[Note: I have to put a disclaimer on my looks, in case you saw me post-facial. As we know, we glamour girls never step out in public right after a facial because we\u2019re shiny with matted-down hair. So, of course, I should have saved that part for my way out, but you know I\u2019m usually leading the pack, so I had to be the services pioneer at the suite. And I\u2019m thrilled that I did! Just don\u2019t judge my looks if you saw me there. (Of course, the photogs took more pix of me than when I was doing my show, so I\u2019m living in fear that they\u2019ll surface someplace. Other than right here, that is–but the one below is with kids I\u2019m happy to be in a picture with, no matter what I look like!)]<\/p>\n
The El Leon Spa<\/strong> ladies, Arisara and Zine, were there to give us relaxing chair massages again, which helped with toting all those heavy gifts! www.elleonspa.com<\/a><\/p>\n Karen with "Modern Family"'s Rico Rodriguez and his big sister, Raini.<\/p><\/div>\n One celeb sighting that I was thrilled about: before I even looked at one gift, I spied my new best friends, (which is news to them!,) Rico Rodriguez<\/strong> (Manny on Modern<\/em> Family<\/em>) and his lovely big sis, Raini. I had just bumped into them two nights before at the A Chorus Line<\/em> opening at the Pantages, so it fun to see them again, right off the bat.<\/p>\n Here are some of my favorite gifts:<\/p>\n Yoostar<\/strong>–this is an entertainment system that allows users to star in movie scenes with the original actors. It features a camera, microphone, green screen, and software that digitally remove the actors, and puts you in their place. If they have Brothers In Arms<\/em> in their film collection, you can even do a scene with me<\/em>! (But don\u2019t hold your breath on that one.) www.yoostar.com<\/a><\/p>\n Konad Stamping Nail Art<\/strong>–this just may be my favorite gift from this suite! It\u2019s a kit of products to stamp colorful images on your nails. They girl who demonstrated it at the suite had much more talent at it than I, but this is the first gift of the week that I sat down and played with. If you see my nails around July 4th, look for my handiwork. (And hopefully by the Fall, I\u2019ll be ready to step-up to the bigger kit, for which my mouth is watering!) www.konad.com<\/a><\/p>\n Pure Energy Chargers<\/strong>–these wire-free charge pads for iPhones are wonderful! For those of us who are old school in our cell phone taste, they have cute adapters to use with the charger pad, as well. It\u2019s always nice to be included, even without being so technologically hip. www.shoppureenergy.comwww.shoppureenergy.com<\/a><\/p>\n Kymaro Heath and Beauty<\/strong>–the second I saw this fun pink shopping bag full of goodies, my mouth watered. And it was correct to! Inside were products to enhance eyelashes, tans, and boobs! What more could a bon vivette want? www.bjgd.com<\/a><\/p>\n Nubar Nails<\/strong>–besides having such fun-hued nail polishes, I really liked the bottles. www.bynubar.com<\/a><\/p>\n Youngevity Cosmetics<\/strong>–this bronzer and eyeshadow look really shimmery, but even better was the upscale crease brush, that I was just wishing I had the week before! www.youngevity.com<\/a><\/p>\n Happy Hour Effect<\/strong>–these are dietary supplements created by a cute Katy Perry doppelganger. So, how could they not be good? www.happyhoureffect.com <\/a><\/p>\n The Body Shop<\/strong>–long established as a place to get fun skin care products, The Body Shop was gifting some of their newer items, like a dry-effect deodorant. www.thebodyshop-usa.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Spring Aromacology<\/strong>–these lotions and creams that are made in Israel have lovely fragrances. My favorite is Secret Garden because of the scent and<\/em> the name. www.myspringusa.com<\/a><\/p>\n Vitale Skin Care<\/strong>–a welcome new choice for acne sufferers. www.vitaleskincare.com<\/a><\/p>\n Please don\u2019t forget to check-out tomorrow\u2019s column because the gifts at the GBK are always among the best!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MTV MOVIE AWARDS SUITES–PART I\u00a0(SECRET ROOM) \u00a0 After having to sit out all but one Oscars gifting suite, I\u2019m thrilled to be back in action for last week\u2019s events that celebrated the MTV Movie Awards. (I had strength for just three of them, and I\u2019m happy to say that I chose really wisely!) Unlike many<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.itsnotaboutme.tv\/news\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7343.jpg\" "\\"IMG_7343\\"")
<\/a>My Mesoestetic<\/strong> stem cell remedy facial was divine! The aestheticians, Coline and Lynette, were fabulous and informative, and looked great themselves, which is always a good indication of the product. If I came out with the same great skin that they were rocking, I\u2019m doing okay. And I got to show-off my new complexion to Olympic figure skater Sasha Cohen<\/strong>, whom I\u2019ve interviewed several times, and has gorgeous skin herself. She proved her muscle power by carrying around all her gift bags without breaking a sweat! www.mesoesteticusa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>Spa Water<\/strong>–I saw this beautifully-colored display the second I walked in, and got thirsty just looking at it. Who knew that there were so many recipes for spa water?\u00a0 (And the owner has the most mouth-watering business card ever!) www.myspawater.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Ana M<\/strong>–this whole display took me back to my circus days! If only I had had the Ana M bikini then, I would have gladly given up the red velvet one that was my costume as The Divided Lady. (I still have it, btw.) Even the company\u2019s shopping bags were colorful and creative, and I can\u2019t wait to wear my crazy tee. www.anamdesign.com<\/a><\/p>\n