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He even appreciated the venue itself. Of it, he said, \u201cIt was a treat to be at the Petersen Automotive Museum and see their amazing autos as we entered.\u00a0And the Miracle Mile location was a breeze to find and park at.\u201d You have no idea what a bonus that is during the packed pre-Emmys weekend!<\/p>\n
Just about every Secret Room gift was one we\u2019d never seen anywhere before! And I must laud all of the reps\u2014every one of them was upbeat, nice, and just happy to be showing us their products! I love a crowd like that!<\/p>\n
So let\u2019s get into the highlights of the gifts:<\/p>\n
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Hale Sky<\/strong>\u2014This is one of the absolute most generous sponsors I have ever met! The new-ish handbag company was gifting their stunning convertible bag, the Lanah, which can also be used as a briefcase, tote, or backpack. It\u2019s a gorgeous leather carryall, no matter in which<\/em> mode you decide to use it. John says, \u201cHale Sky makes exquisite leather bags and accessories.\u00a0I would be proud to attach their navy blue\u00a0luggage tag to my suitcase anytime!\u201d www.halesky.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Ohhh So Swag<\/strong>\u2014I loved the designs on these hip unisex shirts, that are sooo much more than tees! The owner knew right away that I\u2019d love to wear one as a dress; I guess she\u2019s used to it because that\u2019s what many of their female customers do. I checked-out their website, and it even shows one of the shirts with a chain belt on, to make it into a dress! And I discovered that each shirt is made from scratch, (not printed on a blank t-shirt,) so the fabric is cut first, and then sewn with the design! Wow. www.ohhhsoswagdesigns.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n SK\u00d6N Skincare<\/strong>\u2014This award-winning skincare brand was uber-popular at the lounge. John explains, \u201cThere was a line to speak with the team from SK\u00d6N.\u00a0 For good reason\u2014their generous gift bag included four of their top products.\u201d We looked through them, with John declaring his favorite is \u201cthe 24K Golden Eye Patch which hydrates and brightens under-eye-skin.\u201d And don\u2019t we all need that after the very hectic pre-Emmys weekend?! www.skonskincare.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Broken Trust Cellars<\/strong>\u2014There can be no more pleasant reps than the duo from this clever wine company! I loved them, and I don\u2019t even drink<\/em>! John tried a sip, and said, \u201cThey make great wine, while keeping their keen sense of humor. They gifted their \u2018Shitbag\u2019 Chardonnay, which was also exquisitely packaged.\u201d He told me that now he cannot wait to try some of their other wines, \u201cincluding Paternity Test Pino, Full Custody Cabernet, and Movin\u2019 On Merlot.\u201d He\u2019s making me wish I drank. But with these monikers, they\u2019d make great gifts! www.brokentrustcellars.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Evoke Immersive Technologies<\/strong>\u2014This company features a plethora of luxurious categories! At Secret Room, they were gifting their amazing Fyra Smart Sports Watch, which has soooo many different helpful features including built-in health monitoring, Bluetooth calling, message notifications, weather updates, and media controls! It\u2019s like having a whole staff work for you, but on your wrist! www.evokemarketplace.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n B’Luxe Clothing Boutique<\/strong>\u2014This pretty girl in a dress that I was definitely jealous of, (both the attire and<\/em> her face!,) was gifting a choice of sooo many different items of apparel, that are both fabulous and affordable! There were girly dresses, sparkly tops, sequined-front jeans, and even a gown or two! How in the world did the guests decide among them?! www.bluxeclothingboutique.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by John Seiber.<\/p><\/div>\n Pom Drops<\/strong>\u2014The rep from this hair product company took one look at John\u2019s great hair, and said, \u201cThis is made for you!\u201d So John tried it right on the spot and tells us, \u201cI\u2019m now a big fan of this premium hairstyling clay wax in pellet form.\u201d He kept it in, and says that \u201cone pellet-sized drop worked all day!\u201d www.pomdrops.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Baye London<\/strong>\u2014This duo of ladies from Florida, by way of South African, was gifting colorful little kimono tops to wear over your bathing suit. It ties in the front and is barely there, so your bikini bra can still be seen, but it\u2019s pretty, and will make each guest feel not so exposed. John also admired their \u201cattractive cloth bags that each guest received at check-in.\u201d www.bayelondon.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Japanese Head Spa Co.<\/strong>\u2014We learned that the owner of this company stopped here in LA on a multi-city\u00a0tour. And we were the lucky ones to meet him! He was gifting their Pink Octopus Head Massager, which John tried-out, and says it\u00a0\u201cworks great on the scalp.\u201d Always thinking outside the box, he added,\u00a0\u201cIt’s most likely also great for sore muscles.\u201d www.japaneseheadspaco.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Posh Pixie Handmade<\/strong>\u2014The reps of this clever t-shirt company are lovely people. John said their tees are \u201cincredibly soft to the touch and stimulating to your mind!\u00a0 I especially liked the motivational \u2018The Sky Is NOT the Limit\u2019 grey shirt.\u201d I, of course, was drawn to the one about anxiety. (Have ya met<\/em> me?!) www.poshpixiehandmade.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by John Seiber.<\/p><\/div>\n Souk & Wanderlust<\/strong>\u2014Neither one of us understands the name of this company, (which made the reps laugh,) but we admired the gifts from them! I had eyes for only the elaborate jeweled treasure boxes, while John took one whiff of the candle and said, \u201cThe coconut soy wax candle made the whole room smell like a spa!\u201d \u00a0www.soukandwanderlust.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Shake It Cool<\/strong>\u2014After the heatwave we\u2019ve had here in LA all summer, (which was happening even during the day of this gift lounge!,) I\u2019m sure every Secret Room guest was happy to learn about this company\u2019s hoodies, tee-shirts, shawls, and towels made from their wonderful cooling material! I wanted to put one on right then and there! And they come in many different fun colors, as well, which you know I love! www.shakeitcool.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Lunette Menstrual Cups<\/strong>\u2014It\u2019s a tad weird that a guy\u2014John\u2014 knows more about these menstrual cups than a girl\u2014yours truly\u2014does! He talked to the inventor of them for a long time and tells us, \u201cThese products are making a huge impact on girls around the world.\u00a0Without access to sanitary products, many girls miss school out of embarrassment.\u00a0Lunette’s\u00a0reusable\u00a0products give them their dignity.\u201d www.lunette.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by John Seiber.<\/p><\/div>\n Heart Of The Streets (H.O.T.S.)<\/strong>\u2014This lovely young lady came all the way from our joint hometown of New York to share her gifts with the Secret Room guests! I had the most fun time comparing notes with her. She gave each guest the company\u2019s signature gift bag containing a light-up cocktail glass and a tee-shirt featuring what John has dubbed their \u201cunforgettable logo.\u201d<\/p>\n Photo by John Seiber.<\/p><\/div>\n Crush Pickleball<\/strong>\u2014John explains, \u201cPickleball has exploded into a cultural phenomenon and is America’s fastest growing sport.\u201d\u00a0So to that end, this company was gifting attractive caps, with a paddle and balls in the VIP gift bags. But their best<\/em> gift was perhaps the most important thing I\u2019ve ever seen at a gifting event, no lie\u2014a little first aid kit \u201cfor cuts and scrapes.\u201d www.crushpickleball.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Punaballoo Stickers<\/strong>\u2014I love a whimsical gift, and this one was it! We perused all the clever stickers, and John said, \u201cIt was delightful to meet the artist and owner of this fun–or should I say ‘pun’–company. Her punny sticker pack includes hilarious images and phrases. My favorite was \u201cMentally Dill,\u201d with a pickle in a straight jacket!\u201d www.punaballoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n One of the special things that Secret Room Events is famous for is that, on top of all that fabulousness, the VIP guests also receive a giant\u2014and I do<\/em> mean giant<\/em>!\u2014 bag loaded with even more<\/em> gifts! And Rita and company are always so happy to introduce us to new businesses, big and small! I got a gander inside one of the satchels, so here are the highlights of what I found:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>