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Parfaire Medical Aesthetics<\/strong>–This company was treating guests to their choice of a Signature Silk Facial, (which I<\/em> chose,) a Forma, (which Alice went with,) or even Botox, (which I have a feeling was the choice of most of the others!)\u00a0 They took us to a lovely private room on the fourth floor for the procedures. For my relaxing service, performed by the lovely Karissa, I was even snuggled under a heated blanket.\u00a0 I could have easily just stayed there overnight! Here’s what Alice had to say about hers: \u201cDr. Winnie Moses did my Forma non-invasive treatment on my lower face and jaw line, where we all can use a lift, girls–let’s admit it. And boy, did it work! I noticed some lift and skin renewal the day of, and even more the day after. This is absolutely what you want to do instead of surgery; I highly recommend this fountain-of-youth-without-a-scalpel!\u201d www.parfaire.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n Fake Bake<\/strong>–I loved seeing this popular sponsor here again, especially because, at the end of the day, Tonya Pongrac gave me a spray-tan. They were set-up right there in the ballroom, and, with the tent turned towards the wall, I had total privacy, and in just a few minutes, I was good to go.\u00a0 Besides that their home self-tan products have become Mr. X’s favorites of all time, (especially the one for the face,) their blusher and lip gloss have now become my<\/em> faves!\u00a0 This time, they introduced their new<\/em> tanners, which also have moisturizing properties now. Alice was impressed with their \u201cextensive line of cosmetics\u201d that she just discovered, which includes a PABA-free bronzer. www.fakebake.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n Repeat Cashmere<\/strong>\u2014These gorgeous cashmere scarves\u00a0from Switzerland are perhaps the most luxurious gift of all time!\u00a0 Alice deemed them \u201cluscious,\u201d and added that the \u201cgreat width makes them perfect to wear either on your neck or<\/em> draped over your shoulders.\u201d Guests had the hard choice of just one of a trio of lovely colors that were spot-on for the fabric and style: a lush gray, a deep burgundy, and a rich olive green. I wanted them all<\/em>! www.repeatcashmere.com<\/a><\/p>\n The Fleur-De-Lis & Me<\/strong>\u2014These bangle bracelets are unique in that they feature charms that are not only beautiful, but interchangeable! It’s easy to pick the ones you want each day; all you do is click them off and on. And Alice deemed them \u201cthe funnest!\u201d\u00a0www.thefleurdelisandme.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n Furrfighters<\/strong>–We loved these innovative, easy-to-wash pet-hair-cleaning gloves, brought to us by a fun company from one of my three beloved states, Rhode Island.\u00a0 If you have a pet, (or just a lot of dust and cobwebs–ew,) you absolutely must get them. Alice said they make it \u201ca breeze\u201d to remove all traces of hair from your clothing.\u00a0 They’ll be a life-saver for\u00a0me<\/em>, who rides in the cars of people with big white dogs,\u00a0(and horse hair, too\u2014don’t ask,) while rocking my little black dresses!\u00a0www.furrfighters.com<\/a><\/p>\n Xentris Wireless<\/strong>\u2014They were gifting an item everyone needs nowadays\u2014wall chargers for you cell phone. They come in black or white, and are attractive enough to be on display in your home. And they’re said to do the job rapidly, which is all we time-constrained peeps really care about anyway, isn’t it? www.xentriswireless.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Tracey Tanner Bags<\/strong>\u2014We loved every single item on this table! It boggled my mind that all these fabulous designs came out of the mind of just one pretty little girl! Alice was impressed that \u201cTracey designs purses of all kinds, from all types of fabric.\u201d She was letting guests choose their own, but the items were all so fabulous that I don’t know how they could do that in just the timespan of the suite!\u00a0www.traceytanner.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n Spider USA Headphones<\/strong>–These earbuds come in several choices, which I find very interesting. I never knew there are so many varieties of sound! Depending on how they like their music, guests could choose from among \u201chigh bass,\u201d \u201ccrisp,\u201d or third one that I forgot because they had me at \u201chigh bass!\u201d (You can take the girl out of the club, but you can’t take the club out of the girl, right?) How amazing is it that you can have choices like those nowadays? www.spiderusa.net<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Gris Jewelry<\/strong>\u2014We loved everything this designer was showing! She was gifting her upscale stretch bracelets, which I can tell you are no ordinary<\/em> ones of that genre! They’re made of the gemstone chrystophase, which Alice says \u201chas a jade look to it.\u201d She added that they have \u201ca beautiful shine,\u201d which means they \u201ccan be dressed up or down, and look great either way.\u201d www.gris-designs.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n Jaseboards<\/strong>–We could barely make it over to this popular, and unique, sponsor.\u00a0 Since the very pleasant Jase Bennett is headquartered in Hawaii, you would think the boards he designs would be surfboards<\/em>, but no\u2014it’s skateboards<\/em>! In all sizes and shapes.\u00a0 He was here gifting his in-demand Mini Cruisers, which are perfect for beginners, (like moi<\/em>! Or shall I say \u201clike a’u,\u201d for his Hawaiian pals?) www.jaseboards.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Hydra Vapor Tech<\/strong>–I semi-seriously asked if these vape cases were for tobacco or marijuana. (I needed to know because I will never<\/em> write positively about tobacco.)\u00a0 And I was (pleasantly) surprised to hear him answer the latter.\u00a0 I guess marijuana use is out in the open now, thank to progressive states like Colorado and Rhode Island. This case is perfect for those who need to carry the herb to get relief from pain. (Or stress!) I’m a nescient on this topic, but I can tell you that the cases are very attractive, and I love the tiny \u201cbox\u201d inside. Mr. X and I always joke that containers we can’t figure out are to \u201ccarry your weed,\u201d from a classic SNL<\/em> skit. And now, here’s something for exactly that real purpose! I love it! (Their detailed website will break it down further for you, if<\/em> you’re of age.) www.hydravaportech.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n Urban Skin Rx<\/strong>\u2014Alice said that this skin care line’s moisturizer with an SPF of 45, and their interesting cleansing bar in a jar (that’s really a reusable pad,) is \u201cgreat to add to your daily cleaning routine.\u201d And the packaging is so crisp and clean that I imagine it encourages people to use the products. www.urbanskinrx.com<\/a><\/p>\n Serenol<\/strong>\u2014Alice said of this product that’s for relief of the emotional symptoms associated with PMS, \u201cThis could be the one. It’s said to assist you with everything from mood swings to sleeping issues\u201d at your time of the month. This just might be a breakthrough, but when will someone finally invent something for when the\u00a0guys<\/em>\u00a0act like that?!\u00a0www.serenol.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n Clixit<\/strong>\u2014I’m sure this duo of acne-fighting products is a godsend to those people who suffer with their skin. Alice says, \u201cOnce you\u2019ve conquered a pimple with the Acne Eraser, you have a fabulous concealer, Heal & Conceal, to follow.\u201d And they’re the perfect size and shape for \u201cblemish-control on-the-go!\u201d www.clixit.com<\/a><\/p>\n Prep<\/strong>\u2014This San Francisco hair salon makes products directed at the under-served age group of tweens. That’s so cool. I’m sure the grown-up Hollywood types at the suite, most of whom want to be ageless, (myself included,) will appreciate them, too!\u00a0www.prepcuts.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n PantiePads<\/strong>\u2014I think these are so cool, even though they may not be cool to talk<\/em> about.\u00a0 They are disposable panties with pads built right in, but they’re far from being \u201cadult diapers.\u201d These are way thinner, and attractive, and invented just for that \u201ctime of the month.\u201d Great for us gals to take on a vacation when \u201cAuntie Flow\u201d is visiting! (Okay, I know that last sentence was goony, but I just could not help myself.) www.pantiepads.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n GuruNanda<\/strong>\u2014I already own one of these aromatherapy diffuser kits myself, so I was happy that the guests at this suite will get to have that peace, as well.\u00a0 They could also choose a book on how to do yoga at home, which is always helpful. www.gurunanda.com<\/a><\/p>\n Nikki Blaine Couture<\/strong>\u2014Nikki was\u00a0showcasing<\/em>\u00a0her beautiful gown designs, and\u00a0gifting<\/em>\u00a0her blinged-out tee shirts, which totally match her sparkling personality!\u00a0www.nikkiblaine.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n Marina Cottage Soap Co.<\/strong>–This company began as a nurse just trying to help her daughter with a skin condition, and has now blossomed, with many products to help others who also have sensitive skin. At the suite, they debuted a line of scented goats’ milk soaps for children, with flavors like Giggling Grape, which Alice said was \u201cso yummy-smelling\u201d that she \u201cliterally wanted to take a bite out of it!\u201d They also gifted a children’s book, Maggie McNair Wears Stinky Underwear<\/em>, to go along with the theme of making baths and getting cleaned-up more attractive to kids, whether they have painful skin, or not. That’s what I call great teamwork! www.marinacottage.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n Smart Flour Foods<\/strong>\u2014We got to taste these frozen gluten-free pizzas right in the suite (which trust me, we needed at that time, to keep up our strength to meet the very many sponsors!) They really are delicious, and since I’m so health-aware these days, I was thrilled to discover they’re made without white flour. www.smartflourfoods.com<\/a><\/p>\n Aloha Drinks<\/strong>\u2014Alice went nuts for these refreshing beverages that she sampled right on-site, and exclaimed, \u201cWhat a satisfying drink! It comes in the best flavors, and it’s good for you, too, because it’s composed mainly of aloe.\u201d Her fave was the strawberry, but she told me that she thinks \u201cthey\u00a0all<\/em>\u00a0taste great!\u201d\u00a0www.aloha-drinks.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Bond Pet Products<\/strong>\u2014This dog products company was gifting uber-colorful collars, that are so much more than that. Alice pointed-out that they\u2019re waterproof, and even better, \u201cwon\u2019t let odors penetrate.\u201d She feels they have a \u201csophisticated Euro vibe,\u201d and says, \u201cYour dog can look the smartest in the neighborhood wearing one.\u201d www.bondpetproducts.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Garb2art Cosmetics<\/strong>\u2014I was happy to discover this company that combines two of my passions\u2014make-up and ecology! They were gifting mini lip glosses, whose packaging is made from recycled materials. Not only do they come in a great selection of colors, but they also light-up when you open them, and have a mirror on the side. Alice said they’re \u201cthe coolest!\u201d\u00a0www.garb2art.com<\/a><\/p>\n Twisted Cherries<\/strong>\u2014Alice said that these liquor-infused cherries are \u201ctantalizing drink treats.\u201d\u00a0 She added that she thinks that the \u201cBalls of Fire\u201d ones, with whiskey and cinnamon, \u201cwould be the best if you like drinks with a bang.\u201d www.twisted-cherries.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n JAM Cellars<\/strong>\u2014This wine company outfitted their booth in old LPs, to go along with their name, as in a \u201cjam session,\u201d I’d imagine. But they use the other<\/em> definition to name their wines\u2014Jam, Butter, and Toast. Alice lauded the \u201cexceptional wine selection,\u201d saying the Chardonnay is \u201cmusic to my palette.\u201d www.jamcellars.com<\/a><\/p>\n Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach Miami<\/strong>\u2014This hotel in Florida was once again gifting what Alice calls \u201ccool, unique speakers made out of mason jars,\u201d and this time they added-in their comfy slippers that guests of their hotel receive. I hope to get there later this year to try them out for myself, while luxuriating with the rest of their amenities.\u00a0www.shelbornewyndhamgrand.com<\/a><\/p>\n Sagjol<\/strong>\u2014Alice said that this clothing designer, (whose company moniker is pronounced \u201csocial,\u201d) is trying to \u201cbring awareness of love, not war, to the world through her designs.\u201d She gifted guests sleeveless tee-shirts which \u201care made from the softest fabric.\u201d www.sagjol.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SECRET ROOM EVENTS RED CARPET STYLE LOUNGE FOR THE 2016 MTV MOVIE AWARDS I think it’s no secret by now that I absolutely adore all of Secret Room’s events! And their Style Lounge in honor of the 2016 MTV Movie Awards was no different. This one took place in the ballroom of The SLS Hotel<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>