring silk and satin straps and crystals and beautiful leather designs. Saugus Shoes also carries men’s patent tux shoes. www.DianeLynnShoes.com

Ieolus International gifted attendees handbags and iPad satchels from its collection as well as a chance to purchase an additional piece, 20 percent off the original price, sold through Ieolus International.

Rhinestone Ruby – gifted fab flip flops with your own choice of wording in rhinestones and crystals! They ask you to “Make a Statement and Express Yourself in your own words or charms. They also make personalized necklaces, bracelets, earrings, handbags, and boot jewelry. Fabulous! www.RhinestoneRuby.com  212.290.7699

Cahoots Handbags, created by artist Paige Davidson are quite unique! She set out to make handbags that ‘celebrate individuality’. These limited edition handbags are made from vintage fabrics such as 1960’s Airstream trailer upholstery, English drapery and 1940’s German mattress ticking, and sometimes only 4 or 5 of each kind. They are sentimental in a sense, reminding you of the couch you sat on as a kid, for instance. They feature different ‘series’ such as the military and bridal lines, as well as the artist canvas deries and Boy Scout bags. They come in two shapes, rectangles and triangles. To get one of these special handbags, go to: www.CahootsHandbags.com

Hylunia‘s booth at the suite gently soothed with calming scents from candles and the thought of a spa-like environment in the comfort of ones own home with its unique organic skincare products. Developed in 1988, Hylunia has been using the Green Philosophy, giving users pure and safe options for skincare, including a Cleansing Gel, Colloidal Silver Mist with Lavender, Beyond Complex C, Super-Moisturizing Facial Day Lotion, Ultimate Anti-Oxidant Treatment and Healing & Restoring Cream. (www.hylunia.com)

Éminence was on the scene to help the stars get prepped for the big night at the Red Carpet Style Lounge at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Éminence unveiled their new organic and mineral cosmetics collection, Organic Beauty. Oscar nominees and recipients, and esteemed VIP guests raved about the new collection throughout the day Says Catherine O’Hara, “I love your new tinted moisturizers”.“How wonderful!” Eminence Organic Skincare contains active ingredients include European-certified herbs, fruits and flower buds; line endorsed by actress Katherine Heigl (www.eminenceorganics.com)

Hollywood veterans Deidre Hall, Bruce Davison, and Martin Landau, of North by Northwest and Mission Impossible fame, were on hand to try the new collection alongside up and comers Sarah Drew of Grey’s Anatomy, Jackson Cohen-Oliver from The Raven, and the young stars of Dexter, Nickelodeon and the hit American Pie movie series. Plus, the glowing Natalie Portman, winner of Best Actress for her turn in Black Swan, and the stunning Amy Adams, Oscar nominee for her role in The Fighter, were gifted in honor of the Academy Awards with Éminence goodies.

The elegant Ligne St. Barth gifted the celebrities and nominees pieces from its signature collection, including a hydrating and moisturizing body lotion, available in vanilla, lily and tiare scents. The natural ingredients are preserved and lotions contain no PEG or derivatives. (www.lignestbarth.com)

Everyday products from Swisspers gave attendees a pack of its cotton products for daily face cleanses and when makeup or fingernail polish needs removing. (www.swisspers.com)

Nutrition for your Condition has taken an everyday necessity and added a twist with its durable lunch bags made from a BPA/lead-free fabric and PEVA liner. The containers keep lunch and on-the-go meals fresh, and middle thermal pockets keep food hot and/or cold for hours. Those with allergies can now pack their particular dining items in style. Full products and info can be seen on www.nutritionforyourcondition.com.

Refreshments were served throughout the day, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. O.N.E. Coconut Water quenched attendees thirst with flavors like Mango, Pink Guava and Pineapple. O.N.E.’s beverage is touted as a hydrating and healthy treat containing more potassium than a banana and five electrolytes. (www.onedrinks.com).

Bahama Mama Cigars – the brand features flavored cigars like honey, vanilla and rum (www.bahamamascigars.com)

Those wanting a lighter option could pick up a flavored water from Hint. Hint water is completely sugar- and calorie-free and was selected as the Best Enhanced Water for the 2010 BevNet Awards. Flavors include Mango-Grapefruit, Blackberry and Watermelon. (www.drinkhint.com)

Plenty of options for a sweet tooth could be found at the Secret Room’s Oscar suite, including Sweets for the Soul, a Los Angeles company focusing on homemade desserts. Founded by Lilly LaBonge, Sweets for the Soul is a bakery located in Los Angeles, featuring signature brownies and treats like the Obama brownie consisting of a cocoa base with dark and white chocolate chips. Sweets for the Soul handmade desserts, made exclusively with Valrhona chocolate, organic eggs, flour, spices and the purest of other ingredients, wowed the crowd. They were rich but not too sweet…perfect! from Brownie Shots (shot-size bites) to Brownie Points (Bite-size brownie pieces) to cupcakes to cookies…even ice cream… they were all very delicious. You can find them in Glendale, CA. For more information and a full list of available desserts, visit www.sweetsforthesoul.com.

Canadian company Chocolatier Constance Popp, premium artisan chocolates, came to the suite with themed Oscar chocolates designed after the famous statuettes. The line of chocolate has won various awards in Winnipeg and has been seen at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, the 2010 Golden Globes in L.A. and CenterPlace Manitoba at the 2010 Olympics. (www.artisanchocolates.ca)

Chocolatier Constance Popp

Those looking for a weight-loss solution were in luck with Mirafit, an alpha-dextrin dietary supplement developed by Dr. Joseph D. Artiss and Dr. Catherine Jen. The weight management formula works by consuming two tablets per fat-containing meal. For more information, visit www.mirafit.com.

Dr. Catherine Jen, creator of Mirafit's daughter who transformed her body on this product.

Other vendors included:

Tahiti Legends – specializing in travel packages to Tahiti and the surrounding islands, personalizing te experiences for perfect memories. (www.tahitilegends.com)

Le Meridien Bora Bora – resorts and savvy accomodations in Bora Bora, a tropical paradise (www.lameridien-borabora.com)

Toto N Dot – Winnipeg children’s shoe and apparel store from mother and daughter team gave out reusable bags and Lelli Kelly shoes

Barbara Garwood – handcrafted, wearable jewlery designed with Mongolian, Chinese and Russian influence. (www.handmadeartjewlery.com)

McGowan and McClain – jewelery made from organic textures, sculpted, waxed and cast in sterling silver, then polished or oxidized (www.mcgowanandmcclain.com)

Hoselton Eco – freeform sculptures and custom designs make up the Collection (www.hoseltons.com)

Wine Road Northern Sonoma County – an organization of wineries and lodgings in Sonoma County (www.wineroad.com)

j.edward beauty – after 15 years experience, the new line of make-up and skin care products looks at the relationship between rich color and the play of light on the skin (www.jedwardbeauty.com)

Body Language Vitamin Company – Dr. Michael Seidman founded the company that produces scientifically formulated and clinically tested nutritional supplements (www.bodylanguagevitamin.com

Dr. Michael Seidman

Nikki Blaine Couture – From Indianapolis, Blaine offeres customers a “glam chic” style (www.nikkiblaine.com)

Jing Beauty USA Inc. – cold process herbal soaps shaped for wedding favors, party favors, etc. (www.jingbeautyusa.com)

Spibelt – the original, small, personal item belts used for vacations or runs (www.spibelt.com)

Corinthia Hotel Group – collection of individually-designed, distinctive five star hotels in Europe (www.corinthia.com)

By Nubar – trend forward nail lacquers and nail art, state of the art artificial nails and premium skin car necessities, all vegan and cruelty-free (www.bynubar.com)

Digital Playground Novelties – adult toys specially themed for fun ocassions (www.digitalplaygroundnovelties.com)

Caribbean Living Magazine – the publication gave away vacations to the Caribbean (www.caribbeanlivingmagazine.com)

El Leon Spa – traditional Thai massage bodywork and healing center (www.elleonspa.com)

Waialua Sodaworks – found at Whole Foods, the drink is a carbonated gourmet soda (www.WaialuaSodaworks.com)

Waialua Sodaworks

Reeds – full-service multi-channel jewelry retailer with stores in 18 states (www.reeds.com)

BIOS Co ltd – based in Japan, a pioneer of whole food supplements (www.acai.co.jp/english)

Attitude Line – based in Southern California, an organic treatment line (www.attitudeline.com)

b-sage – individually designed handbags from reclaimed leathers and other fabrics (www.b-sage.com)

Be Beverly Hills – focused on developing eco-friendly, cruelty-free beauty products containing natural ingredients (www.bebeverlyhills.com)

Carolla’s Beeswax Skin Creme – the non-greasy emollient penetrates in 2-5 minutes, free of fragrance, aloe and more (www.carollas.com)

Caprock Winery – West Texas winery located south of Lubbock (www.caprockwinery.com)

Chef BeLive – culinary artist and author of eBook Orgasm of the Taste Buds (www.belivelight.com)

Comfy Nose – nose warmer provides exceptional comfort, style and solar protection (www.comfynose.com)

LATP host Jeff Gaskin chats with Cheech Marin.

Doctor D. Schwab – line of all-natural skin care products provides facial and skin rejuvenation and revitalization with natural lotions (www.doctorschwabca.com)

Eos Rejuvenation By Nima L.. Shemirani MD – facial plastic surgeon serving the Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and Southern California regions (www.eosrejuvenation.com)

Alfre Woodard with Jeff Gaskin.

Dconstruct Jewelry – line with colorful bracelets, rings, necklaces (www.dconstruct.ca)

Divine Soul Apparel – women’s boutique in Vancouver (www.divinesoul.com)

Dog Stories and Music – a CD from Debi Weldon with stories and tunes (www.dogstoriesandmusic.com)

Eurotard and Julie France – finest dance and fitness apparel for dancers and athletes all over the world, combines European styling and American craftsmanship (www.eurotard.com)

Exhale – spa services, merging the paths of mind and body wellbeing (www.exhalespa.com)

FITLIPS – brand name for lip specific products, debut balms are made with natural ingredients that contain moisturizing and protective benefits (www.fitplips.com)

Ganz – huggable plush, giftware, fashion accessories, fragrant candles and personal care, and finishing touches for the home (www.ganz.com)

Heys USA – luggage corporation with ultra-lightweight, fashion-fresh, and a leader in innovation (www.heysusa.com)

HB+A Architects – architectural and interior design firm based in Virginia Beach, Virginia (www.hbaonline.com)

Jules Reid – a Southern girl with a mix of New York with fashion stylings of American, easy-chic and modern with a vintage flair (www.julesreid.com)

Kabbalah Publishing – Ancient Wisdom for Modern Minds (www.kabbalahpublishing.com)

Kosanka, Kristal – North American distributor of Kosener Spielzeug Manufaktur GmbH and Kristal Educational Inc

Kusmi Essentials – offering the world the finest in high quality tea blends, like Green Bouquet, Spearmint green tea

Melissa Odabash – former bikini model Melissa Odabash launched her own line of vacationwear in 1995 (www.odabash.com)

Marne Jaye – attended college at UC Santa Barbara and graduated from the UCSB College of Creative Studies, where she studied fine art, and literature, and now sells her art (www.marnejaye.com)

Mauro Ecostyle – beautiful custom footwear

Minsley Inc – committed to manufacture and distribute a full variety of excellent quality cooked rice bowls that are natural, delicious and convenient (www.minsley.com)

Murad – skin care products including Acne Complex acne treatment, Resurgence anti aging skin treatment and other clinically proven acne treatments (www.mrad.com)

Monkey Strap – made of the highest quality materials and is built to last, it’s a suitcase adapter that converts carry-on suitcase to backpack (www.monkeystrap.com)

Nancy’s Creations – handmade beaded jewelry: badge holders, eyeglasses holders, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, rosaries, bookmarks, keychains, etc. (www.nancyscreations.com)

Natural Balance – safest and highest quality pet food for your cat or dog (www.naturalbalanceinc.com)

Nespresso – 6 Premium Blends and a collection of accessories to enjoy your espresso (www.nespresso.com)

New Beauty – magazine focusing on beauty and cosmetics (www.newbeauty.com)

Nomi Candles – exquisite candles in a variety of fragrances

Oc Concept Store -luxury concept store containing watches, etc. (www.occonceptstore.com)

Oleg Cassini Group – hardcover coffee table book The Wedding Dress by Oleg Cassini (www.olegcassini.com)

Poo Pourri – the best natural toilet air freshener deodorize (www.poopourri.com)

Pure Dark – indulgant gourmet chocolate bars (www.puredark.com)

Pureology – serious color care for the hair (www.pureology.com)

Retro 51 – bamboo fountain pens (www.retro51.com)

Silk Culture – women’s scarves (www.silkculture.com)

Salt Swimwear – high end designer swimwear line (www.saltswimswear.com)

Sea Flora – nourishing, authentic and effective thalassotherapy products, hand-harvested from the cold clean Canadian Pacific Ocea (www.sea-flora.com)

Subtle Tones – selection of fashion must have items, comfy sweaters, loungewear, and pajamas andgift giving items, bath and body products and hand crafted leather footwear (www.subtletones.com)

Scanty – pajamas and undergarments for women

Starlight Creatives – decorated sugar cookies, wholesale and special order sales in quantity, all natural ingredients (www.starlightcreatives.com)

Strandband – unique bracelet you create in three easy steps by choosing a band, strand and a charm (www.thestrandband.com)

Signature Woodcraft – makers of high quality engraved, recycled solid wood products (www.signaturewoodcraft.ca)

Sugarlime – fashion jewelry and accessory retailer (www.sugarlime.com)

Tiffany Haziza for Buddha And The Raven Studios – specializes in designing, custom jewelry, stationary, announcements, charms, invitations (www.buddhaandtheraven.com)

Tates Bake Shop – perfect homemade baked goods to celebrate any occasion or event (www.tatesbakeshop.com)

True Bijou – adding some fashion and flare to all the babies across the land (www.truebijou.com)

Vismaya Collection – shawls, wraps and scarves which are now considered a fashion favorite and a must have for every wardrobe (www.shivanishawls.com)

Wet Noses – perfect all natural dog treat (www.wet-noses.com)

Z.Bigatti and Eucalyptus Clothing ltd – original fashion for women who do not compromise on style

Celebrities Spotted at The Secret Room’s Oscar Suite

  • Jack McGee – From the Oscar-nominated film “The Fighter,” McGee made his way around the room the day before his co-stars Christian Bale and Melissa Leo took home Oscar gold for their supporting roles. McGee can currently be seen in theaters alongside Nicolas Cage in “Drive Angry 3D.”
  • Michael Semanick – Oscar nominee in Sound Mixing for “The Social Network,” Semanick toured the suite with his wife and revealed he is now working on films “Cars 2” and David Fincher’s upcoming project “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”
  • Christopher McDonald – Perhaps most well-known for his roles in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore,” the actor has nearly a dozen projects in the works, according to IMDB.com. Right now, he can be watched on TV’s “Harry’s Law” opposite Kathy Bates.
  • Tippi Hedren – The iconic star of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and mother to Melanie Griffith, Hedren arrived at the gifting suite, still a working actress and set to appear in six films this year.
  • Cheech Marin – The popular comedian will next be heard in a behind-the-scenes role in the Disney/Pixar sequel “Cars 2” and “Hoodwinked 2! Hood vs. Evil.”
  • Patricia DeLeon – Co-star of Ray Romano’s “Men of a Certain Age” TV series, DeLeon has appeared on “Crossing Jordan” and “Lincoln Heights.”

Stars from behind the camera were in full force also, such as Paul Tamasy, Oscar nominee for his original screenplay for The Fighter, Steve Saxton, producer of the Best Picture nominee The Kids Are Alright, the visual effects teams from Toy Story, Tangled and Alice in Wonderland including Carey Villegas, Oscar nominee for Visual Effects for Alice in Wonderland.

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Mandy Rodgers