Pre-Oscar Gifting Suite of 100 Stars at the Beverly Hills Hotel for the Red Carpet and Beyond

The iconic luxurious Beverly Hills Hotel’s stunning Rodeo Room was the destination for the 1st Annual Oscar Suite of 100 Stars, a sumptuous prelude to the Night of 100 Stars Oscar Night black-tie viewing party also held at the Beverly Hills Hotel.  Included many stars who rarely attend other Pre-Gifting Oscar Suites and were a mix of young and hot and established Hollywood.

The list included, Alex Trebek, William Shatner, Martin Landau, Fred Willard, Candace Cameron Bure, Lorenzo Lamas, Shayne and Dakota Lamas, Bridget Marquardt, Molly Shea, Lee Reherman, Vale Bloom, Sasha Jackson, Lou Ferrigno, Josie Davis, Jamie Hilfiger, Shayne and Dakota Lamas, Natalie Cole, Linda Thompson, Candy Spelling, Alexa Vega, Fred Willard, Peter Facconelli and Jenny Garth, Hope Dworzyk (new Bond girl), Martin Landau, Doris Roberts, John Schneider, Chris McDonald, Antonio Sabato, Jr. Rick Hune,  Courtney and Ashley Peldon, Amy Yasbeck, Jason Ritter, Alice Greczyn, Elizabeth Rohm, John Heard, John Salley, Ashley Tisdale, Victoria Pratt, James Pitt (Avatar), Nia Long, Maria Conchita Alonzo, Sofia Milos, Tony Denison, Susan Blakely, Scott Baio and many more, all of whom gathered to get pampered, generously gifted and showered with the latest fashions, jewelry, tech items, beauty products and more.

The day began with guests being escorted to the posh spa oasis created by the Presenting Sponsor Pevonia Botanica where they received fully loaded personalized skincare gift bags and to enjoy the Pevonia spa experience! Performer Natalie Cole, very particular about her skin care, was convinced to try Pevonia Botanica products, while icon TV host, Alex Trebek took away bags of Pevonia for his lovely wife and daughter. www.pevonia.com

Co-Sponsor Robinson Designer Goldsmith, one of New Zealand’s premier jewelry families, showcased their range of unique custom-designed art collection with platinum, diamonds, gold and natural gems. Music icon, Natalie Cole was gifted a gorgeous pair of earrings, the only diamonds of the day. www.rdg.co.nz

Also a co-Sponsor of the event, Tequila Semental “The Next Generation” gifted stars with handsome gold lame handled cases that held Tequila Semental Reposado, Tequila Semental Silver and Tequila Semental Anejo ( an excellent choice to serve in Brandy snifters).

Semental tequila, named after the strongest breed of bulls in Spain, is the finest tequila in the world from the Agave ranches of owner Efrain Lopez. William Shatner raved over the smoothness of the tequila as did Sofia Miles and Maria Cochiti Alonso; a host of other stars and VIP’s soon followed to have a taste for them. www.TequilaSemental.com

Luxury Gifting Companies

International eyewear designer Daniel Oberti, owner of Just Look’n Eyewear, the top design eyewear store in Miami, has created a dazzling collection of 18 carat solid gold framed sunglasses embellished with VS1 diamonds. They make anyone look like a movie star whether they’re attending the Oscars or not. Former basketball stars and TV personality John Salley got a fabulous pair of Obertis for his wife and himself, as did every star and VIP in the suite. Oberti is taking care of everyone’s prescription free of charge with their glasses, what a great guy!

Just Look’n Eyewear offers the most unique representation of luxury eyewear from Cartier, Roberti, Fred, Mont Blanc, Lore Rodin, Alain Mimili, Stack, Bulgaria, Oliver Peoples, Dior, Prada, Chanel, Gucci, Roberto Cavalla, Valentino, Tag Hewer, Lindberg, Swiss flex, Oakley, Costa Del Mar and Maui Jim. www.oberticollection.com

Cherry Berry gifted their stylish genuine vegan handbag collection while previewing their new spring line. The stars got to choose from the Spring line as well and will be sent the bag of their choice before they hit the market.  The stars were intrigued by the fact that the bags felt like the softest leather while no animals had to be sacrificed to make them.

Pondering the choice of yummy Spring styles was Josie Davis, Courtney and Ashley Peldon, Bridget Marquardt, Natalie Cole and many male stars who were choosing bags for their significant others including Lou Diamond Phillips and Alex Trebek. www.cherryberry.ca

Veteran athletic designer Cristofer Smith’s Green Apple Active certified organic bamboo and cotton contemporary active-apparel has an incredibly luxurious, soft, silky finish. Stars had a choice of hoodies and bottoms in their new Spring colors. Stephanie Powers, a long time fan, was thrilled with the new color choices, as was Mimi Rogers. www.greenappleactive.com

Yoostar™ is the revolutionary entertainment system that makes you the star of famous movie and TV scenes. Yoostar™ lets you film yourself right into hundreds of famous movie scenes, where you can perform with, or replace the original actors. It new technology fun at it’s best. www.yoostar.com

A long line of stars and VIP’s to receive this amazing system, including Peter Facconelli and wife Jenny Garth, Nia Long, John Schneider, William Shatner Sheryl Lee Ralph and every star in the room got one to take home and enjoy. Yoostarâ„¢ is now the choice of thousands of professional actors to use on their reels.Cut and Print! www.yoostar.com

LA Gear was besieged by stars who wanted their new LA Lights sneakers in hot colors including Gold, red, cobalt blue and silver, the hippest, hottest sneakers on the planet.  Lorenzo Lamas and his sexy gal pal got matching sneakers. Jaimie Hilfiger, the new “it girl” red carpet socialite whose dad is designer Tommy Hilfiger, got a pair for her and her dad.

E! Entertainment reality stars Shayne Lamas beat her dad to the LA Gear sneakers and went for the gold. www.lagear.com

At ShoeDazzle.com, Founder Kim Kardashian and and her team of celebrity fashion stylists chooses shoes for you every month based on your personal style. They make it extremely affordable too! Says Kim: “Shoe Dazzle is like walking into a high-end boutique where you actually get personalized recommendations, while getting a great value for beautiful shoes! I want every woman, not just celebrities, to feel as if she is getting red carpet treatment. That’s why I started ShoeDazzle®.”

The stars loved it too! They relished all the styles to choose from at the suite. www.ShoeDazzle.com

Eric Bachelete, French international hair stylist flew in from his posh Normandy France Salon to create movie star hair and to gift the stars with JBeverly Hills hair products. Bachlete styles hair around the globe for L’Oreal and when in Beverly Hills, he styles for the Juan Juan Salon. www.jbeverlyhills.com

Hai-Elite presented style and technology in their new trave of the art digital hair styling tools. They gifted the stars with Hai Elite DiGistick styling iron and small but powerful Halonic Dryer and Digital Curling Irons to create fabulous movie star hair! Edward Teitel, international hair stylist was on hand to show the stars how to get the most out of their hair tools. www.hai-elite.com.

Vanessa Swarovski Piedra, the great great granddaughter of Daniel Swarovski, gifted her entire new VSP collection of Swarovski cuffs in dazzling colors. The eye-catching designs created quite a stir! Very unique and gorgeous! Even Scott Baio’s little daughter loved her tiny child’s Swarovski bracelet. www.vspcompany.com

Charlie Lapson, stylist and designer to Hollywood’s elite, presented his new collection at the Oscar Suite of 100 Stars of hot, eye catching clutches, everyday bags and new Italian line of jewelry. He graciously gifted William and Elizabeth Shatner with his watches from his new line out of Milan, Italy, socialite, Mrs. Candy Spelling also scored a stunning watch, she is a long time client of Mr. Lapson. www.charlielapson.com

“Absolutely Pure” Suio Water has been renowned since the days of early Latin civilization for its beneficial health properties Suio is one of few waters in the world that can claim to contain zero nitrates, low in sodium, and high in magnesium and calcium.. Lapping up this pure elixir was Lorenzo Lamas, Natalie Cole, Adam Arkin, Martin Landau and scores of new fans lined up for this amazing water.

Award-winning designer, Debi Bodinus of D’Bodinus Eco-Luxury Collection whose furnishings inspire the fine art of Eco-Living, created a Luxury Living Lounge for the Oscar Suite of 100 Stars. All the guests including actor John Heard and scores of other guests enjoyed lolling about in the chic yet relaxing atmosphere created by Ms. Bodinus, while nibbling on fresh strawberries and champagne.

Yon-Ka® Paris, the French-made luxury skincare line, gifted the stars, many of whom are already fans, including actress Alexa Vega who came to replenish her supply of their phyto-aromatic products from their classic line with their fabulous line of products. Not only the women were gifted, but the men were not forgotten and got Pour Le Homme from their men’s collection. Sofia Milos requested something very special for her skin which will be sent to her by the Yon-Ka Paris rep. www.yonka.com

Taber Studios’ gifts classically modern, hand-forged and sculpted jewelry in sterling silver and 14k gold wire, accented with diamonds, pearls, precious and semi-precious stones. Lou Ferrigno, Lou Diamond Phillips, William Shatner, Tony Dennison, Molly Shea, John Schneider, Bridget Marquardt, Natalie Cole and every star and guest at the suite, received a stunning piece of jewelry. Martin Taber Designs also debuted a new collection of ecologically inspired haute-couture art jewelry. www.taberstudios.com

Australian Designer, Kelly Ann Swartz, “Swartz Los Angeles” gifted several of her couture and ready to wear evening gowns to a few lucky stars and socialites including Mrs. Elizabeth Shatner, Bridget Marquardt, Courtney Peldon and Mrs. Candy Spelling may commission Swartz to design a special gown for her. The ultimate in luxurious laces and fabrics, hand embroidery, and Swarovski crystal beading, sheer opulence, timeless silhouettes, Ms. Swartz’s gowns are refreshing new designs for every occasion including her romantic bridal gowns. www.swartzcollection.com

Kathy Wilson Atelier who designs for today’s fashionista, gifted a long white hooded coat with colorful floral lining to Sofia Milos to wear to an Italian film premiere, Maria Conchita Alonso also got a dramatic coat, while. Antonie Sabato, Jr. scored a one of Wilson’s sleek suits with a brilliant red silk interior. www.kathywilsonatelier.com

Julia Shlovsky’s JS Jewelry Collection had the stars salivating over her precious stones of unusual contours, color variations and remarkable shapes reminiscent of her admiration for Carl Faberge. Ms. Shlovsky has a world-wide clientele for whom she creates one-of-a-kind jewelry. The stars were gifted by Ms. Shlovsky with a pink pearl and diamond chip necklace. www.juliashlovsky.com.

Mignon Chocolate, (www.mignonchocolate.com) ‘Chocolatier to the stars’, introduced their newest limited edition luxury “M”Collection, delectable, rich and exotic, flavors including Ginger with Lime Sea Salt, Lavender, Cuban Mojito, Chili Pepper, Pomegranate, and Blueberry. “Martin Landau, Hector Elizando, Molly Shea and many of the stars couldn’t wait to nibble on the fabulous family recipe array of chocolates. Life is sweeter with Mignon.”

Designer Leslie Belcher’s Accessoreez are “hot fired” borosilicate glass masterpieces handcrafted with natural accent elements, fresh water pearls, garnet, black onyx, turquoise, sterling silver, bronze, and jade, each creation is truly unique was a huge hit in the suite. Music icon, Natalie Cole grabbed a vibrant red necklace and earrings as did Sofia Milos and event TV icon Doris Roberts perked up when she saw the fabulous pieces. www.accessoreez.com

Tommy John is the ultimate undershirt, as revolutionary for men as Spanx is for women. The founder, Tom Patterson, created an undershirt with no excess fabric and stays sleek and tucked in. The male stars flocked over for their shirts including John Schneider, Lorenzo Lamas, William Shatner, Rick Hune and even the ladies like Victoria Pratt and Ashley Tisdale wanted the shirts for themselves.

Outrageous, edgy rock n’roll best describes “Bejeweled” by renowned designer and fashion trendsetter, Susan Fixel. The stars were gifted with her hip T-shirts for the Beweled Woman and Bejeweled Man. Other celebrities who wear her shirts include Paris Hilton, Beyonce Knowles, Jessica Alba, Denise Richards, Keisha Cole, Hayden Panatierre and Britney Spears to name a few.

Special plush spa half-robes for guys and gals, an array of eye-popping colors by Girlfriends BH store in Beverly Hills were monogrammed with the stars’ initials, or given a gift card for monogramming in store. The Hulk Lou Ferrigno decided the spa robe would not be enough to cover his manly frame, but his lovely petite wife Carla had no trouble picking out a robe for herself. www.girlfriendsfashions.com

 

With a new store situated on Robertson Blvd, Beach Bunny swimwear brought the boudoir to the beach with styles that range from fun and flirty to downright sexy and sultry. Josie Davis, Shayne and Dakota Lamas chose bikinis and cover ups and all stars got gift cards to their new store on Robertson Blvd.

Gift Bag Starters

Katie M Designs, beaded earrings, bracelets, necklaces using Swarovski Crystals, pearls and semi precious stones.

Pixie’s Mineral Kit of Cosmetics with anti-aging minerals.

Bag designer Christian Marie Compo’s colorful, stylish and washable clutches, an added surprise for the stars and VIP Guests. www.ChristianMarie.com

“Lose the Diet” by Kathy Balland provided guest with her book of valuable insight to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. “Stop your dieting, and start reading this book!” says Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author.

Archipelago-Botanica natural soy candles’ Black Forest Collection, created a sophisticated look and fragrance for the suite and votives for all the guests, of Ebonywood, Douglis Fir and a touch of Black Currant.