ULTRA GOLD GIFTING SUITE FOR THE OSCARS 2015
[Note: I made it to six pre-Oscars Gifting Suites this year. As always, each one gets its own write-up. This is the second of them, so please make sure to check back every day this week to learn about all the fabulous-ness.]
Photo by Karen Salkin.
This sophomore suite has sure come a long way in a year! Props to publicist Charmaine Blake for a successful event.
The setting was beautiful. It was held in a secret private room off the pool area at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood. Even I, who used to be a regular at Asia de Cuba and Sky Bar, had no idea this area was there!
This Ultra Gold Suite featured some innovative products. The first two below were ones I had never even imagined existed, and the third one is pretty interesting, as well.
So, let’s get to them already, paying special attention to the first three items:
Photo by Alice Farinas.
iRing USA—This is the best thing to happen to smartphones in quite awhile! It’s a small removable hook that you attach to the back of your phone, (any brand cell phone with a flat back,) and it acts as a “kickstand.” I had gotten Mr. X a whole iPhone cover last year for the same purpose, but when he moved up to the 6 model, it was already obsolete! The iRing is forever because you just remove it whenever you want, and re-attach it on the same whims. And it doesn’t even leave a mark! I love their tagline, too: “If you love your smartphone, put an ‘iRing’ on it!” www.iringusa.com
Photo by Alice Farinas.
Swiss Smile—Their d’Or tooth gel is infused with…23.75 carat gold dust! So, you know that when I use it, I’ll be smiling a lot! It will make my teeth be like another piece of jewelry! Who needs a grill when you’re using this substance?! Joking aside, it’s touted to have a lot of health benefits, which is the best kind of gift to receive. And paired in a set with a gold-plated, black-bristled, ultra-soft toothbrush, this set is a winner! www.myswiss-smile.com
Photo by Alice Farinas.
Sarrela—This hair care tools company was gifting brushes that they said actually help keep your hair clean in-between washes. That will be a miracle! I wish all those females I always complain about having dirty hair on awards shows would use them! www.sarrela.com
Samira Jewelry—This jewelry designer was gifting thick hoop earrings. I think everyone was coveting her big drop necklaces, though. Something to look forward to next time! www.samirashow.com
Sports Massage Extreme—Massage therapist Art San was gifting certificates for a forty-five minute massage in downtown LA. After all this gift collecting, I’m sure all of the guests are really looking forward to using this one the most! www.celebritysportstherapist.com
Triple J’s Sweets cake. Photo by Karen Salkin.
OM Botanical—This all-natural skincare line was gifting their eye serum, which contains whole botanical extracts. And it’s all made in the good old USA! www.ombotanical.com
The suite also featured tee-shirts from Vici and Leontine; make-up, hair, and skin care samples from several companies; clean water demos; and some sweet treats from Triple J’s Sweets and Hansen’s Cakes.
As I left I noticed my favorite item in a corner, all by its lonesome: a coffee table whose top was covered in all old baseball cards! If designer Case Williams they gifted those, I’d be first in line!
