Celebrity Connected EMMYS Suite 2017: From Skincare to Sextoys

By Karen Ostlund
 The Celebrity Connected Emmy Awards Gifting Lounge 2017 was located at Millenium Biltmore Hotel, September 16- one day prior to the Emmy Awards 2017 at Microsoft Theatre, September 17. The Lounge focused on products from skincare, beauty, accessories, beverages to sex-toys.
 www.dekkehud.com WHAT IS A BIO-CELLULOSE MASK? The 3 masks promoted for Emmys 2017 were Skin Revitalization for Dry/Sensitive skin, All Day Oil Control Mask for Normal/Combination skin and All Day Moisturizing for all skin type.
Bio-cellulose is the finest material currently being used in the skincare industry with origins that go back to its use in the medical field. A strong water-loving, skin-like material was developed to treat severe burns by acting like a “second skin” to heal wounds from the inside-out. Bio-cellulose is able to hold up to 100 times its dry weight in moisture, while keeping a tight fit to open pores and allow for maximum absorption.
The bio-cellulose masks are cultured with all natural, plant-based ingredients for at least 10 days before packaging. During their creation process, the masks are kept completely sterile and pure to ensure their medical grade and quality.

Dekke Hud masks for men

 September 16, 2017, one day before the Emmy Awards  show, invited celebrities visited the lounge. They were each provided with their own personal guide to escort them from booth to booth.  
As each celebrity comes by, they are given gifts to try, and clients can take photos/videos with them for endorsement purposes of a new products. Media were also invited to provide more exposure.



 STARECosmetics.com
 "In our makeup line, we focus on coverage, color and the compatibility between skin care and makeup”, said STARE lead makeup artist Adriana Flores.
"The inspiration behind STARE Cosmetics comes from specializing in corrective skin issues for over 25 years". "We strive to keep out of many unnecessary fillers, harmful chemicals and dyes”.

STARE cosmetics colors

STARE Cosmetics makeup artist Adriana Flores and Joshua Lee Young

BuzzPopCocktails.com are a chef-inspired, alcohol infused Italian-style sorbet. 15% top shelf liquors are offered in a ready-to-serve push-pop that makes for a guilt-free indulgence.           Vegan, Gluten and fat-free, under 100 calories.

Aussie Tea  #fodmapfriends

Susan Sarander gets Aussie Tea

TheFodmapfriendlyteaco.com
Food and Wellness Coach from Australia named Carolyn Lindrea has developed a line of teas that are suitable for someone who is following the low-FODMAP diet. She has created beautiful blends of tea, each containing fresh, IBS-friendly herbs, hand-chosen to be soothing to your digestive system. Ms. Lindrea offers the following tea blends Aussie Jem: contains "organic lemon myrtle, Australian green tea":

GI Jane: contains "organic acai, hibiscus, organic cacao, haw, organic cinnamon, rose"
Grace: contains "ginseng flowers, lemon myrtle, lemongrass, peppermint"
Ginger Ninja: contains "ginger, lemongrass, hibiscus"
Slim Jim: contains "lemongrass, lemon balm, lemon verbena"
Max Out: contains "rose, lime blossom, lavender, jasmine, orange, lemon balm, passionflower.

RepurposeBowties.com was created in West Hollywood two years ago, with the purpose to connect families with the memory of their fallen soldiers.

TheGypsyShrine.com is face jewels design line by Sophie Hannah Richardson. The inspiration comes from mermaids.

HighGorgeous.com
Infused Cannabis topical penetrate deeper than regular lotions, creams and lip balms. They are known more effective to reduce pain, inflammation, and seal in moisture to the skin.
High Gorgeous "Nice Buns Cellulite Cream" was popular this summer with:100 mg THC/THCa
Warm cinnamon roll scent
Firms skin and seals in moisture with properties of espresso, witch hazel, cinnamon oil, shea butter
Contains essential oils
*Paraben-free, Vegan-friendly

CosmeticHideAways.com
"Then the idea came to me,when I wanted a necklace with a container that could carry my lipstick, but it had to be stylish and fashionable” said Founder Christine Abdoo.
A patent pending design, each Cosmetic Hideaways design will fit the top selling brands of lipstick on the market today empowering you to have your lipstick accessible to you all day.  The first collection  released will fit the size of travel lipstick and lip balm.

TheRestroomKit.com is invented by Bill Massey, a member of TimeAway LLC. He wanted to create a new kind of paper napkin kit in your purse, for people on the go. The kit consists of: one oversized toilet paper seat, 1 Yard of toilet paper and two moist towelettes for hands and tush.

Lifeaidbevco.com recovery blend and GoMadHops.com - the new idea of beer-drops to flavor your beer. One bottle flavors 18 beers. The Six Mad Hops flavors are Pale Ale, Irish Porter, Mexican Lime, Wild Blueberry, Cherry Wheat and Apple Amber.

SVAKOM.net showcased a wide variety of vibrators for Fall 2017 and gifted Emmy guests
“ADONIS” - A Ribbed Warming Vibrator with:
Ribbed design for better stimulation
● Heating function
● Brand new clitoris massager design
● Ergonomic button position
● Powerful and long lasting vibration
● Waterproof
● SVAKOM Intelligent Mode
● SVAKOM Logo at Both Side，Luxury Design
● 36+ different frequency experiences
● Made from environment friendly material
● Whisper Quiet and
● Rechargeable    

Other companies featured were:  adamopress.com, skinwaxlash.com, justins.com, cyndiewade.com, suephillips.com, luxebloom.com, wewool.org,mirtaproducts.com,bohobabesdenim.com and Orali.com

Debbie Durkin’s 11th Annual EcoLuxe Lounge in celebration of EMMYS 2017

By Karen Ostlund

Debbie Durkin’s 11th Annual EcoLuxe Lounge in celebration of EMMYS WEEK took place Friday, September 15th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel’s Wilshire Garden from noon - 6:00 pm.

Designer Pol Atteu and dog Snow-White at Zo Skin Care Health booth

Aaron Sandrow and Gretchen Rossi

Nicole Murphy at Liv & B design
www.livandb.com

The pre-Emmy event benefited Autism Changes, an organization that promotes awareness and acceptance for those living with Autism Carus Recovery, a new recovery center in Tarzana featured a Media Center hosted by Gretchen Rossi (Real Housewives of OC) interviewing guests on the growing problem of addiction in the USA.

Liv & B handcrafted bracelets

Slade Smiley at Hilton Chef Alberico’s brunch buffet: fruit, egg, bacon/sausage, kirsch, salad

Guests met brand sponsors showcasing incredible products, danced to the beats of DJ Wiliam Reed, and enjoyed Hilton Chef Alberico’s famous European farm-to-table Champagne Brunch.

Chef Turok Marscapone’s Cheesecakes,

Honeymoon Cheesecake

BassBuds 24 Gold

www.BassBuds.com

BassBuds 24 Gold are plated in pure and certified 24-carat gold for the most premium of finishes  in-ear headphones.

 Enhanced entertainment, with advanced Crystaltronics sound technology, and the new built-in high spec Mic/MP3 Controller.
The supple tangle-resilient cable is covered with a superior copper finish and includes integrated control features; enabling multi-functional playback functions and allowing you to easily switch between listening to your media and taking phone calls.
Use the voice-control button on your BassBuds™ 24ct Gold to call contacts and answer incoming calls, control applications such as Siri, Google Now and Cortana. There’s no need to rummage around your pockets or bag. Simply press the multi-functional integrated controller button on the tangle-resistant cable and use the hands-free mic to operate your device, go online and ask questions or to give instructions as you normally would.

                                                                                                                                                                      Guests included: Tara Reid (Sharknado) and French Stewart (Mom),  Ross Maraquad (The Walking Dead), Kris Lofton (Ballers)  Emmy nominee Christy Stratton (Modern Family) Patrick Sabonqui (Homeland)  Emmy Winner Kim Estes (DICKS) Nicole Murphy (Model) Scott Michael Campbell (Shameless) Claudia Jordan (Real Housewives of Atlanta) Emmy winner Clark Germain (Mozart in the Jungle) and Kathreen Khavari (Big Little Lies)

Trisha Rae Stahl at BassBuds

Richard Portnov with Chariot Travelware's new model

Clark Germain

                                     

Tara Reid

        

Christy Stratton

 https://zoskinhealth.com
Zo Skin Health launched two products: The Phase 1 Daily Skincare Program:
The first line of defense against the natural aging process to:

• Help preserve and maintain a more youthful- looking complexion
• Help prevent future damage by protecting skin from the sun
• Improve and maintain the appearance of even skin tone and finer pores
• Keep skin hydrated

Offects® Exfoliating Cleanser - 40 mL / 1.5Fl. Oz.
Offects® Exfoliating Polish - 16.2 g / 0.57 Oz.
Offects® TE-Pads - 20 Packettes
Ossential® Daily Power Defense - 30 mL / 1 Fl. Oz.
Oclipse® Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30 - 15 mL / 0.5 Fl. Oz.

and Ossential® Instant Pore Refiner: This lightweight serum minimizes the appearance of pores. It features a dual-action formula which works to eliminate surface shine for an instantly matte finish.

• Refines enlarged pores 
• Minimizes the amount of oil on the surface of the skin for a shine-free, matte appearance
• Smoothes skin texture and reduces imperfections on the skin
• Works to exfoliate dead skin cells around pores, helping to prevent congestion, which can lead to breakouts.

www.UpYoursGravity.com
 This ChinUp Mask is a non-surgical Korean skincare technology which reduces the appearance of your double chin, sagging jowls or turkey neck in minutes, and lasts for days.
Using 5 of the best cosmetic ingredients, 10 natural fruit extracts and our very own patent-pending Skintronics serum, ChinUp Mask is designed and produced to provide maximum lifting and smoothing effect to your chin, neck and jawline.
  6-8 weeks is needed to see full results, but visible results you can measure in as little as in 30 minutes.
Starter Set Contains:
• 10 Masks (30-day supply)
• Adjustable Face Band
• Retractable Tape Measure


Sponsors of the event included: Carus Recovery Media Center hosted by Gretchen Rossi, Autism Changes organization - Charity Partner, Triumph Hotels NYC - 7 luxury boutique hotels (soon to be 8), Chariot Travelware (luxury luggage), ZO Skin Health, Liv And B Designs Artisan Jewelry, Bass Buds (England), Up Yours ChinUp Mask (Korea), Chef Turok Marscapone Cheesecakes, John Paul Pet, Modern Oats, and Anchor Toffee.

Emmy Nominated Costumes 2017 On Display at FIDM through Oct.7

Photos and story by Karen Ostlund

RuPaul Drag Race, VH1

The 2017 Creative Arts Emmys - the annual ceremony, which honors outstanding artistic and technical achievement in a variety of television program genres—was split into two nights this past weekend, for the second year in a row.
The two-night event held at the Microsoft Theater in L.A. - the same place that the 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on Sept. 17th - featured  92 awards, split into 46 awards per night. The Creative Arts Emmys will be televised on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. on FXX. The winners and nominees in Emmy 2017 Costume Design are featured at FIDM Museum new exhibit: 11th Annual Art Of Television Costume Design now on display until Oct.7 2017:

Winners:

Outstanding Contemporary Costumes

 Big Little Lies (HBO), Costume designer Alix Friedberg

Outstanding Period/Fantasy Costumes
The Crown (Neflix)

Costume designer: Michele Clapton with assistants: Alex Fordham, Emma O'Loughlin & Kate O'Farrell

Outstanding Costumes – Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming:
 RuPaul's Drag Race (VH1)

  Costume designer :Zaldi Goco and Perry Meek.RuPaul's Drag Race (VH1)

The Crown Costumes, NETFLIX

THE FEUD: Bette and Joan costumes,  FX

The Art of Television Costume Design celebrates right now the new "Golden Age" of TV programming. This annual exhibition includes a variety of Emmy Award-nominated shows exploring themes of digital research, fandoms, re-launches, and the fast-paced work environment on set. Audience favorites such as The Crown, This is Us, Big Little Lies, and The Handmaid’s Tale are displayed, and  other exciting designs from multiple network, streaming, and cable productions of 2016-2017.

Westworld, HBO

FIDM Museum’s newest exhibit, The 11th Annual Art of Television Costume Design, is open to the public until Oct.7 This FREE show in Downtown Los Angeles features costumes nominated for the Emmy Awards 2017 for Best Costumes, along with numerous other costumes from prominent TV shows 2016-17.
                                              
 Costumes from 25 different shows are represented:  Big Little Lies, The Mindy Project, Grace and Frankie, The Handmaid’s Tale, Westworld, Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Stranger Things, Younger, This is Us and more.

Highlights for lovers of vintage fashion include the early ’60s costumes from FEUD: Bette and Joan, and the mid-century costumes of The Crown.
FIDM Museum is located at 919 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The exhibit is FREE and open to the public, Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM-5PM www.fidmmuseum.org

Creative Arts Emmys was given Sept. 9-10pm, and the FXX Channel will show highlights from Saturday and Sunday’s award presentations in 92 categories Sept. 16 at 8pm.

The Handmaid's Tale, HULU

 The Primetime Emmys 2017 with all nominated actors present will air Live at CBS, Sept.17, 5pm P. /8pm E. 

Grace and Frankie, Neflix

Big Little Lies, HBO

American Horror Story Roanoke, FX

Z The Beginning of Everything, Amazon

Hairspray, NBC

Designer Jeriana San Juan for  The Get Down, Netflix

Emmys 2017 nominated actors at Montage Hotel pre-reception, Aug.21st

Guests: Clement von Frankenstein, Jacky Murphy, Karen Ostlund & Shelley Sheraton at Montage Hotel

Recap of LA Times #TASTELA 2017 at Paramount Studios

Photos by Karen Ostlund at Paramount Studios, Hollywood, CA
Sept.1st-3rd 2017

Hornitos Tequila seating at #TASTELA

 

GOLDEN ROAD Mango Wheat beer booth launch, 3.2 % alcohol

OCTOPUS from Wallace (left) and Preux and Proper (right)

 Los Angeles Times' THE TASTE , had its annual festival at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Sept.1st-3rd. It celebrated the flavors of the world in Southern California style cuisine and remains the most popular event for Angelenos who stayed in the city, during Labor Day weekend heat-wave. 

Jonathan Gold and author Phil Rosenthal drinking Stella Artois beer

E.A.K.Ramen  pork/chicken broth w.egg, spinach, nori

Aquies Texcoco: Lamb BBQ w Bai juice

                 The festival was hosted by The Times' Food staff and acclaimed L.A. chefs and bartenders:  Amy Scattergood, Times Food Editor, Sang Yoon, Chef/Owner of Father’s Office and Lukshon.

Simmzy's Burbank beef burgers

                     Other culinary stars:
Jonathan Gold, Times Restaurant Critic, Jenn Harris, Times Deputy Food Editor, Antonia Lofaso, Chef/Owner of Scopa Italian Roots and Black Market Liquor Bar, and Marco A. Ramos, Mixologist at Scopa Italian Roots; and Gilberto Cetina Jr., Chef/Owner of Chichen Itza and Holbox.

HOLBOX-Ceviche Yellow Tail

The Taste transformed Paramount Pictures Studios into the ultimate epicurean pop-up and block party with its five events in three days - 15 hours in total.
 The five events included unlimited tastings from the city's best kitchens and a variety of wine, beer and seasonal cocktails:

Sherry Yard's cooking demo of chocolate biscuits and brownies

The Tuck Room: Reuben Croquettes

 Sunday Block Party, September 3rd – was hosted by Noelle Carter, LA Times Test Kitchen Director, and Sherry Yard, Chef/Owner of Tuck Room Tavern;
Great food and good times are the order of the day at the block party on the backlot Labor Day Weekend, where Sherry Yard demonstrated pastry-baking for home cooks and David LeFevre (Manhattan Beach Post) gave a master class on making biscuits. 
Sherry Yard's recipe Chocolate biscotti:

https://www.scharffenberger.com/en_us/recipes/sherry-yards-chocolate-biscotti.html

 

(left) Noelle Carter hosted a talk at Bar Stage with Dakota Weiss from Sweetfin, Chris Phelps (Salt's Cure) and Timothy Hollingworth from Otium - about what it means to brunch at some of the most innovative spots around town.  

OTIUM: Ceviche

                             The Sunday blockparty included tasting from: Cheezus, Cocobella Creamery, E.A.K. Ramen, Hotville Chicken & Chops, Hummus Yummy Food Truck, MessHall, Otium, Rosaliné, The Butcher's Daughter and Tuck Room Tavern.

Los Angeles Times The Taste was presented by JetBlue Plus Card and produced in association with Best Events. The Collins College of Hospitality Management, L.A. Regional Food Bank and Midnight Mission are the event's charity beneficiaries.

Banh Oui shrimp-toast w Essentia water

 Field to Fork restaurants included: Aqui es Texcoco, Banh Oui, Cento Pasta Bar, Coni'Seafood, Cruciferous, M Café, Maury's Bagels, McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, Robert's Catering Service and VCHOS Pupuseria Moderna.

Vegan bolognese by M Cafe

MAGPIES Corn-Almond softserve

                         Flavors of LA restaurants included: Chichen Itza, Frankland's Crab & Co., Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, Holbox, Luv2eat Thai Bistro, Meals by Genet, Pasta Sisters, Revolutionario North African Tacos, Same Same and Worldwide Tacos.

Chinese Laundry Truck Noodles

Hornitos Tequila Paloma and Margarita

Dinner with a Twist restaurants included: Barrel & Ashes, Beauty & Essex, Black Market Liquor Bar, Faith & Flower, Mayura Indian Restaurant, Pedalers Fork, Scopa Italian Roots, Szechuan Impression, The Bellwether, The Ponte and Wolf.

MEIOMI California Launch of Rose, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

Ketel One Vodka, berries and fruit mixing