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<\/a>Some of the music biz atmosphere in the suite. Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n
It was to celebrate the next night’s Divas Simply Singing<\/strong> show in Hollywood, which is put on by Sheryl Lee Ralph’s DIVA Foundation<\/strong>. The actress founded the organization in 1990, \u201cas a memorial to the many friends she lost to HIV\/AIDS while in the original Broadway company of Dreamgirls<\/em>,\u201d to \u201ccreate awareness of, and help combat against, HIV\/AIDS.\u201d<\/p>\n This one was held in a really interesting place; I had been to the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood plenty of times, (for parties, meals, or just to hang-out in the music biz-heavy bar back in the day,) but I never, ever knew that there was a recording studio in the basement! O-M-G! So, in addition to perusing the gifts themselves, I was thrilled to discover the NightBird Recording Studio; now I’m really<\/em> in the know! [Note: Don’t try to go down there yourself; it looks to be a \u201cJoe sent me\u201d kind of thing.]<\/p>\n Shery Lee Ralph getting her nails done by Nay Ching of Delicacy Nails. (See mine at the bottom of this story.) Photo by Stephanie Redix for Infinite Scope PR.<\/p><\/div>\n After I chatted a bit with Sheryl Lee Ralph<\/strong>, I then suggested to Michelle Williams<\/strong> of Destiny’s Child<\/strong> that she have some lunch. That girl\u00a0is so thin, in a good way, (which I’m totally jealous of!) (But I told her to have the food because it was deliciou<\/em>s, not<\/em> to fatten her up!)<\/p>\n Speaking of lunch, you know I love a gifting suite that feeds us, and this one had some of the best chow ever! Stephan Johnson<\/strong> of Salt of the Earth Catering<\/strong> did the honors, and I would have been content to just sit there all day, eating his fabulous fare. The hot buffet consisted of Thai steak, lemon-herb grilled chicken, salmon with citrus salsa verde, gourmet green beans, and rice pilaf. And, as if that wasn’t enough, there were rolls, fresh fruit, and a fabulous salad with several different kinds of dressing. And Stephan did perhaps the best move I’ve ever seen at a catered event\u2014he put out a discreet bowl of the good toothpick-floss combos! Brilliant touch! [Note #2: I’m so sorry that I don’t have a pic of the food to show you, but guests were constantly milling around the table when I was there, so I never got to take a photo!]<\/p>\n I was a bit time-constrained that day, so I didn’t get to delve into all the gifts, but here are the highlights:<\/p>\n Notice the gold records on the wall, behind the candle display, showing that this is a music studio! Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Gold Canyon Candles<\/strong>\u2014These candles smelled as beautiful as they looked! And they come in fragrances that are different from the norm, such as Blueberry-Tangerine and my fave, White Pumpkin! Their glorious aromas wafted through the whole event. www.goldcanyon.com<\/a> (Enter: \u201cConsultant\u201d as Alicia Miller-Johnson.)<\/p>\n Fannie Lash<\/strong>\u2014These mink eyelashes were designed by Belle, a beautiful woman who also sings, so I’m sure she uses them on-stage herself. They also feature a box with a mirror, so you can apply them any place. All us girls should keep a set in our make-up emergency kits, dontcha think? Fun note: Belle has sung with Miley Cyrus, and stuck-up for her when I mentioned the girl is a mess. How’s that for good show business loyalty?! Nice to hear. www.fannielash.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n P M Gaji Jewelry<\/strong>\u2014The variety of bracelets on this table was mind-boggling! I don’t know how people chose\u2014I wanted them all<\/em>! They were all beautiful. And varied<\/em>! The collection included every color imaginable, with all different kinds of stone and jewels. They were a fashionista’s dream! www.pmgaji.com<\/a><\/p>\n Reigning Beauties Skincare<\/strong>\u2014They were giving-out bags containing several different products from this line with the fabulous name! www.toni-reign.com<\/a><\/p>\n Milk & Brookies<\/strong>\u2014These combo cookie-brownies were delish! (Some even had cheesecake, too!) I only wish that I had gotten to take more than one because I could have eaten a whole barrel of them! And the mouth-watering display only added to my cravings. www.milkandbrookies.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a>