{"id":22936,"date":"2016-04-14T16:44:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-14T16:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/itsnotaboutme.tv\/news\/?p=22936"},"modified":"2016-04-21T04:09:04","modified_gmt":"2016-04-21T04:09:04","slug":"gifting-suite-gbk-gift-lounge-for-the-2016-mtv-movie-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsnotaboutme.tv\/news\/gifting-suite-gbk-gift-lounge-for-the-2016-mtv-movie-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"GIFTING SUITE: GBK GIFT LOUNGE FOR THE 2016 MTV MOVIE AWARDS"},"content":{"rendered":"

GBK GIFT LOUNGE FOR THE 2016 MTV MOVIE AWARDS<\/h1>\n
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Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n

I love that GBK always surprises us with different venues, which keeps it exciting for the guests. This one was held at the Mandt Bros. Productions studio in West Hollywood, which was perfect for their gifting lounge to honor the MTV Movie Awards.<\/p>\n

My co-writer, Alice, (whose comments are the ones in quotes,) said that the venue \u201cfelt hip and happening,\u201d and \u201cthe minute you walked in, you felt the energy through the music by DJ<\/strong> Goodboy<\/strong>. Great vibe!\u201d The music choices were excellent, and even the volume was perfect.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n

As perennially hungry girls, we were thrilled to see Jalisco’s Mobile Taco Grill<\/strong> right on site. (Thanks, Gavin, for always feeding us!) Alice said, \u201cThese tacos were so good! I never have more than two, but I just couldn\u2019t resist. They were so fresh, and the sauces were delish.\u201d I concur. And the men who were doling them out could not have been nicer. www.jaliscosmobiletacogrill.com<\/p>\n

Once our hunger was sated, were were happy to move on to discovering what the sponsors were gifting the congenial guests. Here are those highlights:<\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Haute Brush<\/strong>\u2014My mouth has been watering for one of these brushes for a while now, even before they became available to the public. The official description of it is that it’s a \u201chair straightener that combines your traditional flat iron and\u00a0brush into one convenient ultimate beauty tool.\u201d And that it is! I’ve seen it work. Nothing could be easier to get the flat hair that so many of us, me included, love. And at the suite, I was told that the \u201cTiffany Blue\u201d it comes in, (in addition to black and hot pink,) matches my eyes! Talk about a win-win! www.hautebrush.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Bullets4Peace.com<\/strong>\u2014We loved these wonderful pieces of jewelry, and<\/em> the designer, Rafi, with whom we chatted for quite awhile. His bracelets are exquisite, especially my fave\u2014two hands that clasp when its closed. What a beautiful expression! And Alice said of his signature bullet pendants, (that are made from real repurposed bullet casings!,) \u201cThese are the coolest, most interesting pieces of jewelry I\u2019ve seen. I loved them from the moment I saw them! The symbolism [of peace and compassion] is so right, and they’re designed with artistically gorgeous detail.\u201d www.bullets4peace.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Artisan Group<\/strong>\u2014The very first thing that caught our eyes when we entered this interesting space was the exhibit from The Artisan Group, which is always a welcoming sight. They gifted all the VIPs bags containing at least a dozen items each, courtesy of their talented artisans, who create all kinds of art, including jewelry, accessories, soaps, stationary, and even nail polishes. Here are some of our faves this time, beginning with Alice’s: a classy white druzy gemstone necklace from Starletta Designs<\/strong> (www.starletta.ca<\/a>); Alyce N Maille<\/strong>‘s blue Swarovski crystal drop necklace, that adds the perfect pop of color to any outfit (www.alycenmaille.com<\/a>); The Lost Arts<\/strong>‘ poppy seed and sea clay scrub, which incorporates those elements with other interesting extracts (www.the-lost-arts.com<\/a>); and delicate-but-strong bead drop earrings from Helen\u2019s Adornments<\/strong>, which are made from blown glass and metal (www.helensadornments.com<\/a>.) My favorites are: Sassy Belle Wares’<\/strong>\u00a0uber-colorful bracelets, surrounding a guitar pick with a cute saying (www.sassybellewares.com<\/a>); a unisex braided leather bracelet containing a charm with an inspirational word on it, (I got \u201cinspire,\u201d which I hope I do for all of you!,) from Rock & Hardware<\/strong> (www.rockandhardware.com<\/a>); a colorful \u201ccrystal ball\u201d pendant from Kathryn Designs Jewelry<\/strong>, (which I guess she does very well!,) (www.kathryndesignsjewelry.com<\/a>); and the gift I wanted most from the display table\u2014a box from Mixify Polish<\/strong> containing a make-your-own-nail-polish kit! Could a girly-girl be any happier! Now Alice and I will have to have a pajama party, to share with our friends, (which I think is the intent of the company, anyway.) (www.mixifypolish.com<\/a>.) Whew! www.theartisangroup.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n

Jlew Bags<\/strong>\u2014This purse designer, Jaime Lewis, was here from New York, gifting her little leather clutches, that come with an interesting bonus. She’s a boxer, as well, so all of her purses have a little boxing gloves charm on them. I bet no one in the Big Apple tries to grab her beautiful bags off her<\/em> powerful arms, no matter how attractive they are! (The bags, not her arms, tough I’m assuming they are, as well.) www.jlewbags.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Wag Labs Inc.<\/strong>–This new entry into the service app world enables dog owners to book a dog walker basically at their fingertips. It’s available in big cities, like LA and New York, the latter of which I’m sure it will come in most handy at, where poor pups are often cooped-up in small apartments all day.\u00a0www.wagwalking.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Wylie Wilson<\/strong>\u2014This company was displaying their beautiful, sexy underwear. But instead of gifting on-site, they were inviting the guests into their Venice Beach store to be personally fitted by the owner, Australian actress, Peta Wilson. (I told the rep that if an Aussie movie star is going to be touching my naked breasts, I’d prefer it to be Hugh Jackman!) When Alice chatted-up the rep, she discovered that their name, Wylie, really means \u201cWhy Lie\u201d…about your bra. www.wyliewilson.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Voo Vodka<\/strong>–This made-in-Detroit Vodka was the featured beverage at the bar, and because their rep was so cool, Alice tried some as we were leaving. And\u2014she loved it! She said it’s \u201cso smooth,\u201d perhaps because it’s \u201ceight times distilled.\u201d\u00a0www.drinkvoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Express Smile Atlanta<\/strong>\u2014They were gifting at-home teeth whitening kits. Each one comes complete with an LED Activation Light. This being Hollywood, I have a feeling that this was a sought-after item at the suite!\u00a0www.expresssmile.myshopify.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n

MyIntent<\/strong>\u2014I loved seeing these sponsors here, so I could tell them how much I love the wonderful gift I received from them previously. I’ve never taken mine off since then! Each guest chose one word of something important they would like in his or her life, (I chose \u201chealth,\u201d) and the guy engraved it onto a small medallion that’s on a string bracelet. Alice said, \u201cThese are so creative and powerful. And<\/em> truly original and meaningful.\u201d www.myintent.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Benzac Acne Solutions<\/strong>\u2014I’m sure that many of the young show business guests at the suite were happy to discover this three-step system of acne products. I can’t wait to tell my twenty-something New York assistant about them! Alice noted that they help with it all, \u201cfrom break-out issues to prevention.\u201d\u00a0www.benzac.com<\/a><\/p>\n

GBK’s charity this time was Face Forward<\/strong>, which we were both very impressed with. Alice made note that this non-profit organization in Beverly Hills \u201chelps victims of all types of cruel acts of crime, from domestic violence to human trafficking, with not only support, but also reconstructive surgery that can assist them in gaining back their lives.\u201d After speaking with the rep, Alice added, \u201cThis is truly a giving cause to open up your hearts to!\u201d www.faceforwardla.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GBK GIFT LOUNGE FOR THE 2016 MTV MOVIE AWARDS I love that GBK always surprises us with different venues, which keeps it exciting for the guests. This one was held at the Mandt Bros. Productions studio in West Hollywood, which was perfect for their gifting lounge to honor the MTV Movie Awards. My co-writer, Alice,<\/p>\n

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