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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Luxury Experience & Co at Valerie Salon in Beverly Hills to Celebrate Oscars 2022

 Luxury Experience & Co at Valerie Salon in Beverly Hills to Celebrate Oscars 2022

By Karen Ostlund

(WestHollywoodToday Blogspot, Beverly Hills CA, March 30, 2022) 

                                                                           

AJ Gibson, Vincent De Paul and Jesse Kove at L.E. & Co Lounge at Valerie Salon.

 Luxury Experience & Co and Valerie Beverly Hills boutique salon presented a luxury gifting lounge honoring nominees and presenters during Oscars Weekend, March 25th. The lounge focused on style, beauty, health, home, travel and wellness.
The LE & Co experience combined customized sponsors that featured:  DrBusso.com NuestheticsSpa.comProtegefootwear.com EverlastingComfort.net Jewelrybyswoon.com Bgreat.com Ecoslay.com MorLife.com Elixicure.com Scotchporter.com KaenaWine.com Batchandbottlecocktails.us Monkeyshoulder.com Glenfiddich.com Hendricksgin.com Reyka.com ValerieBeverlyHills.com and Icelandicglacial.com
                                                                               
Emile Ennis Jr at KAENA winery

                                                                                      
Kira Reed Lorsch at Everlasting Comfort
 

L.E. & Co founder Melissa McAvoy toasted to the success. "We couldn't have asked for a better partner to host such a successful event with," she said of Valerie Beverly Hills, located in the “Golden Triangle” in the heart of Beverly Hills, at 313 N. Beverly Drive.
                                                                                 

Adrian Dev at Protege footwear
Among guests attending, TV Producer | Netflix Instant Hotel Serena De Comarmond, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" actor Kirk Bovill, Paramount's "Mayor of Kingstown" actor Pha'Rez Lass, Selling Sunset star Amanza Smith, "Dollface" actor Gilles Marini, Three-Time EMMY Award-nominated variety series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” actor Skye Townsend, Tyler Perry's "The Have and the Have Nots" actor Celeste Thorson, Filmmaker/Actress Kathy Kolia,  Reality star CJ Franco, Actress/TV Host Caitlin O'Connor, Power Rangers star Jacqueline Scislowski, John Singleton’s “Snowfall,” star Angela Lewis - which all created a great mix of film and television talents.


 Luxury Experience & Co  (LE & Co) are event-producers to gifting lounges to get their latest products into the hands of the hottest names in film, television and sports. Follow @luxuryexperiencecollc on social media. Visit luxuryexperienceco.com and valeriebeverlyhills.com


Saturday, March 19, 2022

Bella Skin Institute Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Beverly Hills.

 Bella Skin Institute Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Beverly Hills.
 
By Karen Ostlund
 
(WestHollywoodToday blogspot, March 19, 2022)
Dr. Anna Guanche, famed dermatologist to many of Hollywood’s top stars,  hosted the  ribbon-cutting ceremony of her new Beverly Hills office, located at 9675 Brighton Way, at Bedford Dr. last Wednesday March 16, 2022.   

Dr. Anna Guanche (pink dress) with the Mayor of Beverly Hills- Robert Wunderlich, the Vice Mayor- Lili Bosse, and City Council members- John A. Mirisch, Lester Friedman, and Julian A. Gold, MD and Donnelle Dadigan, President of Hollywood Museum, attended opening celebration March 16.
                 
                                                                         
Guests included: Jerry O’Connell (THE TALK), Telli Swift, Sandra Lee (DR. PIMPLE POPPER), Kathy Kola , Carrie Schroeder, Maria Conchita Alonso, Kate Linder (YOUNG & THE RESTLESS), Jessica Ross, Judy Tenuta, Patrika Darbo (DAYS OF OUR LIVES), Laura Lasorda, Kim Fardad and Nikki Johnson.

 Anna Guanche is known as a board certified dermatologist, the founder of Bella Skin Institute and the author of the beauty book “Seven Days to Sexy” released in 2019.
 
She specializes in Cosmetic Dermatology, anti-aging, and beauty enhancements utilizing state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation procedures, laser surgery, and injectables.  

 The Bella Skin Institute is providing each client with customized treatments, from dermatology to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, performed at the facility. The institute uses a tumescent anesthesia for all procedures so the patient is never placed under full general anesthesia.

Procedures performed include resurfacing, hair removal, Fraxel™ and laser therapy; facial and body peels including dermasanding for acne scars; Thermage™, mini "S" lift, blepharoplasty and liposuction; the latest injectables including Juvéderm™ Injectable Gel, Radiesse™, Dysport™ and BOTOX® Cosmetic injections for wrinkle removal.
Aesthetic services include SilkPeel microdermabrasion and dermalinfusion, dermaplaning; facials; and waxing. General dermatology services include skin cancer screening and surgery, acne, rashes and eczema. BellaSkinInstitute.com

Monday, March 7, 2022

Natural Products Expo West 2022 Returns to the Anaheim Show Floor March 8-12, after 2 years of virtual events.

Natural Products Expo West 2022 Returns to the Anaheim Show Floor March 8-12, after 2 years of virtual events.

 NEXTY Awards winners were announced March 2nd 2022.

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By Karen Ostlund                                                
(March 6, 2022) Los Angeles, CA– Informa Markets’ Natural Products Expo West, part of the New Hope Network family of brands, is committed to gathering again after two years of Covid-19 closure of the natural and organic community in person at the Anaheim Convention Center. The show starts tomorrow Tuesday March 8 thru Saturday March 12, 2022, is prioritizing a safe and comfortable experience for all participants. The show will be the first Expo West in Anaheim since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and follows the successful Natural Products Expo East event held in Philadelphia September 22-25, 2021.

                                                                                
Arena Plaza daily performances Expo West 2022

“We are prepared and excited to host a safe and valuable Expo West as we gather this strong community once again. We gained valuable insights through successfully hosting Expo East and implementing policies that ensured the health and safety of the industry members who gathered in Philadelphia. The outpouring of gratitude we received following that show fuels us today, and we are working diligently to create another positive, productive and inclusive environment for all,” said Lacey Gautier, Vice President of Events, Informa Markets’ New Hope Network.
                                                                                
MarthaStewartCBD.com Skincare launch at ExpoWest 2022


“Natural Products Expo West is one of the most important shows we host, and we know how important this event is to the natural and organic community,” said Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu. “Attendees can take confidence in the safety protocols planned for Expo West as well as the leading public health role Anaheim is playing to welcome a prosperous and healthy event in March.”

                                                                               
Press-room Organic Snack Launches Expo West 2022
Attendees will participate in 4 days of education sessions include the keynote, Raising the Standard: Clean, Healthy Nutrition for All Kids, featuring a discussion with actress and Once Upon a Farm Co-Founder Jennifer Garner; the keynote The Joy of Plant-Based Eating with influencer Tabitha Brown; and the keynote The Color of Food: Navigating Cultural Appropriation, Ownership and Heritage in the Food Industry. Additional highlights include the information-packed The State (and Future) of the Natural & Organic Industry session that examined what’s next in product innovation that will drive positive change within the natural and organic products industry.
                                                                            
Dairy-free and organic beverages ExpoWest 2022

“Gathering the community again for Expo West is an important milestone as we move forward to shape the future of health and wellness together. Being in the same space allows for the important conversations and meaningful connections that are catalysts for increasing inclusivity and igniting the joy and passion that has fueled this industry into what it is today,” said Carlotta Mast, Senior Vice President and Market Leader at Informa Markets’ New Hope Network.
                                                                           
Alden's Organic Frozen dessert at ExpoWest 2022

NEXTY WINNERS New Hope Network received nearly 1,500 nominations as some brands nominated products in more than one category—making this year’s two-tiered judging process particularly challenging and extremely rewarding. The nominated products were evaluated on the criteria of innovation, inspiration and integrity.                 

WICKED KitchenFoods, organic night-snack to add hot water



NEXTY WINNERS 2022 among 100 finalist products:

 https://www.nextyawards.com/en/winners/2022-winners.html

Best New Beverage: The Spare Food Co.

Best New Condiment, Sauce and/or Dip: Big Tree Farms

Best New Condition-Specific Supplement: Sun God Medicinals

Best New Frozen Product: The Plant Based Seafood Co.

Best New Functional Food or Beverage: Four Sigmatic

Best New Meat or Dairy Alternative: Crafty Counter

Best New Meat, Dairy or Animal-Based: Force of Nature Meats

Best New Natural Living Product: Reel Paper

Best New Organic or Regenerative Organic Certified Product: Navitas Organics

Best New Pantry Food: Fila Manila Filipino American Kitchen

Best New People-Forward Product: Ziba Foods

Best New Personal Care or Beauty Product: NAVEEN

Best New Planet-Forward Product: Renewal Mill

Best New Product Supporting a Plant-Based Lifestyle: Miyoko's Creamery

Best New Savory or Salty Snack: Pulp Pantry

Best New Special Diet Food: Big Mountain Foods

Best New Supplement: True Grace

Best New Sweet Snack or Dessert: TCHO Chocolate

Editor's Choice, Most Crave-Worthy Product: Pop Art Snacks

Editor's Choice, Household Must-Have: 1908 Brands-Boulder Clean

Editor's Choice, Household Must-Have: The Republic of Tea

Editor's Choice, Most Buzzworthy Exhibitor: Gooder Foods
ExpoWest.com