They received gifts and gourmet treats from the luxury brands including the following companies:

George Lopez with Crocs Golf

Shoe company Crocs™ was on course gifting their new Crocs Golf shoes, designed by renowned golf instructor Hank Haney. These are done right! Comfortable, lightweight, waterproof, handsome. The one-of-a-kind comfort of Crocs™ shoes paired with the expert knowledge of Hank Haney, makes these the lightest, most comfortable golf shoes in their class. An alternative to traditional golf shoes, they feel as good as sneakers, are technically-engineered for the course and to clubhouse to home – you can wear these everyday!  They were voted “Best New Products” at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show. Watch the video for more great features! www.croc.com

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Colantotte International, Inc., known for their wristwear line of Colantotte; the Flex bracelet offers the highest concentration of negative ions and magnets, and was worn by Robert Downey, Jr., in The Avengers. It’s been said that these products improve strength, balance, athletic performance and overall wellbeing. Many professional athletes wear these. www.Colantotte.com www.TrionZ.com

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Balance TV – Balance is a modern, contemporary national cable TV show about how business people and movers and shakers deal with balancing health and wealth in the 21st Century.

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They were at the suite providing celebrities with a non-transferable gift certificate from Balance TV worth $25,000, to appear on the show, which will air on Discovery Health next month. If you are interesting in submitting yourself or your business to be featured on the show, go to www.BalanceTV123.com and fill out the form…you never know!

Balance TV's Host Steven-E, George Lopez and Executive Producer, Co-Founder Naheed Ali, MD

RevitaLash gifted a 6-month supply of the newly formulated RevitaLash ADVANCED eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eyelashes – it really works! Forget false eyelashes, have your own beautiful lashes naturally! Hair by RevitaLash, which revitalizes what you have and makes it look thicker, and keeps you from losing any more hair, Perfect Primer, which gives your eyelashes a nice base to make them look even thicker when you apply RevitaLash Mascara, Spotlight Highlighting Pencil and Raven 24 hour eyeliner.  www.RevitaLash.com

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George Lopez helping his friend, Bruce McNall out with Revitalash Hair!

ZIRH shave care/ skin care products for men gifted their ZIRH Clean Alpha-Hydroxy Facial Wash and ZIRH Aloe Vera Shave. In business for decades, ZIRH products have stood the test of time for a good reason! www.ZIRH.COM

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Half Breed Clothing Co., founded by Rudy Tabasa, gifting Tees, Tanks, and Sweatshirts to celebrate the multi-ethnicnicity of people and discussed how to build pride within our multi-ethnic communities. www.HalfbreedClothing.com

Alfonso Ribeiro with Half-Breed Clothing and Columbus Short

Vineyard Napa Valley – The wines of Napa Valley’s Black Cat Vineyard are crafted, by hand, with a passion for perfection. Guests received a bottle of the 2008 Family Cuvee, Napa Valley, Red Wine Blend. The 2008 Cabernet is quite exquisite!

George Lopez at Black Cat Vineyard

Bogey Time – A new paradigm in golf apparel, Bogey Golf provided golf caps and golf towel. www.BogeyTime.com

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The golfers sampled delicious treats from gourmet sponsors including Bread Basket Cake Company – who unveiled their specially designed cake and gifted their rich red velvet truffles and a gift certificate for a custom-made cake. www.BreadBasketCake.com

Milena’s Boutique - Milena`s Candles are made from exclusive organic coconut and kosher soy wax, pure essential oils, soy oils, organic wood wick, and cotton wicks. Pure, containing no petroleum products, no chemical dyes, no lead wicks, and no carcinogens! www.milenasboutique.com

It’s True! My Pillow IS the World’s most comfortable pillow”, plus…it’s washable, antibacterial, support pillow, with a 10 year warranty. They guarantee it, or your money back! www.MyPillow.com

Apple-Revolution.com – Designer Caramel Apples for All Occasions.

Rob Riggles and Apple Revolution

On the course, guests were treated to an array of refreshments and activities including KISSKAM – KISSKAM.com brings those special jumbotron moments straight to your event making it lovable, kissable, and memorable.

Camacho Cigars sampling their Camacho 10th Anniversary Cigar, Camacho Triple Maduro Cigar, and Camacho Connecticut Cigar.

Air Pacific also gifted free airfare to their favorite golf courses around the world.

Celebrities that attended included:

Rob Riggle

Alfonso Ribeiro  “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”  (Carlton Banks)

Andy Buckley      “The Lying Game” (Ted Mercer), “Bridemaid’s” (Helen’s Husband)

Andy Garcia        “The Godfather Part III” (Vincent Mancini)

Anthony Anderson         “Scream 4” (Deputy Perkins), “Transformers” (Glenn Whitman)

Brian Dietzen      “NCIS” (Jimmy Palmer)

Bruce Jenner       Former Olympic Gold Medalist

Bruce McGill       Rizzoli & Isles

Bryan Fisher        “George Lopez” (Jason McNamara)

C. Thomas Howell      “The Amazing Spider Man”(Ray)

Carmine Giovinazzo    “CSI: NY” (Detective Danny Messer)

Cheech Marin     “Cars 1 and 2” (Ramone) and “Spy Kids” (Felix Gumm)

Cheryl Ladd         “Charlie’s Angels” (Kris Munroe)

Columbus Short Scandal (Harrison Wright)

Curt Menefee     Fox Sports anchor/reporter

Dondre Whitfield        “Make It or Break It” (Coach Mcintire)

Eizabeth Small             We The Party

George Lopez     Lopez Tonight, George Lopez (TV Series)

Greg Ellis           “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (Groves)

Greg Maddux      Former Major League Baseball pitcher

Greg Noll             Professional Surfer

Jack Wagner       “The Bold and The Beautiful” (Dominick Marone)

Jamie Bamber    “Law and Order: UK” (Matt Delvin)

John C. McGinley     “Scrubs” (Dr. Perry Cox)

John Rocker        Retired American Major League Baseball relief pitcher

Kenny G               Musician/Jazz Saxophonist

Kevin Dobson     “April Moon” (Jeffrey)

Kevin Rahm         “Desperate Housewives” (Lee McDermott )

Kunal Nayyar      The Big Bang Theory (Raj Koothrappali)

Michael Crabtree   Wide Receiver for the “San Francisco 49ers”

Michael Bearden    Composer “This Is It”

Miles Doughty    Guitar/Bass/Vocals for “Slightly Stoopid”

Rob Riggle           “21 Jump Street” (Mr. Walters)

Ryan McPartlin   “Chuck” (Devon Woodcomb)

Salli Richardson Whitfield      “Eureka” (Allison Blake)

Tommy Thayer   Lead Guitarist for Kiss/ Black ‘n Blue

Vanessa Marcil   “General Hospital” (Brenda Barrett)

William Devane  “Leprechaun’s Revenge” (Pop O’ Hara)

Cheryl Ladd, Anthony Anderson at the George Lopez Celebrity Golf Tournament

The George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic benefitted The George Lopez Foundation, who’s mission is to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

Following the tournament, there was a silent and live auction benefiting The Lopez Foundation. For more information about the foundation, please visit: www.TheLopezFoundation.org

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to: GBKProductions.com.

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ShroomTech Sport

It was the 1993 Summer Olympics, the world’s gaze turned towards Beijing, China. Chinese athletes Wang Junxia, Qu Yunxia and Zhang Linli produced five world records from track and field events. Everyone assumed it was due to performance enhancing drugs, but after extensive blood testing and analysis by multiple regulatory agencies, no known performance enhancing drugs were discovered. They asked their coach, Coach Ma, what was different about his athletes’ training regimen and when cornered he told the world his secret. Cordyceps sinensis and turtle blood. Coach Ma, quoted in Track & Field News in 1993 said: “This is what I tell my trainees to drink. This is all natural and Chinese people have been taking it for hundreds of years.”

This was the moment that Cordyceps emerged into the athletic competitor’s radar, never to be forgotten again. Later clinical studies have provided evidence that cordyceps helps the body improve both oxygen utilization and ATP production, two critical aspects for the endurance athlete, and in comes ShroomTech Sport.

ShroomTech™ Sport combines a host of all-natural, competition safe nutrients, led by the traditionally revered Chinese ‘caterpillar mushroom’ cordyceps sinensis. Cordyceps, at one time because of its effectiveness in top athlete performance, was the world’s most expensive nutritional supplement for much of the 20th century. Recent advances in cultivation combined with the publicity from the success at the 1993 Beijing national games have increasingly brought it into scientific interest.

Cordyceps and its extracts are assumed to work by increasing oxygen utilization, increased cellular ATP production and the stabilization of blood sugar metabolism. The presence of adenosine, cordycepin, and cordycepic acid; polysaccharides; vitamins; and trace elements may be, at least partially, the cause for such effects, according to a 2008 article in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms.

Here’s where ShroomTech Sport differs from products claiming increased energy with high doses of caffeine: an increase in cellular ATP results in a boost of useful energy which contrasts to the perceived increase in energy that occurs from the use of CNS stimulants, such as caffeine, ephedrine, and amphetamines, which ultimately results in an energy deficiency. This is major difference that Shroom Tech™ Sport has over other ‘pre workout’ stimulant based formulas.

ShroomTech™ Sport provides clean energy, a proven track record, and general health benefits. Their exclusive combination of cordyceps mushroom, adaptogens, antioxidants and methyl b12 battles fatigue effectively by providing cellular energy through the production of ATP rather than stimulant based energy. Onnit Labs’ ShroomTech Sport is designed to assist in endurance, quick recovery, and helping you set a new personal best.

For more on Onnit Lab’s renowned supplements like Alpha Brain, ShroomTech Immune and New Mood, visit www.onnitlabs.com

Read on for LA’s the Place additional coverage on Onnit Labs here.

In honor of the 84th Annual Academy Awards, Secret Room Events produced their 2012 Academy Awards Style Lounge, held at the L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills on the beautiful rooftop, where celebrities, VIPs and media indulged in products ranging the latest skin care technology and products, clothing,  jewelry and more while enjoying the beautiful view of L.A. Check out all the videos!

As always, The Secret Room always gives back and the charity of choice was The Humane Society of America.

The amazing variety of businesses and brands that attended and wowed the crowd and gifted their items included:

Pantofola d’Oro Italian stylish sport shoes from Italy began over a century ago and has been known to supply their great shoes to the world’s greatest athletes and champions. Made from quality and luxurious materials, Pantofola d’Oro is now taking the US by storm with their great styling and hot looks. www.Pantofoladorousa.com

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Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., the creators of the amazing Galvanic Spa, is leader in anti-aging technologies for skin care and nutritional products. They presented their new Galvanic Body Spa so now your body can look as flawless as your face.  The Galvanic Body Spa helps to minimize the appearance of cellulite and provide you with firmer looking skin. www.Nuskin.com

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Loudmouth Golf has an assortment of golf pants, shorts, suits, hats, belts and more that are not your average apparel! Run the range in a pair of Loudmouth pants. Loud mouth utilizes funky colors, patterns, and themes from our favorite classic tv shows! They will definitely make you be noticed stand out from the crowd. www.LoudMouthGolf.com

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Whitening Lightning is the at-home teeth-whitening kit to give you professional results and a bright, white smile. They also offer their Super-boost whitening pen to keep your smile bright inbetween whitening treatments. It dissolves difficult to remove stains without any damage to the tooth enamel.  The “Dial A Smile” Professional Whitening Kit provides the same results as going to a professional at fraction of the cost. www.WhiteningLightning.com

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Atzen Skin Care – A ‘green company” Using highly effective ingredients,  Atzen products deliver results. Using unique formulations that are composed of the highest concentrations of ingredients such as DNA, peptides, and ATP (energy), as well as ingredients direct from nature such as green tea, coconut, and olives. Atzen, is an all-natural product that will give you proven results too. www.Atzen.com

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Lolo Jewellry & Accessories –Glamorous Jewelry Displayed by Lolo Designs Designed by Lorena Ponis. Lolo Jewelry, is known for its glamorous, classic, and effortless style. Lolo Jewelry is created for women who have an appreciation for versatility, exclusivity, and timeless beauty.

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Tiare Hawaii Clothing  brings you the feeling of the islands. This clothing line, designed in Hawaii is women’s wear with a beach theme – dresses, Versatile day dresses become evening wear, and the line includes sundresses, tunics, bathing suit covers and more. They are now branching out into the mainland USA.  www.facebook.com/tiarehawaii, www.TiareHawaii.com

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Giavannas Closet is the chic boutique for high end pettiskirts and petti tops made of lace and chiffon pettiskirts, rompers, hair accessories and more. www.GiavannasCloset.com

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Regina Calderon Photography specializes in portraits for newborns, children, pregnancy and more. www.ReginaCalderonPhotography.com

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Blinx are beautiful necklaces that are also reading glasses. When you need to read the small print, just unfold the jewel and see what you need to see. Accented with Swarovski crystals, these were a real favorite at the suite. www.BlinksOnline.com

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The Tiniest Tiger’s Cub Conservation Club is feline-friendly place for friends to gather, share and discuss their love for all cats big and small. They raise money for animal causes. The Tiniest Tiger is also charitable and helps cats in need- big cats and small. They are proud that their community has donated over $27,000 for big cat conservation.

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Hylunia skin care products are organic, holistic, clinical and all-natural. At the suite they gifted several of their new products: body lotion with essentials oils, Eye cream with8  peptides, and a Beyond Complex C.  www.Hylunia.com

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Nordic Naturals was onhand to make sure everyone stays healthy with their all-natural Omega-3 fish oil suppliments, including Ultimate Omega, Nordic Berries multi-vitamins, prenatal supplements,  Children’s DHA and pearl-size fish oil supplements and gummy worms. www.NordicNaturals.com, Facebook.com/nordicnaturals

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The Comfort Gourmet has taken an American classic, macaroni and cheese and put their gourmet spin With the addition of variety of vegetables and a combination of your favorite gourmet cheeses, they have taken this favorite dish to the next level. The Comfort Gourmet is available in the LA area such as: Gelsons, Bristol Farms, Whole Foods and more. www.comfortgourmet.com

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Jock Soap is a line developed exclusively for men. The line included products for the face, body, hair, as well as a fragrance.  Jock Soap utilizes traditional ingredients and  latest technology to create innovative formulations.  www.GetJock.com

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Shotgun Promos was onhand offering tastings of Macallan Oak Barrel Scotch, with a 7 year old and 10 year old, made in fine oak barrels, then switched to sherry barrels. www.shotgunpromos.com

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RenuAtum skincare is all natural, organic and they featured their new Youth Serum and a pain relief rub. www.RenuAtum.com

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NooSphere Studios had Oil Painted Canvas’ on display by Artist Marissa Denise. Her works are large abstract color field oil paintings. Her style is unique as she uses late 20th century post-war painting techniques. Her designs are in demand. www.noospherestudios.com

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The Neocell Corporation provides premium collagen peptide-based dietary supplements,  They shared their 3-step beauty system:  Step 1 – strengthen the skin with collagen, Step 2 – hydrate the skin with Hyaluronic Acid and Step 3 –  protect the skin with Resveritrol. All three of their products to work together to help you stay young and healthy forever!  Neocell – www.neocell.com

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Beachy Cream Ice Cream, based in Malibu, CA, served up their delicious all-natural ice cream sandwich, Beachy Cream. A portable ice cream shoppe, they sweeten up any event. They offer an array of flavors such as strawberry surfer girl, key lime cowabunga, ginger wipe out and more. Beachy Cream – www.beachycream.com

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Ball Room Panic is a fun, free-spirited line of casual wear. www.BallRoomPanic.com

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Universal Angel Wings is an accessory clip designed to clip your hair, hold your beach towel, keep the pages to your book open and more. Spreading love, joy, hope, and faith, Universal Angel Wings, is the best pocket size accessory to take to a day at the beach or your everyday life. Universal Angel Wings – www.universalangelwings.com

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Eminence Organic Skin Care –  www.eminenceorganics.com

Turtle Island Fiji  is an all-inclusive, private island which accommodates only 14 couples at one time. The incredible views and scenera from your villa include the beautiful Blue Lagoon as well as neighboring islands. Special discounted rates were gifted. www.turtlefiji.com

Topricin is a line of pain relief products. Topricin showcased three items from its line. One for the feet, a cream for the body and a cream that can be used for children. www.topricin.com

Mujus is complete organic jewelry and accessories that uses biodegradable materials and fibers to create designs that are elegant and beautiful.  www.mujus.com

Other sponsors at the gift suite included:

Wakatobi Dive Resort, World’s Best Cat Litter,  Cat Power Tower, Dallas Prince Designs, Dominican Republic Representatives,  Sleep Couture, Suboo, and more.

The Secret Room Events hosted the 2012 Red Carpet Celebrity Lounge, honoring Academy Award nominees and benefited The Humane Society of The United States. The gift bag was featured in OK! Magazine with a photo of the gift bag and a featured giveaway.

Contact them for further information if you’d like to participate in their upcoming celebrity suites: Amy Boatwright 310-403-3384
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secretroomevents@yahoo.com
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LA’s The Place attended the annual WOW! Creations Lifestyle OSCAR Gifting Suite, which took place on the rooftop of the L’Ermatage Hotel in Beverly Hills, leading up to the Academy Awards. Watch the video above to see all the vendors who presented their brands and products to Hollywood!

WOW Creation's Mark and Matt Harris with Gary Busey.

Stars and luminaries were overflowing at the exciting event, which featured new and exciting and brands and businesses from across the country and around the world that came to Hollywood and converged with stars and media.

Matt and Mark Harris with Lou Ferrigno

These companies had the opportunity to mingle with the stars and share their brands with Hollywood:

Khanna Institute of LASIK (www.khannainstitute.com) are true innovators in the field of laser vision correction. Dr. Rajesh Khanna is a certified Master of Surgery and an internationally recognized top LASIK and refractive vision care specialist. His treatments cover a variety of eye concerns including blended vision and monovision, and Dr. Khanna also performs reflective lens exchange and cataract surgery. Specializing in the safest and most advanced types of refractive laser surgery, Dr. Khanna’s cutting- edge vision correction techniques include the ultra-precise WavePrint eye tracking software, 3D ActiveTrak and Variable Spot Scanning. Dr. Khanna has done numerous procedures on many celebrities, all with excellent results.  Now in Beverly Hills! 1-888-LASIK-19

Do All Outdoors: Provides outdoor shooting equipment for many films and tv shows in Hollywood. www.doalloutdoors.com

Hollywood Eye Magic: Just what we love – instantaneous results! Hollywood Eye Magic is just that. This instant under eye tuck serum will eliminate the need to ever think about getting under eye surgery for bags, dark circles and wrinkles. Just like magic. This product proves itself with the first application. And they offer business opportunities! www.HollywoodEyeMagic.com

Visable Treasures is a collection of beautiful silver, gemstones and fashion jewelry. This company was develop to provide a vehicle through which all women have an opportunity to achieve their financial independence and personal aspirations. Their greatest treasures are the wonderful women who inspire, guide and lead other women to believe in their dreams, and know in their hearts that, together, anything is possible! Go to visabletreasures.com to find out how you can become a reseller of this gorgeous jewelry. Their Motto: Visibly Beautiful TM

‘Glo to Sleep’ is a simple solution to fall asleep naturally and staying asleep. The GLOtoSLEEP™mask is produced by Sound Oasis, the company that specializes in healthy solutions for today’s busy world. It helps you fall asleep by utilizing an Eastern relaxation technique of ‘looking up,’ which converts the brain’s active Beta waves to calming Alpha waves. With four rows of photo luminescent bars inside the eye cavities, which glow blue when charged with a light bulb or sunlight, nagging thoughts disappear when the wearer glances up and down the rows of ‘glo;’ allowing sleep to follow. www.GLOtoSLEEP.us

Gary Busey and girlfriend with GLO to SLEEP

BeautiControl:  Yahrasiel Colbert was on hand at the suite with the company she respresents, called Beauti Control. One of the items she was gifting was an amazing serum called “Extreme Tight Firm and Fill ”, which gives you instantaneous results, and lives up to its name! BeautiControl specializes in scientifically advanced skin care and beauty products and along with life-changing opportunities to create your own business. www.bcglam.com

Dr. Cathy Gohar, plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. She offers Botox, fillers, peels, velashape, and all type of plastic surgery procedures. www.Facebook.com/beverlyhillsmedispa 310.591.0082

Arctic Ease® wraps and pads are a simple yet effective alternative to traditional cold therapy. It is a clinically-studied reliable and effective treatment for mild to moderate aches, pains and inflammation from the pain associated with arthritis and back, joint and muscle pains and sprains, along with repetitive motion injuries, minor burns and bruises. The Arctic Ease products provide hours of odorless relief from pain and inflammation without the hazards and discomfort of ice or frozen gel packs or irritating menthol patches. www.ArcticEase.com

Sculptures by Stella – Stella Singleton-Jones is an abstract stone sculptor.  Her stone sculptures takes anywhere from 2 to 6 months to make. All of her sculptures are made completely by hand, and she does not use any electric tools.  All sculptures are one of a kind in the world; and Stella does not draw any pictures so all sculptures are made by the feel which she gets from each individual stone.  A lot of the time she does not know what the stone sculpture will be until it completion. Stella also has a stone sculpture in the White House, called (Unity).  You can view her stone sculptures on her website at:  www.sculpturesbystella.com

Made Up By Kat – Kat Rollins is a celebrity make up article who is available for print, runway, briday and special occastions. www.MadeUpByKat.com

Creative Styles by Charlene – Charlene Brown is a celebrity hairstylist, available for print, runway and special occasions. She has styled celebrities such as Starr Jones, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Korto M from Project Runway, Atlanta Housewives NeNe, shows such as Top Model, BET Specials, and much more. www.sophizticatedladyz.viewbook.com

Chocolate Shop Wine – Fusing chocolate with red wine, two favorite flavors was a winner. www.ChocolateShopWine.com

C-Zen Neck Pillow. Portable, memory foam head cradle pillow that heals the tension from your neck, head and shoulder while you rest or sleep at the WOW! Creation gift lounge for the Oscars. www. simply-my-comfort.com and www.c-zen.com

Baby Butz Cream – diaper rash cream, also known to help ezema and rashes. All natural. www.babybutz.com

Gnarly Head Wines – Grapes from 35 to 80 year-old gnarled, head trained vines, that over decades, have produced exceptionally full-flavored grapes. They say “Old vines make bold wines”. www.gnarlyhead.com

Mary Louise Butter’s Brownies –  from Texas, 20 different flavors, all natural, no preservatives. www.butterbrownies.com

‎Bfoxy.com brought a sampling of their sassy, sexy eye-catching high-quality fashion accessories and celebs at the Oscar gifting lounge loved them! BFoxy.com is the retailer for the Fashionably Obsessed Woman, who is in search of Unique and Savvy items to Spice up the wardrobe. www. Bfoxy.com

Fantasy and Surreal artist Shawna Erback presented prints from her DreamWorks Animation Fine Art Collection to celebrities in Hollywood at the WOW! Creations 2012 Oscar Gifting Lounge. www.ShawnaErback.com
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Elektra Cosmetics is a premium glitter cosmetics that stay on all day; glitter eyeliner that stays on 10 hours. they distribute the hottest beauty, fashion and lifestyle products that they scout from around the world. They discover the latest trends and hunt down the newest “it” items before they become mainstream. Their products are great finds that are unique, playful and have that little something-something that, they say,”is hard to describe.” www.elektracosmetics.com

Hard Luck Candy Vodka served cocktails with their delicious new flavors of vodka to celebrities and vip’s. Although there are many companies that make flavored vodkas, few that make them well. Hard Luck Candy vodka is as true as its advertising; when they say it’s root beer vodka, it tastes like root beer. Their 70 proof candy-flavored vodka are available in four honestly delicious flavors: Red Fish, Root Beer Barrel, Orange Dream, and Lemon Drop. hardluckvodka.com

Purple Tiger is an all natural dietary supplement designed to increase energy and metabolism resulting in amazing weight loss! www.purpletigerpills.com

Udderly Smooth® products contain rich moisturizing ingredients. Not your average moisturizing lotion- Udderly Smooth® can be used on Dry Skin, Cracked Skin, forDiabetes Foot Care, as a Facial Moisturizer, as a General Moisturizing Lotion and many other uses.uddercream.com

Lather And Luxury:  Luxury bath and body products, many made in Italy and France, feature beautiful, natural fragrances and are free of Parabens, Ethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, and DEA. www. LatherAndLuxury.com

Brincatti – Kenny Brincat, was a seasoned traveler and realized there wasn’t an easy way to travel with favorite brands. He wondered if there was a better way to refill bottles with preferred brands, rather than fussing with traditional travel bottles. The concept for the wide-mouth refillable was born. www.brincatti.com
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Yumi Katsura is one of Japan’s and the world’s most prolific designers, whose wedding dresses are considered modern masterpieces. Katsura will showcase the most expensive wedding dress to date, valued at one billion Japanese yen (US $8.5 million). Made from silk-satin and embellished with zari-embroidery handiwork, the dress is decorated with 1,000 pearls, a green 8.8 carat diamond emblem, and a 5 carat white gold diamond, one of the two existing in the world. www.yumikatsuracouture.com

Hollywood Eye Magic – In Hollywood, your cosmetics must work and work well. This serum works instantly to take away the bags and wrinkles under your eye, just like magic. www.hollywoodeyemagic.com

The indiExhibit is an organization that represents independent artisans and creatives at the best celebrity gift lounges in Hollywood. If you are looking to elevate your indie brand through celebrity gifting, they can help. Their group consists of artisans and creatives from around the globe who have come together to promote their work collectively. www.theindiexhibit.org

Tear Drop Weddings will turn your favorite picture into a caricature. On display at the gift suite was stationary and buttons of all the nominees. www.teardropweddings.com

Fantasy and Surreal artist Shawna Erback presented prints from her DreamWorks Animation Fine Art Collection. www.ShawnaErback.com

Big Feet Pajamas snuggle you in the same footed pj’s you loved as a child, but in an adult size. Cozy and comfortable, the pajamas are available in fabrics such as shirting flannel, cotton knit, micro-polar fleece, and wool cashmere. They are sized to fit most any shape. For men, women and juniors. Soon Valerie Johnson will be presenting zippered pj’s with hoodies. www.BigFeetPJs.com

Ron Greig is a Canadian artist who with background in hand-painting photo-realistic billboards, and draws and paints quality caricatures, portraits and fine art. www.rongreig.ca

Saint James Cosmetics is an opulent line of products designed especially for women of color by Patricia Saint James of Beverly Hills. www.saintjamescosmetics.com

Precept Wine presents a portfolio of premium wines from some of the most premier wine regions in the world, including Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Australia and Germany. They are the largest family-owned wine company in the Northwest. www.preceptwinebrands.com.

The Sweteez antimicrobial fitness towel protects you from germs. It is treated with a patented, EPA registered silicon-based protectant that inhibits germs, including MRSA and staph, keeping your fitness center, pilates or yoga workout cleaner and safer. www.sweteez.com

Jody Vial Jewelry – Vintage Couture Costume and Contemporary Jewelry Collection. www.jodyvialyjewelry.com

Aromatherapy products by www.bodyfood.ca

Glitzy Lips – Eye-popping lip foil designs in your favorite colors or multi-colors. Stand out in a crowd! www.glitzylips.com

Matt and Mark Harris with Maria Conchito Alonso

WOW! Creations is a Los Angeles-based celebrity marketing / public relations marketing agency. Since 2004 they have been providing celebrity gift bags and hosting celebrity gift lounges around the world. Sundance Film Festival , Oscars, Emmys, Kentucky Derby, Miss America, Miss Universe, Miss USA, TV Land Awards, TBS Comedy Festival and many more events.

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LA-based Distinctive Assets, the original entertainment marketing company which began the phenomenon of celebrity gifting and swag gift suites over a decade ago, once again presented the official backstage gifting lounge and gift bags for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Always with a new delightful theme, Distinctive Assets gave new meaning to the phrase, “kids in a candy store” – or celebrities when they visit a gift lounge, ala the candy-coated gift suite. The legendary show’s presenters and performers were treated to fabulous thank-you gifts in acknowledgment of their participation…all within a gift lounge decorated to look like an actual candyland gift oasis. (Photo Credit: Alison Buck/WireImage)

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The Grammy Gift Lounge presented by LASIO Professional Care was open to presenters and performers during rehearsals. LASIO gifted complete hair care sets including: HYPERSILK Replenishing Shampoo, HYPERSILK Smoothing Balm, HYPERSILK Wave Activator, LASIO ProStraight Ionic Flat Iron, Rio De Keratin Release Yourself! Cocolada Keratin Treatment Kit (Contains Life is a Beach Shampoo, Take Me Away Conditioner, and Release Yourself Cocolada Keratin Treatment and a gift certificate for a FREE LASIO Professional Keratin Treatment valued at $500. www.lasioinc.com

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Distinctive Assets produced the official talent gift bags and backstage gift lounge for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Distinctive Assets, with the theme “Kids in a Candy Store” illustrated that celebrities are like kids in a candy store when they visit a Distinctive Asset gift lounge. It was a candyland of gifts no doubt.

“To be part of Music’s Biggest Night on any level is as thrilling today as it was thirteen years ago when we created the first ever GRAMMY Gift Bag,” says Distinctive Assets’ founder Lash Fary.  “We always look forward to introducing talent to an array of companies with great gifts to share . . . ranging from up-and-comers to tried-and-true brands celebrities already love.”

Acclaimed event producer Pam Morrison oversaw setup and production for the tenth year.  This year, Pam was joined by Seyie Putsure of Seyie Design with ten years of experience in high fashion and interior design.  As the exclusive interior designer of the Official Gift Lounge, Seyie created the special “candyland” themed environment along with the help of some of her favorite home furnishings and accessories vendors: Domaen, Brueton LA, Niche Modern, Plug Inc., L.A. Art Machine and CRYPTIK.

This year’s GRAMMY talent that attended the gift suite were top musicians and notable celebrities in all genres.  Coldplay, Rihanna, Paul McCartney band members, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Jane Seymour, the Band Perry, Neil Patrick Harris, Weird Al Yankovick, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, Foo Fighters, the Beach Boys, E Street Band, Maroon 5 and Bruno Mars were just some of the talent that stopped by.

Grammy Award Gift Lounge Swag

Invited guests scooped up thousands of dollars worth of amazing gifts. These gifts were graciously given to official presenters, nominees and performers of the 54^th Annual Grammy Awards…

GIBSON GUITAR – Displaying selections of all their iconic guitars, different artists played and entertained by default. Gibson Guitar – a standard in the music industry. The Melody Maker Special, that was gifted to the nominees and presenters, offers all the no-nonsense, slab-bodied styling of the original Melody Maker, but is updated with the legendary P-90 pickups as found on the Les Paul Special, as well as a full-sized Les Paul-style headstock. With these features, and a choice of four gorgeous nitrocellulose satin finishes—Cherry, Yellow, Ebony, and Blue Stain—the Melody Maker Special gives you outstanding value in a genuine, USA-made Gibson electric guitar. It was a musician’s haven.  www.gibson.com

BELLDINI – A Los Angeles fashion company for 30 years,  Belldini’s comfortable, chic women’s appare were on display for all to love. Their popular collections go from home to office to red carpet with ease and style. The stars loved this line! Many had mentioned they had worn pieces from the line in the past as well. It’s no wonder, as Belldini is a best-kept secret! Daryl Hannah could not get enough Belldini.  She spent time trying on all different styles and sequins tops.  She was so excited about her new sweater that she  left the lounge wearing her new Belldini cardigan. www.belldini.com

SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique – Hottest styles from the new Spring 2012 sunglass collections available at SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique, including Carrera, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs,  Tommy Hilfiger and more. The celebrities, of course, couldn’t resist SOLSTICE. Nicki Manaj’s stylist kept frantically calling her for her scheduled fitting back at their hotel, but the mellow pop star couldn’t resist the trays of sunglasses that were presented to her by Solstice Sunglass Boutique and Safilo Group in the parking lot of the Staples Center after her rehearsal for the Grammy Awards. Sitting pretty in the driver seat of her pink Bentley, the singer used the visor mirror for reflection and to make her selection, and finally chose a pair of hot pink Kate Spade cat eye sunglasses that match her car exactly. She sufficed her sunglass fix by also throwing in a pair of white Carrera shields and Alexander McQueen coral aviators.www.SOLSTICEsunglasses.com

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NEW ERA -New Era is an international lifestyle brand with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 90 years. New Era is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. www.neweracap.com

ESP - Non-toxic, eco-friendly, and reusable products to keep your food and drink chemical free while on-the-go. Gift certificate redeemable for more non-toxic kitchen and on-the-go products.  Gift sets will include glass water bottle, stainless steel snack container, reusable snack bag, reusable utensil set, reusable produce bag and a $200 gift certificate. www.liveESP.com

SEYIE DESIGN – Interior design services to bring Fashion & Function into homes. Seyie has over 10 years of experience in high fashion and interior design, and began her career as an executive with Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel in New York City.  Seyie Design was founded in 2007 to bring fashion and function into residential and retail environments.  www.seyiedesign.com

BUTTERFLY TWISTS – Stylish and functional foldable, transitional ballet flats that is glam enough to wear with couture evening gowns of the red carpet and after party dresses. Designed in the heart of the London fashion district, BUTTERFLY TWISTS specializes in chic, portable footwear that can be worn every day. All of the designs have an innovative twist that allows them to fold very small and fit into the most compact clutch. www.butterflytwists.com

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JUST DANCE  3  is America’s #1 dance game. The game is now available for the Xbox 360 Kinect, Wii and PlayStation Move.  Just Dance 3 retails fro $39.99. www.ubisoft.com

HICK STUFF -  Hip + humorous apparel from Hick Stuff; plus Automotive products. www.HickStuff.com

EMANUEL ANDREN - Only the best for the Grammy’s including artisan chocolates. www.emanuelandren.com

MTG – Glalent Facial Mist and ReFa Platinum Electronic Roller is a solar powered hand-held device that uses a self-generated electric current (but you don’t feel a thing, just better!) It tones skin, creates more circulation for a freasher, younger looks. Also combats cellulite!  www.mtg.gr.jp/en

RED CARPET MANICURE – Red Carpet Manicure brings the professional salon experience to the masses with the first DIY gel manicure system.  With 54 different shades and a professional LED light, consumers now have an affordable, easy and safe way to have gel nails that lasts for weeks. Celebrity manicurist, Kimmie Kyees, glammed up Rihanna’s nail art with the Red Carpet Manicure “Amor 24″ along with a pinky with a gold charm $ sign. She also used an exclusive 24-carat polish, “Celebrity Gold” to celebrate this year’s GRAMMYs with the nominees and presenters. www.redcarpetmanicure.com

PEPSI – Pepsi gift certificate for concierge-delivered cases of Pepsi product for a private event. www.pepsi.com

Simone I Smith – Fashion forward fine jewelry. www.simoneismith.com

RIDER SANDALS – Sandals from Brazil. www.ridersandals.com

Grammy Gift Bag Swag

Attendees received these products, among many others, in the Grammy’s Gift Bag:

THERMAROBE Luxury heated robes. www.thermarobe.com

LUMASKINZ – LumaSkinz makes illuminated, personalized, skins for laptops, drum kits, and much more.www.lumaskinz.com

ONYX MOONSHINE – Onyx Moonshine is an authentic ultra-premium moonshine made from our very own secret prohibition era recipe.  Smooth and delicious, Onyx Moonshine can be enjoyed on the rocks, or as an exciting replacement for vodka, whiskey and gin in your favorite drinks.  www.onyxspirits.com

MYMUSICRX – Perfect your pitch with the Branded tuning fork, tuned to the key of C for cancer. www.mymusicrx.org

GROOVIN’ ON GRANOLA – All-Natural Tasty Snack produced by Dallas-based Creative Kindcepts. www.groovinongranola.com

VoKARE FASHION – Lookbook and scarves. www.vokarefashion.com

LIVE IN FITNESS ENTERPRISE- 1 Week All Inclusive Fitness and Weight Loss Retreat. www.liveinfitness.com

JM BLOWDRY – VIP ‘most wanted’ cards for unlimited blowouts for a year. www.jmblowdry.com

CHOCOLATINES JEWELRY BOX – Chocolatines’ newest collection in its Chocouture line, the Jewelry Box holds cocoa “jewels,” each handcrafted to perfection.  Flavors include Lavender Honey Amethyst, Lemon Sage Topaz, Lemongrass Gyokuro Green Tea Emerald, Blueberry Bombay Sapphire, Smoky Sea Salt Caramel Onyx, Pomegranate Balsamic Ruby, Champagne Diamond, and Ginger Sake Pearl. www.chocolatines.com

HERB RITTS: LA STYLE (compliments of The Getty) – 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 renowned, as well as previously unpublished, photographs and essays.

MUSIC CONNECTION – 80-page music trade magazine. www.musicconnection.com

LALO FITNESS – 1 month unlimited personal training sessions with celebrity trainer Lalo Fuentes plus a LaloFit DVD. www.lalofitness.com

VIP GOODIES SKIN & BODY GIFT BOX VIP Goodies Skin & Body Gift Box filled with luxurious skin, body and hair care products such as Aromatherapy Boutique, Bumble and Bumble, Jurlique and more. www.aroma-essentials.com

SOLSTICE SUNGLASS BOUTIQUE – A pair of sunglasses from THE source of designer shades. www.SOLSTICEsunglasses.com

HOTEL BPM by DJ BIJAL – A unique hip boutique hotel by DJ Bijal designed for the music-loving traveler. www.hotelbpm.com

LABLAST FITNESS – LaBlast is an innovative partner-free dance fitness program created by world renowned dancer, television fan favorite, and fitness expert Louis Van Amstel (as seen on “Dancing with the Stars”). The LaBlast program is a 5-DVD series designed to help you burn serious calories while refining your dance skills. www.lablastfitness.com

TATT LOVE – All natural tattoo aftercare kits. www.tattlove.com

AKG BY HARMAN – AKG Acoustics K350 In-Ear Canal Headphones. www.harmanaudio.com

PHYSIQUE 57 – Our fitness studios in NYC, LA and the Hamptons, along with our workout DVDs, feature Physique 57’s signature line of innovative and dynamic barre-based fitness classes. www.physique57.com

KRYSTAL KLEAR WATER – Whole House Water Filtration System – designed to remove or reduce the harmful contaminants, chemicals and pollutants in tap water, which will give clean, clear water at every faucet in your home. www.krystalklearwater.com

HILTON HOTELS & RESORTS – Hilton Diamond Status and special Hilton goodie bags. www.hiltonhonors.com

THE KANDY BAR – Gift card to sample an array of sweet treats and confectionery delights. www.thekandybar.com

IMANTA – Two nights in Ocean Casa – a 2,500 square foot free-standing luxurious suite with partial ocean view plus two 60-minute spa treatments. www.imantaresorts.com

DAVID BARTON GYM – LookBetterBaked with 6 months complimentary membership and a private training session at DavidBartonGym.www.davidbartongym.coAbout Distinctive Assets

Established in 1999, 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.

In anticipation of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, various celebrities including nominees, actors, singers, musicians, director and writers attended the Red Carpet Events LA Style Lounge, which took place at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills on Feb. 8th, 2012.

CC Pounder (Aviatar), Linda Chorney, nominated for a Grammy

This luxurious event was an “invitation only” lounge, that showcased many fabulous products and services such as  tropical all-inclusive vacations to 5 star resort trips to all guests, with 4 luxury destinations to choose from, from Caribbean Living Magazine.

Other swag included custom shoes, skincare, handbags, cigars, travel goods, gourmet food and wine, kids items and so much more.

Carla Ferrigno, Roger Zamudio, Lou Ferrigno (Celebrity Apprentice), Angelica Zamudio, Volodymyr Udovychenko, Rita Branch

With over 50 sponsors in total, the Red Carpet events LA Style Lounge benefited this year’s charities of choice: The African Millennium and Venice Art Foundations .  AMF seeks to target poverty, hunger and disease at its very root by providing African women and children with the necessary tools for achieving self-sufficiency. Venice Art seeking to help the youth.

Mila Hermanouski - Project Runway All Stars, Grammy-nominee Donald Lawrence

Red Carpet Events provided brands and businesses with exposure to high-profile celebrities and media and a tremendous networking opportunity.

Tierney Sutton (The Tierney Sutton Band), Vicky Martinez, The Voice

Here are the brands that participated in the Red Carpet Events LA gifting lounge for the 2012 Grammys: (The videos are in a playlist, they will play continuously)

Eyenavision- Chemistrie – A Revolution in Eyewear   www.Eyenavision.com
Private Island Entertainment  www.PrivateIsland.com
Material Lab   www.Materialab.pt
Dr. Kelly Hong, DDS Cosmetic Dentist  www.KellyHongDDS.com
Ear Charms  www.EarCharms.com
Geek Eyewear www.GeekEyewearStore.com
Pet Head  Pet Grooming Products    www.PetHead.com
Kelo-Cote Scar Treatment  www.KetoCote.com
Belli Skin Care for expecting Moms  www.Belliskincare.com
Rose of India  – Incense  www.RoseofIndia.com
Dermaesthetics Beverly Hills Formula of USA  www.DermaestheticsUSA.com

And many more great brands such as:
Caribeean Living Magazine with a trip to the Bahamas, Dolphin Organics, Auriels Touch, Purium Health Products, Roaring Lion Energy, MaxNutra, Nuwati Herbals Inc, Belliskincare, Pure Pedi. Whats Hot! / eye slices USA, Bite-Lite Candles, Alfaparaf Milano, Regalia Jewels LLC,, Grab ‘N Pour, Pet Head, Cranial Cradle, Make Love Not Trash, Clif Bar, Skinnypop Popcorn, Pureology, Peter W Inc T-shirt, Sunwarrior, Pirate, Zevia, Justins Nut Butter, Darmaris & Mimi Holliday Lingerien, Ogio Bags, Paper Shower, Regalia Jewels LLC, Pure Clean Diamond Corp, Clearly Beautiful Hydrating Masks & Serums, Hempz Products, Mud Pie, Jewel Kade, White Coffee corp- Kahlua Coffee, Cuddle Barn, Wellnx NV, Lavie Organique, Source Entertainment Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, Printland.net/ Luis Villatoro, Little Yellow Zpot, Mobilephotobooth.com, Baby Hawks llc., 3Wolves Productions.com - www.3wolvesproductions.com

Melanie Amara, Winner of X Factor (left)

Red Carpet Events LA will be accepting submissions for the 2012 Teen Choice Awards Gifting Suite for August 3rd, 2012.

Please contact Roger Zamudio at 310.592.7613 for more information.

Red Carpet Events LA produces Exclusive Luxury Celebrity and Media Gift Suites during the major Awards Shows, movie premieres, product launches and private entertainment industry related events. Red Carpet Events LA can also be contracted to produce Gift Bags for various charity and celebrity/media events.

Media Contact: Roger Zamudio / Red Carpet Events LA
Direct: 310.592.7613
Email: Roger@RedCarpetEventsLA.com
www.RedCarpetEventsLA.com

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Their handcrafted products were in the gift bag for the 69th Annual Golden Globes and stars loved the fanciful jewelry, items for home and bath, scents from around the world, imaginative paper items and more.

Stars with The Artisan Group's artistry!

Members of The Artisan Group showcase a broad spectrum of specialties, including handcrafted jewelry; spa and bath products; designer stationery and paper goods; crocheted apparel; children’s tutus, apparel and toys; ceramics; purses and totes; hand-poured candles; book binding and journals; illustrations and paintings; hand-dyed scarves; fine art photography; hair accessories; pet apparel and toys; and woodworking products. www.theartisangroup.org

We we so taken with their whimsical, beautifully-crafted items so much that we wanted to share these talented artists and designers and their creations with our readers.

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The Artisan Group Jewelry Designers Gift bag Items for the Golden Globe Awards

The Artisan Group – Artsy Designs and Items for the Home from the GBK Golden Globes Gifting Lounge

The Artisan Group’s Paper and Stationary Designers in the Golden Globes Gift Bags

Golden Globe Gift Lounge Bath and Body Items from The Artisan Group

Eric Stonestreet pictured with Piccolo Paradiso

Jennifer Love Hewitt pictured with Jewels For Hope

Rachel Crow pictured with The Write Stuff

The Bees Kneez

Valerie Guerrero founded The Artisan Group in early 2011 as a means for many different artisans to feature their wares and gift celebrities at some of Hollywood’s top gift lounge events. In addition to her work with The Artisan Group, Valerie is also the designer and creative force behind the popular online paper goods shoppe, The BeezKneez, founded in 2008. The BeezKneez offers designer invitations, announcements, stationery, paper goods, and other customizable gifts such as stylish iPhone, iPad, and BlackBerry cases, and other personalized keepsakes. Guerrero gifted all attending celebrities at GBK’s Golden Globes Gift Lounge with a lovely collection of designer notecards with envelopes. — www.BeezKneezDesigns.com

Wee Bindery

“Designing and creating unique handmade journals, notebooks and sketchbooks are the passion of Wee, the artist behind Wee Bindery.  Each book is hand sewn utilizing her own binding designs or centuries old binding techniques.  She loves to work with exotic papers from around the world, recycled materials, vintage materials, embellishments, fabric and leather in the creation of her books. You might even find one of her original paintings gracing the cover of a book.  Her books can be found in the hands of writers around the world.  Look for her work in pending publications:  Making Mini Books:  Big Ideas for 30+ Projects  by Lark Books in addition to M & T Special Materials & Technology in Graphic Design by Dopress Books.  She is a member of the Guild of Book Workers.” www.WeeBindery.etsy.com

13 Black Cat Designs

Nikki Cutro is the fine artist behind the name 13 Black Cats Designs. She is also the co-founder/partner of the Artisan Group. Nikki has always been an artist however she has not always acted upon it until 2007 when three major life upheavals caused her life to take a turn she was not expecting. She began illustrating and painting again with watercolors and decided to post some work online with a company called Zazzle not expecting that much in return. When her work began to sell she began to take it seriously. Just recently she took her two loves, painting and jewelry making and combined them to make unique wearable art. Each piece is hand-painted on canvas, signed and then set into a pendant. Her website is www.13BlackCatsDesigns.com a name she chose because she thought two typically “unlucky” things could cancel each other out to make something lucky.

the crimson poppy

The crimson poppy began in 2009 when Jenny Jafek-Jones – “the gardener” – made origami flowers for her own May wedding. She liked the whimsical result, but thought, “wouldn’t it would be cool if the flowers looked real.” And so she started down the path to the incredibly lifelike flowers she makes today. Entirely self-taught, Jenny found patterns online and in turn-of-the-century craft books, but real flowers are her true inspiration. (When family members bring flowers home, they put them away for fear that Jenny will pull the blossoms apart to reveal more of Mother Nature’s mysteries.) the crimson poppy offers more than 100 handcrafted flower varieties – roses, daffodils, tiger lilies, peonies, you name it – as well as beautiful wedding bouquets and custom arrangements; unique gift roses made from vintage sheet music or treasured family photos; pins, hair combs, and other accessories; and Do-It-Yourself Paper Flower Kits. Flowers from the crimson poppy have been featured in BRIDES, Southern Weddings, Paper Runway, and now at gift lounges at the 2012 Golden Globes and Academy Awards. Jenny has done weddings for couples from New York to California, and she ships her blossoms and DIY kits all over the world from her little shop of paper flowers in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and eighteen pairs of scissors. www.thecrimsonpoppy.com

Simply Paperie

Simply Paperie is the creative endeavor of owner/designer Laura Hudson. Laura is a graphic designer based in Kansas City, MO with a shop is full of a variety of paper products! She has been creating art for as long as she can remember and is thrilled that her love of paper has grown into a blossoming career! One of her favorite things to do is create custom wedding designs. Working with brides to bring their dreams to a reality is such a joyful feeling! Along with weddings, Laura designs wedding and baby shower, as well as party invitations. Her line of designer stationery includes note cards, calendars, notepads, and stickers. Laura also produces handmade journals, many of which she embellishes with her handmade flowers and ruffles. And most recently she has started designing her own papers for the covers of her journals. Laura is constantly inspired by the world around her. Colors, textures, art, architecture and patterns are influences that fuel her creativity and help her push forward exploring and creating new designs. She is thrilled to have been a part of the 2012 GBK Golden Globes Celebrity Gift Lounge!  www.SimplyPaperie.com

The Write Stuff Design

The Write Stuff specializes in re-purposing everyday objects such as books, maps and game boards into fashionable accessories for the home and for the intellectual chic woman.  Our most popular product is the Book Purse.  As a former teacher, Kelly Mitchell wanted to show off her love of literature in a fashionable way that would encourage women to talk about their love of books in a fun and fashionable manner.  These book purses give new life to literature by making a good book the best fashion statement!  The exterior cover of the books are retained and designed with coordinating fabric and handles to create a fun stylish purse.   Every part of the book is then recycled as the interior pages are molded into individual paper flowers or unique whole book sculptures.  Whether through paper or stitches, The Write Stuff Design strives to come up with creative concepts and designs for the fashionable intellect. www.thewritestuffdesign.com

Confections by Shara’s Paperie

Shara’s Paperie is a premier line of personalized gifts, stationery and invitations sold through www.shopconfections.com.  The owner and designer, Shara Danziger has a love and passion for all things design and it shows in the depth and breadth of the line. “I wanted to bring something new and different to the marketplace,” said Danziger.  Vibrant colors, fabulous patterns and a wide variety of products are the hallmark of our line.  The Confections line offers a look that is completely unique and appeals to a wide variety of clients by blending illustration with graphic design. The line’s exclusive designs and flexibility with customization make Confections by Shara’s Paperie stand out in the market of personalized gifts, stationery and invitations. The Confections line was introduced to Memphis in September, 2008, and achieved nationwide reach with the summer 2009 with the launch of www.shopconfections.com. Most recently, Confections released a group of new products including personalized pillow cases, iPad folios, framed magnetic dry erase boards, clipboards and cell phone covers. Notable projects include designing custom coasters for the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open in 2009, being featured in the Parents Magazine 2010 Holiday Gift Guide and the Women’s Day Magazine 2011 Kids’ Holiday Gift Guide as well as participating in a luxury gifting lounge for the Golden Globe and Oscars award ceremonies. www.confectionsbysharaspaperie.com

Tear Drop Paperie

Holly Hatam has been an artist since she could hold a pencil. With diplomas in fine arts and in graphic design, Holly worked as a professionalgraphic designer before she founded TearDrop in 2004.  Devoted to inspire and make people laugh with her paper products, Holly feels an obligation to help people celebrate life’s little and big events! Holly started creating invitations when her friend Melissa pleaded and begged her to design her wedding invitations. After countless, enjoyable hours of watching Melissa beg like a baby, Holly succumbed to the challenge! The response Holly got from her design brought about warm, fuzzy feelings…and from that day on she constantly had a craving for paper! Endless passions…Holly is inspired by people — her favourite past time is to observe, stare and oogle. She looks at people through her artist’s eye and appreciates and illustrates quirky and unique facial features. Holly’s other passions include spending time hugging trees, filling up her pantry with tea and sticking her nose in a book. Her dream is to attend The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…no joke. Holly’s other loves include, paint fights, silly words, her cat’s wet nose, and despite not having met one yet, dinosaurs…grrrr, arrgh! www.teardroppaperie.com

Piccolo Paradiso

Rosalba Berardi is the founder and creative inspiration behind Piccolo Paradiso a line of artisan luxury soap. Rosalba lives Chicago, with her husband and twins. She started her career in marketing and photography, having worked for several award-winning advertising agencies as a photo producer. She started designing soap for her family and in a relatively short time developed her own distinctive style of soap making. Creative inspiration, an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for working with her hands eventually drove her to turn this soap making hobby into a new and prospering business Piccolo Paradiso. Rosalba’s craft is inspired by her Italian heritage, her travels to Italy, culinary arts and nature. Earth conscience, she uses many naturally derived ingredients in her soap which are healthy for your skin such as fruit and vegetable pigments, clays, minerals, herbs, organics and essential oils. Piccolo Paradiso was featured in the 2012 Golden Globes Luxury Gift Lounge with The Artisan Group. “It is an honor to be in this group of like-minded businesswomen who work together and support one another’s passions.” Piccolo Paradiso is excited about their new line of herbal soaps that will be launching in early spring. www.paradisoproducts.com

Barefoot Bath & Body

Barefoot Bath & Body is a full service body and bath products business started in 2007 by Deanna Crowe, a stay at home mom in Big Lake, MN. Always an avid crafter, Deanna decided to try her hand at soapmaking, and a few blocks of glycerine soap base started a passion for soapmaking. Barefoot Bath & Body was launched on Etsy in 2008. To this day Deanna maintains a strict standard of using the freshest oils and ingredients from reputable suppliers. All products are tested thoroughly…but never on animals! Deanna’s main goal: to never sell anything to anyone that she would not use on herself. Deanna is active in several professional organizations including the Handcrafted Soapmaker’s Guild and The Artisan Group. Recent Features and Activities include: Fox Small Business of the Day, December 14, 2011; Feature in Times Media Style Magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide, and display and gifting participant at the GBK Productions 2012 Golden Globes Gift Lounge at the Lermitage, Beverly Hills, CA. www.barefootbathandbody.etsy.com

Villa Lusso

As a residential interior designer for the past 18 years, I strive to create a wonderful environment for my clients to love to come home to. Four years ago, I created Villa Lusso (translated to luxury home), a luxurious line of Italian inspired products capturing the love and warmth of the Italian culture. It was a combination of my fond childhood memories and my passion for travelling to Italy when I created Villa Lusso to remind one of life’s simple pleasures. The products gifted to the celebrities of the Golden Globes were 100% soy travel-sized (Viaggi) candles. All of my candles and body lotions that were on display are hand-poured and have scents based on experiences in Italy. Perguia, my newest scent, was inspired by the Chocolate Festival every fall in Perugia. This scent is the most decadent, dark chocolate and is available in soy candles and body lotions. I continue to be captivated by the beautiful Italian countryside and am always inspired to create new scents for people to love to come home to. www.villalusso.com

Cassia Aromatics

Kelly A.Taylor has sailed the 7 seas, visited 35 nations, traveled up the Amazon, speaks & reads fluent Thai, and flown over Mount Everest. She was a volunteer overseas for 10 years. In 1997 she began ardently studying aromatherapy and herbal healing. She combines her love of distant nations with her love of herbs, spices, and aromas. Mixing nature’s finest oils in her 16 x 40 kitchen in Houston, TX with delectable aromas is a passion in the spa body and home fragrance products she creates for Cassia Aromatics, launched in 2008. Suffering from dry skin herself, Kelly understands how uncomfortable it is to have skin problems, and many of her customers have reported alleviated skin irritations. Cassia Aromatics is passionate about energy and resource conservation, using recycled packaging for shipping, and US grown, 100% soy wax for her aromatherapy candles. She supports indigent orphans in developing nations of Uganda, India, and Thailand specifically, and the 1040 window in general; aiming to channel resources to see injustice, poverty and slavery overcome. Currently 10% of sales is donated to her 501 c (3) non-profits. Cassia Aromatics products can be found in fine spas, boutiques, gift shops, natural pharmacies and even art galleries nationwide. Visit Kelly at www.etsy.com/shop/CassiaAromatics.

Java Jane Designs

Andie Dietz, founder and owner of Java Jane Designs, does more than create personalized gifts. As her customers often remark, Andie’s artwork “captures the heart.” Her elegant creations feature stunning black and white letters of the alphabet photographed from architectural details artfully arranged to spell a name or word. Each custom keepsake is thoughtfully designed and meticulously handcrafted with the gift recipient in mind, making it the ultimate keepsake for commemorating special moments such as weddings, housewarmings, anniversaries, and baby showers. Andie developed her signature photography style through a love of travel and exploration. Her whimsical photographs evoke a sense of stillness and beauty, highlighting elements of forgotten architecture that are often rusty and weathered, but yet delicate and ornate. Andie’s elegant handcrafted custom artwork is shared with clients around the globe celebrating life’s biggest moments and has been featured in galleries and high-end gift boutiques throughout the US. You can visit her shop at www.JavaJaneDesigns.etsy.com.

Shara’s Paperie

Confections by Shara’s Paperie opened in 2008 after the success of our brick and mortar personalized gift, stationery and invitation store, Shara’s Paperie. Confections is a unique online gift shop that allows visitors to shop and add their own personal design touch to a wide range of products. Our product line includes personalized pillow cases, clipboards, magnetic dry erase boards, cell phone cases and much more. Be sure to check out our website www.shopconfections.com to find your favorite products and designs. The Confections line offers a look that is completely unique and appeals to a wide variety of clients by blending illustration with graphic design. The line’s exclusive designs and flexibility with customization make Confections by Shara’s Paperie stand out in the market of personalized gifts, stationery and invitations. When the Confections line was introduced to Memphis in September, 2008, they achieved nationwide reach with the summer 2009 launch of www.shopconfections.com. Notable projects include designing custom coasters for the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open in 2009, being featured in the Parents Magazine 2010 Holiday Gift Guide and the Women’s Day Magazine 2011 Kids’ Holiday Gift Guide as well as participating in a luxury gifting lounge for the Golden Globe and Oscars award ceremonies.

Taradara

Taradara is sewing company owned by Tara Rex {aka TRex}. This creative soul has brought ‘pretty’ to electronic accessories with her whimsical award winning covers. Taradara iPad covers have won ‘Best Product of the Year’ at the 2011 Moms in Business Unite Conference Inventor Showcase in Denver. Her iPhone covers are in the hands of celebrities who attended the Golden Globes. Taradara’s iPhone AND iPad covers are in the hands of the top Macworld journalists as well. Not only does she make covers, she makes wallets, passport covers, card holders, and much more at prices that will fit anyone’s budget. Taradara is an up and coming handmade business and an inspiring Mompreneur. You can visit her blog at taradaramadeit.com to learn more about TRex and see her amazing products. www.etsy.com/shop/taradara

On Your Feet

When Gary Hirsch was growing up he had a lot of nightmares. On these nights he would sit with his father in the kitchen and draw the monsters from his nightmares. They would stay up for hours and his Dad would help him name these creatures. One his father leaned over and said, “ You know, If  you can draw them, then you can also erase them.” So Gary would draw and erase and after a while the nightmares came a bit less frequently. These days Gary is obsessed with doodling robots…on dominos. These little guys are designed to interact with the viewer, to give you outrageous compliments (Joy Bot), tell you how much you are loved (Love Bot), Help you be brave (Brave Bot), etc.  It’s all about the story they tell the viewer, they help you have a conversation with yourself. Of course the Bots don’t actually talk, but something about them allows people to imagine that they do, and somehow this helps them feel better, and that is what makes them so much fun. Gary has shown his work in galleries, streets, and museums in Cleveland, Melbourne, Chicago, Seattle, and in his current home of Portland Oregon where you can see his large public works commissioned by the city. Gary has shown his work in galleries, streets, and museums in Cleveland, Melbourne, Chicago, Seattle, and in his current home of Portland Oregon where you can see his large public works commissioned by the city. When not painting Gary runs a 12 person creative consultancy On Your Feet (www.oyf.com) that uses improv theater and visual art to help some of the world’s most successful companies (Nike, Intel, Disney, and others) communicate and relate…all while having a ridiculously good time.

Helena Pion Photography and Design

37-year old Helena Pion was born and raised in Portugal, but life and love brought her to British Columbia, Canada. Having always worked as a translator, in 2009, she pursued her true passion and ventured into selling her creative photography work in an online US shoppe, and hasn’t looked back since. She quickly began designing as well, and everything is available on a variety of products you can easily personalise, if you so wish. From invitations to mobile cases, the customer can alter the templates for free simply with a couple of mouse clicks. Her shoppes showcase a myriad of textures, patterns, nature and macro photography on items that are useful as well as trendy. A truly ingenious idea for this photographer & designer’s work! www.zazzle.com/helenapion

Dave Dilli Photography

Dave Dilli has been photographing the beauty of the desert southwest for more than the past decade. His photographic style has evolved over time to what is now a vivid representation of the mood and essence of the scene as he felt it when the image was taken. From the softness of a delicate sunrise reflecting off the stillness of a lake, to the dramatic and visceral moods generated by a desert monsoon, Dave strives for the image to display the mood and emotions that he felt when the image was taken.

Dave has been a featured artist at the Raw Natural Artists Phoenix Showcase in 2011, and well as numerous other local art exhibits. Based in Phoenix Arizona, Dave Dilli Photography displays images from throughout California, Utah, Arizona and beyond. Visit him at www.Davedilli.com

Tina Dean Designs

Tina Dean Designs (“TDD”) is an upscale eco handbag company based outside of Washington, DC in Stafford, Virginia. Tina Allen specialize in upcycling/repurposing plastic bags and VHS tape into beautiful, useful accessories that are eco-friendly, easily cared for and fashionably fabulous. She is a mom-preneur and crochet artisan,and she meticulously handcrafts each item. She has been featured as a Small Business of the Day on Fox Small Business, on Fredericksburg.com, and on GoGreenAmericaTV.com. She recently, through The Artisan Group, gifted Cari Cucksey (of HGTV’s Cash & Cari) and was thrilled when Cari personally named the tote. You can see the Cash & Cari Tote here as an example of her work..

Seasons Of Wool

One of the items in the gift bags for the Golden Globe gift lounge was a pair of lightweight felted alpaca cuffs. The cuffs are knit from a lace-weight alpaca, then shrunk to size. Each pair of cuffs was then needle felted and embellished in one of 5 styles, all related in some way to the natural world. The cuffs are designed to be worn alone, or with gloves or mittens for added warmth. Felted wool and alpaca are hypoallergenic, odor resistant, thermal (keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer), water resistant and quite durable (comparable to leather).

In her shop, Lucy Chapman specialize in using natural fibers and repurposed materials to create usable felt works of art. You’ll find a wide range of products for the fashion conscious and outdoorsman alike. She offer hats, mittens, fingerless gloves, purses, totes, recycled sweater blankets, baskets, and more. she always welcome custom orders and loves to make a treasured piece that will last a lifetime. www.seasonsofwool.etsy.com

King of Swag's Mark Harris at Sundance Film Festival 2012

This was the sixth year in a row that we attended the Sundance Film Festival which started with us checking into our room at the Waldorf Astoria in the Canyons a short complimentary shuttle ride into Main Street and Park City where all that is Sundance takes place. We come to Sundance every year to conduct business, smooze, network and party  A stay at the Waldorf is always a great way to start the trip as they make you feel right at home.

From picking up the Swag, seeing old friends and making our appearances we had a full slate of events and busy schedule which started with us driving in what seemed the “Blizzard of 88″ to the Park City Ice Arena to assemble fifty gift bags for the Echoes of Hope Charity run by NHL Great Luc Robitaille, this was the second year that we produced the Gift Bags and the key was getting the bags assembled as quickly as possible so we can get back into the snow and enjoy Sundance.  Now it was time for the fun to start as we headed to Main Street and along the way bumped into “Hell on Wheels” and Rap Star Common on Main Street as we were heading in and he was heading out of the Sundance Channel HQ which for the price of having your name on the Invite List lunch was provided at no cost which is what brings people to these events, food, drink at no cost. You know it’s truly amazing how much FREE stuff you can get at Sundance, from the Swag you get at the Gift Suites if your lucky enough to be on the list to the free beer by Stella Artois, free tequilla from patron, food, energy drinks, beenies, hand warmers, lip balm, the latter is passed along on the streets of Park City to promote brands and businesses. After leaving the Sundance Channel HQ and our Turkey Sandwich with cranberry sauce we ventured back into the Blizzard which must have been the most snow this small city has received in decades which made our journeys along Main Street that much more of a challenge as we paused to light up a Macanudo Cigar we met “Modern Family’s Ty Burrell who was in town to promote his new film “Goats”. He literally had only a moment to shake my hand and me tell him congrats on the shows recent Golden Globe win.

Outside on the streets it was 19 degrees which is a lot colder than we’re used to in sunny Hollywood. Now it was time for us to hit our first Gifting Lounge as we continued to bump into celebrities roaming the streets. Our first lounge was the Entertainment Tonight suite at the Sky Lodge, as we exited the elevator on the roof we met Kristin Dunst checking into the Suite, as our name was on the list we entered the suite and went direct to the bar for an afternoon chocolate Patron with cheese and crackers which we devoured in moments as we headed in to get gifted. First up was Remix watches which is a Scottsdale-based cool trendy watch we first met when we hosted the Soul Train Music Awards in Atlanta in November, a great affordable watch, we moved quickly to get our complimentary photo to remember the moment, drank some more stella artois, received some Burts Bees complimentary balms and hand creme and it was time to move on again, with our schedule we couldn’t stay anywhere longer than an hour. That being said on the elevator down to the lobby we run into Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins with West Wing’s Alison Janey who loved my attitude glasses I was wearing asking where I got them and after telling her they were generic Walmart brand I got a huge laugh from everybody in the elevator.

Along the way we stopped off at the Alive Eco Lounge where although our name was on the list we were rejected entry as the hosts recognized the “Kings of Swag” and saw us as competition to their brands in the lounge and we were turned away, alas all was not lost as we headed across the street and visited the Talent Resources Lounge where I hooked up with the event planner who had put the event together as he was a fellow judge from two weeks earlier as we both judged the Miss California, USA Pageant in Palm Springs. We entered the lounge and sampled the new cinnabon flavor Cream of Wheat which was in town promoting their new flavor to the new demographic for Cream of Wheat the “Twenty-somethings’.

The day continued to move along as we had tons to do and little time to do it. This is the downside of Sundance, too much to do and not enough time to do it. We continued our Sundance experience and met up with Tinsley Mortimer, Anna Lynne Mccord, Mario Lopez, and Elizabeth Olsen.  After a quick return to the Waldorf to catch our breath and a quick dip in the overly heated pool and Jacuzzi to warm the bones we ventured back out to the Street on Main and found our Echoes Of Hope party to attend where we talked with host Luc Robitaille who thanked us for providing the Gift Bags for his event, we dined on a fantastic catered Mexican dinner topped with the Tequila of choice for the evening Alma Tequila which was great by the way and puts Patron to shame. On our way out of the party we had a moment to chat with E! Entertainments very own Ken Baker.

This is what Sundance is, an opportunity to network and conduct business in an enviornment which allows you to have fun while working which is a great job and provides us with a great lifestyle. We look forward to Sundance 2013.

Luc Robitaille’s 4th annual Celebrity Shootout benefiting Echoes of Hope and Sundance Institute was held during the Sundance Film Festival, Park City, UT. WOW! Creations‘ Kings of Swag provided gift bags filled with manly goodies for attendees.

This year’s participants included NHL fan favorites and Hollywood’s elite celebrity players like Luc Robitaille, Joe Sakic, Rob Blake, Derek Armstrong, and Ian Laperriere

Here are some of the items in the 4th Annual Celebrity Shootout gift bag:

Udderly Smooth® Udder Cream – Udderly Smooth® is not your average moisturizing lotion. Udderly Smooth® can be used on Dry Skin, Cracked Skin, forDiabetes Foot Care, as a Facial Moisturizer, as a General Moisturizing Lotion and many other uses. Look for the lotion with the black and white cow spots. DailyCandy.com editor, Kimberly Miller names Udderly Smooth R as must-have beauty product on View from the Bay, San Francisco. www.UdderCream.com

Mangroomer – A do-it-yourself back, nose, ear shaver. www.mangroomer.com

Partida Tequila – Partida Tequila is made from 100% Estate-Grown Blue Agave grown in the heart of the Tequila Valley in Mexico. www.partidatequila.com

TCM Golf Practice Aid – The Can’t Miss contains twin super-precision gyroscopes that force you to make a pure putting stroke when practicing.

Brocolli Wad – Great for travel or just everyday use where you can keep your money, your credit cards and ID all in one secure place. www.broccoliwad.com

Joyful Bath – Bath time can be ever more enjoying with Joyful Bath Salts and Handmade Botanical Soaps, which blend the healing elements of the land and the sea with bathing rituals and remedies from around the world. Natural ingredients include: mineral-rich salts from the Mediterranean and Dead Seas, olive oil, essential oils. www.joyfulbathco.com

Rumba Cigars -  Marc “Suave” Edwards’ brainchild, Rumba is restoring the gap in history bestowed on the Afro-Latino community. By formulating a refreshing and unique perspective, Rumba utilizes the rhythms and dance originating in its name as a parallel to the present co-existence of these two historic cultures. Rumba Cigars have a perfect fusion of a medium to full-bodied taste, rich aroma reminiscent of the old country, and the flair of the young, hip trendsetters of today. www.rumbacigars.com

Gift Bag provided by www.howgreenisyourbag.com

Other gifts included: Rockstar Energy Drink, Maui Tropical Soaps, Dove Men’s products, Don Francisco Coffee, Hangover Be Gone, J. Anthony’s BBQ Sauce, Thera Pearl and two DVDs.

The Hangover 2 DVD – Two years after the bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug jet to Thailand for Stu’s wedding. Hilarity ensues.

Moneyball DVD – Starring Brad Pitt, it’s the story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.

About Echoes of Hope

Echoes of Hope, a charity founded by Stacia and Luc Robitaille, strives to awaken the spirit of hope in the lives of at-risk and emancipated foster youth by providing the resources, knowledge, skills, love, and support they need to reach their full potential. www.echoesofhope.com

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Onnit™ Labs

“Onnit™ Labs was started to fill the niche of efficacious formulas designed for a unified purpose,” says founder and CEO, Aubrey Marcus, “The synergy between our products is part of what makes ‘being Onnit™’ such a powerful experience for our customers.  We find the best ingredients, ensure their safety, and put them together in unconventional combinations that traditional supplement manufactures would deem far too expensive to bring into production.”

Used by many professional athletes in many sports, ShroomTech™ Sport improves endurance, oxygen utilization and energy by harnessing the power of the Cordyceps Sinensis mushroom. Maybe you’re not an athlete, but everyone can use more endurance and energy in their every day lives. By improving the efficiency of the ATP cycle, ShroomTech™ Sport provides cellular energy that allows athletes to work out longer, work out harder, and recover faster. It also contains green tea extract, a powerful antioxidant designed to eliminate free radicals, and helps to make ShroomTech™ Sport the optimal pre-workout formula for the athlete interested in long term health, and sustainability.

Instead of reaching for a cup of coffee to help alertness and focus at work – try ALPHA Brain™.  Onnit™ Labs developed ALPHA Brain™ to improve cognitive function, mental drive, and lucidity of the dream state. ALPHA Brain™ combines a blend of all natural ingredients, each of which has been demonstrated effective in certain clinical settings. The formula contains Acetylcholine boosting nutrients such as GPC Choline and Huperzia Serrata which support increased mental speed, memory, and clarity, while at the same time helping to deepen REM sleep, the body’s natural dream state.  When you sleep better, you do everything better when you’re awake. Powerful antioxidants work to eliminate mental fog and dopamine, and GABA boosting nutrients work to improve mental drive and create a calm focus.

Those that are looking for Nirvana on Earth, New Mood™ is the newly formulated nutrient based supplement designed to improve mood and induce a sense of relaxation and calm. The efficacy is derived from the combination of two building blocks of serotonin, L-tryptophan and 5-HTP, with a plethora of minerals, vitamins and herbs. New Mood™ is ideal if you work a high-stress job or as a daily bedtime supplement to promote rest and recovery throughout the night.

All Onnit™ Labs products can and are recommended to take together as part of a daily regimen to help achieve balance and maximize efficiency and performance in the demands of daily life. All of Onnit’s formulas come with a first bottle 100% no-return necessary money back guarantee, and are safe under the strictest testing requirements.

 About Onnit™ Labs

Onnit™ sources only the finest ingredients, each of which is supported by independent clinical research, and utilizes insightful and revolutionary combinations to create balanced formulas.  Onnit™ Labs current products include, ALPHA Brain™, ShroomTech™ Sport and New Mood™. For more information, visit www.onnit.com.

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NVEY ECO  is an Australian company that has created a  collection of high performance, long-lasting, certified organic makeup from Australia. All the ingredients are formulated without the use of chemicals such as petrochemicals or synthetic fragrances. A pioneer in Organic Color Cosmetics, they’re process focuses on safe, ethical and effective organic cosmetics for their customers. They only use regulated, approved and safe ingredients in their brand.

NVEY ECO is:
Talc Free  -  No Talc is used in any NVEY ECO product.
Paraben Free  -  No Parabens are used in the manufacture of any NVEY ECO product.
Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLS) Free  -  No SLS or derivatives of SLS chemicals are used in any of our products.
No Propylene Glycol is used in our products.
GMO Free  -  No ingredients are derived from genetically modified crops.
Not Tested On Animals
We simply don’t test on animals… only our obliging staff, and occasionally the CEO!
No Petroleum Based Ingredients  -  No mineral or petroleum oils are used in our product. NVEY ECO uses plant derived oils such as safflower, castor and jojoba.
No Nanotechnology based Ingredients  -  We do not use nano particle ingredients in NVEY ECO products, as this process is found to be hazardous and potentially toxic technology.

Lighting should be both functional and artistic. Renowned Italian lighting manufacturer, FLOS, has perfected this concept bringing both functionality and an abstract form of art into their new product line, which is showcased in their new showroom located on the historic Robertson Blvd. Chairman and CEO of FLOS, Piero Gandini and designer Ron Gilad were both in attendance on November 29^th for the grand opening of the new location.

Just in time for this Holiday season, FLOS has released new lamp designs which include: Piani (designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec), Kelvin LED Floor (designed by Antonio Citterio) and Mini Kelvin (designed by Antonio Citterio). Each design adds a hint of contemporary and abstract flare to their always sleek and streamlined shape and are designed to fit and enhance any environment. Flos prides itself on the tradition of collaborating with only the most talented design professionals to keep their signature unique and trend-setting style alive.

The new Flos Showroom located at 303 N. Robertson Blvd in Beverly Hills.

FLOS and Los Angeles based lighting company, the Diva Group, partnered to create the showroom. The Diva Group is most known for their modern and contemporary furniture and lighting so it was a natural fit for the two to combine their design senses together.

“We are looking forward to partnering with the Diva Group on this new endeavor and location for Flos,” said Jan Vingerhoets, CEO of Flos USA. “Diva’s impressive collection of modern and contemporary furniture and lighting lines and designers fits with Flos’ aesthetic perfectly.”

FLOS classics such as Arco, Taraxacum and Toio by Castiglioni, as well as new favorites such as the Wallpiercing, the Lightspring and La Linea, and the inventive Miniteca table lamp, all designed by Gilad, the Ktribe by Philippe Starck, Glo-Ball by Jasper Morrison, and Skygarden and Zeppelin suspension lamps by Marcel Wanders are only a few of the products that will be featured inside the showroom.

For information on Flos lighting, visit www.flos.com.

About Flos

Founded in 1962 in Merano, Italy, FLOS is an international company that offers a range of lighting products and systems for residential and architectural purposes. Known for its creative and innovative lighting solutions, the company boasts a rich catalog of iconic products created by legends of design like Achille Castiglioni, Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Marcel Wanders, Konstantin Grcic, Jasper Morrison, Patricia Urquiola, Ron Gilad, and many others. FLOS shows constant commitment to technological research and innovation, together with an extraordinary capacity to spot new creative talent. With the recent launch of the Soft Architecture collection, an avant-garde project, which has received top international awards, the company gave further proof of an established brand’s ability to look to the future without forgetting its own tradition. Flos has flagship stores in Rome, Milan, Paris, Hong Kong, Stockholm, London, New York and Lyon.

About Designer Ron Gilad

Born in Tel Aviv and now a resident of New York, Ron Gilad’s work combines a practical sensibility with an unexpected aesthetic verging on the borderline between the abstract and the functional. His work ranges from unique pieces to limited editions and series production, has no “expiry date” and can be found both in public and private collections all over the world. His designs for Flos are a continuation of the work for which he is so well known.

The Flos showroom is located at 303 N. Robertson Blvd. For more information, visit www.flos.com.

Similar to the proverbial couch with a black hole, is the gap in between our car’s seat and the center console in our car! How many times have you dropped personal articles such as lipstick, credit cards, money, jewelry, your cell phone, etc., and found it nearly impossible to retrieve it? There is finally a solution! It’s called Drop Stop® and it helps provide a safer, more convenient driving experience.

It eliminates the distraction and potential danger that exists when trying to retrieve your items that slip through a vehicle’s seat and center console gap, causing the common, automatic reaction of distracted driving – taking your eyes off the road.

Helps Encourage a Safer Driving Experience
80% of all accidents and 93% of rear-end accidents occur when drivers take their eyes off the road for three seconds or less.

Drop Stop can minimize your potential for distraction and danger by blocking the gap where personal  articles slip through your vehicle‟s  seat and center console, causing that automatic reaction of taking your eyes off the road.

Drop Stop is covered by 60-day, money-back guarantee. Fits Any Vehicle Seat and Center Console Gap.

• Installs in seconds
• Fits most vehicles
• Blends in naturally with any color interior
• Resists tears, stains, and dirt build-up
• Maintains a tight seal, even after extended use
• Cleans easily with a damp cloth

Drop Stop also can save drivers valuable time and money because it eliminates the need to replace credit cards, jewelry, make-up, earphone accessories and other personal articles thought to be lost, stolen, or damaged.

Drop Stop is easily self-installed in seconds by simply positioning it over the seat  belt catch and aligning it inside the gap between the seat and center console and pushing down until snuggly in place.  Made of a hypoallergenic, polyester fiberfill interior and a high-grade, durable and stain resistant neoprene (wetsuit material) outer casing, Drop Stop is flexible and cleaned easily by wiping it with a damp cloth.

For more information, to view Jeffrey and Marc‟s new commercial, and to see testimonials and media placements, please visit www.BuyDropStop.com.

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We all know how hard it can be to organize beauty or health care products such as shampoo, conditioner, or face wash, when we travel. And baby items such as powder, lotion, or spare pacifiers can easily get lost in a diaper bag. Up until now, there has been no easy way to pack everything together, in an organized layout, that you can simply open to see exactly what you have. But the Whatchyagot Bags have changed all of that.

Being considered the “Swiss-army knife” of bags, the Whatchyagot Bags provide divided sections, bottle holders and mesh pockets, that allow you to store baby products, medication, or traveling items conveniently.

Each bag is equipped with a state-of- the-art multi-sorting-system with 4 expansive pockets, 10 interior plastic loops, and one of a kind insulated pocket for temperature control items, gels, liquids or snacks!

They are 100% water proof and 100% polyester, so your items will be safe, as well as sorted. And they are TSA (Transportation Security Administration) approved, so they also make the perfect carry on for any trip.

They also come with a matching cell phone holder and removable zippered pouch, so the matching set makes organization a breeze. The Whatchyagot Bags are extremely versatile and are the perfect tool for making any essentials accessible at a moments notice.

Along with the innovative design, we also love the heart behind Whatchyagot bags. Designer and creator Julie Gallegos, came up with the concept for the bag when her father battled cancer and heart disease for seven years, and needed an easy solution for sorting his medication.

When Julie discovered that there was nothing on the market to help her father keep his medications separate, while keeping the bottles conveniently together, she decided to take it upon herself to build a product that could be universally used and loved.

And now that she has create such a bag, she graciously gives back by donating 10% of all proceeds to raise awareness of cancer, heart disease and directly to programs for patients, survivors and their families.

We think the Whatchyagot Bags are the perfect portable carrying cases for traveling, organizing important medications and vitamins, and sorting beauty or baby  products.

And because they come in a variety of colors and designs, from a sophisticated plain black and grey, to the fun-loving “Flower Power” and “Lovin Leopard” designs, there is an option for both men and women.

To read more about this innovative product, and to order your own Whatchyagot bag, visit www.whatchyagotbag.com.

Ice-Watch’s Newest Collection for Fall & Winter 2011/2012 reflects the Pantone hue trends of the season with watches in purple, olive, brown, and rose. Ice-Watch is worn by more than 100 celebrities and is sold in more than 1,000 doors nationwide. Watches start at $115.

Actor Kevin McHale sporting his new Ice-Watch.

Ice-Watch’s new “Blue Jean” watch was recently featured in David Guetta’s new music video, Where Them Girls At. Watch for the white and blue Ice-Watch on Guetta’s wrist in this video:

Other celebrities spotted sporting their eye-popping Ice-Watch are as follows: Paris Hilton, Jada Pickett Smith, Cindy Crawford, Usher, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Dita Von Teese, Adam Gregory of 90210, Balthazar Getty, Ronnie Magro, Lauren Conrad, Kelly Osbourne, Liv Tyler, Lucy Liu, and so many more.

Get your Ice-Watches at any of these five locations throughout LA:

* Altivo Timepieces Inc. – 7221 Melrose Avenue
* Caseiko – 629 S. Hill Street, Suite 308
* Cole Retail Inc. – 633 W. 5th Street, Suite 26001
* Eastern Watch Co. – 1233 South Broadway
* Plust Time, Inc. – 820 S. Broadway Street, Suite 1

www.ice-watch.com

Natasha Sunhine founded Byu-ti Salon five years ago with the idea to “Give Goodness”, and that is apparent in each step of the enriched salon experience.

When you arrive at their Santa Monica location,you are greeted and handed a  a cup of tea, as well as a form for you to fill out, regarding what you want your hair for a 6-step consultation with your stylist.

Comprehensive Consultation

We have all gotten home from the salon and thought “Why didn’t I tell her I wear my part on both sides?” or “How did I forget to ask about my frizz?” But with the 6-step consultation, each aspect is covered so you don’t forget anything. This process allows you to say as much about your hair and what you expect from your experience at Byu-ti, without any awkward chit-chat or beating-around-the-bush. It opens the door right away for conversation and approaches your hair in a completely different way, allowing each client to feel that their needs are truly heard.

More Than Just a Regular Hair Salon!

Byu-ti Salon focuses on a comprehensive treatment for your hair, not simply just cut, color, and style. Natasha Sunshine has developed different “boosts” to add to your custom-blended reparative treatments, so that your salon experience can be individualized for your hairs specific needs. Sunshine also developed the Byu-ti Vitamin Bio-Niu Supplement, Byu-ti’s number one selling product, that helps your hair grow up to twice as fast as it would on its own, and to help you achieve optimum health from the inside out.

Byu-ti uses the finest PureOlogy and Redken products, and all of the Byu-ti colorists are Redken Color-certified, which takes any worry out of trying something new. Sunshine, who has had the pleasure of styling such celebrity clientele as Molly Sims, Ivanka Trump, Stephanie Seymour, Eva Herzigova, Dean McDermott and Gael Garcia Bernal, and was most recently featured on The Rachel Ray Show and Tori & Dean, wanted to create a high-end salon where people could feel luxurious, in a comfortable environment where they could relax and enjoy.

Byu-ti offers a variety of services ranging from hair relaxing to makeup, from hair extensions to updo’s, and by using only the highest grade color and wholesome ingredients in their products, your hair is sure to be as healthy as it has ever been when you walk out  the doors onto Wilshire Boulevard.

You can relax in this sophisticated ambiance while the professional staff at Byu-ti helps your hair back to optimum health, by calling 310.587.2207 to make an appointment, or visit them at www.byu-ti.com to book online. Also, you can “Like” them on Facebook to keep up on all of their latest products and special offers.

Byu-ti Salon
510 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Playboy's Jessa Lynn Hinton

Secret Room Events, Roger Dubuis, and Garth Fisher MD/Biomed Spa of Beverly Hills, hosted the 2011 Red Carpet Style Lounge in Honor of the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, at the SLS Hotel in the Sulphate Hotel Ballroom, on June 3rd. The ballroom was filled with goodies and gadgets for the celeb clientele, and was buzzing with high profile guests during the entire event.

Secret Room Events benefited  the African Millenium Foundation , which is a strategic non-profit and non-governmental methodicalness sworn to the ethnic and scheme empowerment of the grouping of Africa, especially women. AMF seeks to direct poverty, suffer and disease at its rattling stem by providing individual women and children with the needed tools for achieving self-sufficiency. You can find out more about the African Millennium Foundation (AMF) at http://1amf.org.

Caribbean Living Magazine was gifting a seven-day stay to one of three assorted sea resorts to choose from. You can see all of the resorts they feature at www.caribbeanlivingmagazine.com.

Roger Dubuis watches were on-site offering a great display of their Haute-Horlogerie Swiss Manufactured line. Their designs are incomparable to any other watch, and are equipped with a highly complicated, intricate system which allows you to keep perfect time. Grab your man one today at www.rogerdubuis.com.

Garth Fisher MD, of Biomed Spa of Beverly Hills, brought items from his customized skin care and facial treatment plans for guests to take home in a gift bag. You can read all about Biomed Sap and their comprehensive laser treatments, photo facials, laser hair removal, micropigmentation for scar camouflage, customized “anti-aging and wellness” evaluation for “counter-aging” supplements and hormonal support, as well as their Visia computerized facial complexion and skin analysis services at www.garthfisher.com.

Teen Wolf's Crystal Reed and friends.

Raquelle Bianco was offering exquisite jewelry for the guests to admire and take home with teem. Bracelets that open with ease and cuffs that fit perfectly on any wrist, ranging from black and white accented design to bold blue with rust and yellow tones, these bracelets were definitely a favorite among the crowd. You can find your perfect piece at www.rauellebianco.com.

Spot Light Baby was introducing their brand new product that will change the world of pacifier holders. having a stuffed animal attached for added comfort to sooth a child, with added links for little fingers to play with and all organic material that could not be softer. Spotlightbaby was founded by occupational therapist Judy Kang, who as a mother, simply wanted more out of a toy for her child. Her “Squees-Ease” no-scratch mitts, which prevent babies form scratching themselves while promoting sensory development, are just one onf many innovative products to check out at www.spotlight-baby.com.

Glee's Principal Figgins aka Iqbal Theba

Body Beautiful Canada was founded in the early 1990′s and has been offering specialty spa products including the Universal Contour Wrap, Eurowave, and Hartur Ultrasound to clients for over fifteen years. You can find them at www.bodybeautifulcanada.com.

Secret Room Co-creator Rita Branch and actress/comedianne Niecy Nash flash their engagement rings.

Homanz, founded by Shirley Tsang, is a beautiful line of luxurious bags which encompass simplicity in a high fashion way, and never looses the classic styling and timeless value. Incorporating bright colors and unique accents, a Homanz bag is a delightful addition to any purse collection. Shirley Tsang was on-site letting the stars pick out their favorite style of the latest line to take with them. Find your new bag today at www.homanz.com.

Shoes By Seychelles brought along their latest fashion in shoes to gift to celebrities and special guests. Their vintage inspired heels ranged from yellow leather wedge to black stilettos, and were a huge hit among the crowds’ elite. You can add a touch of vintage to your closet at www.seychellesfootwear.com.

Cailyn Cosmetics from Smile World, is a leading mineral cosmetics and skin care line, and were offering guests two loose shadows of their choice which could either be mixed with the lip balm mixture for lip color, or applied over the eyeshadow primer for eyes. You can find all of their metallic and bold shadows at www.cailyncosmetics.com.

Peel Technologies Inc, brought their latest technology that can turn your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch into a personalized TV guide. It learns your preferences, and finds the television programs you watch the most, saving you the time of scrolling through pages of content. You can grab your Peel and get start getting your tv guide personalized at www.peel.com.

Secret Room's Rita Branch and actor Skeet Ulrich

Million Dollar Tan, founded by Lindsay Dickhout, has spent the last ten years tanning the stars. Lindsay has refined the priceless formula herself, making sure you get the perfect amount of tan every time you spray. Get your Million Dollar Tan started today at www.milliondollartan.com.

Marne Jaye Art had pieces of her collection hung for the guests to enjoy. Her uses of patterns and colors and inciting and her designs are a sure fit as an accent piece for any art lover’s wall. She was gifting an 8×10 picture of the guests choice, as well as greeting cards featuring her designs. You can find a list of shows and galleries her work will be featured in at www.marnejaye.com.

Hollywood Baskets are the number one gift company in Hollywood and for celebrity clientele. They offer unique gift baskets ranging from Organic Baskets to Champagne Baskets, and are conveniently open from 9:00am until 9:00pm to fit around the busy lifestyle of the Hollywood crowd. You can order baskets for your next big event at www.hollywoodbaskets.com

Sushi Style introduces an entire line of products where art becomes functional. Inspired by sushi rolls, their ottoman line was created to resemble sushi fillings, using bright and vibrant colors for accents. Ottomans are complied of several pieces fitting together, and can be separated for additional seating. The company is divided into three sections featuring the Style Collection, which is more casual design, the Signature Collection, which is more sophisticated, and the Sushiami Collection which is designed for children. You can see all of the latest sushi inspired furniture at www.sushistyle.com.

Rev 7 Gum is the world’s first environmentally friendly gum. It is “high quality” gum without he added bonus of being removable and degradable. Check out the brand from the UK-based Revolymer at www.revolymer.com.

Teen Wolf's Tyler Posey gets a Thai massage from El Leon Spa.

LA Splash Cosmetics had an array of bold and bright sparkly colors to introduce to the guests. They were handing out silver makeup bags filled with product for guests to enjoy. Check them out at www.lasplashcosmetics.com.

Nys Collection Eyewear offers premium sunglasses without premium oricing. They were founded in 1996, having only one retail location in the World Trade Center in New York City, and now have more than 10,000 retail locations worldwide. Snag a new pair for summer at www.nyscollection.com.

Boogie Wipes is well known among the parenting community as a life-saver kleenex that actually works. At times, most have even thought, “Man, I wish there was a product like this for adults.” Well, now there is! Boogie Wipes was on location to launch their latest convenient product, Saline Wipes for adults. They are offered in chic package that can slip inside you purse or fit nicely into a console in a car. Boogie Wipes were gifting a gift box including Grape or Fresh scented Boogie Wipes, an adorable stuffed animal, and their latest Saline Wipes. You can check them out at www.boogiewipes.com.

Robin-Ruth is a company we have all seen about town, that features different city names upon all of their merchandise. The brand is being represented in 22 countries around the world today, and products range from hats to purses, from scarves to socks, each dropping the name of the customers favorite city. You can find your favorite city to rock on the streets at www.robin-ruth.me.

Gabbita, from South America, offered a wide display of eveningwear, swimwear, and sophisticated little girls clothing for guests to admire. Details such as hand beading and unique appliques enhance femininity, and make Gabbita’s crochet and knitting an incredible wearable work of art. You can find a store near you or see their collections at www.gabbita.com.

EZ Curler has been seen on TV as the curler that makes precision curls easy. They were gifting the celebrities and special guests with an EZ Curler to take home and try in a lovely gift bag. You can grab one for yourself at www.EZCurler.com.

Real Resorts were offering an all inclusive package for celebrity guests, featuring their top-of-the -line services including a personal butler and privacy enhanced set up that allows room service to be slipped in through a slit in the door without ever bothering the guest. Spa services included as well as private pools and balconies. Book your next vacation and learn to travel like a celebrity at www.realresorts.com.

Rebootizer USA is a detox shaker that provides seven all natural ingredients to help you back on your way to feeling great. Rebootizer is packaged in a convenient pack, so there is no measuring or need for something to pour it into. All you need to do is squeeze the bag to pop the seal, shake it up, tear the top, and start drinking. YOu can read all about the benefits and grab a weeks supply for yourself at www.rebootizerusa.com.

FloraGLO Lutein, sourced from marigold flowers, is the world’s leading patented purified lutein, and is used to help maintain healthy eyes and skin. You can find out more about the benefits of FlorGLO and where to buy products at www.floraglolutein.com.

Secret Room's Rita Branch with fiance Volodymyr Udoveychenko.

Celebrities also received pre-packaged gift bags containing products from Jan Sport Bags, We-Vibe, Agape & Zoe Naturals, Illy Issimo, Way Hierarch Cute, Lareiki, Justins Nut Butter, Make Love Not Trash, Poo-Pourri, Hand To Heart Jewelry, Sugar Rush Creations,Passion Parties, Cohoots Handbags, Romeo & Juliet Couture, Lulu’s Garden, Chef Stef Candy Co., It’s a 10 Hair tending, Amore Grace, Susan Ciminelli Day Spa & Salon, Minsley Inc, BodiBronze Sunless Spa, Thorlos, Vi-Peel, Price Point/ Section 8, Sappho Organic Cosmetics, Oogies Snacks, Yum Nut Naturals, Soy Joy, Fabuutous Chikks, Waialua Soda Works, El Metropolis Spa, Goody Good Stuff, and BlueAvocado.

Mix and Match

This season, Voda’s color palette was designed with mixing in mind. The classic designs from last season are reinvented in new hues meant to be mixed and matched, turning a few swimsuit pieces into infinite options. Bright and playful graphic prints pair nicely with a variety of solid colors. Try a Pink Twist top with a Lipstick bottom, or a Coral top with a Cocoa Blast bottom. The possibilities are endless.

Stone Collection

Exotic hand-picked stones adorn classic Voda silhouettes, giving each piece a little extra glam. Vibrant turquoise stones accent a classic bikini bottom and halter top. Rows of red coral or natural tiger’s eye stones add a touch of color to an otherwise simple string bikini. All stones are water-resistant and rest within 14 ct. gold plated settings.

Lace Collection

Catering to your subtly sweeter side, Voda’s lace collection is demure and sexy at the same time. Thin pieces of black crocheted lace line the classic string bikini top or for a more dramatic look, thick strips of lace are placed aside ruching detail on the bust. Both can be paired with a boy short bottom reminiscent of your favorite pair of undies or a string bottom with a hint of lace peeking out the top.

Monokini and One-Piece Collection

Less is more with Voda’s new collection of sexy one-pieces. With dramatic side cut-outs, the monokini is accented with 14 ct. gold rings and string ties. The one-piece keeps things covered while revealing a flattering criss-cross back detail and the classic Envy Push Up lift.

Prices range from $110-$132.

About Voda Swim

Voda Swim is the brainchild of designer and international print model Yulia Drummond. Despite looking hot on the runway, Yulia found that she was self-conscious of her small bust when in a swimsuit. Inspired by her own struggle to find a flattering bikini, Yulia and her husband Dustin created a bikini that would make the most of the smallest assets.

The secret to the Envy Push Up top is in the fit. Inside the top is a soft and pliant pad that lifts and enhances the breast. In addition, the top retains less than a tablespoon of water, helping the top to retain its extraordinary fit even when wet.

More information at www.vodaswim.com.

What is Belly Binding?

Belly binding has been used by many cultures around the world for more than 100 years and is still used today for newborns and infants. The Juju Band gives newborns a covering, allowing some relief from that constant contact from diapers and clothing, helping decrease the chance of infection and irritation. To help your baby achieve an “innie” belly button and heal after birth, one can employ Juju’s Newborn Navel Protector as well.

“Belly binding is something that we have practiced in my family for generations,” JuJu Band Co-­Founder Julie Acevedo explained, “but it wasn’t until recently that we felt like we truly perfected the art, and now we’re excited to share what we recreated!”

The belly binding is complete with an adjustable Velcro strap ,which is specially approved for cancer and burn patients, meaning it is extremely safe to use; making it convenient and easy for any family to use. The piece is handcrafted and simple, perfect for the on-the-go and busy family dynamics seen today. Juju Bands also have a cotton layer that is machine washable. The snugness of this protection also helps soothe colicky babies and those who fuss.

“It is critically important to keep the navel well protected and secure as the ‘stub’ prepares to fall off,” Acevedo said. “Even as it falls off, the JuJu Band is still helpful in reducing the risk of infection or irritation in newborns. And the infant belly binder offers immeasurable benefits when it comes to relieving colic.”

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Juju Band’s Available Products

Made from the highest quality material in the U.S., Juju Band is bringing this tradition to the modern family. The Juju Binder (priced from $10.50 – $15.50) comes in a variety of styles and sizes: a Boys Collection (0-3 months), Girls Collection (0-3 months), Melrose Collection (0-3 months) and a Unisex Collection (0-3 months).

Juju also carries a Bib line ($9.50) with six styles, all made of cotton and machine washable. The Juju Blankie ($34.50) gives babies a nice and soft security blanket with available matching bib—six styles in the Blankies too. Nighttime means babies need a matching soft and fuzzy Juju Comforter ($34.50), and for the Juju babies that need everything, gift sets ($53 – $78) are available, mixing the 100 percent machine washable items into one collection.

Giving Your Baby the Gift of Juju Band

In three steps the signature, 100 percent eco-friendly Juju Bands can be put on your baby. First, place the Juju Band under the child. Next, bring both of the ends together to fasten securely. Finally, the fit should be snug, but not too tight for the baby.

Juju Band creators Julie Acevedo and Julio Guerra.

In Culver City, Calif.-based Juju Band’s official website, customer testimonials explain the impact these cotton pieces have had on their children, including customer Bobby Murrietta from San Fernando, Calif. He says, “I had heard of [JuJu Band] from my family members and decided to try it…it gave me comfort in knowing my son’s belly stump would be protected from germs and particles in the air. I continued to use this when he was an infant for his colic. Two uses in one? That was convenient for me!”

Luis Figureroa from Moreles, Mexico said, “When I grew up my grandparents used marbles to hold our navel in to create an innie belly button. My parents started to use a binder instead and all of the children have innie belly buttons. That is the main reason my parents used it, and that is the main reason my wife and I used it. It did help with the baby gas—that was an extra.”

They Put the ‘Ju’ ‘Ju’ in Juju

Julie Avecedo and Julio Guerra are the co-founders of Juju Concepts LLC, the parent company for Juju Band. Julie wanted to share the important family tradition with others and keep the practice alive in Central America. President of Juju Concepts Julio Guerra first worked in the fashion industry before working in entertainment and television. They each saw the Juju Band as a way to bring back “the forgotten age-old tradition, viewing the endless possibilities.”

For more information and to purchase the Juju Band products, visit www.Juju.com. The products also are available on Sears.com.

In a sea of delightfully emerging all-natural alternatives to previous chemical solutions for home cleaning products, GrabGreen is a standout. Grabgreen has an entire line of biodegradable, recyclable, extremely effective products that do a great job of cleaning – and are scented with amazing aromatherapy scents such as tangerine with lemongrass fragrance – a blend of sweet tangerine, grapefruit and bergamot with lush lemongrass. You can also get unscented if you have sensitivities.

Patricia Spencer developed GrabGreen cleaning products when she realized that the everyday supplies were harmful to her children. Now, MaddieBrit Products LLC is launching Spencer’s line of eco-friendly home cleaning products.

“I didn’t really start off as an eco-conscience person,” Spencer. “I’m just a mom who wants to keep her kids healthy.”

Spencer has two daughters and lives in Southern California. She recently examined the ingredients of her home cleaning products, finding that her laundry detergent and stain removal spray both consist of hazardous materials.

GrabGreen

“Rashes, respiratory problems, massive amounts of un-needed plastic,” Spencer said, explaining the many issues with the store bought cleaners. “I decided I was not going to compromise my kids’ safety or the environment like that, so I started developing detergent myself.”

She began developing the products but they weren’t officially launched until 2008 after she started a handful of other companies related to health and fitness. Then, she gained the assistance of organic chemists who continued perfecting her creation, including the powder detergent made from all natural ingredients and found in a dissolvable “pod” structure. The pods eliminate the need for large and bulky jugs of liquid detergent and reduce up to 98 percent of plastic waste, according to MaddieBrit.

MaddieBrit started after the investment capital was obtained from Michael Edell. MaddieBrit takes its name from Spencer’s two daughters: Maddie and Britney.

Camarillo, Calif.-based GrabGreen has an entire line of home cleaning products like detergents, room and fabric fresheners, glass cleaners, dish soap cleaner, bathroom and kitchen cleaning solutions.

GrabGreen

“The response has been fantastic,” Spencer revealed. “There’s a real need for safe, effective and affordable products and GrabGreen delivers on all three fronts. The positive feedback has been amazing!”

GrabGreen’s product line consists of organic and mineral-based ingredients and contains no dyes. The products also are never tested on animals. The packaging is biodegradable and recyclable, helping the environment too.

For more information and to buy the many products, visit GrabGreen’s official site at www.grabgreenhome.com.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Raleigh Studios, four panels will discuss and share their insights and hard-won wisdom on a multitude of timely topics.  Marketing 2.0 will break down the barriers of creating, marketing and selling in the age of new media.  Attendees will learn the “science” of spotting the next big thing through the specialists of Trend Forecasting.  Sustainability: Business as Usual will discuss “going green” and making the change at a level that is more than skin-deep, while top designers and retailers of Ready to Launch Your Line will guide attendees on how to make the leap from sketch to sales.

Included in the list of esteemed panelists are Michael Segal, CEO of Fred Segal, Cameron Silver, Founder of Decades and Creative Director for Decades Denim, and Courtney Rotolo, Buyer for American Rag. Following each panel discussion, attendees will have the ability to interact and network with panelists as well as with one another.

A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit non-profit Goods for Good (www.goods4good.org), whose Tailor-in-Training program reroutes new and unused surplus fabric from the fashion industry to under-resourced vocational training programs in Malawi.  This program utilizes thousands of meters of fabric that would have otherwise been destroyed to train young adults in the valuable skill of tailoring while simultaneously creating school uniforms for orphans.

To register for the event or for more information, visit:

http://afingo.com/events/afingocom-behind-seams-la-nov-20th.

About AFINGO: AFINGO.COM is the first online platform to merge social networking and fashion industry sourcing in a single, stylish, functional interface. A virtual showroom, essential news aggregator, and easy-to-use manufacturing resource, Afingo.com is an online community of designers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers connecting and interacting in real-time. From sketchpad, to factory, to boutique rack, Afingo.com provides a unified platform as addictive as style itself. For more information on Afingo please go to: www.afingo.com.

Creative and fun gift sets for Christmas - Urban Decay's Book of Shadows

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010!
Urban Decay Cosmetics started when co-founder Sandy Lerner was unable to find a purple or green nail polish for her eclectic tastes. Wende Zomnir, Executive Creative Director and Co-Founder of Urban Decay met up with Sandy Lerner and found herself mixing nail polish in her Laguna Beach cottage and assembling press kits from hardware store supplies. With Wende’s experiences, worldliness and innate creativity, Urban Decay has become a very important player in the cosmetics industry.

 Now, Urban Decay’s many products can be found at Macy’s, Sephora and Ulta, as well as its successful online store urbandecay.com, making it an easy Christmas Gift Guide pick for this year.

According to its Brand Statement, Urban Decay can help you, “go from a pixie to a vixen, from a rock star to a starlet…Urban Decay is beauty with an edge. It is feminine, dangerous, and fun…appealing to celebrities, rock stars and anyone who relishes her individuality and dares to express it.”

So what are the best holiday products offered for gift-giving 2010?

Containing nine of the brand’s waterproof, long-lasting eye pencils is the 24/7 Jackpot gift set. The set holds a variety of colors in deluxe mini sizes, as well as a full size pencil in Zero (black). It is only being offered for a limited time ($39) and consists of shades Eldorado, Stash, Mildew, Electric, Binge, Ransom, Rockstar, Gunmetal and Whiskey.

The Black Palette gives those looking for a smoky, dark eye color a perfect set of options, with six shadows and the aforementioned Zero pencil. Consisting of shades, Black Dog, Barracuda, Libertine, Cobra, Sabbath and Jet, the group is $36 and available exclusively at Sephora and Sephora.com.

Giving users a little “practical magic,” the Box of Potions from Urban Decay is made up of Complexion Primer Portion for pore perfecting; Lip Primer Potion, a foundation for your lips; Eyeshadow Primer Potion (original); and Eyelash Primer Potion for thicker, longer lashes. It is available at the standard Urban Decay locations, as well as select JCPenney stores for $49.

The latest Professional Size of the Eyeshadow Primer Potion now answers the question, “Is bigger always better?” with a resounding yes. The Professional Size ($29) is 150 percent larger than the previous Primer Potion option, and is fitted with a needle-tipped nose, perfect for quick and safe application.

Condensing the popular Eyeshadow Primer Potion product, Little Sins Eyeshadow Primer Potion Set ($29) is a purse-size, exclusively found at Sephora locations. It offers four travel-size versions of the classic colors: Eyeshadow Primer Potion (original), Sin Eyeshadow Primer Potion (champagne), Eden Eyeshadow Primer Potion (nude) and Greed Eyeshadow Primer Potion (gold).

The Urbanglow Cream Highlight products nourish the skin with coconut oil and sit in a Lucite compact decorated with a flowery gold skull. The shades include Brown Sugar, Wicked, Sin and Moonshine.

Along with many cosmetics, Urban Decay also touts a Body Jewelry line with temporary tattoos. Launched in 1996, this aspect of the company is filled with unique designs and decadent jewels, perfect to spice up any day of the week. If you need to rid your skin of the design, don’t worry. A dab of alcohol will do the trick. For more information on this line, as well as Urban Decay’s full cosmetic product list, visit www.urbandecay.com.

LightStim is ranked the top manufacturer and distributor of LED lights to medical and spa industry locations and has now introduced a hand-held piece that is non-invasive and safe for all skin types.

It allows women and men a chance to act as their own personal skincare expert.

This at-home skin rejuvination  solution is the very first U.S. designed and manufactured LED light product to gain FDA, over-the-counter clearance for the treatment of preorbital wrinkles.

According to the company, the device has many benefits, including: stimulating collagen and elastin; diminishing fine lines and wrinkles; increasing the skin’s moisture retention and elasticity; reducing the appearance of pore sizes; improving the appearance of sun damaged skin; smoothing the texture of the skin; helping to balance uneven skin tone; and restoring skin’s radiance and youthful appearance.

LightStim can be bought at local department stores like Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Dillard’s and Lord & Taylor. It can also be purchased on QVC for $299.

For those unfamiliar, LED Light Therapy uses lights to bolster an anti-aging effect on skin, and it is rapidly growing into one of the safest and most affordable ways to keep the skin looking young and glowing. Being one of the safest methods, LED Light Therapy does not use lasers, injections chemicals or surgery and can be done in the privacy of one’s own home, only 20 minutes a day.

The method is used and recommended by dermatologists, aestheticians and plastic surgeons and LightStim stands by an Internet 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee.

For more information, visit www.lightstim.com.