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Doris Bergman’s Oscar Lounge and Party Rocks Fig & Olive Restaurant
The ninth annual valentine romance event in honor of the 89th Academy Awards ceremony
What better way to celebrate the Oscars than with BuyWine.com, the online resource for everything wines, and the host of Bergman’s recent romance lounge. Whether you’re looking for a specific vineyard, varietal, region or more information on your favorite red, BuyWine.com is your one-stop-shop for wine-ing.
Art Lewin Bespoke was also on hand at Bergman’s lounge with their luxury Italian ties, making sure all the men looked their best for Oscar weekend. The custom clothier company provides image consulting, expert tailoring and fine accessories, so you’re perfectly attired for any occasion.
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After a little wine, and expert advice from Art, guests were camera ready for their Photo T-Shirts, courtesy of three young creative duds who love printing. It’s as easy as snapping a photo, texting the picture to one of the guys, and waiting a few minutes for your shirt. WARNING: You will be hooked and will stalk them on Instagram to see where their party truck will be printing next.
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If you end up on the news for obsessing over the Photo T-Shirt truck, have no fear, just jump on a direct flight to the Bahamas and escape. Try hiding out at the Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant, a 5-star boutique accommodation in the heart of Nassau. The property features 20 guest rooms, an award-winning wine cellar, and its very own chocolate factory!
Your Fibrum virtual reality headset will have you escaping in an entirely new dimension. Slide your smartphone into the slot and voilá– you’re in a virtual reality world. An array of Fibrum and Google Cardboard applications offer endless excitement and adventures no matter where you are.
How about a little Botox on the go or IV Hydration for your hangover? Rejuvenation In Motion, a mobile concierge medspa, provides cosmetic procedures in the comfort of your own home, courtesy of Dr. Sal. The primary care physician specializes in facial aesthetics, sports medicine and pharmaceutical clinical research, and is available in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
Galina Sobolev made sure the ladies at the lounge were ‘dressed to the nines.’ Kaya di Koko, the designer’s savvy, casual, fashion-forward lifestyle brand, is designed and produced in Los Angeles and focuses on stylish silhouettes with unique prints for the modern woman.
Sue Wong displayed her vintage-inspired gowns, showing off the meticulously hand-beaded, embroidered and layered textures (a signature of Wong’s designs). The designer also introduced her delicately designed, modern, timeless clutch (which might as well be a piece of art!).
No outfit is complete without the right handbag, and Timmy Woods Beverly Hills showed off their collection of out-of-the-ordinary purses, each carved from a fallen acacia tree.
Jewelry was in abundance in honor of the romance-themed lounge: Twisted Silver showcased their “perfectly imperfect” jewelry designs made from earthy base metals and recycled objects, including vintage necklaces, bracelets and rings; Handmade Hearts displayed wire-wrapped glass heart jewelry; and My Saint My Hero presented gratitude blessing bracelets.
The Sassy Locks collection was on hand to make sure youngsters stayed stylish and adults stayed smiling. The hip, custom-designed clothing and accessory line for boys and girls featured their personalized bibs and shirts which included, “I make chunky things look good,” and “Find a cure before I grow boobs.”
Perricone MD celebrated their 20-year anniversary with a gift box of nutritional supplements, anti-inflammatory skincare and super greens, and Samiah Fine Clothing showed off their Victorian and Renaissance-inspired brocade coats and jackets.
An Oscar suite isn’t complete without some pampering, and lucky for guests The FootMate System by Gordon Brush was on hand (no wait, we mean “feet!”). The stimulating foot scrubber and massager is a must-have for achy feet, and for your top half, guests went home with Pura d’or Organic Hair Loss Therapy Thickening Shampoo. For other body parts, True Love Skincare offered all-natural, topical nutritional supplements and Spongellé gifted body wash infused sponges.
Spa Girl Cocktails sampled low-calorie martini tastings. Made with premium American vodka and all-natural flavors, their Pear Martini (distilled six times) and Spa Martini, with a hint of cucumber, were a refreshing and guilt-free treat.
Other tasty finds included Hint all-natural flavored water, Zenful fulvic infused beverage and Rekorderlig premium hard cider.
Guests and sponsors donated unwrapped gifts for the pre-holiday gift drive benefiting “Wednesday’s Child,” on FOX 11 news, a weekly segment with Anchor Christine Devine that features “harder to place” foster children in need of an adoptive family.
