The exclusive Secret Room Events held a celebrity gifting lounge in honor of the 85th Annual Academy Awards which was in the garden terrace overlooking the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. On February 21st 2013, film and television stars amongst Oscar nominees including Jackie Weaver from Silver Linings Playbook and Malik Benjelloul from Searching for Sugarman came out to celebrate the day.
The benefiting charity this year was Easter Seals, an organization renowned for their exceptional services working with children and adults living with autism and other disabilities. Representatives from Easter Seals were on hand spreading awareness of their work helping people with disabilities into the community by living and working everyday. www.easterseals.com
Paula Abdul with Easter Seals Charity
This year’s event boasts the first ever for a gift lounge with a travel lounge exclusive to The Secret Room. The packages include spa, golf, food and top accommodations for all celebrities and VIPs. A number of lucky celebrities that will be jetting off in the near future include nominees Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Jacki Weaver from “Silver Linings Playbook”, Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field from “Lincoln”, Denzel Washington from “Flight”, Jessica Chastain from “Zero Dark Thirty”, Naomi Watts from “The Impossible”, Christoph Waltz from “Django Unchained”, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams from “The Master”, Anne Hathaway from “Les Miserables”, Helen Hunt from “The Sessions” as well as other celebrities including Renee Zellwege, Michael Madsen, Paula Abdul, Eric Roberts, Demi Moore, Samuel Jackson and more.
Celebrities were also gifted with a fine selection of new concept luggage, resort wear and two choices of high end swimwear to complete their travel experience amongst some of the other great gifts.
For the second year in a row, Wolfgang Puck had a luxury lounge area which offered scrumptious food and drinks including fun specialty drinks named after the nominated films and celebrities this year. Selections of savory and sweet treats included bundtini cakes as well as Wolfgang Puck’s specialty drinks to sip on with hot and iced coffees. Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts stopped by to sample the delights of Wolfgang Puck. www.wolfgangpuck.com
Maria Canals with Dial M for Makeup
Dial M for Make Up (www.DialMformakeup.com) and Lollipop Nail Studio (www.lollipopnailstudio.com) were on hand for touch ups throughout the day with some beautiful make up and talented artists to give celebrites and VIPs that Oscars ready look. Hair blow outs were available using Conair Hairdryers by Blow Angels to keep hair tame in the sunshine. www.blowangels.com
Maria Conchita Alonso with Lollipop Nail Studio
Goodie bags from Crest 3D Whitestrips Two Hour Express included a box of four strips helping everyone have noticeably whiter teeth in just two hours that last for months in just one application. They use groundbreaking advance seal technology with convenient no slip whitening. You can even drink water while you whiten! www.3dwhite.com
Jackie Weaver with Crest 3D Whitestrips
Organic Skincare, Heaven by Deborah Mitchell organic skincare line featuring the Black Label Bee Venom Mask. Deborah has created a fresh new and excited skincare line for everyone. The product has utlized breakthroughs in beauty technology to provide products that make your skin look lustrous and healthy. www.heavenskincare.com
Lynex anti-aging skincare uses the organic Dragon Fruit from Central America for its high quantity of vitamin C and other properties. Dragon fruit is high in antioxidants to prevent the aging process and preserve your young skin cells. The product smells so fresh and fruity all day long. www.lynex.com
Bare Love Beauty utilizes the ancient beauty regime of applying oils to the skin by intorducing advanced formulations that work for and with you. They are naturally micro-encapsulated, cradled and delivered to the skin in a controlled time released manner. Bare Love Beauty’s founder Rebecca Cook has a mission and a dream to share the simplicity and beauty of naturally derived oils in the most progressive way possible. www.barebeauty.com
Bella Mira Essential Oils used in aromatherapy can be used either alone or in a combination to create a desired effect. The oils are found in different parts of the plant such as flowers, twigs, leaves and bark. Bella Mira is 100% steam distilled gluten free fair trade and certified organic. www.bellamiraessentialoils.com
Chuao Choclatiers is the creation of Venezuelan born brothers who pioneered “fusion chocolate” creating unusual, unexpected and delicious flavors using their secret blend of premium chocolate and fresh natural ingredients. Chuao pride themselves in specialty bars including Maple Bacon, Spicy Maya and Orange a-go-go to name a few of the original surprising recipes. www.chuaochocolatier.com
Award Winning Mama Jean by Philip Ashley Chocolates is the flagship of the Philip Ashley collection. Phillip Ashley was on hand to help pick out chocolates to go. These fabulous chocolates are composed of a sweet potato recipe blended with milk chocolate and dark chocolate with elegant marble effects on each chocolate in the collection making each chocolate individual. www.philipashleychocolates.com
Eric Roberts with Chef Rix for Philip Ashley Chocolates
Dahn Yoga Center were on site doing aura readings which can help improve your aura and awaken your chakras. Dahn Yoga is designed to open up your spiritual, physical and emotional health. Aura pictures show a field of energy that surrounds people and other living things, reflecting the energy of the spirit and body. Everybody has a different aura that changes and can be viewed in a picture. Visit www.dahnyoga.com for consultations, aura readings and yoga classes. There are 6 centers throughout LA. Get your aura reading today and learn more about yourself!
Dahn Yoga Centers in LA
Vivacity Spa were giving away some of their fantastic products for that spa experience at home. Locally owned and operated, Vivacity Wellness Spa Specializing in Colon Hydrotherapy, Infrared Sauna with Ozone and Ion Foot Detox. Over the past ten years Vivacity Sap has been involved with a more natural approach to health and wellness. Eliminating toxins is the first step in giving the body a chance to heal itself. www.vivacitynola.com
Pure Skin Labs/Pure Pedi foot treatments to stop dry, cracked heels and dry feet. The treatments use exfoliating Alpha Hydroxy Acids to replenish rough, dry skin. The natural extracts help improve the rigid look of cracked feet and give you skin new shine. www.purepedi.com
Sommer Shiels with Pure Pedi
Muscle Mist is an herbal spray with many uses and can be sprayed directly on any sore or aching area of your body to relieve pain. Muscle Mist helps to reduce inflammation and restircted blood flow. You can also use the spray for sinus and bronchial problems by spraying it into your pillow at night and smelling the product when needed. www.musclemist.ca
VitaMedica are Physician formulated nutraceuticals to suport recovery and wellness and were gving away vitamin and bone support products for general health. VitaMedica has established a passion for wellness and continues to help people live a healthier lifestyle. To achieve optimal health the company helps patients understand the roles of diet, exercise, stress management and nutrional supplements. www.vitamedica.com
VeraMeat Jewelry hand-crafted in New York City from fine materials such as ecologically sound recycled silver and pure 14k gold were on display. Designs are artfully refined contemporary set to inspire your own individual flair. www.verameat.com
VeraMeat Jewelry
Ronaldo Designer Jewelry is fabulous yet simple handcrafted designer gemstone jewelry for every occasion to dress up or down any outfit. The company has create some unique designs that are timeless and sophisticated. The jewelry comes in a variety of styles, sizes and colors to choose from. www.designerjewelrybyronaldo.com
Kate King Jewelry is a gorgeous vibrational gemstone collection based on quantum physics designed to empower people to understand their vibrational signature. This allows them to make conscious decisions on the gemstones they chose to wear. Kate King features handmade one of a kind and limited edition pieces. The gems used are hand-cut by master gem makers and feature unique gemstones up to 400 carats. www.katekingjewellery.com
Jewelry designer Kate King (left)
Viva Beads are handmade beaded jewelry and accessories featuring patterned beads. With fun designs and bright colors Viva Beads are playful and stylish for all occasions. the beads are made by creating different layers of polymer clay. Once the clay is cooled they are strung into the exlusive Viva beads. www.vivabeads.com
Amy Cannon Cooper started Candori Jewelry in 2002. Amy features beautiful sterling silver crystal quartz jewelry. Amy has sold her designs in nationwide luxury boutiques, online and in her studio in Boulder, Colorado. She founded The Prayer project, designed to give back to the needs of others. The Candori store is in the process of opening nationwide. For more information please visit www.candori.com.
Founder of Candori Jewelry Amy Cannon Cooper
Julie Lopez Shoe’s presented her heels that combine comfort and beauty. Made in Italy these shoes offer beautiful heels without the pain. www.julielopezshoes.com
A beautiful array of accessories from Finest Accessories Inc, Fance Luxe and L Erickson USA were on display with one mission To empower every person to express their unique personal style by delivering exquisite, tasteful, fashion hair accessory solutions through the Finest Accessories. www.franceluxe.com
New Beauty Magazine is Americas leading plastic surgery, skincare and beauty magazine. Representatives were on hand giving away copies. www.newbeauty.com
Swimwear and accessories by designer Gloria Del Rio as seen in Elle Magazine, In Style, Cosmopolitan and Self Magazine were on display with Gloria Herself gifting celebrities with her stunning designs. Gloria has a large array of swimwear from wraps to bikinis and one piece swim suits including matching accessories for each design. Gloria Del Rio posed for pictures with a vast array of celebrities including Cas Anvar from Academy Award nominated film Argo. [email protected]
Mala Collective imports the finest handcrafted jewelry from Bali, Indonesia for you to get inspired while seeking a calmer mind body and spirit. www.malacollective.com
Arbol de Viento a beautiful and exotic line of products including handbags and more that honored the stunning ancient tradition of palm weaving. www.arboldeviento.com
Mamalicious by Bliss Nutritional Sciences, Inc. gifted all moms and moms-to-be dietary and nutritional supplements created for those women looking for a better, healthy way to acquire a little more energy. Mamalicious was developed by a mother-daughter team with the idea of building a healthy, nutritional supplement for moms everywhere. It’s Delicious, its Mamalicious®. www.mymamalicious.com
Biaggi Luggage is a blend of youth and experience, passion and knowledge, the brand is a thirty year legacy of craftsmanship and innovation of handbag design and production. Biaggi luggage is designed to fold away for easy storage and is light weight for carrying. Biaggi mission is to help you get to where you are going with ease and in style. www.biaggi.com
Kix’ies Thigh Highs are practical, comfortable, sexy thigh highs with one mission, to start a thigh high revolution. Kix’ies has created thigh highs for women of any age, size and shape. The fun product comes in six different styles that include polka dot, pinstripe, traditional fishnet, ribbed, argyle and diamond patterned. Each of the six pairs was named after inspiring and supportive women in the designer Samantha’s life. www.kixies.com
Kim Salmela is a design firm that specializes in the creation of lifestyle concepts and interior and home furnishing designs. The company was founded in 2001, and since has continued to create inspirational designs that elevate the lifestyles of her clients. www.kimsalmela.com
All natural Maui Maid Teriyaki Marinade compliments meats, fish, game and vegetables. Maui Maid can be used as a marinade, a glaze or a sauce; it is also gluten free and no GMO verified and comes in three wonderful flavors of onion, spicy and original to make meal times more fun. www.abesmarket.com/store/mauimaid
IMAX representatives were giving away two tickets to a screening of your choice in any of the IMAX theaters. In the beginning when a small group of Canadian experimental filmmakers came together to produce a multi-screen film installation they produced what we now know as IMAX. www.imax.com
MyFixSation specializing in hands free couples vibrator. The compnay has created a device to help you and your parnter spice up your sexual experiences. www.myfixsation.com
Vapor Couture is the only line of e-cigarettes designed exclusively for women. It is a unique line of electronic cigarette that combines the technology of V2 Cigs with elegant designs and stylish accessories. These cigarettes can be custom designed and come in unique flavor cartridges to change things up a little. www.vaporcoture.com
Lovoka Vodka is a smooth Caramel Liqueur, which achieves the perfect balance between the triple distilled premium vodka and the best quality caramel. Lovoka is delicious on its own over ice or with a variety of mixers to achieve fun, tasty and creative new flavors. The vodka comes in on flavor but will soon introduce chocolate flavored vodka to the market. www.lovokausa.com
More on Secret Room Events:
Secret Room Events in known for presenting one of the best gifting lounges for a variety of celebrities and VIPs. The company specializes in product placement and focuses on bringing luxurious gifts directly to celebrities. The marketing experience will help vendors interact with a large amount of media and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. In addition to the experience guests of Secret Room Events always get gifted a special hand delivered nominee basket with some of the best products on the market today. For more information please visit www.secretroomevents.com.
Rita Branch and Amy Boatwright, founders of The Secret Room.
