Monday, September 24, 2012

Primping & Pampering for the Emmys, 2012 style

By Laura Medina

Ok, it is time to take you behind the curtains then show you what it takes to get ready for the Emmys and any awards show...

First and foremost, you need to get your nails done.

The heads of Essie Nail Polish, had flown straight from New York and London Fashion Week...directly to the posh and intimate bungalows of the Beverly Hills Hotel (a.k.a. "The Pink Palace") to primp and polish Emmy/television industry people's nails in the latest shades and designs coming from the runways of New York and London.

Nothing beats a Essie Emmy Brunch with a manicure and fresh fruit juices and pastries which you're refueled and revitalized to hit...

Photo Credit: Angela Weiss / WireImage


Adrienne Maloof's Softcup Emmy Beauty Lounge on her grand estate up in the exclusive estates of Beverly Park, up in the Beverly Hills.

Always, a sharp business woman, Adrienne opened the gates to her grand estate on the same day she put her $26 million dollar mansion on the market, just in time for Emmys Weekend.

Photo Credit: Angela Weiss / WireImage


This "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and her co-horts, Kim and Kyle Richards, enjoyed experiencing the important, last-minute skincare pampering, fabulous eyelash primping from Ja'maal Buster, and a light, all-natural but protective makeover from Colorscience.

Guests snacked on healthy fare of Yoplaits' new Greek Yogurt, vegan chinese chicken salad, and "Angels on Horsebacks," nuts stuffed inside apricots wrapped in bacon. Delish!

Celebrity guests started the Emmy Weekend early on Thursday at the Eco Emmy Lounge.

Sustainable film and television producer Debbie Durkin successfully hosted her 6th Annual Eco-Emmys Celebrity Chateau celebrating the 2012 Emmys while promoting green values and giving back. Guests made donations to charity partners Guard A Heart and Yes Beat Liver Tumors and were pampered and gifted at the breathtaking historic Pickford Mansion in Hancock Park. Guard A Heart, presented by AVIIR Laboratories provided an artist showcase featuring live acoustic performances by Ryan Boone, Jenni Alpert, Zach Callison, Zhavea, Ralph Dudley, The Almighty Grind, With Our Words, Inc. (WOW) youth poetry collective, Sarah Agajanian, Natalie Gelman, CEEJ, John Fullwood and Of Verona.


Charity Partners include Guard A Heart and Beat Liver Tumors. Guard A Heart is dedicated to bringing heart disease prevention and awareness to the forefront of our lives and offered their TruRisk 5 year heart assessment tests. 100% of the money that they raise goes to the cause, not their operations. Beat Liver Tumors raises awareness about cancers of the liver, deLIVERing lots of Hope!


Guests included Emmy winner Stacey Tookey (“So You Think You Can Dance”), Raphael Sbarge (“Once Upon a Time), GG and Omid (“Shahs of Sunet”), Carolyn Hennesy (“True Blood”), Jamar Rogers (“The Voice” finalist), Kearran Giovanni (“Major Crimes”), Tiffany Hines (“Bones”), Kelly Hyland (“Dance Moms”), Matthew Fahey and Nikki DeLoach (“Awkward”), Richard Portnow (“Hitchcock”), Jake Busey, Keith David (“Cloud Atlas”), David Rodriquez (heavyweight boxer), Erin Murphy (“Bewitched”), Gramma Funk (Grammy nominated singer), Alice Amter (“The Big Bang Theory”), and Frank Stallone among others.

But, they saved the best for last...at night.

Birchbox teamed up with the Art of Elysium, a charity where musicians and actors volunteer their time in teaching severly ill children the arts and developing their talents, skills, and self-esteem.  Of course, Hollywood's hottest and brightest are going rock it all out for these kids.

Hollywood turned out tonight to celebrate The Art of Elysium's 4th Annual Pre-Emmy GENESIS event in partnership with Birchbox & CÎROC Vodka. GENESIS is a celebration of emerging talent who are involved with the organization, bringing artists, creative thinkers, influencers and social leaders together in support of The Art of Elysium's programs and mission.


Party-goers enjoyed live art installations from David Arquette, Pete Black, Scott Dickson, Steve Earle, Tim Johnson, Tamar Levine, Lauren Over and Gregory Siff, musical performances from WildCat! WildCat!, Family, The Child and DJ's Chris Holmes, Alex Merrell and Bizzy, fashion, passed hors d'oeuvres and food trucks, photo booth, beauty products from Birchbox.com and specialty cocktails by CÎROC. The event celebrated each of the disciplines: Fine Arts, Fashion, Film/Theatre/Media and Music from the artists who dedicate their time to the children. The event was produced by Yifat Oren & Associates.

There are times that one realizes, once she or he gets in the swing of things...that pampering lounges and an awesome kick-off party are the real way to go in Hollywood.

Now, it is time to close the curtain.



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