The 2012 Oscars have been awarded, the speeches have been delivered, the champagne bottles have been popped, and the red carpet has been rolled up, but show biz’s biggest night lives on in the Everyone Wins at the Oscars Nominee Gift Bag from Distinctive Assets. Whether or not their name is called, the talented nominees can console themselves with an impressive swag collection that’ll surely keep them entertained for days, weeks, and months to come.
Distinctive Assets :Everyone Wins at the Oscars
For 10 years, Distinctive Assets has cushioned the potential letdown of Oscar night with an abundant assortment of treats. The Everyone Wins at the Oscars Nominee Gift Bag covers luxury travels such as an African elephant-back safari or a two-night stay in Ocean Casa at Imanta Resorts; complimentary services from skin care, spa, and acupuncture specialists; and cakes, cocktails, and chocolates from gourmet brands, not to mention jewelry, cosmetics, and fitness prizes — to name just a few! Valued at more than $70,000, the gift bag takes care of all the goodies you could possibly want and a few you may not have dreamt of.
Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary is pleased to play a part in the movie industry’s grandest night of the year and to bring interesting companies to the attention of the academy’s most talented artists. The nominees can feel confident in knowing one of the best and most valuable gift assortments have been lavished upon them for their achievements.
Disaronno: Simply the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, Disaronno opens the possibilities for the year’s most celebrated actors this award season with a unique soiree fit for Hollywood royalty. Each nominee will receive the opportunity to have one of the country’s foremost artisan mixologists tend a premium stocked bar, complete with custom Disaronno cocktails, at the location of their choosing, for up to 100 guests. It also includes a mini sampler to create your own Oscar-inspired Disaronno cocktail. $75.00 www.disaronno.com
Dr. Garth Fisher: The new skin care line CellCeuticals comes from the world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Garth Fisher. $135.00 www.garthfisher.com
Herb Ritts: LA Style: A catalogue published by The Getty that traces the life and career of Herb Ritts (1952-2002), the iconic LA-based celebrity and fashion photographer, through a compelling selection of photographs and essays, both renowned and previously unpublished. $59.95
ESP – Essential Safe Products: These non-toxic, eco-friendly, and reusable products keep your food and drink chemical free while on-the-go. The gift set includes a glass water bottle, a stainless steel snack container, a reusable utensil set, reusable produce bag, and a $200 gift certificate. $250.00 www.LiveESP.com
Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer: Ounce for ounce, Purell kills more germs than other national brands. The standard bottle retails for $4.99, but Oscar nominees will receive a 1-ounce bottle with a jelly sleeve bedecked in gold and crystals. $4.99 www.purell.com
Bamboopink: An extensive line of hand-designed, chic, and affordable fashion jewelry, bamboopink delivers quality and style in pieces ranging from boho chic leather to the classic — with a twist — pearls, as well as regal crowns and crosses. Included in station giveaways: Florence Charms ($59) on Sicily Hoops ($19) in silver, leaf pendant ($79) on a 36†Bristol Chain ($29) and Paris Ring ($59) in silver. $250.00 www.bamboopink.com
Eminence: This refining, hydrating, and nourishing organic body scrub is made with virgin coconut oil and raw sugar cane. $48.00 www.eminenceorganics.com
Darci by Di Caprio Cosmetics: darci by Di Caprio Cosmetics are formulated with technologically advanced ingredients that blend color with skin treatments. The line includes foundations, mica pigments, gel liners, lipsticks, and stains containing vitamins, peptides, lip plumpers, and jet-milled minerals. Best of all, 95 percent of darci by Di Caprio products are made in the United States. Brand new to the line are professional, cruelty-free, and vegan-certified makeup brushes. Lisa Di Caprio and Darci Henry founded darci by Di Caprio Cosmetics on the belief that you create your own destiny, Become who you want and achieve your financial dreams. The presentation includes darci by Di Caprio’s signature brush cleaner, two limited-edition Kabuki brushes, and an eco-friendly towel. The brushes are made with 100% synthetic brush fibers that are cruelty-free and vegan certified. Products are concealed in a beautifully decorated, hollow book, wrapped with the message “Don’t judge a book by its cover.†Also included is a USB drive with the brand’s Movie Preview and Movie and a “script†featuring the founders’ story. $207.50 www.darcibydicaprio.net
Earthpawz: Pet Safe + Pet Specific Toxic Free Cleaning uses ingredients found in nature for unique doggie messes. The gift set includes Dirty Dog Floor Cleaner & Mud Remover, Doggie Slobber Window & Glass Cleaner, Doggie Grime All Purpose Cleaner, Smelly Dog Odor Eliminator and Eco-Tabs Stain & Odor Remover. $120.00 www.earthpawz.com
Naughty Bits Brownies: Known as “deliciously bad brownies,†these goodies are impossible to resist. Give in to temptation! $50.00 www.naughtybitsbrownies.com
Dearfoams: Sink into his and hers ultimate comfort slippers. $72.00 www.dearfoams.com
Starlettos: Don’t leave home without this heel protector! $14.99 www.starlettos.com.au
Thermalrobe: This brilliant idea, a luxury heated robe now comes in a wireless edition for comfort and convenience. $178.99 www.thermarobe.com
Nozin Nasal Sanitizer: All-natural moisturizing antiseptic in prefilled POPswab ampules. $9.99 www.nozin.com
Nozin Allergy Master: All-natural nasal spray with clinically proven relief plus protection without steroids. It works fast and it lasts. $14.99 www.nozin.com
Slimware: These stylish portion control plates (boxed set of 4) disguises portion consciousness courtesy of the design. $34.95 www.slimware.com
Belldini: Both comfortable and chic, Belldini’s popular women’s wear goes from home to office to red carpet with ease and style. $300.00 www.belldini.com
Nightfall by Susan McCray: With Nightfall by Susan McCray Purse Spray, keep the allure and mystery of this remarkable eau de parfum with you day and night. Soft yet distinctive, this hand-blended, 100% natural, chemical-free scent whispers a subtle promise of excitement and intrigue to every passerby. Nightfall Eau de Parfum is a medley of the very finest ingredients, including white jasmine, white rose, bergamot (a unique citrus fruit found in the coastal region of the South Italy), blackcurrant buds (taken from dormant fruit buds of the blackcurrant bush), and a drop or two of ylang ylang extracted from the cananga tree flower. The 0.5-ounce Nightfall Purse Spray comes beautifully cased in a sterling-colored, purse-shaped gift box, finished with a matching silk ribbon tie-up. The packaging is hand fashioned using eco-sensitive material. $20.00 www.nightfallbysusanmccray.com
Leaine Dehmer’s Skinsations Spa: Travel kit from LA’s only skin behaviorist. $299.00 www.leainedehmer.com
Distinctive Assets
Established in 1999, Distinctive Assets is credited for beginning the marketing craze of over-the-top celebrity swag. Their resume of events includes the Grammy Awards, the Tony Awards, the People’s Choice Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the NAACP Image Awards, the MTV Movie Awards, the CMA Awards, and the Kids’ Choice Awards. Distinctive Assets not only produces the gift bags and backstage gift lounges for many major award shows but also provides product placement, product introduction, event production, public relations, and branding opportunities within the entertainment industry and beyond.
