Leonor Greyl: Euro Hair Care

As we mentioned in an earlier piece about our impressive new T3 Tourmaline Featherlight Hair Dryer, we have a vested interested in our hair. Then again, who doesn’t? Right now we’re using a new product featured at the Showtime Emmy Suites. So far, so good.

We have a couch that Brad Pitt allegedly custom-ordered and then decided he didn’t want and now we’re using the hair products that he allegedly uses.

Here’s the 411 on this brand that’ll soon get full exposure in the U.S.

Leonor Greyl received the Prize of Excellence by Marie Claire in 1999 for the brand, the Prize of Consumers and the Cosmetic News Oscar given by the professionals in the same year. Leonor Greyl offers hair treatments containing natural ingredients, delicate aromas and plant extracts

These are the Leonor Greyl products we’re using right now

Leonor Greyl - Bain TS (Balances Oily Scalp & dry ends)

Balancing shampoo for oily scalp dry ends. It’s functional without any specific curative action. BAIN TS has been created in order to rid the scalp of sebum excess and normalize hair without damaging it. The vegetal extracts contain and soothe all irritations caused by foaming agents and reduce excessive perspiration. This usually causes an increase of the sebum deposit on the hair. In case of a very oily scalp also use the treatment Concentré Energétique

-Shampoo for oily to very oily hair
-Balancing shampoo for oily scalp and dry ends
-Ensures hygiene of the scalp without damaging the hair.
-Reconditions damaged ends.
-Gives volume

How to use: Use as a shampoo but in small quantities (10 ml per shampoo). Net Weight: 7 oz. Ingredients: Vegetal extracts: wheat germ oil, lime and chamomile for their soothing properties, and yeast for it’s antiseborrheic properties, Anionic washing agents, Cationic conditioning agents $25

Leonor Greyl - Creme Regeneratrice (For dry hair & split ends)

Conditioner for very dry damaged hair. Instantly treats dry or sensitive hair. The seaweed extracts help in untangling. The film forming proteins fix themselves to the hair's keratin, giving back shine and helping in styling.

Untangles, softens and helps the styling.
Gives back shine.
Covers the hair with a natural protective film.
Does not weigh the hair down.

How to use: Apply on moist, clean hair after the shampoo or treatment. Apply a small amount of product to the lengths and ends. For untangling the hair, leave in for 3 minutes and rinse well.
Net Weight: 3.5 oz. Ingredients: Copra, Seaweed extracts , Vegetal extracts, Lanolin, Film forming proteins $30.00

Leonor Greyl - Huile de Palme (For Dry Hair, protects from sun & water)

Waterproof protection at the beach. Hair softening treatment for sensitive or dry hair, damaged by tinting, bleaching, perms or straightening. Softens the hair, gives shine and easy styling. Waterproof protection at the beach. Hair softening treatment for sensitive or dry hair, damaged by tinting, bleaching, perms or straightening. Softens the hair, gives shine and easy styling.

How to use: Cover the full length of hair with a small amount of product before a shampooing or a desired treatment. Extend it to the ends with a brush.

As A Protection In Sea Water Or At The Pool
After recreational bathing, wash out the product with Douceur Végétale or Shampoo au Miel for normal hair. Use the Crème aux Fleurs if your hair is dry or sensitive.

As A Softening Treatment
Use Crème aux Fleurs on dry hair. In this case, apply a pearl of Huile de Palme in your hands and apply to the lengths and ends, then brush.
When the brush passes easily, apply Crème aux Fleurs strip by strip at the scalp.
Massage to thoroughly spread the product.
Leave in for 15 minute, then massage through hair again.
Emulsify with a small quantity of water.
Repeat the operation until you have a foaming effect and rinse thoroughly.
Crème aux Fleurs is a washing cream, and it replaces shampoo.

As A Treatment For Dry To Very Dry Hair
Apply on dry hair to the lengths and ends and leave in for 15 minutes. Then rinse with the shampoo appropriate to your hair type.

Net Weight: 3.2 oz. Ingredients: Copra oil, Jojoba oil, Vegetal oils $32

Image Center: BeansTalk Associate Editor Andrea Goodwin and Greyl's Theresa Darling, whose showing her the Greyl Huile, which BeansTalk has used quite a bit already. Photo: BeansTalk

Wire in the Blood Returns

Robson Green Returns For A Fourth Season Of Wire In The Blood
BBC AMERICA co-produces a new season


Robson Green (Rocketman, Reckless) stars as Dr. Tony Hill in Wire in the Blood, based on Val McDermid’s best-selling novels. Whatever Tony’s trying to crack — Internet chat rooms, a deadly hypnotist, suicide cults, or DNA evidence — it’s riveting to watch this unassuming, fanatical clinical psychologist think. The way he answers a question from eight minutes ago, talks loudly to himself and doesn’t even notice he’s standing in a downpour is enough to make his colleagues crazy. But it’s all part of a brilliant process that’s impossible to explain — especially to detectives who want facts, not theories. Although Tony is one of the best profilers in the business, he’s often conflicted about his work and abilities. And this season, an old flame, the loss of a patient and the fear his tumor has returned will bring Tony straight to the edge. Wire in the Blood premieres Monday, October 2, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.



In the first episode, Tony’s credibility is questioned when a rapist he helped convict is released on appeal. Things get even worse when Tony learns that Carol, the police detective he worked with, has left the force for South Africa, and her replacement, Alex Fielding (Simone Lahbib, Monarch of the Glen, Bad Girls), doesn’t want Tony anywhere near her case load.



When the body of a young woman is found in a barrel buried in a field, Alex believes the murder is isolated, but Tony is convinced that this body is linked to several cases of missing persons involving young women. He can’t prove it, but his theory is they were all lured to their deaths by a serial killer posting messages on a sado-masochistic internet site, where their own fantasies are being used against them. A battle ensues as Alex tries to shake Tony off as he doggedly pursues the case. Alex even threatens to have him arrested if he doesn’t stop snooping around. But if Tony stops, a young woman is more likely to die. Will Tony be able to convince Alex he can be trusted before it’s too late?

What The British Press Said:



“One of the best of the current generation of TV crime thrillers…” Financial Times



“… Green has matured into a first-class actor. His role as neurotic, obsessive criminal psychologist Dr. Tony Hill brings out the best in him.” Daily Express



“Wire in the Blood turned out to be brisk, creepy, unusually well characterized and directed with a good deal of style. Robson Green was especially impressive.” Sunday Telegraph



“Could this be the new Cracker? This is certainly a promising start.” Evening Standard



“… refreshingly quirky and unusually edgy.” The Times



“Robson Green should be congratulated. Wire in the Blood, was shocking in every respect yet not once did I reach for the remote control. This was a far slicker killer thriller than any I have encountered before - I watched every second.” Sunday Mirror


Cast And Production Credits



Dr. Tony Hill ....................... Robson Green (Rocketman, Reckless)

Detective Inspector Alex Fielding.......................Simone Lahbib (Monarch of the Glen, Bad Girls)

Detective Sergeant Kevin Geoffries ...................Mark Letheren (Frances Tuesday)

Detective Constable Paula McIntyre .................Emma Handy (Velvet Goldmine)

Assistant Chief Constable Eden ....................... Peter Sullivan (Sex Traffic)

Dr. Ashley Vernon ....................... Mark Penfold (Second Sight)



Producer ....................... Philip Leach

Directors ..... Andy Goddard (episode one), Declan O’Dwyer (episode two), A.J. Quinn (episode three), Peter Hoar (episode four)

Writers ....................... Patrick Harbinson, Guy Burt, Niall Leonard



Executive Producers ....................... Sandra Jobling (Coastal Productions)

....................... Kathryn Mitchell (BBC AMERICA)


Based on characters created by Val McDermid



Episode Synopses


Episode one

Tony Hill is having problems. A rapist convicted years ago, as a result of Tony’s first forensic psychological profile, is released on appeal and Tony is discredited. Carol won’t return his calls offering to help police investigations after a body is found in a barrel buried in a field. And his therapist thinks he’s resisting treatment because he clings to the dark side of his psyche.



Things get worse when Tony realizes that Carol has gone — left the Bradfield force for South Africa without even telling him. And her successor, Alex, doesn’t want Tony and his serial killer theory anywhere near her work. Alex assumes the body in the field is the dead wife of convicted matricidal farmer Darren. But then another body is found, a catalogue of girls going missing under similar circumstances emerges and Alex begins to realize Tony’s theory could be right after all.



A battle ensues as Alex tries to shake Tony off but he doggedly pursues the case. Tony realizes the missing young women are being lured via a sado-masochistic internet site. Their own fantasies are being preyed on by a killer who uses them until boredom sets in, and then discards them for the next victim. To catch the perpetrator Tony must tap in to his own dark fantasies and Alex must discard her prejudices to help him unlock a macabre final twist as they race to save the latest kidnapped girl.

Episode one premieres Monday, October 2, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.


Episode two

Police are baffled when a prostitute’s murder matches in every detail a series of killings for which Derek Tyler has already been caught and jailed. Tony knows it can’t be a copycat, because in sexual homicides every killer has their own unique signature. But if this isn’t someone imitating Tyler’s atrocities than how are the killings happening at all? While Alex and her team struggle for a lead on the streets, Tony thinks Tyler holds the key. But there’s a problem — Tyler has remained utterly mute since the day he was arrested and, to crack him, Tony has to use every ounce of his psychological skill and imagination.



Tensions develop within the police operation as the vice-squad Detective Inspector disagrees with Alex’s running of the case. And things go disastrously wrong when one of the detectives becomes bait for the killer and is kidnapped without trace.



All the experts have diagnosed Tyler as a schizophrenic who heard imaginary voices telling him to kill. But Tony realizes that Tyler’s inner “voice” was a real one. He is the victim of brainwashing — and whoever controlled him is now controlling another killer and has their colleague, Paula, within their power. When it becomes clear that whoever is doing this has access to information about the police investigation, Tony confronts his one and only suspect and is almost killed in the process. Will his intervention save both Paula’s life and Alex’s career?

Episode two premieres Monday, October 9, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.


Episode three

Saving student Kurt from leaping to his death makes Tony ponder why someone might want to take their own life. He’d like to help Kurt feel better, but Kurt doesn’t stick around in therapy long enough to debate the issue. He disappears to hook up with a new group of “friends” and Tony is left feeling inadequate.



Meanwhile a businessman and his accountant die in a horrible fire — apparently victims of deliberate arson. Were they murdered by jealous partners? There seems no reason for the deaths. But these are not the last pair of corpses found in Bradfield, and Alex turns to Tony for help. Masonic symbolism leads the investigation to a local lodge but to no avail. Then Tony makes a breakthrough — the ways in which each of the pairs of victims has died bears uncanny resemblance to the deaths of Christian saints. This is a suicide cult. Someone is breeding murderous martyrs and the deaths will continue until Tony and Alex find the source.



A local vicar with links to many of the victims looks the most likely candidate, but when he kills himself, Tony realizes he’s merely an ordinary cult member sacrificing himself to show his loyalty — and remorse. He builds a profile of the true leader for Alex and her team and piecing together the ways in which the cult members were recruited enables them to arrest their man.



For a moment the team are jubilant, but then Tony realizes that the group of new “friends” Kurt has found is actually a murderous cabal. Kurt must be found and stopped before he uses his knowledge of biochemistry to wreak havoc. Tony has to use every skill he has as a therapist to save the day.

Episode three premieres Monday, October 16, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.


Episode four

Tony’s first case with the police comes back to haunt him when Jason Eglee, convicted of murder on Tony’s evidence, comes up for parole. Jason appears to be a reformed character after years of therapy in prison, but Tony’s not convinced. He manages to sway the board to his view, until Eglee’s distraught mother attacks him before collapsing and dying. To the press and public Tony has blood on his hands, and Eglee is released as a compassionate gesture.



When a girl is murdered in the same circumstances as Eglee’s former victim, Tony is in no doubt that Eglee is starting a new spree. But Eglee has a cast iron alibi in the form of his therapist Ozick — who has tapes of their session on the night of the murder. Even worse, when Eglee is persuaded to give a blood sample, he’s found to be innocent — the DNA evidence from over ten years ago does not match his.



Tony’s confidence begins to crumble and, as pro-Eglee reporter hounds him for an expose, Alex decides she can no longer permit him to work for the police. Life gets even worse when he encounters old flame Karen — intent on trying to restart their relationship and so unstable that Tony’s rejection is devastating. Now even Tony feels guilty and fears he has lost the empathic perception on which he relies.



But although everyone has lost faith in Tony, his acuity hasn’t deserted him. As the murderer gears up to take another victim, Tony suddenly realizes how the killer was able to take on a double identity and also create a false alibi. Now all Tony has to do is persuade Alex to believe him so they can catch the killer before another young woman dies.

Episode four premieres Monday, October 23, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.


Interview With Robson Green



On how the four latest are the best – and scariest – episodes yet:

“I feel that this series is our strongest so far, and we are always pushing the budget so each episode has a filmic quality. I am very proud of it, and I hope our viewers will be terrified and intrigued by it. One of the episodes is full of religious imagery – hanging, beheading and drowning with a millstone around the neck. The killer is someone who’s besotted with the artist Caravaggio. Like the slaying of John the Baptist, whose head was served on a plate, this is how one of the victims ends up. It’s full of symbolism and it’s like a feature film in the way it’s shot and lit. But when Michael, the actor, turned his head round on the plate and said, ‘hello Robson’ it was terrifying! It’s nightmarish stuff and I was a bit scared to pick up the new scripts because of what they might reveal. But the feedback we’ve had from around the world is that people enjoy being scared by the films and want us to push the boundaries a little bit further, without being gratuitous of course. Our aim, through the writing, performances, design and effects, is to create a chilling atmosphere.”



On doing a series based on serial killings:

“Murder is destructive, dark and horrible. The consequences are visually unpleasant. Our program is fictional, but what we have to say is important. As long as it’s not a gore fest, we don’t shy away from the reality of what we’re talking about, which is destructive behavior. I don’t go around celebrating the violence but I enjoy experiencing the reasons why people behave as they do. It’s an interesting learning curve for me – the most educational piece I’ve ever been part of.”



On the new character, DI Alex Fielding, played by Simone Lahbib:

“She really doesn’t want him on board but in the end thanks him for being there. Tony and Alex have to learn to trust each other and work together to solve the murders and their new relationship brings a new energy and warmth to the series.”



On his soft-treading hero, Dr. Tony Hill:

“Tony’s far more outside the university now and more involved in the police work, as a volunteer. But he’s on the periphery. When the crime is solved he disappears. He’s never applauded for what he does and he doesn’t stand out in a crowd. Just like a surgeon who performs something profound in hospital or someone who’s carried out an amazing engineering feat. You wouldn’t look at them twice.”



On the appeal of Wire in the Blood:

“I can understand why it is a very successful program because its themes are universal and what Tony has to say is very interesting. It’s unusual though, because he’s a clumsy character, not your clichéd lead. He travels to work on a bicycle and has his life in a blue polythene bag.”

On his hobby, organic gardening:

“I’ve got a greenhouse with melons, eggplants, marrows, peppers and chili. I have a real thing about it and I hate it when a plant dies – life in the fast lane, eh!”

Scientific Skincare

Dr. Gregory Bays Brown created the skincare line – RéVive.

Brown established a laboratory to conduct a two-million dollar study on healing severe wounds of burn victims. In his research, he discovered a bioengineered molecule called EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) -that when applied to burns and wounds, dramatically accelerated healing in all patients tested.

Brown had a revelation: this was the same molecule that regenerated aging skin. He was compelled to apply the same intensive scientific attention to skincare. He set up a laboratory within the burn research unit convinced that the only way to obtain the fluid-filled skin of youth was at the molecular level -with EGF. He proved that in a cream form, he could give women what they really want: the vibrant skin of their youth.

Brown was the first doctor and scientist to apply the bioengineered version of EGF into skincare. The discovery of EGF went on to win a Nobel Prize in 1986. His findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1989. He won the cosmetic patent for EGF in 1994. Through perseverance, Brown launched RéVive to the public in 1997.

“I’ve been using RéVive on patients since 1991,” says Brown. “I was able to show real results objectively with biopsies to prove we increased cell turnover. There is nothing surgically that can do what RéVive does -to give you that dewy-glow and luscious, youthful skin. There is no single magic bullet in aging but we can already delay plastic surgery with RéVive products. If you use it religiously, RéVive will decrease the magnitude of the surgical procedure needed.”


RéVive line is based on one irrefutable fact: in your 20’s skin regenerates every two to three weeks (i.e. skin cells turn over regularly to expose fresh new skin underneath the dead top layer of skin cells). As we age skin regeneration slows to eight or nine weeks. Dead cells gather on the surface, look worn out, and contribute to dull dry looking skin. Alternatively, new cells with quick life cycles produce fresh and radiant skin and improve skin quality and tone.

RéVive speeds up skin cells on a molecular level how the molecules work.

The Formula / EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor)
At the heart of RéVive Sensitif Cellular Repair and Moisturizing Renewal Creams is the highly active EGF molecule (Epidermal Growth Factor). It is released in the body when there is an injury and when applied to aging skin can restore luminosity. Made of 53 amino acids, Dr. Brown combined it into creams that produce small miracles. Only RéVive has this technology and it works to bring the ‘RéVive glow’ to the face within days.

IGF (Insulin-like Growth Factor)
IGF firms and strengthens the underlying collagen to thicken the dermis. IGF prevents sagging and plumps fine lines and is called the youth molecule because it actually boosts collagen production and re-juices the skin.

KGF (Keratinocyte Growth Factor)
KGF is the newest most potent molecule yet. KGF works specifically to increase facial volume – a subtle loss over decades that dramatically ages the face. KGF can potentially fill the creases, lift the sag, and tighten the droop. “This is the first product to address volume,” says Dr. Brown.

KGF achieves results never before possible in skincare because it doesn_t just speed up skin cell turnover (8 times faster!) but halts DNA fragmentation to prevent cells from spinning out of control. KGF has a quick response and enhances skins fluidity in days.

MPI
MPI slows signs of aging by inhibiting the loss of skin’s natural elasticity and collagen levels. MPI rebuilds broken capillaries and significantly diminishes fine lines, sun damage, and rosacea.



We’ve Tried (And Aren’t Allergic To)

Serum Portectif


Pollution and other environmental impurities (like secondhand smoke and bus exhaust) age skin fast. Turbo-charged Serum Prôtectif shields skin from these ever-present and harmful external irritants. This feather light formula contains SOD - the most powerful antioxidant known - EGF, and Vitamin E, which even out tone for a flawless complexion.
Skin is purified, impeding breakouts.

SKIN TYPE: All skin types. Great for oily and acne prone skin.

APPLICATION: Apply Serum Prôtectif on clean skin (am), and then add Sensitif or other RéVive moisturizer.

NET WT 1.0 OZ / 30 ML
SEE INGREDIENTS
$175.00


GLOSSARY

EGF [Epidermal Growth Factor]: A naturally occurring protein molecule that dramatically increases skin cell regeneration and whose important discovery warranted a 1986 Nobel Prize.

SOD [Superoxide Dismutase]: One of the most powerful preventative antioxidants available. Dominant in white blood cells, it purifies skin’s surface of the environmental impurities and free radicals that age and pollute the skin.

Exfoliants [Glycolic]: Organic acids that remove the dead outer layer of skin allowing regenerated cells to rise to the surface. An acid base intensifies EGF’s ability to ‘retexturize’ the skin and achieve the RéVive glow.

Firming Agents: Organic compounds that maintain the skin’s natural elasticity and resist the daily pull of gravity.

My Flavia For Flavorful Fusions


Don’t confuse this with the new age-y fairy cards of the 1980s. This is something entirely different. We just got one of these. Ideal for our red-accented kitchen:

The Flavia Fusion drinks station gives the freedom to brew the gourmet quality hot or iced drinks. Clean up is a snap. There are more than 30 drink choices. With purchase they give you 18 sample drinks.

Here’s what the website says:

Enjoy a Flavia Fusion drink, individually brewed, with the touch of a button.

Total Inspiration: Discover more than 30 drinks including gourmet Coffees, Fresh Leaf Teas, Wellbeing options and heavenly indulgent creations. Make hot cocktail Mixing and Matching from a delicious range of sprinkles and syrups. All

Pure Freshness: The single-serve Flavia Fusion Filterpacks seal in perfect freshness with every cup. Unlike messy or unclean coffee pots and teapots, revolutionary Flavia Fusion technology brews direct from pack to cup, guaranteeing that every drink is completely pure and "untainted" by previous brews.

Hassle-Free: The Flavia Fusion drinks station requires no cleaning between drinks and gives you total convenience so you can spend more time enjoying your drinks.
» 30 different types of drinks to suit every mood
» Quickly makes authentic Cappuccino and indulgent frothy drinks
» Contains a special water filter that ensures purified hot water
» Easily removable water tank with a large capacity that requires minimal refilling
» Accommodates different cups and mugs—even your Travel Mug


Easy-to-Use
The Flavia Fusion requires no cleaning between drinks, and features one of the most convienent, easy-to-use systems for a fresh, hot cup at the touch of a single button.

(Since writing the above, we have now opened the box and the Flavia is actually black, which is deemed quite elegant and sleek. We've also tried it and it was a huge hit with the coffee-drinkers and drinkers of strong tea -- of which we're not one, but now we have something to entertain. At any rate, everyone was duly impressed.)


www.myflavia.com

Is Lindsey Lohan Engaged?

This just in from our friends at Extra: “Extra” has exclusively learned that Lindsay Lohan’s boyfriend, Harry Morton, just purchased an engagement ring for her at Cartier in Beverly Hills. In a statement to “Extra,” a representative from Morton’s company, Pink Taco, says, “I can confirm that Harry was shopping in Cartier…but what he purchased I cannot confirm. If it was in fact a gift then that’s between him and whomever the gift is for.”

Unseen Dylan

Bob Dylan 1966 World Tour: The Home Movies Through the Camera of Drummer Mickey Jones Available on DVD October 31, 2006
Through MVD Visual

MVD Visual and Highway 61 Entertainment announce the home viewing release of Bob Dylan – 1966 World Tour: The Home Movies for worldwide distribution on DVD.

For the first time on home video, musician- turned-actor Mickey Jones chronicles the legendary 1966 Bob Dylan World Tour through his recently discovered home movies! With a set of drum sticks and his 8 mm color home movie camera, Mickey Jones toured the world in 1966 with Bob Dylan and The Band. He captured on film what became known as the tour that changed Rock and Roll forever - when Dylan traded in his acoustic guitar for an electric sound. This new version includes new, exculsive interviews with Charlie Daniels discussing his 1970’s Dylan album recordings, Johnny Rivers and Trini Lopez discussing Dylan’s influence on their music, 1966 World Tour soundman Richard Alderson on the tour sound, and Mickey Jones with new revelations, including the surprising truth about Play F#@%ing Loud!", contradicting the conclusion in Scorcese’s No Direction Home.

“Home movies aren't supposed to be this cool!” - Scott Bauer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
“The Home Movies is a rare glimpse of Dylan!” - David Fricke, ROLLING STONE
“Absolutely Fascinating!” - Phil Johnson, THE INDEPENDENT (UK)

Background Music performed by Highway 61 Revisited:
All Along The Watchtower, Ballad of a Thin Man, Highway 61 Revisited, Like A Rolling Stone, Positively 4th Street, Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again, Subterranean Homesick Blues, The Times They Are A Changin’, Watchin’ the River Flow

Bonus Features: 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, Includes Exclusive and Unreleased: Acoustic and electric Bob Dylan and The Band concert footage from Europe and Australia, 1966 Tour photos by rock photographer Barry Feinstein, and 1960’s Tour footage of The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Trini Lopez, and Johnny Rivers.

Street Date: October 31, 2006
Retail: 14.95
Run Time: 95 minutes

Bob Dylan Unauthorized Documentaries Box Set
Available on October 31, 2006 Through MVD Visual

This package contains three full-length films, the "Rolling Thunder" and "The Gospel Years" CD soundtracks, and nine bonus postcards. The films include "Bob Dylan 1975-1981 Rolling Thunder and The Gospel Years [2006]", "Bob Dylan World Tours 1966-1974 Through the Camera of Barry Feinstein [2005]", and "Bob Dylan 1966 World Tour, The Home Movies Through the Camera of Mickey Jones [2003]"

Director Joel Gilbert reveals these monumental periods of Bob Dylan’s life and music through insider portraits, exclusive photos, concert footage, and visits to places of great signifigance in Dylan's life.

"Bob Dylan 1975-1981 Rolling Thunder and The Gospel Years [2006]" - Running Time: 240 min.
"Bob Dylan World Tours 1966-1974 Through the Camera of Barry Feinstein [2005]" - Running Time: 120 min.
"Bob Dylan 1966 World Tour, The Home Movies Through the Camera of Mickey Jones [2003]" - Running Time: 95 min.

DeVito, Potter Dine at “Color”ful B.H. Restaurant

Actors Danny DeVito and Monica Potter both were at Barbara Lockhart's Colors on Bedford restaurant on Thursday, August 24, 2006, although they were at separate tables.

DeVito power lunched with an industry couple. The trio ate the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad, Wood-Oven Cooked Burgers and Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. DeVito is a Colors regular.

Potter brought one of her sons, her new baby and her husband Daniel Allison. They ate Mac & Cheese, Seared Ahi Tuna Salad, BLT Panini Sandwiches and Wood-Oven Cooked Burgers. Potter told the server, “this restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and the food is superb!”

BTW, BeansTalk loves Monica Potter and thinks Potter’s what Julia Roberts wishes she would be. In fact, Potter has similar facial features and voice, but without the Southern Twang. Potter married at 19 to Tom Potter (they’re now divorced) and she had two sons, Liam and David, with him. She’s been married since June of last year to Daniel Christopher Allison, an orthopedic surgeon. The couple had their first child, and Potter’s first daughter, Molly Brigid Allison, on August 3, 2005. Anyway, she’s probably very happy right where she is, but we think she’s a little under the radar. The other difference between her and Roberts is that Potter is an excellent actress. She just hasn’t had the opportunity to really show her chops off. She had a brief stint on ABC’s “Boston Legal.” Check out her “The Very Thought of You” (at least, that’s what it was called in the U.S.). She was also in “I’m With Lucy,” “Along Came a Spider,” “Head Over Heels” and Robin Williams’ “Patch Adams” and “Saw.” See what we mean by not being able to demonstrate her talents?

Meanwhile, the food sounds awfully good at this restaurant. We may try it some day.

Colors on Bedford
369 N Bedford Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 205-0171

Artful Bag

We have a shamefully full closet of purses, everything from $12.99 T.J. Maxx vinyl to $698 Isabella Fiore designs (no, we never pay full price).

Still, we are always more than open to new handbags. We found a line that is both beautifully artistic and yet spacious enough to hold more than just I.D. (so we can buy booze) and lipstick. Check out the photos -- could this bag be any cuter?

Santa Cruz native and Moss Landing resident Stella Page is not only lucky enough to live in a gorgeous area of the Northern California coast, but her Stella Page Design has grown from an artist honing her skill, to a Limited Editions, collectable, functional art. With the most beautiful woman in the world seeking out and collecting Stella Page's ever changing designs, her fan base is constantly growing. Each season brings new editions to her line and the wait list grows. Celebrities like Salma Hayek carry her bags.

As the website boasts: "...it's a work of art!" 831.633.5503 ~ stellapagedesign@aol.com

Image above:

Style: TR
Color: Butterscotch
Motif: Amber Foral
Dimensions: 7 x 3.5 x 4 (LWH)
Details: Detachable Shoulder Strap
Price: $425 USD
www.stellapage.com

The Proverbial Silver Spoon

The Silver Spoon Hollywood Buffet presented a two-day event – featuring fashions, beauty products and services, and cuisine -- for invited guests in a private Hollywood location. Yup, more Emmy prep luxuriating.

(Double click on all Silver Spoon images above for caption and credit information.)

Luxury brands were displayed in a buffet-style setting on Thursday, August 24 and Friday, August 25, 2006

The Silver Spoon Hollywood Buffet is a estination for celebrities, stylists and media. The buffet is normally held before major award shows.

Pre-Emmy buffet attendees included: Kiera Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest), Felicity Huffman (“Desperate Housewives”), Allison Janney (“The West Wing”), Randy Jackson (“American Idol”), Drew Lachey (“Dancing with the Stars”), Sophia Bush (“One Tree Hill”), Jeri Ryan (“Shark”), Jerry Ferrara (“Entourage”), Constance Zimmer (“Entourage”), Rex Lee (“Entourage”), Ellen Barkin (Ocean’s Thirteen), Greg Grunberg (“Heroes”), Arielle Kebbel (John Tucker Must Die), Justin Berfield (“Malcolm in the Middle”), Evan Handler (“Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”), Gary Valentine (“King of Queens”), Teri Polo (“The West Wing”), Heidi Montag (“The Hills”), Bob Guiney (“The Bachelor”), Rachel Hunter (“Dancing with the Stars”), Carrie Ann Inaba (“Dancing with the Stars”), Mario Lopez (“Dancing with the Stars”), Samantha Harris (“Dancing with the Stars”), Tara Reid (“Taradise”), Bahar Soomekh (Crash), Shaun Toub (Crash), Autumn Reeser (“The O.C.”), Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray, “Stacked”), Marsha Thomason (“Las Vegas”), George Stults (“7th Heaven”), Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls), Randy Spelling (“Sons of Hollywood”), David Weintraub (“Sons of Hollywood”), Missy Peregrym (Stick It), Matt Dallas (“Kyle XY”), Daveigh Chase (“Big Love”), Hal Sparks (“Queer as Folk”), Chris Warren Jr. (“High School Musical”), Daneel Harris (“One Tree Hill”), David Keith (“Law & Order: Criminal Intent”), Model Caroline D’Amore, Michael Moloney (“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”), Kellan Lutz (Accepted), Kathy Griffin (“My Life on the D-List”), Alexis Thorpe (Wedding Crashers), Rachel Stevens (Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo),Jonny Abrahams (Prime), Alec Mapa (“Half & Half”), MLB player Jose Canseco, Alex Nesic (“Sleeper Cell”), Alana Curry (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines), Jackie Warner (Bravo’s “Work Out”), Joel McHale (“The Soup” on E!), Leeza Gibbons, Deidre Hall (“Days of our Lives”), Alison Sweeney (“Days of our Lives”), Kristian Alfonso (“Days of our Lives”), Ashley Jones (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Jennifer Gareis (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Kirsten Storms (“General Hospital”) and socialite Jason Davis.

Lorena Bendinskas, Silver Spoon partner says, “We helped talent relax before the Emmys by offering everything from deep-tissue massages from Allure Pilates, make-up by Sheer Cover along with manicures and pedicures from Hands On.”

Silver Spoon Hollywood Buffet co-founder Melissa Lemer adds, “We raised over $10,000 for Tom’s Foundation, which buys school and medical supplies for children. Specifically, the funds we raised will go toward donating supplies to children in Los Pilontes, Argentina.”

Designers, jewelers, cosmetic and skin-care lines from around the world join The Silver Spoon Entertainment Marketing in presenting exclusive tribute fashions, camera-ready makeup and hairstyling, and good luck charms to selected guests. Beauty treatments were a popular destination.

At this year’s Buffet, attendees viewed jewelry from A Diamond is Forever, who showcased Journey Diamond Jewelry, which features diamonds set in a graduated pattern from smallest to largest and represents how love grows stronger over time. Diamonds are always a girl’s best friend; Kiera Knightley, Felicity Huffman and Allison Janney all left the Buffet with a piece of Journey Diamond Jewelry.

Gorjana jewelry also gifted guests with their delicate gold and silver designs on site.

Male and female stars snatched up the hot timekeepers of the moment: Toywatches, as seen in Fred Segal and Vanity Fair. Guests were treated to Sheer Cover® makeup, the mineral makeup collection presented by Leeza Gibbons.

The new haircare line Aquage outfitted attendees with products. Healing Anthropology gifted fresh skincare products without preservatives, while Rural Revolution offered its exclusive natural body scrub for freshly exfoliated skin. American Laser Centers, specialists in laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and cellulite-reduction therapy company consulted attendees’ needs. Lumineers by Cerinate offered stars in need of a last minute smile touch-up.

Allure Pilates Spa gave massages while Hands On salon gave manicures and pedicures. Stars could take home Karma yoga wear and a Plank yoga mat.

Fashions were very popular at the Buffet.

Spanx [a future story may be up on BeansTalk soon] hosiery helps sculpt stomachs and thighs while Fashion Forms bras and accessories can accentuate and flaunt one’s assets. Guests received dresses by Kirsten Jade Inc., Magaschoni cashmere, Henry III denim, Gypsy shirts for men and women, Cusp swimsuits and Gold Toe socks. Franco Sarto gifted handbags and boots while Tsubo offered the latest fashion-forward sneakers. Dog lovers snagged “Dogs Rule” clothing and gear from Pedigree. Stars who needed good luck charms picked up Cabbage Patch Kids Newborns.

Buffet guests enjoyed Italian cuisine from LA hot-spot Dolce [you may know this as Ashton Kutcher/Wilmer Valderrama’s restaurant), food from Sur restaurant, Rolling in the Dough cookies, Dove chocolate candies, exotic cupcakes from Cupcake Specialist Stuart O’Keefe and Fuze non-alcoholic drinks. There was a Flavia Fusion drinks lounge with gourmet coffees, fresh leaf teas and wellbeing beverages, as well as cappuccinos, mochaccinos and Milky Way Swirl Lattes.

Adult guests indulged in Hpnotiq vodka, Leblon rum, Peroni beer and cocktails made with Freshies mixers.

About Tom’s Shoes

Toms was born in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie out of a commitment to produce stylish, comfortable, and practical footwear while improving the lives of children around the world. Every pair sold is personally matched with a donated pair to a child in need. The Buffet will be raising money for the Tom’s Foundation, which buys school and medical supplies for children in needy communities. The Tom’s foundation ultimately hopes to provide shoes and assistance to needy areas on every continent, but funds from the Buffet will be going to children in Argentina.

About Silver Spoon Entertainment Marketing
The Silver Spoon Entertainment Marketing holds prominence in Hollywood during award season. The Silver Spoon Entertainment Marketing offers award show pre-pampering. Designers, jewelers, cosmetic and skin-care lines from around the world travel to Los Angeles to gain access to the media and celebrities The company is the creation of partners Melissa Lemer and Lorena Bendinskas.

Sponsor	Product
A Diamond is Forever	Journey Diamond Jewelry
American Laser Center	Facials and hair removal
Allure Pilates Spa	Pilates Spa
Aquage	hair care
Cabbage Patch Kids Newborns	Dolls
Cusp	swimwear
Design by Taylor	stationary
Dolce	Italian restaurant
Dove	chocolates
Fashion Form	bra straps & accessories
Flaming Flowers	Floral designs by Justin Howard
FLAVIA™	Coffeemakers/brewed coffee drinks
Franco Sarto	shoes & purses
Freshies	Drink mixers
Fuze	beverages
Gold Toe	socks
Gorjana	Women’s jewelry
Griffin	Men’s jewelry and belts
Gypsy	men and women's shirts
Hands On	Manicures/pedicures
Healing Anthropology	Skincare
Henry III Generation	Denim
Hpnotiq	colored vodka
Karma Athletics	yoga wear
Kristen Jade	Custom-made dresses
Leblon	rum
Lumineers	Teeth lumineers
Magaschoni	woman's cashmere knit wear
Pedigree	Dogs Rule clothing and gear
Peroni	Beer
Plank yoga mats and yoga bags	Yogagear, handbags & soap
Rolling in the Dough	cookies
Rural Revolution	Body scrub
Sheer Cover® mineral makeup	Leeza Gibbon’s make up line
Spanx	hosiery and underwear
Sur restaurant	food
Toywatch	fashion watches
Tsubo	athletic shoes for men & women
Uneek Dogs	dog cookies

Celebs Enjoy Silver Spoon

Emmy-nominee Allison Janney and Oscar-nominee Keira Knightley were among the stars who attended the Silver Spoon Buffet (double click on any of the images to get the official caption and credit info).

HBO "Entourage" star Jerry Ferrara (he plays Turtle) at the Silver Spoon Buffet, left, and "Shark" star Jeri Ryan with a fetching, fall-colored Franco Sarto handbag (double click on any image for caption and credit).

Oscar-nominee and Emmy-winner Felicity Huffman at the Silver Spoon Buffet, left, and "Dancing With the Stars" winner Drew Lachey and Silver Spoon co-founder Melissa Lemer (double click on any image for caption and credit).

ABC Family Channel "Kyle XY" star Matt Dallas at the Silver Spoon Buffet, left, and "Sex and the City" star Evan Handler, right; George Stults of "7th Heaven," center (double click on any image for caption and credit).

T3 For Tresses

We’re all about our hair, so we’re always on the lookout for something that will make our hair look good. That’s why we love our ghd flat irons (and our Gail Johnson one, too). We just tried a new dryer, the T3 Tourmaline that is awesome. We cannot tell you how FAST it dried our hair and made it feel all good and healthy.

Here's what they say: Imagine a blow dryer that's actually good for your hair? You plug it in, and rather than blasting your strands with damaging heat for the better part of the next hour, you're done in half the time and your hair is hydrated, full of shine, and all the more healthier? Whether you want sleek, poker-straight strands or soft, sexy waves, pulling off either has never been easier or faster if you're armed with a T3. Infused with crushed tourmaline, a semi-precious stone that has unique electrical properties, this innovative line of blow dryers, flat irons, and diffusers is taking hair styling to an entirely new level.

WHAT IT IS:
The brainchild of a Silicon Valley whiz kid, the T3 Tourmaline Professional Ionic Hair Dryer is the future of hair drying, delivering the fastest heat styling physically possible—without damaging your hair. This super quiet, lightweight (it weighs in at less than a pound), state-of-the-art styling tool contains 100 percent crushed tourmaline gemstones, which are infused throughout the hair dryer in a patented process that's specifically designed to significantly speed-up your drying time. With the T3 Tourmaline Professional Ionic Hair Dryer, a 20-minute blow dry can be as fast as five minutes (depending on hair length and texture), cutting your routine by more than half.

HOW IT WORKS:
Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone that's loved by jewelers for its kaleidoscopic range of hues, and revered by scientists for its remarkable electrical properties—when heated, tourmaline takes on a natural negative charge. The T3 Tourmaline Professional Ionic Hair Dryer utilizes these naturally produced, negative ions to split large water droplets into smaller molecules that immediately evaporate, thus drying the hair quicker, sparing the cuticles from excessive heat exposure and locking in moisture and shine. Plus, it uses infrared heat waves to gently dry the hair from the inside out. The result: Your hair dries four times faster than with a conventional dryer, free of static and frizz, and full of body and shine.

WHY YOU NEED IT:
PDA's, cell phones, wireless Internet: Modern technology has simplified our lives. Finally simplifying our beauty routine is the T3 Tourmaline Professional Ionic Hair Dryer, $200 (tourmaline is one pricey gem). The highest-tech hair dryer on the market, this lightweight dryer has an extra long cord, a swivel base, and a super quiet blow. Plus, it's so gentle you can use it every day since damage will never be an issue. High speed, featherweight, and healthy for the hair, this hair dryer will revolutionize your morning routine. Now, what to do with those extra 15 minutes?

TRAVEL MADE SPEEDY—AND EASY
Aside from simplifying your routine, this revolutionary hair dryer is simplifying travel, too. The T3 Tourmaline Professional Ionic Hair Dryer for Travel, $130, dries hair nearly as fast as its big sister and is equally as featherweight, but is collapsible for easy traveling and comes equipped with a universal adapter that works on power outlets worldwide. Not to mention, its super-fast styling leaves more time for sightseeing—and sure beats the hotel dryer.

This is the one we have

Tourmaline Professional Ionic Hair Dryer for Travel

Tourmaline Professional Ionic Hair Dryer for Travel delivers the performance and innovation of the 'T3 Featherweight' dryer in a compact, globe-trotting size. It dries hair quickly and safely, and with a static-free finish by utilizing the same breakthrough technologies that have made T3 dryers such a success. Forget hotel dryers! Now, your hair can always look great - even while traveling the world.

Other benefits include:
-Tourmaline, a semi-precious mineral, is infused into the dryer itself
-Tourmaline is an unsurpassed emitter of negative ions & infrared heat
-This manufacturing process is proprietary and patented
-Negative ions deliver a smooth, shiny, silky, frizz-free finish
-Negative ions seals the cuticle to protect hair, locking in its moisture and color
-Infrared heat penetrates deeper to enable quick, safe drying

Special Features:
-Swivel handle design
-Utilizes both Tourmaline negative ion technology and far infrared heat
-Dual voltage (110V or 220V)
-48-month comprehensive manufacture's warranty
-1200-watts of power
-Compact and collapsible for easy storage and travel
-Suitable for use the world over - with appropriate plug adaptor (not included)

$130 at Sephora and sephora.com. Also at Nordstrom.com and Nordstroms. The featherlight dryer retails for $200; the Evolution T3 (professional grade) retails for $300.

www.t3tourmaline.com

Onna Erlich at Showtime’s Emmy Suite

We dropped by the Cooley Mansion, which not only used to be the home of Vivian Vance (you know her as Ethel Mertz), but was the location for the super popular Showtime Emmy Suites.

We love these bags by Onna Erlich. We have a coin purse. Our goal is to get the real thing. Check out the one Cote De Pablo is carrying. Look how happy she is! We want to be that happy! (OK, we’ve now just looked at the website, at the bag we covet and sadly, we cannot afford it. But you know what? We can dream.)

Thekla Reuten (Sleeper Cell), image right, with her Onna Ehrlich make-up bag/coin purse, can also be used as a clutch.

Cote De Pablo (NCIS), image above left, carrying an Onna Ehrlich handbag www.onnaehrlich.com

Here’s what their website says about the designer:

Onna Ehrlich burst on the fashion scene in 2004 with a unique accessory line inspired by her African roots. From handbags made with vibrant, lush leathers to unbelievable snake skin belts, Ehrlich was able to take her Nigerian heritage and combine it with the laid back sophistication of California.

Her collection is constantly evolving, but it always includes handbags made from carefully chosen fabrics, luscious soft leathers from Europe and Africa. In less than two years, Onna has quickly become a designer to watch, in addition to features in fashion and design magazines, she also has a growing bevy of fashionable celebrity clients like Halle Berry.

The graduate of the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California is also concerned about her homeland and donates a portion of the proceeds from the Onna Ehrlich collection to Amnesty International and The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

Marah Lago Gifts Stars

Marah Lago's designs were popular at the Marah Lago Larimar Boutique at the Showtime Pre Emmy Gift House held August 25 & 26 at the Cooley Estate Los Angeles, California.

BeansTalk can vouch for how popular they were – we barely got to get the dish on the line from the creator. Celebs were crowding around. We heard that Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington was there with his wife and got a kick out of P.R. rep Doris Bergman’s love of True Crime, the film he did with Clint Eastwood. She chronicled his crucial scenes with such detail, we think she won him over.

Meanwhile, Desperate Housewives may have been locked out of the Emmys, but that doesn’t mean the stars are shut-off from great gifts.

Marcia Cross chose a Marah Lago Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Vermeil Larimar Stone necklace from the Link Collection to take home along with matching earrings and a ring from the same collection. She's seen in the image right at the booth. Cross may not look as thrilled as she actually was, getting that beautiful jewelry with its super rare stone.

(In another incarnation, BeansTalk once spent the day with Cross -- interviewing her -- when she played yet another kind of crazy, on Melrose Place. Frankly, we found her a little frosty. Or, that could be just her public persona. We'll buy that in person she's warm and cuddly. Or at least lukewarm.)

Emmy-winner Blythe Danner chose a sterling silver multi-stone necklace and matching earrings. www.marahlago.com

More Mineral Makeup: Sheer Cover

We love our mineral makeup, as we often say. A new line has been released and introduced to celebs.

Sheer Cover, Leeza Gibbon's mineral makeup collection, was a popular stop for celebrities on Thursday and Friday at Silver Spoon’s Hollywood Buffet Pre-Emmy’s. Gibbons was on hand to share her makeup secrets with her celebrity friends.

Keira Knightley and Allison Janney recieved Sheer Cover’s new powders, due out this fall, as did Tara Reid and Jeri Ryan. Felicity Huffman, Sophia Bush and Teri Polo all spoke with Leeza about the benefits of mineral makeup. Kristian Alfonso (Days of Our Lives) even commented that Sheer Cover “is the only concealer I use!”

Other celebrities who received Sheer Cover’s latest powders include; Kathy Griffin, Deborah Wilson-Skelton (MAD TV), Brooke Kerr (Passions), Alana Curry (Passions), Deidre Hall, Alison Sweeney, Lacey Chabert, Autumn Reeser (OC), (OC), Missy PeregrymSamantha Harris (E!), Mario Lopez (for his Mom) and Hal Sparks (for his girlfriend).

All guests at the Sheer Cover booth received a complimentary 30-day system that included two Mineral Foundations, Duo Concealer, Purifying Cleanser, Nourishing Moisturizer SPF 15, All in One Brush, Powder Brush, Concealer Brush and Contour Brush. Guests were also privy to Sheer Cover’s new highlighters, lip glosses and eye shadows, all in fashion forward colors for fall. The Sheer Cover collection is available at www.sheercover.com.

Office Star Gets Peeved

Brian Baumgartner from the Emmy-winning “The Office,” with a Pet Peeves TM plush doll at the Hearts on Fire Diamond Indulgence Lounge which pampered celebs pre-show.

Pet Peeves TM, located in Los Angeles, California, was founded in 2006 by a team of industry executives, with experience in consumer products and development. Pet Peeves TM introduced products capturing little irritations and funny social/personal interactions, allowing people to vent and laugh at everyday aggravations.

Everyone has at least one thing that really irks them -- call them complaints, grievances or “Pet Peeves TM” -- they are the things that pop up throughout the day that drive you crazy. To learn America’s “Pet Peeves TM,” the company had a market research company, TNS NFO, conduct a nationwide online survey of more than 1000 consumers. The results found that telemarketing registered as an issue with 86% of the respondents; while grouches, tailgating and poor service were problematic for more than 80% of the people. Additional complaints included; late people (59%), being ignored (58%), cell phone abusers (56%) and messy people (39%).

The first product line of eight plush Pet Peeves™ have embroidered messages that express daily annoyances.

Hear Me Heather™ helps someone say, “Being Ignored Turns Me Off!” when she’s placed on a desk, in the kitchen, or given as a gift. In addition to Hear Me Heather™, there are seven other messengers:

Cheerful Chris™ states “Grouches Get My Goat!”
Neat Nick™ exclaims, “A Mess Makes Me Crazy!”
Do-Not-Call Dan™ says, “Telemarketing Gets On My Nerves!”
Hang Up Hank™ lets the world know, “Cell Phones Make Me Scream!”
Timely Tim™ chimes in with, “Late People Tick Me Off!”
Back Off Brittany™ screeches, “Tailgating Drives Me Over the Edge!”
Help Me Madison™ complains, “Bad Service Makes Me Bananas!”

The company added a new character line. From the SnailpacerTM who is always late, to the CellephantTM who continually yaks on his cell phone. When you give an IgnorillaTM to someone in your life, it can serve as a gentle reminder to listen when you speak. Additional characters include the Clutterhog™ who is messy and proud of it!

Pet Peeves TM are currently available at bookstores, gift, specialty, retail and drug stores nationwide, and on the web at: www.mypetwpeeves.com. Launching this fall www.mypetpeeves.com will introduce a social networking webtainment site and “home” for consumers to express, share, laugh and find solutions to their everyday annoyances and irritating experiences. Addressing consumers’ desires to express their own personalized irritations, www.mypetpeeves.com ,will allow consumers to create their own Pet Peeves™. The site will also provide Plogs™ (Pet Peeves’ proprietary blogs) for visitors to above all else “express” their frustrations, and even e-cards that can be sent to a friend or family member. www.mypetpeeves.com will be a destination for the modern consumer.

Emmy Garden Party

The pre-Emmys "Style 2006 Garden Party” was organized by Nathalie Dubois, CEO and president of the entertainment marketing company DPA. It was held August 25 and 26, 2006 at Frederic Fekkai Salon and Spa on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

Dr. John Gray offered a "two-for-the-price-of-one" voucher to his Oxygen Spa in Northern California and actually was at the party, offering 10 one- on-one appointments, as well as free spa trips to 10 A-list celebrities or/and nominees attending Saturday the 26th. The value is $5,500 per celebrity. Gray consulted on the benefits of diet and exercise, and as a gender expert, he gave them his book, "The Mars & Venus Diet & Exercise Solution.” Each selected celebrity was invited to a free weekend at his Oxygen Spa in Northern California (near Fort Bragg) complete with further diet and wellness consultation from Dr. John Gray himself. (Celebrity’s are financially responsible for their own transportation and accommodation costs).

Dr. Glenn A. Kawesch offered Lasik (eye surgery) valued at $6600. He’s specialized in refractive surgery since 1989 and has completed approximately 25,000 surgeries, one of his most famous clients being Jessica Simpson.

For the two-day retreat at the Frederic Fekkai Salon and Spa, the premises were decorated by House Of Petals "Floral Couture.” House of Petals gave stars gift certificates.

Frederic Fekkai’s professional staff provided services that include blow drying, manicures and massages to the stars and other guests. They offered their line of shampoos, conditioners and shine mists. Each guest left the event with more than $350 in services and products offered by Frederic Fekkai Salon and Spa.

Café 440 catered. Guests ate ice cream from Graeter’s with their signature flavor Black Raspberry Chip. There was a chocolate bar, courtesy of Dove, the official chocolate sponsor of the 58th Emmys.

Refreshments were provided by Mojitos Island, bar included Izze as well as Badoit Sparkling Natural Mineral water from France, and Volvic Natural Spring Water from the Auvergne. There was also an espresso bar courtesy of Nespresso USA, featuring their latest espresso machine: Nespresso USA Le Cube‚ along with a two-month coffee supply. Refined champagne from Laurent-Perrier was served.

Dubois says guests left with around $73 000 in products and treatment.

Energetix magnet therapy gave away bracelets valued at $250. Ten selected guests will receive, from Robert Wan, with the courtesy of Perles de Tahiti, rare pearl necklaces valued at more $15,000. Wan gifted 50 bracelets to other selected guests.

Celebs were also gifted Hiro Morise’s Kunna Jeans valued at $250, Royal Guard Clothings valued at $500, to high end couture by local fashion designer Octavio Carlin, with gowns valued at $3000.

Dubois gave away more than $33, 000 of trips in tropical destinations. The Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa will send selected stars to Bora Bora in French Polynesia, and Caribbean Escapes to the Caribbean, exclusive, but not inclusive, these two destinations’ packages worth $7500 and $5000 respectively.

Four guest celebrities will vacation in the Diani Reef Resort in an all inclusive seven nights in Presidential Suite in Kenya, Africa, first class tickets included from the U.S., as well as safaris, spa. Sharon Stone was gifted this, btw. This is valued at more than $18,500. Diani Reef Resort is set on the legendary Diani Beach - a magnificent stretch of unbroken white sand along Kenya's South Coast -Diani Reef Resort and Spa is the first of its kind in Kenya's resort world. Overlooking the exquisite blue-green Indian Ocean, it provides for a charming and romantic get-away. Diani Reef Resort and Spa lends uniqueness, sophistication and style to this traditional coastal setting. There are 30 acres of landscaped tropical gardens and 350 meters of beachfront.

Make up by Beauty Addicts-"a revolutionary approach to make up that empowers women" with a full make up line valued of $500- to spray tanning from Jimmy Jimmy Coco "the sultry glowing tan of the Stars in a bottle" worth $420 were offered, too.

NIA 24, niacin-powered therapy products, was at the party and the products offered to the guests valued at $175. Xtreme Lashes’ eyelashes extensions and Tulia shea butter, Hai elite blow dryers, Laclede’s natural oral products and Mercedes’ perfume "Love Juice 18" (is it just us or is that, as a name for perfume, a little bit nasty?) were also featured.

Moonsus and Marsus gave away lap top computer bags. “The newest, fast, anytime, anywhere access”, the Pocket Surfer from EdgeTech was introduced. (The value of the unit is $300, but Edgetech will waive the subscription fee for 10 years, so the gift is actually valued at more than $1500). Itrain, the workout for ipod offered CDs providing workouts from yoga, to dance, to Pilates, and demonstrated their fitness downloads.

An additional gift bag included Deepak Chopra's latest book "karma sutra,” Donna L’Oren’s lingerie and sleeping bags SELK, made its first appearance to the public, with its revolutionary concept of form-fitting sleeping bag.

Also gifting were Anna Kosturova who gave away crochet bathing suits ($250 each). Face Stockholm’s make up was also a gift, "a Swedish cosmetics company that creates makeup and skin care that is true to the Swedish beauty ideal - natural, trend-forward, simple, clean, gorgeous and fun!”

Daniele de Winter, skincare specialist from Monaco, gave away products. Dove chocolate gave away cookies. Only Heart Club will gave dolls away, a $144 value, as well as little cute $45 tee shirts from dirty laundry tees.


Participants

House of petals www.houseofpetalsla.com
Izze $ 1.50 www.izze.com
Volvic/Badoit www.volvic.com
Dove $ 3.99 www.dovechocolate.com
Mojito Island www.mojitoisland.com
Graeters www.graeters.com
Tulia $16.50 www.tuliaskincare.com
Face Stockholm $19 www.facestockholm.com
Deepak Chopra. $30 www.chopra.com www.chopracenterny.com
Itrain $40 www.itrain.com
Dirty laundry tees $45 www.dirtylaundrytees.com
Lacleded $50 www.laclede.com
Frederic Fekkai $68 www.fredericfekkai.com
Donna L’oren $100 www.donnaloren.com
Only heart club $144 www.onlyheartclub.com
Laurent Perrier $ www.laurentperrierus.com
Mercedes $150 www.mercedesmusic.com
NiIA24 $175 www.NIA24.com
Anna Kosturova $250 www.annakosturova.com
Kunna $250 www.kunnaindigo.com
Energetix $250 www.energetix.tv
Daniele De Winter $270 www.danieledewinter.com
Selk $397 www.musuchouse.com
Edge tech $400 www.edgetechpc.com
Royal Guard Clothing $400 www.royalguardcloting.com
Jimmy Jimmy Coco $420 www.jimmyjimmycoco.com
Beauty Addicts $500 www.beautyaddicts.com
Nespresso USA $ 500 www.nespresso.com
Hai $500 www.hairartandinfo.com
Moonsus/Marsus $600 www.moonsus.com www.marsus.com
Xtreme lashes $600 www.xtremelashes.com
Octavio Carlin $3000 www.octaviocarlin.com
Dr Gray $5175 www.marsvenus.com
Lasik $6600 www.kaweschlaser.com
Tahiti BORA BORA NUI $7500 www.boraboranui.com
Caraibes CARABEAN ESCAPES $7500 www.caribbeansescapes.com
Kenya DIANI REEF $10500 + airplane ($8000 ticket) www.dianireef.com
Robert Wan TAHITIAN PEARL $15 000 www.robertwan.com www.perlesdetahiti.net


Celebs Who Attended

Tichina Arnold, Everybody hates Chris
Trisha Simmons, Desperate Housewives
Zee James, Everybody hates Chris
Andy Comeau, Huhh
Alexis Cruz, Shark
Alfre Woodward, nominee for Desperate Housewives (who received big gifts as trips to Kenya, Bora Bora and Caraibes)
Allison Janney, nominee for the West Wing
Adrienne Janic, Tlc
Bai Ling
Bonita Friedericy, The Nine
Bryan Cranston, nominee for Malcolm in the Middle
Ben Silverman, producer The Office
Carter Jenkins, Surface
Cathy Schulman, producer Crash
Cheryl Hines, nominee for Curb Your Enthusiasm
Joy Lauren, actress who played daughter of Marcia cross in Desperate Housewives
Cindy Ambuehl, The Jag
Don Diamond, Young and the Restless
Craig Robert young, Lost
Craig Zisk, nominee for directing Weeds
Cyrus Voris, nominee for writing Sleeper Cell
Emilie de Ravin, Lost
Eric Millegan, Bones
Eva Larue, CSI Miami
Francesco Quinn, Into the West
Glenn Gordon Caron, creator of Medium
Gregory Itzin, nominee for 24
Hunter Parrish, Weeds
Jackie Collins
Jacqueline Pinol, Heroes
Jane Lipsitz, nominee producer for Project Runway
Jennifer Finnigan, the Bold and Beautiful
Joe Lo Truglio
John Billingsley, The Nine
Jonathan Dickson, Lost
Jonathan Silverman, Week-end at Bernie’s
Sharon Stone, Bobby (who received a big value Robert Wan necklace and a $30,000 trip to Kenya)
Macy Gray, Idlewild (Robert Wan necklace and trip to Kenya also)
Jordi Caballero, Poseidon
Joshua Lebar, Entourage
Rex Lee, Entourage
Julia Verdin, producer the Merchant of Venice
Julie Benz, Huff
Kader Ayd, director Ennemis Public
Sylvie Vartan, biggest French singer. French super super stars
Kate Flannery , The Office
Kathy Griffin, nominee for My Life on the d List
Kimberly Elise, Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Kristen Ritter, Gilmore girls
Loretta Devine, Dreamgirls
Mae Whitman, Arrested Development
Maria Conchita Alonso, Desperate Housewives
Masiela Lusha, the George Lopez show
Mei Melancon, X-Men 3
Nadia Bron, big big publicist
Nancy Seltzer, same than above
Melody Korenbrot, same than above,
Annie Jeeves, same than above
Melanie Paxson
Mimi Schmir, nominee for writing Grey’s Anatomy
Niecy Nash, Reno 911!: Miami
Nora Zehetner, Everwood
Page Kennedy, Weeds
Paul DiMeo, Extreme House Makeover
Rachael Barris, notes from the underbelly
Rita Branch, producer Find me Guilty
Robert Gossett, The Closer
Sandrine Holt, 24
Sara Ramirez, Grey’s Anatomy
Sharon Case, the Young and the Restless
Sharon Lawrence, NYPD blue
Sir Ben Kingsley, Gandhi
Sunskrish Bala, Huff
Tanya Memme, move this house
Tatyana Ali, Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Vincent Martella, Everybody hates Chris
Joelle Benzarah, Miramax films
Carl Sector, director
Kendrick Osorio, stylist
Lori Glass, publicist Paris Hilton
Julie Polkes, big big publicist
Philip Halberstadt, William Morris agency agent
Christian Oliver new film with Kate Blanchett
Christian Clemenson, presenter at Emmys and Emmys winner for Boston Legal

Starlets Sparkle in Suzanne Felsen

Sprague Grayden wore 18k White Gold Earrings with Green Beryl and White Topaz $3,250 to Emmy festivities (seen image left)

Kim Dickens in 18k white Gold Earrings with Rainbow Moonstone and Diamond Strand $ 4,500

Robin Weigert (who plays Calamity Jane in "Deadwood" -- yup, she cleans up nice) wore a 18k Rose Gold Ring with Checkerboard Cut Oval Rose Quartz $ 1,725 to the Emmy show.
(photo: Actress Robin Weigert, who stars in the HBO series 'Deadwood', poses as she arrives at the 2006 Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles August 19, 2006. Weigert was a presenter at the awards show. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES))

The Bliss Red Carpet Spa Suite


The Bliss Red Carpet Spa Suite offered some pre Red Carpet pampering at their suite at a luxury hotel in Beverly Hills. They shared the penthouse space with the Platinum Guild. Bliss was offering manicures, Oxygen Blasts, and Rubber Neck Blissages and everyone that stopped by got a sampling of bliss products. blissspa.com. Photos of Angela Kinsey from The Office (seen right) and Debra Messing (seen far left) at the Bliss Red Carpet Spa Suite courtesy of Bliss

Chiklis Parties, Disrupts Neighborhood

BeansTalk hears that Michael Chiklis and his family had been planning their Emmy party at their home in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley (Sherman Oaks) for at least a week. Our source tells us the party was "rocking." But unfortunately, the source (who experienced it first hand) says there was loud, concert-level music until midnight. If you recall, Emmy night was on a Sunday night and many kids have gone back to school.

“Many famous voices were heard singing. The crowd was huge and one of the LA Tour Groups buses were used to drop off invitees. Formal wear, of course. Activity still going on the next morning. Another bus ready to take people to the Emmys,” the source added.

Not So Neighborly Commish: Chiklis’ neighbors were miffed, not only that Chiklis didn’t send out courtesy notices/flyers that the party was going to take place Emmy night, but that they were subjected to all that noise and activity and illegal parking and they were not invited to the party. Come on, Michael “The Thing” Chiklis, you know the way to keep your neighborhood peeps not unhappy with you is to not act like a diva movie star. Be considerate!

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Celebrities Who Received E4c Earphones at the Extra Emmy Lounge

Al Jean Writer, The Simpsons
Alyson Hannigan Actress, How I Met Your Mother
Andrea Bowen Actress, Desperate Housewives
Bill Lawrence Executive Producer, Scrubs
Bonnie Somerville Actress, Wedding Wars
Carolyn Omine Writer, The Simpsons
Cheryl Hines Curb Your Enthusiasm
Chris Jericho Actor, Celebrity Duets
Christian Clemenson Actor, Boston Legal
Cobie Smulders Actor, How I Met Your Mother
Cody Kasch Actor, Desperate Housewives
Craig Young Actor, Lost
David Weintrab Actor, Sons of Hollywood
Dayna Devon Extra
Ed Sanders Host/Personality, Extreme Home Makeover
Eric Millegan Actor, Bones
Erica Shaffer Actress, Fashion House
George Stults Actor, 7th Heaven
Greg Grunberg Actor, Alias, Heroes
Gregory Itzin Actor, 24
Jacqeline Mazarella Producer, Everybody Hates Chris
Jai Rodriquez Host/Personality, Queer Eye
Jason Segel Actor, How I Met Your Mother
Jeri Ryan Actress, Shark
Jerry Penacoli Host/Personality, Extra
Joel McKinnon Miller Actor, Big Love
John Billingsley Actor, The Nine
Jon Kelley Host/Personality - Extra, WMAQ-TV, ESPN
Josh Radner Actor, How I Met Your Mother
Joy Lauren Actress, Desperate Housewives
Kathy Griffin Actress, Life on the D List
Khandi Alexander Actress, CSI: Miami
Maggie Grace Actress, Lost
Maria Conchito Alonzo Actress, My Network
Matt Selman Writers, The Simpsons
Michael Moloney Host/Personality, Extreme Home Makeover
Ming Na Actress, ER
Missy Pergrym Actress, Stick It
Neil Patrick Harris Actor, How I Met Your Mother
Paige Davis Host/Personality, Extreme Home Makeover
Randall Winston Producer, Scrubs
Randy Spelling Actor, Sons of Hollywood
Robert Gossett Actor, The Closer
Tim Long Writer, The Simpsons
Tom Ham Writer, Alias

Jay Gets Iced

That's our favorite favorite super-duper shoe store manager Jay Laird of Stuart Weitzman Beverly Hills (you can find him, and our other good buddy, Sandy, at Stuart Weitzman's flagship store on 437 N Rodeo Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 860-9600). Nicolette Sheridan, she the amazon of "Desperate Housewives" found comfort in the lap of luxury (that's Jay's) at the Iced Out Emmy Suites (we didn't attend those; we weren't invited). This photo first appeared on Elizabeth Snead's The Envelope, btw. We can't resist the photo. It looks a little bit like a guess ad and a little bit like shopping for the prom. Jay, btw, is very blond and not red-headed as he may appear here.

Wedding White: Hilton in Sue Wong and More

Doesn't Paris Hilton look angelic in this Sue Wong frock, seen right?

Speaking of angelic, Paris Hilton, right in the photo left, and her sister Nicky Hilton pose together at the HBO post-Emmy Awards party in West Hollywood, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello).

We are more than ever convinced that Nicky has a cub Connelly bun in the oven. Allegedly. Allegedly.

The usually sleeky garbed Nicky has been wearing, we thinks, way too many baby-doll dresses and/or tops. We loved them in the late 80s, early 90s and would still be wearing them if we could find them, but we also think that Nicky might be trying to use them as a concealer until she and her beau, Entourage star Kevin Connelly make some kind of official announcement. She may seem young to you (she sure does to us) but then, their mother Kathy (then) Richards was still in her teens when she married Rick Hilton, so that would make Nicky older than her own mother when she becomes a first-time mom (whenever that might be).

To Wit: Bump or No?

Photos above of Nicky Hilton taken 14 August, 18 August and 19 August 2006. Suddenly, she's all not into the sleek and fitted. Maybe she's into being comfortable. We mean, look at the black negligee on the far left. She can take it from party to bed (just throw off those peek-a-boo pumps). We just want to be sure she's washing her face well and moisturizing afterwards.

Emmy Fashions

Who Wore What? Find out here!

Junko Yoshioka for Bonaparte-NY:

Rosemarie DeWitt – Standoff

Walking the red carpet with Standoff co-star Ron Livingston, Rosemarie DeWitt chose Junko Yoshioka’s Olympia style gown. The pastel green silk chiffon empire waist gown featured quarts and silver bugle bead detailing on the straps.

Amanda Walsh – Sons & Daughters

With newly-dyed red tresses, Amanda Walsh attended the Emmy ceremony in a purple silk charmeuse cocktail dress with chiffon overlay. The open-back dress featured an asymmetrical hemline.

Jennifer Finnigan – Close to Home

Actress Jennifer Finnigan attended Emmy night parties in a vibrant purple silk chiffon cocktail dress with flirty handkerchief hem, plunging neckline and intricate drawstring neckline.

Ming-Na attended the Entertainment Weekly party last night in a dazzling cocktail dress by Junko Yoshioka for Bonaparte-NY. The silver spaghetti strap dress featured embroidered and beaded chiffon overlay with self fringe at the hem.

MOO ROO

Handbags by Mary Norton, designer of MOO ROO

Calista Flockhart

Star of the new ABC show Brothers & Sisters, this Emmy veteran, on hand to present an awardcarried a Mary Norton black satin oval shaped clutch featuring a white, silver and black crystal art-deco design on the front.

Lisa Edelstein

This House, M.D. star accessorized her strapless black and white gown with an eye-catching thin AVA clutch with black and bronze floral chiffon with clear sequin overlay, giving it a soft shimmer.

Vanessa Minnillo

The Entertainment Tonight correspondent carried a turquoise and clear crystal encrusted L’OPREA oval shaped clutch.

Cloris Leachman

Emmy nominee and presenter, Cloris Leachman accessorized her lavender gown with a lavender satin origami folded ZOE clutch with Swarovski crystal-jewel.

Jennifer Love Hewitt EW Pre-Emmys party

The star of Ghost Whisperer attended the Entertainment Weekly pre-Emmys party with a classic DIVA clutch crafted of sleek striped black and slate silk, finished with an opulent beaded feather tassle.

Stacy Keibler TV Guide

Accessorized her cocktail dress with a black rectangular TYCOON clutch, featuring white pearls and black crystals.

Ming-Na EW Pre-Emmys party

Star of the new Fox TV show Vanished, she attended the Entertainment Weekly pre-Emmys party with a classic bag – a silver brocade CATHERINE drop handle handbag with Swarovski crystal jewel spray.

Brittany Daniel EW Pre-Emmys party

Daniel added some glam to her black dress at the Entertainment Weekly pre-Emmys party with a thin black AVA leather clutch with a snakeskin stripe and a unique engraved gold metal closure.

Swarovski & Daniel Swarovski

Actresses who glittered on the red carpet with Swarovski & Daniel Swarovski evening bags:

Helen Mirren Nominee
Presenter and winner for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries, the Elizabeth I star picked Daniel Swarovski’s tan crystal Gourmand clutch.

Candice Bergen Nominee
Boston Legal star and nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Candice completed her look with a Swarovski dark silver crystal Kiosque box clutch.

Kate Walsh Grey’s Anatomy
Walsh selected a gold crystal Reverbere clutch with rectangular crystal clasp by Daniel Swarovski to compliment her stunning gown.

Melora Hardin The Office
Hardin completed her glamorous gown with Daniel Swarovski’s champagne satin and crystal transfer Arabesque oval clutch.

Mary McCormack West Wing
Attending with her cast, McCormack carried a vintage Daniel Swarovski gold half moon shaped leather clutch w/ blue crystal clasp.

Rosemarie DeWitt Standoff
The actress, who accompanied her presenter and co-star Ron Livingston, accented her ethereal gown with Daniel Swarovski’s vintage light gold crystal skin clam shaped clutch.

Nancy Carell Attendee
Steve Carell’s wife was on hand to support her husband as he presented at the Emmy’s. In her other hand she carried a Swarovski light green crystal Kiosque box clutch.

David Meister

Geena Davis – Nominee
Nominated for her outstanding performance as the President in Commander in Chief, the Oscar winning actress has chose a modern new take on the tuxedo from L.A.-based David Meister’s Fall 2006 Collection, a sleek bell-sleeve jacket worn over a fitted satin vest and skinny pant.

Samantha Harris – Nominee
Star of the nominated reality show, Dancing with the Stars, she wore Meister’s red siren stretch satin gown with intricate seaming to accentuate all the right curves - also from the Fall 2006 collection.

Melora Hardin – The Office
Hardin plays Steve Carrell’s boss and occasional love interest in the Emmy nominated comedy - The Office. Hardin wore a one-of-a-kind metallic nude silk lame strapless evening gown.

Kevan Hall

Virginia Madsen – Presenter
Madsen wore a black French Lyon lace fishtail gown with plunging neckline and amethyst iridescent silk taffeta sash from the designer’s Fall 2006 collection.

Edie Falco - Presenter
On hand to present an award, the actress from the nominated show, Sopranos chose a ruby point d’sprit tulle twist front gown with dramatic godet hem.

Mary McCormack – West Wing
McCormack chose an emerald iridescent malachite silk chiffon ruched bodice empire gown with emerald, malachite and crystals forming the neckline.

Candy Spelling
Attending the ceremony to honor Aaron Spelling’s Emmy tribute, she wore a draped black matte jersey gown with black jet beaded lace bodice.

Bonnie Somerville – Emmy Parties
Boston Legal’s Bonnie Somerville will not only be attending the TV Guide Emmy Party but she will also be singing with her band Battle of the Network Stars in a charcoal ombre crinkled silk chiffon Grecian draped bustier dress with hi-low hem.

Monique Lhuillier

Felicity Huffman - Presenter
Last year’s Emmy winner for the hit show Desperate Housewives will be on hand to present an award this year in a mocha silk chiffon halter gown with diamante accent from the designer’s upcoming Spring 2007 collection.

Jaime-Lynn Sigler - Sopranos
Supporting her nominated show Sopranos she wore a violet Chantilly lace strapless corseted gown with modified circle skirt.

Maria Menounos – Access Hollywood
TheAccess Hollywood host wore a black re-embroidered lace sheath gown with exaggerated collar.

Donna Baxter for Elsie Katz Couture

Kelly MacDonald Winner Outstanding Supporting Actress, Miniseries/Movie
Scottish actress Kelly MacDonald, Emmy winner for her role in HBO’s film Girl in the Café, wore a one-of-a-kind, special order couture nude silk tulle flapper dress with silver shot glass beads, French diamante stars and crescent moons and crystal beaded fringe.

Kelly Hu
Attended as a guest of nominee Martin Sheen and his family (she’s close pals with his son Ramon). Hu selected Elsie Katz Couture’s signature drape front bias gown in rouge silk velvet with painted gold roses.

Mandy Siegfried
This up-and-comer will be attending the ceremony with Grey’s Anatomy’s T.R. Knight in a baby blue chiffon wrap bust cocktail dress.

Kimberly Caldwell
This American Idol contestant and E! Correspondent made her appearance on the red carpet in a white & black dot silk jacquard backless caftan with crystal and chenille dot trimmed bodice and belt.

Kenneth Cole New York

Jon Cryer
Two-and-a-Haf Men star Jon Cryer will be wearing a black classic tuxedo, paired with a black shirt with tuxedo pleating, “Play It Cool” shoes and a light blue tie.

Bryan Cranston
Malcom in the Middle’s Bryan Cranston will also be wearing a classic tuxedo, paired with a plain black dress shirt, “Check Mate” shoes and a graphite tie.

David Rodriguez

Dancing with the Stars beauty Stacy Keibler attended Entertainment Weekly’s 4th Annual Pre-Emmy Party in a dress by David Rodriguez, a black feathered and beaded tulle mini dress.

Collette Dinnigan

Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt wore a Collette Dinnigan gown.

Supermodel and talk show host Tyra Banks wore a Collette Dinnigan gown to celebrate at Emmy parties, a floor length silk chiffon gown in a champagne tone. The deep-V neckline is complimented with eye-catching opals at the bust and shoulder straps. Banks carried blush toned RODO clutch from RODO’s spring/summer 2006 collection.

Emmy nominated actress Jaime Pressly wore a Collette Dinnigan dress to celebrate at the Emmy parties after the awards ceremony Sunday night in Los Angeles. Pressly chose a gold sequin cocktail dress from Collette Dinnigan’s Resort 2006 collection. Her show-stopping dress features jeweled spaghetti straps along with scattered sequins and beading.

Georges Chakra

Tyra Banks held her personal fitting with Georges Chakra in Paris to personally select her black lace one shoulder gown with deep V cut out.

Cheryl Hines Nominee, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy
Emmy nominee Cheryl Hines selected a purple shantung gown with jeweled back.

Jaime King
This beautiful blonde attended Emmy parties in a strapless white cocktail dress featuring layers of white and gold sequin petals.

Dina Bar-El

Actress Lauren Holly donned a stunning animal print cocktail dress to the Entertainment Weekly party, knee-length silk corset gown featured leopard print and a touch of black lace.

Pamella Roland

Alfre Woodard Nominee
Nominated for her outstanding performance in the hit dramedy Desperate Housewives, Alfre will glide onto the red carpet in Pamella Roland’s rich chocolate ombre chiffon halter gown with ruched detail.

Kim Raver 24
Hot off the Emmy nominated show 24 and starring in the highly anticipated new drama The Nine – Raver wore Pamella Roland’s pleated silk chiffon halter gown with organic beaded waistband in a spectacular shade of sunshine yellow.

Shaun Robinson Access Hollywood
Reporting on all the red carpet trends for Access Hollywood, Robinson wore Pamella Roland’s sexy lime green bias-cut satin halter gown.

Catt Sadler E! Live from the Red Carpet
The reporter for The Daily 10 hosted live from the red carpet on E! Entertainment’s Countdown to the Emmys. For this glamorous occasion she has chosen to wear Pamella Roland’s iridescent chiffon gown with ruched bodice.

Ming-Na Vanished
Star of the nex FOX drama Vanished, Ming-Na hit all of Emmy parties in Pamella Roland’s rust leather dress with square neck and waist-cinching belt.

Ghost Whisperer star Jennifer Love Hewitt was Entertainment Weekly’s 4th Annual Pre-Emmy Party wearing a dress by Monique Lhuillier. She selected a black taffeta strapless cocktail dress with black and white embroidered bodice, floral hand tufted balloon skirt and accented with a black taffeta sash from the designer’s Resort 2007 collection.

Escada

Katherine Heigl was dressed in a beautiful ESCADA gown. She channeled old Hollywood glamour, in a nude silk chiffon and silver crystal beaded plunging neck gown with a subtle yet elegant train.

West Wing star, Allison Janney attended The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Nominee Reception for Outstanding Performing Talent while wearing ESCADA. She was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama, and wore a glamorous brown liquid sequin cocktail dress.

Nip/Tuck’s newest star Sanaa Lathan, looked glamorous on the red-carpet last night as she attended The Season Four Premiere Screening of Nip/Tuck while wearing ESCADA, a ravishing ruched hot pink chiffon strapless cocktail dress.

Arnold Brant

WHO: Ron Livingston
WHAT: Known for his role as "Jack Burger" on Sex and the City, will star in the Fall Series “The Standoff”
WHERE: Emmy 2006 Presenter

WHO: Jeffrey Dean Morgan
WHAT: Known for his role as "Denny Duquette" on Greys Anatomy
WHERE: Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, TV Guide and ABC Party

WHO: Henri Lubatti
WHAT: Emmy nominated show, Sleeper Cell
WHERE: Red Carpet, Governors Ball

WHO: Matthew Settle
WHAT: Emmy nominated show, Into the West
WHERE: On the Red Carpet

Photos:
Kate Walsh
58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Arrivals
Los Angeles, CA - 8/27/2006
Photo: Steve Granitz, WireImage.com
Katherine Heigl
58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Arrivals
Los Angeles, CA - 8/27/2006
Photo: Steve Granitz, WireImage.com

Emmy Elegance: Bling.

Probably on equal par with the actual dresses and tuxes, jewelry is a critical piece of the Emmy pie. Celebrities and their stylist ponder over millions of dollars of jewels to decide what to wear, sign a contract to say their borrowing and returning the following day and glitter on the show and party red carpets.

Kwiat Jewelry

EMMYS
WHO: Chandra Wilson, Greys Anatomy
WHAT: Matching Kwiat Queen Anne Platinum bracelet and earrings
WHERE: Red Carpet

WHO: Kristen Veitch, E! On-Air Talent
WHAT: Slated to wear Kwiat Gold earrings and tennis bracelet
WHERE: Red Carpet Pre-Show

WHO: Brooke Anderson, CNN
WHAT: Slated to wear a matching Kwiat American Beauty Platinum necklace
and earrings, worth over $400,000
WHERE: Red Carpet Pre-Show

WHO: Kelly Wolf, MTV's show, The Real World and Scott Wolf's wife
WHAT: Slated to wear Kwiat diamonds and gold necklace!
WHERE: Red Carpet

WHO: Annie Morris, Hugh Dancy's (HBO/Elizabeth I) leading lady
WHAT: Slated to wear over $15,000 worth of platinum and Kwiat diamonds
WHERE: Red Carpet, Entertainment Weekly Party, Governors
Ball, HBO Party,
TV Guide Party

RAFINITY

Our friend Ann Whatu sent us over the information that the following stars are wearing her Rafinity jewelry:

Chandra Wilson

Peter Horton

Sofia Milos

Amanda Detmer

Platinum

Celebrities including Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), Debra Messing (Will & Grace), Judy Reyes (Scrubs), Angela Kinsey (The Office), Phyllis Smith (The Office), Daphne Zuniga (Beautiful People), Michael Moloney (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), and Kate Linder (The Young & The Restless) attended Platinum Guild International USA’s Emmy Awards Red Carpet Jewelry Preview at the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive where they indulged in a complete Platinum experience that included…

-more than $14 million dollars worth of Platinum jewelry to wear on the red carpet.

- more than $1,400 worth of goodies from companies including Bliss Spa, Ogo, Stella Page, Pure Mist, T3 Tourmaline, Artichokes & Co., Westside Medical Spa, Paul Mitchell Hair Care, The Container Store, HoMedics, ALDO, Dr. Joseph Goodman (celebrity dentist), and Chris Ojakian (tennis professional).

-Limited-edition Platinum Guild-engraved iPod Nanos. Valued at $150, celebrities autographed Nanos that will be available through the Clothes Off Our Back award shows web site auction to support Children’s charities.

-Spa services provided by Bliss Spa.

-Premium water by AquaBar.

-Gourmet gelato and sorbet provided by Ciao Bella.

In addition to Red Carpet jewels, celebrities also left with new Platinum trinkets perfect for everyday wear. Jane Kaczmarek left wearing her new Platinum and diamond pendant by OGI (valued at $3,000), Debra Messing was in awe of her Platinum and pink sapphire studs by Dreamz Design (valued at $4,500), Judy Reyes and Daphne Zuniga sparkled in their new Platinum toe rings by Superfit (valued at $2,800) and Phyllis Smith and Angela Kinsey were excited over their new pairs of super-chic Platinum hoop earrings.

Following is a list of Platinum baubles that celebrities wore on the red carpet tonight (retail prices are provided when available):

Jaime Pressley: Platinum cocktail ring by Fred Leighton.

Ellen Pompeo: Platinum and diamond drop necklaces, studs, and a flower cocktail ring by Neil Lane (total $500,000).

Evangeline Lilly: Platinum earrings and a Platinum, diamond and emerald ring by Neil Lane.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler: Platinum, kunzite and diamond drop earrings (priced at $40,000) and a Platinum and diamond cocktail ring (priced at $450,000) by Stephen Russell.

Geena Davis: Platinum and 16-carat diamond cocktail ring, Platinum and diamond “Scroll” cocktail ring, and a Platinum and diamond “Aire Traveler” watch by Chris Aire (total price $3 million!).

Allison Janney: Multiple Platinum and diamond chains, a Platinum and diamond ring, bracelet and stud earrings by Neil Lane.

Lisa Kudrow: Platinum bracelet by Chopard.

Kim Raver: Platinum cocktail ring, earrings, and bracelet by Lorraine Schwartz.

Jennifer Love Hewitt: Platinum jewelry by Harry Winston.

Steve Carell: Platinum cufflinks by Durnell.

Michael Imperioli: Platinum and diamond cufflinks (priced at $55,000) and a Platinum and diamond watch by Jacob & Co.

Chandra Wilson: Platinum jewelry by Harry Winston.

Lisa Rinna: Platinum and 5-carat diamond earrings by Jacques Mouw or Platinum and diamond hoop earrings by Neil Lane.

Samantha Harris: Platinum and 35-carat diamond necklace (priced at $216,000) by Ritani, and a Platinum and diamond ring (priced at $16,160) by Peter Storm.

Mary Lynn Rajskub: Platinum and diamond earrings with white pearl drops (priced at $3,960), Platinum “Bar” bracelet (priced at $12,240), and a Platinum and diamond “Wish” ring (priced at $9,600) by Erica Courtney.

Judy Reyes: Platinum and 12-carat earrings by Jacques Mouw, or Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings, multiple bracelets and a cocktail ring by Neil Lane.

Tina Fey: Platinum, diamond and green tourmaline necklace, ring and earrings by Cathy Waterman.

Daphne Zuniga: Platinum, diamond and aquamarine drop earrings – over 25 carats! – (priced at $38,000) by Ganjam, and a Platinum and diamond bracelet (priced at $147,084) by Sol Rafael.

Daphne Zuniga (Pre-Emmy parties): Platinum and diamond earrings priced at ($88,440) by Erica Courtney, Platinum and diamond cocktail ring (priced at $4,750) by Kirk Kara, and a Platinum toe ring (priced at $2,800) by Superfit.

Cloris Leachman: Platinum and diamond earrings (priced at $17,580) by Erica Courtney.

Angela Kinsey: Platinum and 23-carat diamond necklace (priced at $108,500) by Peter Norman, Platinum bangle (priced at $28,800) by Erica Courtney, and Platinum and diamond studs by Neil Lane.

Phyllis Smith: Platinum and 12-carat diamond earrings (priced at $74,000) by Hearts on Fire, and Platinum and 6-carat diamond bracelet by Jacques Mouw.

Cara Buono: Platinum and 5-carat diamond earrings and bracelet by Hearts on Fire.

Sofia Milos: Platinum and 16-carat heart necklace by Uneek for Rafinity.

Irene Bedard: Platinum and 23-carat diamond “Opera” length necklace (priced at $115,000) and a Platinum and 5-carat diamond “Intoxicating” pendant (priced at $150,000) by Hearts on Fire, Platinum earrings with 154 diamonds by Jacques Mouw, and a Platinum and diamond cuff bracelet (priced at $104,442) by Sol Rafael.

Rosemarie DeWitt: Platinum and diamond “Gypsy” earrings (priced at $5,710) and a Platinum and diamond cocktail ring (priced at $14,400) by Erica Courtney.

Kimberly Caldwell: Platinum and 16-carat “X” necklace, and Platinum and diamond “Endless Love” earrings by Ritani (total price $99,700).

Kathy Griffin: Platinum, diamond and green sapphire bracelet, Platinum, diamond and green beryl cocktail ring and earrings, and a Platinum and diamond chain with an aqua cross by Erica Courtney (total price $138,480)

Kate Linder: Platinum and diamond drop earrings (priced at $182,250), and a Platinum and diamond bracelet (priced at $330,750) by Damiani.

Maria Menounos: Platinum and 22-carat diamond earrings by Jacob & Co. (priced at $450,000), Platinum and 7-carat diamond earrings by Jacques Mouw, Platinum and 89-carat diamond bracelet and Platinum and 31-carat diamond earrings by Sol Rafael, Platinum and diamond toe ring (priced at $5,395) by Superfit, and a Platinum and yellow diamond ring (priced at $79,250) by Tycoon.

Joan Rivers (wearing on Fashion Wraps): Platinum and Tahitian pearl necklace (priced at $116,077) by Ernesto Moreira, and Platinum and pearl earrings (priced at ($27,500) by Mikimoto.

Melissa Rivers (wearing on Fashion Wraps): Platinum and diamond earrings by Durnell ($22,000), Platinum and canary diamond ring (priced at $120,000) by Erica Courtney, and a Platinum and diamond necklace by Kirk Kara.

Nancy O’Dell: Platinum and diamond pendant/chain with rubelite and tourmaline (priced at $22,120) by Gurhan, Platinum and diamond “Silhouette” bracelet (priced at $107,000), and Platinum and diamond “Endless Love” earrings (priced at $12,400) by Ritani.

Jann Carl: Platinum and diamond drop earrings (priced at $34,900) by Peter Norman.

Lara Spencer: Platinum and diamond ball drop earrings by Neil Lane.

Billy Bush: Platinum and diamond cufflinks by Nikos.

Kristin Veitch: Platinum and 9-carat yellow/brown diamond earrings by Jacques Mouw.

Madison Michelle: Platinum and diamond earrings and necklace by Whiteflash (total price $620,000).

Jason Kennedy: Platinum “Pegasus” ring by Nikos, and a Platinum watch by A. Lange & Sohne (priced at $37,100).

Debbie Matenopoulos: Platinum and 88-carat drop necklace with matching earrings and a cocktail ring by Chris Aire (total price $5 million!).

Catt Sandler: Platinum and diamond drop earrings (priced at $75,000) by Chris Aire.

Samantha Daniels: Platinum and diamond earrings (priced at $28,000) by Raymond C. Yard, a Platinum and diamond “Open Pillow” necklace (priced at $39,500) by Peter Norman, and a Platinum and diamond bracelet by Sol Rafael.

Dana Sessen: Platinum and diamond necklace, cocktail ring, and dangling earrings by Damiani (total price $245,890).

Chopard

Lisa Kudrow Nominee
Nominated for her outstanding performance on the HBO comedy - The Comeback. Kudrow wore Chopard’s spectacular yellow and white diamond chandelier earrings (10 carats), emerald cut white diamond bracelet set in micro pave (27 carats) and a radiant-cut yellow diamond ring set in a yellow diamond pave and 18k yellow gold setting (7 carats).

Kelly MacDonald Nominee
Winner for her outstanding supporting performance on the HBO movie The Girl in The Café, Kelly has chosen to accent her cocktail dress with Chopard’s amazing 45 carat green beryl cocktail ring and exquisite rose-cut white diamond drop earrings (8 carats).

Chandra Wilson Nominee
Chandra is nominated for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the Emmy nominated hit- drama Grey’s Anatomy. She will accentuate her evening gown with Chopard’s star- shaped white diamond necklace (47 carats) paired with white diamond stud earrings set in micro pave (6 carats) and a white diamond square-shaped Happy Diamond ring.

Tyra Banks Presenter
Banks wore more than $3 million dollars worth of Chopard jewelry including a magnificent round brilliant-cut white diamond drop earrings (30 carats) paired with a matching white diamond bracelet (60 carats) and an elegant oval-shaped white diamond ring (6.82 carats)

Edie Falco Presenter
Attending in support of her Emmy nominated drama The Soprano’s, Falco chose Chopard’s emerald and oval-cut white diamond drop earrings (10 carats) and three incredible emerald-cut white diamond bracelets (116 carats).

Lisa Edelstein House
She was there to support her Emmy nominated drama – House. Edelstein (whose mom was at the Showtime Emmy Suites and had hair extensions put in to make her hair appear fuller) wore Chopard’s white pear-shaped and yellow cushion-cut diamond drop earrings (13 carats) along with a fancy colored diamond bracelet containing yellow, cognac and orange diamonds (11 carats).

Melora Hardin The Office
Hardin wore Chopard’s beautiful brilliant-cut white diamond hoop earrings (21 carats) with matching brilliant-cut white diamond bracelet (17 carats). Melora will also accent her dress with a white gold flower brooch with diamond pave center.

Aida Turturro The Sopranos
Star of the Emmy nominated drama – The Sopranos. She has selected to wear Chopard’s Magic Carpet champagne and white diamond bracelet and matching drop earrings.

Mary Hart Entertainment Tonight
She wore Chopard’s multi-colored sapphire chandelier earrings topped off with 6 carats of rubelites, a pink sapphire (10 carat) heart-shaped ring encrusted with white diamonds and a stunning cuff composed of marquise, pear and round white diamonds (66 carats).

Robert Iler The Sopranos
The Sopranos star wore Chopard’s Elton John Aids Foundation watch featuring a white diamond bezel set in 18k white gold with a black alligator strap.

Photos Sofia Milos
58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Arrivals
Los Angeles, CA - 8/27/2006
Photo: Gregg DeGuire, WireImage.com

Helen Mirren
58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Arrivals
Los Angeles, CA - 8/27/2006

Mine-to-Market Concept

1700 Ocean Jewelers
Romancing the Stone: Making Sure that people and the earth are treated with respect

Celebrities who associate their names to a product have grown more conscious about the origins of what they are promoting – and, as any person should be – are growing more concerned about where it came from, who made it and, by removing any natural element of that country/locale was anything disrupted?

Jewelry designers Earl Allen and Debra Savage of 1700 Ocean in Santa Monica California adopted the criteria of Fair Trade Gems based on these legitimate and compassionate concerns.

Fair Trade Gems wants to know how their stones are mined, but who involved in all aspects of the production. Fair Trade Gems devised a comprehensive list of questions that must be answered before they engage in any kind of contractual agreement.

Questions posed include:

Are their workers being paid a fair wage?

Are their working conditions healthy and safe?

Are they invested in countries where their very presence could elevate the risk of violent conflict?

Are they engaging in environmentally healthy practices?

Fair Trade Gems are closely tracked from mine to market to ensure every gem has been handled according to strict protocols. The protocols include environmental protection, fair labor practices at the cutting and jewelry factories, and a tight chain of custody that eliminates the possibility of treated gems or synthetics being introduced into the supply chain. The program also includes promotion of cultural diversity, and public education and accountability.

"In addition to supporting employees and taking care of the environment, protecting the quality and integrity of the product is very important," explains Columbia Gem House President Eric Braunwart. "It extends the protection of the Fair Trade Gems program to consumers, who deserve to know exactly what they are buying."

This is what romancing the stone really means: making sure that people and the earth are treated with respect

All Fair Trade Gems are sold with complete enhancement disclosure: many will also be sold as untreated, since the chain of custody required by the program also confirms they have not been treated.

The Heart & Soul Collections

The Old World Collection: 48 No. Limited pieces of Jewelry Art for men and women.

Rings of Life: Mother and Child rings in 18k yellow or white gold with diamond or colored stones engraved in Latin with a special message.

7 Sacred Doors: From ancient Tibet, the 6 original Chakras in 18k white gold and gemstones, each door has the key to unlock the “road to bliss.”

Affiatati: In Italian – The Unspoken Language of Love diamond engagement rings and bands that say “I Love You” without saying a word.

1700 Ocean Jewelers
1700 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-7402 or 866-290-1700

Jolie in 7 For All Mankind

Maddox, Zahara and Shiloh's mom, Angelina Jolie, goes flying in 7 For All Mankind jeans (topped with a classic black tank, and accessorized not with her usual Monogrammed Vuitton, but with a slouchy hobo handbag). This was taken 20 August 2006.