Anastasia performs her magic the Diamond Oscar Spa
Natura Bissé - the crème de la face cream Natura Bissé massage room at the Diamond Oscar Spa
Looking good for the Oscars starts from the inside out. Anastasia Beverly Hills has teamed up with Natura Bisse of Barcelona to offer celebs a haven where they can get a lift to their chakras, bodies, faces and style. Set in a private home in Beverly Hills, invited guests have an array of services to choose to get them 'red carpet ready.' Anastasia herself will shape their brows. Prive Salon will shape their locks. Diamonds are the theme with Natura Bisse Diamond Experience treatments, not to mention Laugh Labs' diamond polish for the smile, or Anastasia's own diamond tweezers.
Anastasia transforms the shape of faces by transforming the eyebrow line. She is deft and sure as she measures and marks the arc, waxes the errant strands, and finishes with fill and highlights. After one eyebrow, she shows you the difference, and it is a huge surprise. The ordinary eyebrow looks ratty while the Anastasia eyebrow is elegant. Once she finishes, you realize that even without makeup, you look soigne. Her products on display help you keep the sleek brow, though I suspect there is no substitute for the hand of the master now and then. http://www.anastasia.net
Natura Bisse is a European luxury skin care product line that is just amazing in its immediate results, so much so that word of mouth exploded the attendance at the Diamond Oscar Spa. By early Saturday, all the spa appointments were booked solid. Corporate PR Director Elena Serra flew in from Barcelona to oversee the event. She is unabashedly proud of the quality of their product line and the company's success in developing la creme de la creme, pun intended.
Natura Bisse's Diamond Collection of products embodies a global anti-aging concept to provide dermal cell therapy using scientifically advanced ingredients such as ATP, a natural source of cellular energy, and frozen DNA, to protect and repair cells. Their breakthrough method of breaking down the DNA allows collagen, elastin and keratin to penetrate and rejuvenate the skin. The gift bag included their Diamond Extreme anti-aging cream, eye cream, Diamond Ice-Lift mask, and GlycoLine exfoliating peel.
The Diamond Oscar Spa included a number of treatment rooms where Natura Bisse aestheticians provided some of their signature treatments. For this event, they are highlighting their Diamond Experience, which includes the 2-hour Diamond Body Ritual, the 90-minute Diamond Frozen DNA Infusion, and the 1-hour Diamond Healing Massage and Diamond Micro-Lift.
Demand had been so great for these services, that additional staff was brought into town for the final day. The aesthetician who gave me a mini Micro-Lift facial had just arrived from Hawaii. Now, I have had facials all over the world, but I have never had such a palpable sense that her fingers were 'talking' to my skin. And the result was a lift in my face, along the jawline and around the eyes. Remarkable.
http://www.naturabisse.com
Creative Nail Design Susses Out the Oscar Nail Trends
Creative Nail Design partnered with Anastasia Soare, famed brow expert; hair dresser to the stars, Laurent D; smile-enhancer, Dr. Peter Rinaldi and Natura Bisse to get Los Angeles' elite ready for Hollywood's biggest weekend. Creative Nail Design's Roxanne Valinoti, Wanda Ruiz, Jolene Brodeur and Amanda Fontanarrosa pampered guests with Creative SpaManicures and SpaPedicures, while style guru Jan Arnold sussed out the Oscar nail trends. www.creativenaildesign.com
Dennis Stokely of Privé turns smart into sexy with a 5-minute makeover Frank H. Ryan, MD Wendy Glez lingerie and loungewear LAUGH Labs founder Dr. Peter Rinaldi
For hair, Prive Salon performed magic blowouts and style outs for anyone heading out to dinner, parties, or just the next fun thing. The value of a true artist can be seen in how easy it is to produce miraculous transformations. Prive stylist Dennis Stokely tackled my good-natured mop and managed to make it look sassy and sexy in a matter of minutes. All that while keeping my personality in the mix. The hair wasn't sexy; I was sexy with that hair. http://www.privesalon.com
Other services offered at the Diamond Oscar Spa were especially selected by Anastasia. Dr. Frank Ryan, MD was on hand for consultations and minor touch-ups of the plastic surgery kind. With his nurse on hand, he had the supplies to do injections of Botox on celebs anxious to smooth out lines before the cameras rolled Sunday evening. A celebrity in his own right, having appeared on numerous television shows as well as serving as a medical consultant on others, he also runs the Bony Pony Ranch, a non-profit organization for underprivileged and at-risk kids. http://www.drfrankryan.com/
Wendy Glez lingerie and loungewear was shimmering by the window. Inspired by California ease and European sophistication her soft fabrics and sensual shapes trimmed in imported French lace looked yummy to wear. Her mission is to create designs that are both modern and feminine. The loungewear is right on the cusp of being wearable outside the home. Toss a cashmere sweater over one of her drawstring pant ensembles, and you can be as relaxed out doing errands as you are at home. http://wendyglez.com/
LAUGH Labs was on hand to provide teeth whitening and polishing to Oscar celebs. Celebrity dentist Dr. Peter Rinaldi was on hand to apply his LAUGH Professional breakthrough teeth whitening system designed to protect, whiten and enhance your smile. The LAUGH Whitening System combines a patented polymer releasing complex with beauty enhancing botanicals, for a truly unique alternative to smile beauty and oral health. http://laughlabs.com/index.php
Kaenon polarized high-performance sunglasses Anauve knitwear and accessories
Kaenon Polarized sports sunglasses were on hand with their must-have frames for high-performance athletes and high-profile celebs alike. Their base material, SR-91, is made of neither glass, nor polycarbonate, nor CR-39, but a radically new polarized lens material. SR-91 combines the crisp optical acuity of the finest glass lenses, in an ultra light weight, impact-proof lens. COLTS Laboratories, an independent testing facility, has certified Kaenon Polarized SR-91 lenses with an optical acuity and clarity rating of "40" - the highest possible score. And all Kaenon Polarized styles are available in prescription lenses as well and are guaranteed for life against delamation, cracking, or splitting. http://kaenon.com/
Anauve, Ana Velasco's Spanish knitwear line is versatile, comfortable and speaks with soul and personality to women of all ages to make them feel special, sexy and attractive. The quality behind the Anauve collection is achieved by selecting the best yarns from around the world and handcrafting every single piece in Spain. Handcrafted bags, necklaces, scarves and baskets were added to complement and accentuate the knitwear line. Social awareness is an essential element of Ana's life and work, and she has created workshop for women going through prison rehab in which their handcrafted accessories and accents are added to the collection. http://www.anauve.com/ The Backlace
The overall event sparkled like a diamond. Anastasia's home was the perfect setting, the products offered, many of them being discovered by her and brought in from around the country and the world, were all top tier. A young designer, Cheri Hayden from Pennsylvania, was in a glow as warm as any Oscar recipient after having been contacted by Anastasia and invited to come out for the event. Apparently, Anastasia had seen one of her Backlace designs on someone, inquired about it and tracked her down to bring yet another next-new-thing to Los Angeles. http://www.thebacklace.com/
In some events of this sort, the catering is done by someone looking to make a name. After enjoying the wonderful variety of dishes, I went to seek out the company responsible because many people would love to have such wonderful food and service at their events. It turns out that Larry, the caterer, does not have a business name, card or website. He only does high-end events, and only for people he knows. You can't hire him. Unless you know Anastasia and she approves. Of you.
