With the Oscars being Hollywood’s biggest night only a select few are lucky enough to take home that coveted gold statue. All the nominees have proven to be the best actors and actresses of our generation and Distinctive Assets knows how to make everyone feel like a winner. Distinctive Assets once again provided this year’s losing nominees with the Everyone Wins at the Oscars Nominee Gift Bag. The luxurious gift bag was designed for those nominees who did not taken home the Oscar. Even though they did not win the company feels as though they should be thanked and congratulated for the amazing work they have been apart of.
Founder of Distinctive Assets Lash Fary had this to say about the gift bag and the Oscars, “To be part of the film industry’s biggest night on any level is thrilling. We always look forward to introducing celebrities to an array of companies with fabulous gifts to share, but it’s particularly fun to be able to do so when you know it will truly brighten someone’s day. Even Hollywood’s most acclaimed stars are disappointed over this particular loss, and when our consolation gift shows up the next day we like to think it is welcome distraction.”
Stars such as Meryl Streep, Hugh Jackman, Angela Bassett, Ron Howard, Dame Helen Mirren and Jeremy Renner have all expressed they’re gratitude and admiration of Distince Asset’s gift bag. The useful, fun and luxurious gift bag for Hollywood’s biggest stars is valued in excess of a generous $45,000. The gift included:
Chocolatines by Sweet Endeavors gifted their Yellow Gold Diamond Collection. The 72% dark chocolate is filled with a “koji†sake-infused center. The chocolate also comes with a sugar diamond on top.  In an effort to support the recovery of 2011’s tsunami tragedy that struck Japan, the company uses premium sake made in a region that was impacted by the disaster. The gift was a $95 value. www.chocolatines.com
Macaron Magnifique gifted their delicious treats. Macaron Magnifique is a customized, gluten-free Parisian Macaron Company established in August 2012 by celebrity stylist Lauren Rae Levy and her father Marvin. The macarons are made with almond flour and an almond base. The delicious treat is a healthier guilty pleasure for everyone. All of the macarons are made with love in the USA and can be shipped within 3 business days to any domestic destination. The gift was a $60 value. www.macaronmagnifique.com
Rouge Maple gifted their gourmet products, featuring the “best you’ve ever tasted†maple syrup. The delicious gift was a $120 value. For more information please visit www.rougemaple.com.
Hydroxycut gifted their Hydroxycut Gummies and Hydroxycut Sprinkles. The healthy treats help you lose weight and is tasty. The New Pro Clinical Hydroxycut Gummies is a way to get the same clinically proven key weight loss ingredients as regular Pro Clinical Hydroxycut but in delicious gummies. The Hydroxycut Sprinkles, can simply be sprinkled on all meals, to enjoy food without altering the taste or texture. The product helps everyone lose weight when added to a healthy, active lifestyle. Free of stimulants, sugar, lactose and gluten. The gift was a $50 value. www.hydroxycut.com
Diet Pepsi gifted their famous soda along with a Samsung WB150F Wi-Fi powered camera that allows user to shoot and share photos instantly on social networking sites. The gift was a $250 value. For more information on Diet Pepsi products please visit www.dietpepsi.com.
Bonita Platinum Tequila gifted celebrities Xzibit’s own 100% agave luxury blanco bottled in pure crystal. Bonita is the world’s only five times distilled tequila. The luxury pure crystal bottle adds style and elegance to the drink for sophisticated men and women. The gift was a $99 value. For more information please visit www.bonitaspirits.com.
Lizard Island and El Questro Homestead gifted a choice between two luxurious destinations down under. The first choice was at Lizard Island, which was named one of the top 10 resorts in the world near the Great Barrier Reef. The other choice was to El Questro Homestead a extremely luxurious private resort in the middle of the outback. The gift was a $12,000 value. For more information please visit www.lizardisland.com.au or www.elquestro.com.au.
Koloa Landing Resort gifted a 5-night all exclusive stay for celebrities. The accommodations include a two-bedroom luxury villa on the South Shore of Kauai. Koloa Resort is known for their beautiful beaches and fun surfing spots. The lavish gift was a $2,000 value. For more information please visit www.koloalandingresort.com.
Imanta gifted a luxurious resort stay in Ocean Casa. Ocean Casa is a 2,500 square foot freestanding luxurious suite with partial ocean view. The beautiful beachside resort showcases stunning sunsets and breath taking views of Punta de Mita. The gift was a $3,300 value. For more information please visit www.imantaresorts.com.
St. Regis Punta Mita gifted a three nigh stay at their luxurious resort. The stay is in one of their deluxe oceanview suites at the AAA-Five-Diamond St. Regis Punta Mita, and includes daily breakfast and massages at Remède Spa. To add to the luxury gift guests will also experience fine dining at their Carolina restaurant. The gift is a $3,000 value. for more information please visit www.stregis.com/puntamita.com.
Welcome to Heathrow Airport’s best kept secret: Heathrow By Invitation. For years, Heathrow has offered a private VIP service for dignitaries and Heads of State. Heathrow is proud to extend this service to the world’s most discerning travelers. As guests of the airport, Oscar Nominees will be personally greeted at the aircraft and attended by staff familiar with the protocol of high profile diplomats. Bypassing the main terminals and other passengers, they can relax in your their personal lounge, in total privacy where all the check-in processes and security are taken care of. The nominees are then whisked away by luxury limousine to the steps of their departing flight, or collected directly from the aircraft when arriving or transferring. It’s a seamless private and personal travel service. The gift was a $1,800 value. www.heathrowbyinvitaion.com
D’Milikah 2013 Swimwear Collection gifted its Brazilian inspired and Italian handcraft pieces. The company specializes in swimwear that captures the essence of everyday real women of all sizes. The D’Milikah trend setting collection is designed to make all women feel gorgeous, fashionable, and sexy. D’Milikah has expanded their swimsuit collection to also include casual wear, dresses, and accessories. Whether you’re taking a dip, catching some rays, or having a night out on the town, D’Milikah has everything you need for a perfect time out. The gift was a $250 value. www.dmilikah.com
Born Free USA gifted their stylish clothing. You will be able to proudly show your love of wildlife with Born Free USA’s 100% organic cotton t-shirt. All proceeds from the sales of these shirts benefit their life-saving work for wild animals. The fashionable gift was a $20 value. www.bornfreeusa.org
Cha Cha Chic gifted their Latin-inspired apparel. Founder and President of Cha Cha Chic Cathy Garcia has always had a passion for fashion. With her creative designs and fun use of colors, Cathy was able to create a line of fashion wear for both men and women. The clothing comes in variety of styles and colors to choose from. The gift was a $125 value. For more information or to see the entire product line please visit www.cha-chachic.com.
Bine and Bas gifted their fashionable men’s wear. The gift included the men’s spread collar woven button down shirt. Bine and Bas also makes men’s boxers and pocket squares. The gift was a $185 value. For more information please visit www.bineandbas.com.
JNL Clothing gifted their JNL Clothing shirts and JNL Fusion DVDs. Jennifer Nicole Lee revolutionized the entire fitness industry by turning it upside down with her trademark slogan “Strong is the New Skinny!â€, which shot to fame when she started printing them on T-shirts and tank tops, thus creating her entire urban street wear and lifestyle brand called JNL Clothing. She has a passion for healthy food and cooking as well and has produced her “Fun Fit Foodie Cookbook†will keep your taste buds happy and help you achieve your fitness goals. The gift was a $150 value. For more information please visit www.JNLClothing.com.
Locally Grown and Globally Known gifted their fashion wear. The made in the USA clothing gift came with the premium LISTEN Collection by LGGK. The gift was a $300 value. For more information on LGGK please visit www.shopLGGK.com.
Carlitos Brand is a new line of tennis shoes hand-illustrated by Jeanette Longoria. Jeanette gifted each nominee one pair of $350 limited edition shoes plus a gift certificate for a $500 one-of-a-kind customized pair or sneakers. Carlitos Brand is known for creating unique footwear designs for all celebrities and VIPs. The creative and fun gift was a $850 value. www.carlitosbrand.com
SWYT Culture gifted their stylish women’s flats. The flats are embellished with a feminine flower and crystals on the toe. They are comfortable and add a polished finished to any look. Designed for fit and loved for style. The gift was a $48 value. www.swytculture.com
Cheetz by Margi Kent gifted their body slimming garment. Cheetz is a new and unique line of body slimmer’s that contour, shape and slim the body. Designer Margi Kent used her knowledge and expertise in fashion design and costuming to create a body slimmer unlike anything else on the market. The gift was a $69.95 value. www.margikent.com
The Green Garmento gifted their eco-friendly all-in-one laundry, duffel and garment bags. The attractive and affordable bags work great for a clean closet and a clean planet. The gift was a $9.99 value. For more information please visit www.thegreengarmento.com.
Hickies gifted their unique shoe transforming system. Hickies is an plastic lacing system that allows you to turn any shoe into a slip on. The creative and colorful designs take the place of shoe laces and allow you to transform regular shoes into slip ons. Hickies works with any shoe and comes in different colors to match with any style. The gift was a $19.99 value. For more information please visit www.hickies.com.
Jan Lewis Designs gifted her fun fashion accessories. Jan Lewis has created a new bangle bracelet line in her signature “dot†style of lightweight wood, hand-painted by Fair Trade artisans. The bracelets come in distinctive intricate patterns with designer hues. The gift was a $100 value. www.janlewisdesigns.com
Duette gifted their multi purpose and stylish bracelets. The stylish bracelets double as hair ties. The company has created a variety of styles and colors that work well in your hair or on your arm. The gift was a $80 value. For more information or too see all the different Duette products please visit www.duettehair.com.
Seyie Design is a boutique design firm that brings fashion, function and interior branding to residences and to beauty, fashion and lifestyle clients. The gift was a $7,400 value and featured some of Seyie’s internationally known design concepts. www.seyiedesign.com
M3K Beauty gifted a variety of their products, including the M3K Optimized Matrix Regenerative Hand Crème for exceptionally healthy and vibrant skin. The company has created some of the best skin care products on the market. Their mission to create trust between the client and the product is made possible by their innovative standards. The gift was a $100 value. www.m3kbeauty.com
Renouve gifted their anit-aging everyday defense hand lotion. The skin on our hands is fragile and the first to show signs of aging. Renouve was created out of a desire for a natural hand lotion that maintains youthful skin and eliminates bacteria without leaving our hands at the mercy of devitalizing ingredients. Renouve has added luxury and class to a product that is extremely practical. Renouve is the perfect travel companion, and can be used throughout the day to cleanse the hands and leave the skin radiant. The gift was a $406 value. www.renouve.com
Lierac Paris gifted their luxury skin care products. Lierac Paris are the leaders in cosmeceutical skin care. The company offers a beauty package that includes a full-size Sensorielle Multi-use oil, travel size Gommage body scrub, travel size Sensorielle multi-use oil mini and Crème Mesolift anti-aging radiance cream. The gift was a $98 value. For more information please visit www.lierac-usa.com.
PHYTO gifted their innovative hair care products. PHYTO is the expert in botanical hair care. The gift also included a beauty package that consisted of the Phytovolume Actif Volumizer Spray, Phytolaque Soie Light Hold Hair Spray, Phyto Professional Intense Volume Mousse and Phytodefrisant Botanical Straightening Balm. The gift was a $113 value. www.phyto-usa.com
Celebrity acupuncturist and nutritionist Heather Lounsbury gifted a certificate for her services. The services included acupuncture, aromatherapy and nutrition sessions with Heather herself. The gift was a $600 value. For more information please visit www.livenaturallivewell.com.
The Vampire Facelift is a designer procedure that deploys the use of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers (HA Filler) and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). The luxury gift for celebrities was a $5,000 value. For more information on Vampire Facelift please visit www.vampirefacelift.com.
Sedu gifted their styling tools. The tools were developed by top-scientists around the world to offer products that withstand any styling challenge. Once you use them, you’ll love them! Oscar Nominee gifts included the $160 Sedu Revolution 6000i Hair Dryer, the $250 Sedu Icon Styling Iron and the $120 Sedu Revolution Clipless Curling Iron. The generous gift was a $530 value. For more information please visit www.sedubeauty.com.
Devicewear gifted their famous cases for all you electronic accessories. The gift included a $42.95 Ridge for iPad with Six Position Stand, a $39.95 Ridge for iPad Mini with Six Position Stand, a $34.95 Station drop protection case for iPad, and a $19.95 Sketchy design-your-own iPhone 5 case. The generous gift was a $137.80 value. www.devicewear.com
Touchfire gifted their creative electronic accessories. With the Touchfire Screen-top iPad Keyboard, you can feel where the keys are and rest your fingers on the home row without accidentally triggering the touch screen. You can now type quickly, accurately and comfortably. The Touchfire works with all full-size 9.7†iPads, from the original first generation iPad to the newest fourth generation model. The gift was a $49.95 value. www.touchfire.com
Gleener gifted their ultimate fuzz remover. The remover gets rid of annoying fuzz balls commonly found on sweaters, coats, pants, skirts, scarves, blankets, sofas, etc. Unlike battery operated fabric shavers, this product works great and won’t cause holes. The gift was a $19.99 value. For more information please visit www.gleener.com.
Jays of Sweden gifted their music headsets. Jays is a Swedish company that has developed highly musical headsets for mobile music. a-JAYS Four is the top seller in a number of countries and comes with a tangle free cable, a premium sound system and a remote control that works with iPhone and other Apple products. The gift was a $70 value. For more information please visit www.jays.se.
Southern Baked Candle gifted their custom candles to all celebrities. The gift also included some of their famous wax sculptures. The company is known for making wax sculptures and candles out of anything you can dream of. The gift was a $204 value. For more information please visit www.southernbakedcandle.com.
EZdetailer gifted their Premium Detailing Kit that combines an all-in-one vehicle detailing product in an easy to use application, Carnauba Wax, Tire Shine and Trim-Protectant. EZdetailer is the smallest but most effective detailing kit on the market. The useful gift was a $30 value. www.ezdetailer.com
Njoy King gifted their electronic cigarettes. The premium electronic cigarette has the look, feel and flavor of the real thing, but without the tobacco smoke. Instead it emits a flavorful but odorless vapor. The unique gift was a $40 value. www.NJOY.com
Slimware gifted their luxurious dinnerware. Portion consciousness is disguised in the design with this chic line of dinnerware. The product is now available in three microwave-safe ceramic styles. The gift was a $59 value. For more information please visit www.slimware.com.
Naked Condoms gifted a 6-pack box of their best condoms. The company has created a product both men and women can enjoy. Using cutting edge technology and the finest materials Naked Condoms have become the number one choice for all men. The gift was a $20 value. www.nakedcondoms.com
Krystal Klear Water gifted their under counter water filtration system. The system is designed to remove or reduce the harmful contaminants, chemicals and pollutants in tap water. The product will give every user clean and clear water from every faucet in your home. The gift was a $795 value. For more information please visit www.krystalklearwater.com.
Live In Fitness Enterprise or L.I.F.E. gifted a 1-week all inclusive fitness and weight loss retreat. L.I.F.E. is known for their world-renowned training programs and their passion for fitness and weight loss. Their mission is to make sure “no client gets left behind†and improve the lifestyles of everyone who joins. The gift was a $4,100 value. For more information on L.I.F.E. please visit www.liveinfitness.com
Huntley Drive Fitness gifted a package of 10 personal training sessions. Huntley Drive Fitness caters to those who take their workout goals seriously. With a diverse clientele and multiple services ranging from nutrition counseling to physical therapy, your physical fitness regimen will reflect both quality and discretion. As an exclusively private training facility, Huntley Drive Fitness offers celebrities a premium training experience. The gift was a $850 value. For more information please visit www.huntleydrivefitness.com.
Celebrity trainer Lalo Fuentes gifted 5 private training sessions. Lalo Fuentes is a profession trainer, chef and lifestyle coach. Working with celebrities and some of Los Angele’s top VIPs he has produced programs to improve your lifestyle. The gift was a $625 value. For more information please visit www.lalofitness.com.
Dukan Diet gifted everything an Oscar nominee needs to reach and maintain their true desired weight. The Dukan Diet is composed of Goji Berries, Oat Bran Chocolate Chip Cookies, Oat Bran Coconut Almond Bars and comes with complimentary Dukan Diet coaching. The gift was a $411.96 value. For more information please visit www.dukandiet.com.
YouthH20 gifted a year’s supply of their healthy foods. YouthH20’s caffeine free Age Defying System is made with organic super foods. The price of one of their individual products is a $34.99 value. The generous gift was $420 value all together. For more information please visit www.youthH2O.com.
Le Petit Cirque gifted their one on one private session at their studio in Culver City. Le Petit Cirque is North America’s only all-kid pro Cirque troupe. The exciting gift was a $400 value. For more information please visit www.lepetitcirquela.com.
Artist Dan Duff gifted a signed, Limited Edition, 17†x 23†fine art print of “Abraham.†The amazing artwork showcases some famous monuments and people along with other creative pieces. Dan Duff has always had a passion for art and recently decided to share his creations with the world. The gift was a $152.75 value. For more information or to view some of Dan’s artwork please visit www.duffdan.com.
Leeza Gibbons gifted her Take 2: Your Guide to Happy Endings and New Beginnings. Whether you find yourself trudging along in boredom or caught up in a chaotic whirlwind of over commitment, you can still take creative control and declare that it’s Your Life, Your Rules. Leeza Gibbon’s book is about rebooting your story at any point. It’s about starting over; taking inventory; and getting smarter, stronger, and sexier with no apologies, no regrets, and no turning back. The gift was a $24 value. www.leezagibbons.com/book.
The Getty gifted a noteworthy book titled This Is the Day: The March on Washington. The book is a stirring photo-essay by photographer Leonard Freed documenting the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom of August 28, 1963, the historic day on which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream†speech at the base of the Lincoln Memorial. This book commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the historic march that ultimately led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The gift was a $29.95 value. For more information please visit www.shop.getty.edu.
Windex gifted their famous Touch-Up Cleaner. The gift offers a fast and convenient solution to clean and sanitize the most frequently used surfaces in homes without missing a beat. Creatively packaged in a bottle designed to stay out near the action where people need it most in the kitchen and bathroom. Windex Touch-Up Cleaner helps quickly clean those little messes so they don’t become bigger chores. By having the new Windex Touch-Up Cleaner right there when and where needed, cleaning life’s everyday messes has never been easier. The product is available in two varieties, the Bathroom Windex Touch-Up Cleaner in Fresh Scent and the Kitchen Windex Touch-Up Cleaner in Glistening Citrus Scent. The gift was a $3.99 value. www.windex.com
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Distinctive Assets is an LA-based entertainment marketing company focused on bringing incredible lounges to celebrities and VIPs. The company was founded by Lash Fary in 1999, and features the best gifting bag experience and backstage access to pre-award show events. Distinctive Assets also provides product placement, product introduction, event production, public relations and branding opportunities for different vendors especially those working in the entertainment industry. www.distinctiveassets.com
