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<\/a>Photo courtesy of Secret Room Events, as is the one at the top of this page.<\/p><\/div>\n
My contributing writer on this one is Lucia, who said, \u201cI loved being introduced to this wonderful event! The location was perfect, in a bright space with fabulous light. \u00a0It allowed us to take full advantage of the lovely LA weather.\u201d And we both enjoyed all the Secret Room Events personnel, from the check-in people to all the reps to the girl who helped us with the fun coffee and hot chocolate machine. It was all a pure delight!<\/p>\n
<\/a>(L-R) Lucia Singer and Karen Salkin, showing off their From The Earth bags.<\/p><\/div>\n
As usual for Secret Room Events\u2019 Red Carpet Retreats, beauty services were available, but, sadly, we didn\u2019t have time for even one<\/em> on that very busy pre-awards show afternoon. But I\u2019m sure the rest of the guests loved being pampered like that. (I\u2019ll take a rain check on them, for sure!)<\/p>\n Of course, the many gifts were the main attraction, so here are the highlights:<\/p>\n From The Earth<\/strong>\u2014This SoCal cannabis dispensary took up a big chunk of the garden with not only their table full of goodie bags, but a fun photo booth, (that, for once, we did not have to operate ourselves, and<\/em> they made full-size prints of every pic for each of us!,) and\u2014a full cannabis bar, which was the first one ever at a gift lounge, so this was quite the coup for Secret Room Events! Those who chose not to indulge at the inviting bar received a generous gift of various THC delivery devices, including gummies, to sample at home. www.fteusa.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n 1MORE<\/strong>\u2014Lucia tells us that this headphone\/earbud company\u00a0\u201cwas born with a profound mission. They feel that all music lovers, young and old, frugal and affluent, deserve to hear music as it was meant<\/em> to be heard, as the artist intended for it to be heard.\u201d To that end, they were gifting sleek earbuds in a variety of colors. Lucia said that she\u2019s sure everyone who received a pair will be \u201csuper-excited to pop them in and jam out!\u201d www.usa.1more.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Sleevey Wonders<\/strong>\u2014Three years ago, a crafty pal of mine from the midwest showed me that she had made sleeves to wear under sleeveless dresses, and we were both shocked that no one was ever smart enough to come up with a mass-produced item like it. Well, this<\/em> cleverly-monikered company finally did just that! And in a variety of colors and fabrics, too. You wear the little top under any sleeveless outfit, and voila\u2014a new look! And you can even wear these new sleeves off-the-shoulder or looking like they\u2019re part of the dress. And now, when I write that I have one word for particular women in the public eye–\u201dsleeves\u201d–they can quickly remedy that situation for themselves with these Sleevey Wonders! www.sleeveywonders.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Inika Organic<\/strong>\u2014As the world\u2019s biggest make-up lover, I\u2019m always super-happy to discover new brands, like this Aussie-owned one. I just loved all the beauty products, like the mascara and pretty lipsticks, but mom Lucia was more interested in the higher factors of this company. She says, \u201cI\u2019ve never been one to seek-out such criteria, but lately, as a mom to a young son, I have more mindfulness about the environment and toxins, so Inika fits the bill.\u201d That\u2019s due to the one hundred percent natural ingredients, and the fact that it\u2019s all certified organic, vegan, cruelty-free and halal. (That last one I had heard of only in foods before this!) www.inikaorganic.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Zatik Naturals<\/strong>\u2014I was so happy to introduce Lucia to the many products from this all-natural organic skincare company, whose sunscreen I\u2019ve been using for quite awhile. She noted that the items \u201cscore very well on the anti-allergen scale,\u201d which means that allergy-prone peeps such as myself can use them with no worries. She tried the Harmony Moisturizer on her hand, and said it felt \u201clight,\u201d and absorbed right into her skin, leaving a \u201cdewy feeling and a fresh rose scent.\u201d How much more loveliness can one need? www.zatiknatural.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lucia Singer.<\/p><\/div>\n Mercedes Brunelli<\/strong>\u2014This designer with the fabu moniker was gifting\u00a0gorgeous handmade mirror compacts, which Lucia says \u201care to go ga-ga over!\u201d She also noted that their tagline, \u201cWear art, be art\u201d is \u201cright on!\u201d The creative designs on the front run the gamut from whimsical to stunning.\u00a0 Years ago, when Mr. X bought me a way too expensive one elsewhere, my assistant at the time pointed-out that it\u2019s great \u201cto have a nice mirror.\u201d If that\u2019s the case for everyone<\/em>, I highly suggest choosing one from Mercedes\u2014you will not go wrong. www.mercedesbrunelli.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lucia Singer.<\/p><\/div>\n Rafia Jewelry<\/strong>\u2014The guests were clamoring for this Lucia-dubbed \u201ccharming hand-done jewelry,\u201d whose many designs featured something for everyone. She added that they\u2019re all \u201cperfect to wear everyday.\u201d\u00a0 I noticed that most of the women were choosing the delicate initial necklaces. I was attracted to one right away, not even realizing it was an initial\u2014I just loved the design. But it turned-out to be an \u201cR,\u201d rather than a \u201cK.\u201d So I\u2019m changing my name! www.rafiajewelry.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Neva Nude<\/strong>\u2014These two besties were rocking their own products, which drew us right over to them. Lucia explains,\u00a0\u201cDo you love jewels so much that you would want to dress yourself in them? Well now you can! Neva Nude offers gemstone appliqu\u00e9s in many different patterns for all parts of your body, (including one\u2019s nips!) The necklace gemstones are gorgeous.\u201d They seemed to have something blingey for every taste, whether you want to go small with just a heart for the back of your phone, or big with jewels all over your face and chest! I<\/em> just wanted to bathe<\/em> in them! (And I just might! Esther Williams will have nothing on me!)\u00a0www.nevanude.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lucia Singer.<\/p><\/div>\n Desert Daisy Jewelry<\/strong>\u2014This \u201cbohemian\u201d jewelry company from Las Vegas was encouraging each guest to choose her own gift from among many unique items, including \u201chair sticks,\u201d which girls with tresses as long as mine love! But the most popular one, for sure, was a pair of very colorful tassel earrings. So the only decision to be made was which of the many hues would make each person’s beauty pop the most! www.desertdaisyjewelry.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Ooh La Lemon<\/strong>\u2014After meeting the young ladies who started this fun company, Lucia raved, \u201cAdorable teen entrepreneurs Hailey and Katie literally turned lemons and a lemonade stand into an entrepreneurial empire!\u201d They were all dressed in yellow, of course, and gifted \u201cthe cutest doggie bowtie collars and leashes.\u201d They were thoughtful enough to bring lemon-themed socks for the non<\/em>-dog-owners. Their parents raised their daughters right! www.oohlalemonstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lucia Singer.<\/p><\/div>\n Gelmor Lace<\/strong>\u2014We so admired the beautiful lace handkerchiefs from this oldest and largest importer of true<\/em> French lace in this country.\u00a0 The rep was rocking hers as a pocket square in her jean jacket, a look we definitely plan on copying. Lucia told me that she learned that \u201cthere are many imitation laces imported from elsewhere,\u201d so we should be aware of getting only the best if we \u201cwant quality that will last a lifetime.\u201d www.gelmor.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n ChildLife Essentials<\/strong>\u2014Lucia is a mom of a young boy, so she was especially happy to learn about these easily-absorbed supplements. She noted that they were \u201ccreated to replace what\u2019s missing in children\u2019s diets. \u00a0And best of all, they are liquid, as opposed to being gummies, which are bad for teeth!\u201d I never would have even thought of that! (I guess my children are lucky I never had them!) www.childlifenutrition.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Primo Water<\/strong>\u2014We enjoyed meeting the upbeat rep from what Lucia deemed is a \u201chip and delicious\u201d water company. She points-out that they have \u201can emphasis on environmental consciousness by reducing plastic waste and providing safe, clean water for all.\u201d To remind us of all that, they were gifting \u201cgreat\u201d stainless steel water bottles (the only kind that Mr. X will drink out of,) and \u201ccharming\u201d colorful caps. www.primowater.com<\/a><\/p>\n Secret Room Events\u2019 charity this time was Best Friends Animal Society<\/strong>. This organization is the leader in no-kill\u00a0pet rescue, and had reps on-hand to answer our questions. Lucia and I appreciated getting educated about the homeless pet situation in LA. \u00a0I didn\u2019t even notice this, but Lucia told me that there was \u201ca charming chihuahua there to grab our attention and make us smile.\u201d\u00a0 www.bestfriends.org<\/a><\/p>\n The giant gift bag. Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n I obviously loved it all<\/em>, but still, my favorite aspect of Secret Room Events is their generosity in gifting the VIPS a giant bag of additional items as they exit the event! Just looking at them all piled-up there makes my mouth water. This time the actual bags were gorgeous black-and white numbers from French Connection<\/strong>, which are perfect for travel. (Or for gathering more Secret Room Events gifts next<\/em> time!) Here are some of the highlights of the contents:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>