Film Femmes Feted at Fig & Olive for Bubbly Pre-Oscar Fabulousness
Feb25

Film Femmes Feted at Fig & Olive for Bubbly Pre-Oscar Fabulousness

Given the fact that women make up such an underrepresented proportion of those working in the film industry, it’s always lovely to attend an Oscar event that features and fetes the femmes.   Women in Film held its sixth annual pre-Oscar cocktail party at West Hollywood’s Fig & Olive, which provides more party space than the previous, but equally trendy location of nearby Cecconi’s.   WIF president Cathy...

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An Awards Season Lounge Filled with Unique Designs and Luxury Treats
Feb25

An Awards Season Lounge Filled with Unique Designs and Luxury Treats

GBK is known for its award worthy gifting suites and it takes the cake – when it comes to the cake. A beautiful, baked for Oscars multi-layer confection topped by a sweet Oscar by renowned bakery Breadbasket Cakes was on full display at LA’s Sofitel Hotel, where the two-day event set up shop in the days leading into the Academy Awards.   Guests were indulged with luxury gifts, music, gourmet food and an opportunity to...

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It’s a 007 Theme for Eco Oscar Sustainable Gift Lounge

The grass is always greener in the backyard of a Beverly Hills estate, perfectly in keeping with the theme of Debbie Durkin’s Main Event Red Carpet Lounge Eco-Oscar event celebrating the 85th Annual Academy Awards.   In honor of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond movies, 007 also played a big part in what is billed as a sustainable event. In honor of the fact that Ian Fleming wrote his spy novels in Jamaica, the Jamaican...

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Star Pampering at Roger Neal Style Hollywood
Feb23

Star Pampering at Roger Neal Style Hollywood

If anyone deserves an award for the longest running luxury awards season suite, it’s Roger and Lynn Neal, who just wrapped up their Style Hollywood Beauty and Couture Suite celebrating the 85th Annual Academy Awards.   The party ran for three days during Oscar week at L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, but for the Neals it has been going on for 17 years. They started off working with shoemaker to the stars Stuart...

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Sparkly Gowns and Crystal Trophies at the Costume Designers Guild Awards
Feb22

Sparkly Gowns and Crystal Trophies at the Costume Designers Guild Awards

Anne Hathaway had the crowd going when she dramatically announced, “We should all take a moment of silence…,” took a long pause, and then continued, “for the more than 100 disco balls that died for the sake of my dress.”   It was a comment that may have missed its mark comedically – Hathaway, a recent “Saturday Night Live” host, bowed to the greater expertise of Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph...

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