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<\/a>Just some of Karen’s many products. Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n
Karen’s Products<\/strong>–We were happy to see these uber-pleasant sponsors back again, with a display so big, they needed their own room to hold their multitude of useful products! \u00a0We loved looking through them all<\/em>, but we were especially glad to discover the Pure Antioxidant Serum, which is for aging\/tired skin.\u00a0 And that’s exactly what we always have after a day at a happening gifting suite!\u00a0 Alice said she appreciated it the most, “Especially for the ‘no more tired’ part!”\u00a0 I<\/em> always admire Karen’s gorgeous displays.\u00a0 (And her first name!\u00a0 Duh.)\u00a0 If you’re in Los Angeles, you can also find them at the related Tikkun Spa.\u00a0 www.karensproduct.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Love + Leather<\/strong>\u2014Alice went nuts when she saw this \u201ccool line\u201d of robust, boho-chic necklaces, that look Indian-inspired. She was especially taken with a bronze metal collar choker with a quartz hanging from it, while I had eyes for only the many silver designs. Amid all the clamor at their table, we noticed that they looked great on\u00a0everyone<\/em>, from teens to adults. Alice added that \u201cthey’ll all go with everything you wear, from jeans to a dress!\u201d And I love the very interesting monikers each one had, like Immortal Moonlight and Electric Ice. I hope they name one \u201cThe Supreme Goddess\u201d–after\u00a0me<\/em>! \u00a0www.loveandleather.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n Cure Natural Aqua Gel<\/strong> –This exfoliator is touted to be the number one brand from Japan, where they’ve perfected the technology.\u00a0 I was so happy to tell the big group of reps that their product is “ichiban,” the main word I know in Japanese!\u00a0 (It means “#1”; don’t ask how I learned it!) \u00a0They gifted each guest a bag full of fun items! In it were not only the generous bottle of the Cure gel, but also tubes of Water Treatment skin cream, (to use after you’ve exfoliated the dead skin with Cure,) and Bathtime, which are bath salts that are made with Himalayan rock salt from Nepal. It’s perfect for a bath nut like me! I can’t wait to try it. Just blame Cure if the next time you see me, you can’t stop touching my arms! (But please stop there!) www.cureaquagel.com<\/a><\/p>\n The contents of this month’s box. Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n The Boodle Box<\/strong>–This is a really fun monthly subscription box that contains beauty products for whom Alice calls “girly girls in training!”\u00a0 The contents of the boxes change from month to month, but the one we took a peek in featured a lipstick, jewelry, headbands, and more. They come in two different age ranges because what five-year-olds like differs from what a fourteen-year-old is interested in, (even though immature I<\/em> admire it all!) Alice said the box itself looks “so cute and fun!” \u00a0 www.theboodlebox.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Prep Cosmetics<\/strong>–We enjoyed meeting the founder of this cosmetics company which she started because she felt that teens are under-served in the skin care department.\u00a0 (And I agree with her!)\u00a0 But, as we checked-out the items in the newbie line, we realized that we grown-ups<\/em> would be happy to use this assortment of fun products ourselves!\u00a0 I wish I<\/em> had had this skin care when I<\/em> was a teen.\u00a0 And I love what it says inside the flap of the box that the little tube of sunscreen lip gloss comes in!\u00a0 The message gently reminds teens of the dangers of sun exposure, and how to protect themselves from it. As someone who learned that lesson the hard way, I’m here to tell young ‘uns that they can’t start too early on being aware of all that. Props to Prep for that! \u00a0www.prepyourskin.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Nuwati Herbals<\/strong>–We were both happy to see this natural remedies company at the suite again, gifting their usual Healer Tea, which we’re already fans of.\u00a0 Alice said, “I drink this all winter, either with milk or alone, and it’s not only delicious but medicinal, too.\u00a0 I really believe this keeps me healthy.”\u00a0\u00a0I<\/em>\u00a0just do it the other way they suggest–when I feel a cold coming on, I just sniff the contents of the bottle, and I can breath again.\u00a0 Seriously.\u00a0\u00a0www.nuwatiherbals.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Rock Your Hair<\/strong>–We both loved the design of the cans and bottles (which is hot pink with a bedazzled heart in the center of the front,) that Alice deemed “so cool!”\u00a0 We were both drawn to the travel-size of Spray It Clean, their dry shampoo.\u00a0 Alice tried it and told me, “This stuff is wonderful! And I can carry this small can with me.”\u00a0 Teens aren’t the only<\/em> age group who will love these useful, (and pretty!,) products! \u00a0 www.rockyourhair.com<\/a><\/p>\n On the way out, the VIPs received a separate big goodie bag containing even more gifts!\u00a0 That’s always a big bonus that all the celebs love receiving.\u00a0 Especially the teens!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" RED CARPET EVENTS LA’S STYLE LOUNGE GIFTING SUITE IN\u00a0HONOR OF THE TEEN CHOICE AWARDS 2015 My contributing writer, Alice, and I were happy to attend last week’s Red Carpet Events LA’s Style Lounge Gifting Suite, which was in\u00a0honor of Sunday’s Teen Choice Awards.\u00a0 This time it was held at the always-fun W Hollywood. The place<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>