Thursday, March 02, 2006

Sonya Dakar Oscar Gift Bag

Despite the rain, celebs like Eric McCormack, Eve, Tara Lipinski and Kristen Cavaleri showed up at Sonya Dakar's Oscar Boot Camp on Monday. Dakar, her daughter Mimi and staff introduced their beautiful new 12,000 sq. ft facility (located across from the Friar's Club in Beverly Hills on Little Santa Monica).


And, in the true tradition of Oscars and swagging it, she offered an impressive bag. One gift bag was signed by celebrities to auction off on EBay with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Dress for Success, Dakar's partnership charity.

Brands in the gift bag were:
· Sonya Dakar (Entire Line of Maintenance products and gift certificate, $1000 value at www.sonyadakar.com)
· 1154 Lill Studio (The Grace Clutch, $72.00 at www.1154Lill.com),
· Alex & Ani bangles (Classic Wire Expandable Bangles, $58.00 at www.alexandani.com)
· Alora Ambience candles and reed diffusers (Isola Reed Diffuser, $76.00; Bimbi Soy Candle, $40.00; both available at www.aloraambience.com)
· California Tan Sunless (Bronzing Powder, $25.00, Sunless Tanning Kit, $20.00; both available at www.californiatanningsunless.com)
· Chamack (2 Crystal Bangles, $95.00 each at neimanmarcus.com)
· Cocoavino Organic Chocolates (Bacchanal Bon Bons box of 12 for $31.00 at www.cocoavino.com),
· Epic Records (Matisyahu Youth, $18.99)
· Fiji water (0.5L $1.20 for a bottle, $29.00 for a case at www.fijiwater.com)
· Franché mineral makeup (Translucent Finishing Pressed Powder $30, Luscious Lip Gloss $15.00; both available at www.franche.com)
· Jack’s Girl (Silky Luxury Shave Cream $14.00, Body Gloss Shimmering Moisture Lotion, $16.00; both available at www.skinstore.com)
· Leda’s Bake Shop Sherman Oaks (Dozen Mini Cupcakes, $18.00, www.ledasbakeshop.com)
· Lippmann collection (Nail Strengthener Base Coat, $18.00 at www.lippmanncollection.com)
· Maui Wowi ($100 off catering, at www.mauiwowi.com)
· ME! Bath (Bucket of Bath Ice Cream $100 at www.ebubbles.com)
· Numi Tea (Flowering Tea Gift Set, $37.95 at www.numitea.com)
· Nutrasoda (Rainbow Pak, $36 at www.nutrasoda.com)
· Paul Mitchell Professional Hair Care (Thicken Up, It is 12.95 MSRP and available in salons in March 2006. For Paul Mitchell salons in their area, clients can visit www.paulmitchell.com or call 1-800-321-JPMS)
· Procede (Gift Certificate for 90 minute Treatment ($500.00) at the Giuseppe Franco Salon in Beverly Hills, Giuseppe Franco Salon (310) 274-8967)
· Rosemary Hallgarten Handmade throws (Baby Alpaca and Silk Throw, $250 at ABC Carpet and Home, 212-473-3000)
· SeaCloth (Covered Notebook, in the Gypsy Pallete, $28.00)
· Smashbox (At the Roxy Brush Roll, $80 at www.smashbox.com)
· Solar Harvest Food Beverly Hills ($500 gift certificate, www.solarharvestfood.com)
· Tarte cosmetics (The Siren Pallete, $42.00 at www.tartecosmetics.com)
· Too Faced cosmetics (Lip Injection in Pale Pink Diamond, $18.50 at www.toofaced.com)