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Starbucks and Secret Room Events Pampered Stars with a Caribbean Style Retreat for the 2008 MTV Movie Awards

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Starbucks Coffee Company and Secret Room Events presented a Caribbean Style Retreat in honor of the 2008 MTV Movie Awards. This two day luxury celebrity gift suite took place on the rooftop of a boutique hotel, with exotic furnishings and gorgeous views in West Hollywood at the classic Valadon Hotel.

Open to only celebrities, VIP’s and media, this event hosted some of today’s most unique, fashionable and lush companies, products and services. Film and TV actors, celebrities and entertainment industry VIPs were greeted with exotic furnishings and decor designed by Events By Noonan. The Caribbean theme was enjoyed as guests lounged by the pool accompanied with gorgeous views. Debbie Gibson with Jason Priestley

From exotic eco friendly Caribbean resort vacations and high end jewelry to hip and trendy baby and pet products, luxurious skin and haircare products, the Secret Room was a total pampering experience. It was a fun-chic brand marketing and promotional opportunity for these companies to showcase their products and services.

With showcasing, comes goodies and guests were lucky to score some lavish swag. They were going to need extra energy and they got it with the new Starbucks® Doubleshot Energy + Coffee, a great-tasting blend of coffee, B-vitamins, guarana and ginseng.

The Secret Room provided exquisite services to pamper their guests while on their Caribean ‘vacation’  ranging from massages, pedicures and spray tans as well as Botox, Juvederm and Restylane treatments. Car service and valet is also being offered.Joanna Krupa  

Celebs love their pets and the Secret Room had them covered; the invite encouraged guests to bring their four legged friends as they prepared a special area just for those pampered pooches including complimentary Dogswell all natural dog treats, Doggy Brew dog beverage from Doggie Beverage Inc, Puppy Pizzas and Bull Dog Bed and Company designer dog beds to lounge in, which were also gifted. Pet lovers were also gifted by Rover Kennel, who offered free accommodations for their pets, and dog apparel from Isle of Dogs Couture.  And so you will never lose your beloved pet, the brilliant animal tracking device from Zoombak. Pet Tops provides their pet drinking system – screw on these tops to your drinking bottle and give share your water with your thirsty pet! Very imaginative and convenient and your pet will love you for it!

Moms and Dad were catered to with a full array of baby and children gifts, which included pre-natal chiropractic services from Berlin Wellness Group, baby carriers from Rockin’ Baby Slings, dental services from Malibu Children’s Dental Care, baby apparel from My Rockstar Baby jewelry for moms from Smart Mom Jewelry, kids toys from Zoobies, baby shower gifts from Baby Chix, baby clothes from L’oved Baby travel pillows from Select Comfort, legwarmers for babies from Baby Legs, lullaby excercise products from Chicks-n-Chickens and  baby products from Baby First

And to keep the glamorous and beautiful so, there were massage and facials from Exhale Spa, portable flat irons for the hair from Phi Beauty, mineral makeup from Stripped Makeup, mink eyelashes from Aira Online, Laser Hair Combs from Hair Max, cosmetic dentistry services from Fundora Dental, laser services from Dr. Berger – Skin Deep Laser, Yoga Toes by Yoga Pro, at-home massage services from Right Touch Mobile Massage, facials by Natalie Webb, skin care from Hawaiian Tropic, health products from The Vitamin Shoppe, bath, body and skincare products from Butterfly Bodies,  skincare from Hylunia, haircare from Samy Salon, skin care from G.M. Collin, dead sea products from Deluvia, and mens haircare from Gym Grooming cosmetics from E.L.F

Fashion abounded with jeweled clothing and accessories from Bejeweled Apparel, tote bags from Dungaree Dolly, alluring swimear and tunics from Letarte by Lisa Cabrinha, lingerie from Cosabella, jewelry from Ella Brown Couture, jewelry from Dejahmi, Designs By Beth Respess, handbags from Shagbags, handbags and accessories from Urban Originals, cuff links for men from Cuff Wear, tee shirts with a purpose from Transformation Tees, ‘carry-art handbags’ from Elliot Vance, unique skirts from Zand of Amsterdam, apparel from Lotus Blossom luxury eyewear from Silhouette, exotic swimwear from Amaya. swimwear and apparel from Carve Designs, unique shoes and clothing from Bandana Fever, unique beach towels from Towel Down, and fashion jewelry from Luxe.

They had the techie covered with Turtle Wireless, who brought the bling with their B-Dazzle line of cell phone and iPod accessorries that includes Bluetooth headsets, protective covers, and carrying cases. Norton 360 was onhand giving away their 2.0 version which keeps both Macs and PC’s sound and safe from viruses – from Symantec, spyware, phishing and more. Jawbone Bluetooth headsets from Aliph – keeps external noise out, Pulse smartpens from Livescribe – never miss a word again, as this pen records and plays it back with a touch of the pen on the word!

Yoga Toes

Celebs loved Forgiato, who was gifting their exquisite high-end custom wheels. Each wheel is manufactured to the exact specifications the end user requires, such as a replacement of the standard original wheel or one for an exotic, one-of-a kind fit and finish.

Celebs palates were appealed to with dinner for two at One Sunset. dinner for two from Tanzore Restaurant and Lounge, dinner for a year from Chipolte Grill, liquor from Grande Absente, liquor from Hypnotiq, Amy’s Los Angeles Happy Hour Guide to find any happy hour in LA, and darn good whole foods with Honest Foods, the Marquis Platinum Vitality Drink, a new breed of ‘energy’ drink that deliver long term benfits through ingredients like green tea and a natural balance of other healthful ingredients in balance and is low in calories. It tastes great too!

We all need a break from the action, and celebs were offered exotic eco-tourism Mexican resort accommodations from The Enchanting Group, luxury hotel stays at The Valadon Hotel.

And goodies were abundant in the gift bags including dance DVDs from Nightlife Media Group, strong and versitale adhesive from Gorilla Glue, candy from Baskin Robbins, lipcare from Blistex, acne treatment from Sensiclear, oral care from Biotene,  fragrance from Abeautifullife.com, sensual body care from Californiaqueen.com, safe sex kits from Get Lucky, candles from Northern Light, send an Eggspress mail package from Rubberduck.com, and art and design from VataLifes.

Secret Room Events is a proud supporter of The Aids Alliance.

Secret Room Events is owned and operated by business partners Amy Boatwright and Rita Branch. They put on an amazing and fun event, which was orchestrated beautifully. For more information or media inquiries, or for future participation for upcoming events please contact: [email protected] or by phone at 310-890-0263 or 310-500-8996.

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Christiana Cheon