Every repeat guest of Doris’ was happy to see this luxe event return to the Fig & Olive\u00a0restaurant in West Hollywood.\u00a0 And the newbies were thrilled to discover it. Nikki had never been there before, and said it was “beautiful!\u00a0 So bright and airy inside. The atmosphere was perfect!”<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The wonderful Travis Wall. Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n
As always, Doris hosted many real<\/em> celebs.\u00a0 I was happy to have an extra enjoyable lunch there with with my old pal, Elliott Gould<\/strong>, who I’m proud to say was the absolute biggest hit with all the sponsors.\u00a0 And I was especially thrilled to meet choreographer supreme, Travis Wall<\/strong>, who had just won an Emmy the week before! OMG! Also in attendance were: the uber-handsome Esai Morales<\/strong>, (with whom we spent a lot of time, including hearing him speak Farsi<\/em> with one of my pals,); Emmy nominee for Scandal<\/em>, Khandi Alexander<\/strong>, (who had just become my New Best Friend earlier that week); Eric Roberts<\/strong> (who’s actually my newfound cousin-in-law,); inspirational show biz couple Joe Bologna<\/strong> and Renee Taylor<\/strong>; and Doris Roberts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n But the best news of the day came from my New Best Friend of the past<\/em> year<\/em>, the adorable Jason Ritter<\/strong>.\u00a0 He told me that he had quit smoking!!!\u00a0 I had bugged him about it last time we hung-out, and I gingerly asked him again this time, when he gave me the great news.\u00a0 You go, boy!\u00a0 Happiest news of the year!<\/p>\n The gorgeous flatbreads. Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Doris’ generosity means that the food is always plentiful, and served for many hours.\u00a0 Because of all that, I saved the gift-gathering for after<\/em> lunch, when the food gave me the strength for that exhausting-yet-fabulous activity.\u00a0 To begin the day, the amiable staff passed trays of the Fig & Olive signature flatbreads.\u00a0 Nikki exclaimed, “All the flatbreads were amazing!\u00a0 I would have been happy with just a tray of those<\/em> for lunch.\u00a0 Especially the olive and goat cheese one!”\u00a0 She deemed the lunch buffet food to be “scrumptious!,”\u00a0and added, “The Moroccan chicken, (with apricots and vegetables) was really tasty and tender, and the couscous yummy.\u00a0 I adored the Caesar salad.\u00a0 I never, ever get seconds, but I did this time, and could have gone back three times more!”\u00a0 I<\/em> just couldn’t stop devouring the penne pasta with perfectly grilled shrimp.<\/p>\n Okay, let\u2019s get to the wonderful, and varied, gifts already:<\/p>\n Photo by Nikki D’Amico.<\/p><\/div>\n Twiistii\u00a0Hair Accessories<\/strong>–I was already a fan of these unique fashion accessories, so I just knew they would be a hit with the show biz crowd.\u00a0 They look so adorable on the designer, Yvonne Jianne, who’s the perfect advertisement for them.\u00a0 A Twiistii is made of colorful, twistable, material that you can wrap around your hair in several ways, and can even wear around your neck!\u00a0 Every girl, no matter age or habits, has to have one!\u00a0 Or ten!\u00a0 They come in so many different colors and designs, (including your favorite sports team’s logo,) that there’s at least one for everybody. This is one item where one size definitely fits all.\u00a0 Nikki loves that you “can twist it all different ways, including using it as a necklace, and they look adorable on everyone<\/em>.”\u00a0 www.etsy.com\/shop\/twiistii<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Pursecase<\/strong>–This is one product I love everything about! \u00a0What’s extra-exciting to me is that I’ve seen it come to fruition from the start. \u00a0The very first thing I noticed when I met young company honcho, Kelley Weaver, (other than how cute and sweet she is,) was her adorable cell phone cover!\u00a0 It was a fledgling Pursecase.\u00a0 And I’ve watched her tiny company grow to a big one from there.\u00a0 I’m so proud of her! \u00a0Not only are Pursecases adorbs, but they’re functional; in the easy-to-carry case is space for credit and business cards, and cash, too. \u00a0I love them!\u00a0 The first thing Nikki said when she saw them here is, “Darling idea!”\u00a0 She breaks it down for you: “It’s a phone case that looks like a tiny purse.\u00a0 And it comes with a gold chain strap. Very convenient!”\u00a0 www.pursecase.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Twisted \u00a0Silver<\/strong>\u2014All day, we noticed that every female at the party was rocking a fabulous long chain with a brass locket at the end. We couldn’t imagine what was going on, until we got over to this popular sponsor, that is!\u00a0 All the women were receiving one.\u00a0 They call it \u201cThe Locket,\u201d even though it doesn’t open. I asked why it doesn’t, and the rep answered, \u201cRemember\u2014we’re Twisted<\/em>!\u201d Cute. Nikki, my absolute jewelry expert, loved everything on that table.\u00a0 She described it all as\u00a0“beautifully-crafted, three different kinds of metal, funky, fun, and unique jewelry.\u201d She added, \u201cMy favorite item of the day was one of their chunky silver link bracelets with a toggle! Love it!\u201d We spent a lot of time chatting with designer Debra Mitchell, who Nikki deemed \u201cso lovely and genuine!\u201d www.twisted-silver.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Radar Watches<\/strong>\u2014Nikki kept begging to get a closer look at these “very hip and current over-sized fashion watches!”\u00a0 She “loved that they\u00a0come in every color you can imagine!”\u00a0 I’ve known, and been a fan, of Radar for several years now, and I swear, they keep coming up with colors and designs I’ve never seen before!\u00a0 I don’t know how they do it!\u00a0 But I’m glad they do!\u00a0 www.radarwatches.com<\/a><\/p>\n My Dog Nose It<\/strong>–Nikki, who’s nuts for her own shitzu-poodle, Romeo, loved finding this sun protection for dogs.\u00a0 She exclaimed, “Who knew?!,”\u00a0 and then stated, “I applaud the founder for thinking-up such a wonderful product for animal noses!”\u00a0\u00a0www.mydognoseit.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n My Saint, My Hero<\/strong>–I’ve been a fan of this company that’s a staple of Doris’ events for some time now, but I never saw ones for men before.\u00a0 I noticed that the ones the male celebs were rocking at this event were especially attractive!\u00a0 When Mr. X saw the pictures of them, he said even he<\/em> would wear one!!!\u00a0 That was a first because he’s far from a jewelry guy.\u00a0 Now I can’t wait till next time to choose one for him<\/em>.\u00a0 Nikki was new to the brand and loved their name, and<\/em> that of their new Serenity bracelet, which is a\u00a0silver metallic braided wrist band with a silver Saint medal in the middle.\u00a0 She said it would be “really fun to stack it with their other bracelets,” but that it’s “just\u00a0as good by itself.” www.mysaintmyhero.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Nikki D’Amico.<\/p><\/div>\n Telic Footwear<\/strong>–Everyone was clamoring for these uber-comfortable rubber-y thongs!\u00a0 Nikki said they feel “really cushioning,” and are “perfect for pedicures!”\u00a0 I<\/em> think they’re perfect for walking on air!\u00a0 And the yummy colors, like Aqua Lagoon and Pink Flamingo, are so attractive that you don’t even need to add the colorful little auxiliary “jewels” you can get for them, but they are<\/em> totally adorbs!\u00a0 www.telicfootwear.com<\/a><\/p>\n Color Wow<\/strong>–Nikki, who had seen this product on TV, said, “‘Wow’ is right!”\u00a0 It’s powder that you use to cover gray roots.\u00a0 The rep did a demo for us on a woman there, and we saw that it “really works,” and “is so easy to apply.”\u00a0 I can’t imagine ever having that<\/em> much gray hair, and hope I never do, (knock on wood,) but it’s comforting to know there’s something that works if ever I do need it.\u00a0 (Bite my tongue.)\u00a0 But it’s effective on just a drop of the dreaded color, too!\u00a0 www.colorwowhair.com<\/a><\/p>\n I was so happy to introduce Elliott Gould to Art Lewin. And Art was even happier to meet him! Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Art Lewin Bespoke Executive Clothiers<\/strong>\u2014This time, Art was gifting \u201cgorgeous men’s silk ties” which Nikki said “are really rich-looking, and very elegant.\u201d\u00a0 I know that some of the males in attendance are looking forward to have Art create a suit for them for the next event. Now, if only he can design a shirt that will button over my<\/em> chest, I’ll love him for life! \u00a0www.artlewinbespoke.com<\/a><\/p>\n Model in a Bottle<\/strong>–Nikki, who’s a wonderful<\/em> actress (when she’s not working with me!,) was thrilled to discover this make-up setting spray (that the rest of us already know about!,) which “does not<\/em> feel sticky on your face!”\u00a0 She tried it out, and said it’s “great!”\u00a0 (I’m sure it will come in handy while she’s performing her starring role in Always…Patsy Cline<\/em> right now, which has just been extended again<\/em> at the Sierra Madre Playhouse.)\u00a0 www.modelinabottle.com<\/a><\/p>\n Karen Salkin rocking a Kaya di Koko design, with Twisted Silver designer, Debra Mitchell. Notice their TS long lockets. Photo by Nikki D’Amico.<\/p><\/div>\n Kaya Di Koko, Single Dress<\/strong>\u2014Prior to this event, Nikki had seen these “very pretty designs” on only me<\/em>.\u00a0 She said they all appear to be “soft and feminine.”\u00a0 I’m<\/em> always a fan of their cute dresses<\/em> (I was even wearing one that day!,) while Nikki checked-out their floral tops<\/em>, which she said are “great for jeans, or dressed-up with slacks.” \u00a0 www.singledress.com<\/a><\/p>\n Personal Touch Lingerie<\/strong>–This company was taking the guests’ measurements right on-site, in an effort to choose the right bra for them.\u00a0 (Not\u00a0for the men<\/em>, though some of them did<\/em> need one!\u00a0 Just sayin’.)\u00a0 Nikki said they (the bras, not the men,) were “fantastic-fitting, very well-made, and comfortable.\u00a0 And sexy!”\u00a0 www.personaltouchlingerie.com<\/a><\/p>\n Karen Salkin signing the Wednesday’s Child Celebrity Poster, after donating some gifts to the cause. Photo by Nikki D’Amico.<\/p><\/div>\n Spongelle<\/strong>\u2014Nikki enjoyed the \u201cPretty presentation,\u201d of these sponges that are \u201cinfused with an aromatic body wash.\u201d www.spongelle.com<\/a><\/p>\n As always, Doris’ very worthy charity of choice was Wednesday\u2019s Child<\/strong>, whose purpose is to make sure older children get adopted.\u00a0 All her guests are asked to bring gifts for the teens in the program, and the kind, caring ones complied.\u00a0 As usual, my gang brought several<\/em> because we<\/em> know that it’s better to give than receive.\u00a0 I’m just hoping that, despite all those wonderful gifts being bestowed on us there, every single guest felt the same way!\u00a0 www.wednesdayschild.davethomasfoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" DORIS BERGMAN’S 2015 PRIME TIME EMMY STYLE LOUNGE & PARTY [Note: I’m thrilled that my broken ribs healed enough for me to able to make it out to five gifting suites that celebrated this year’s Emmys.\u00a0 Of course, my contributing writers made it possible, by doing all the heavy lifting, for which I really thank<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>