Celebrity Giftbag Contest + 1 Year Membership to Lavish Lifestyles

New subscribers are automatically entered into our drawing to win this fabulous Celebrity Giftbag from the "Dogs In Danger"charity event hosted by Shana Wall of the Amazing Race!! The giftbag contains fabulous gifts such as: Skinny Water, BNY Dog Apparel, Nailene, Dyson PetVacum, SitterCity.com, Oxy Fresh, Mars Vet, Wellness plus much more!

Contest Ends July 7th...Good Luck!!

Akademiks/BET Oasis Spa

On June 23rd in celebration of the BET awards the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood played host to the Akademiks/BET Oasis Spa. Celebrities, artists, producers and tastemakers had the opportunity to visit each gifting suite and sample or take home an assortment of goodies: clothing and footwear from Akademiks, various lipsticks from Covergirl cosmetics, a bottle of Flawless Vodka, and Techno watches by KC. Moet/Henessey served speciality cocktails as guests enjoyed the ambiance of each speciality suite. What a fabulous pre-award show event!

Glamour Suite & Spa Lounge

This afternoon Lavish Lifestyles attended Sparkle, Shimmer, and Shine presented by Illusions cosmetics and hosted by actress Lauren London. This glamorous soiree took place at a private estate in Hancock Park. The guest list consisted of celebrities such as: Nicole Murphy, Vanessa & Angela Simmons, Tasha Smith, George Daniels,Traver Rains, Robi Reed, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Jazsmin Lewis and Nautica de la Cruz. It was truly a day of relaxation as guests were treated to an assortment of outdoor spa/beauty services such as: mini massages, makeup application, eyelash extensions, brow shaping, manicures, pedicures, and body paint. Those not partaking in the spa lounge laid back, sampled various hors d’ouevers, and sipped Bailey's signature Chocolatinis.

What a fabulous way to end the weekend!

Fashion Votes

Last night Lavish Lifestyles attended "Fashion Votes" a star-studded evening of fashion, glamour, and eclectic music hosted by fashion designer Nanette Lepore and actress Kerry Washington. This event was sponsored by the Creative Coalition in an effort to encourage the fashion and Hollywood communities to get out and vote in the upcoming election. Celebrities included Alfre Woodard, Brittny Gastineau, Andre Royo, Tom Arnold, AnnaLynne McCord, Natalie Zea, Ed O'Neill, Rockmond Dunbar, Kristen Renton, John Paul DeJoria and many others.

Democrat or Republican your vote counts!!!

Dogs In Danger Charity Event

Lavish Lifestyles attended Reality Cares "Dogs In Danger" celebrity charity event hosted by Shana Wall of the "Amazing Race" at Michael Scott's beautiful Beverly Park Estate on Saturday June 14th. Other celebrities in attendance included Ryan Seacrest, Lisa Rinna, actor Jai Rodriguez of Animal Planet's "Groomer Has It", Linda Blair, Kelly Ruterford,Lisa Foxx and many others.This event's mission was to raise awareness of the many dogs being killed in shelters everyday and helping to save their lives through pet adoption.

What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon: sampling delicious hors d’ouevers, sipping speciality cocktails, participating in a silent auction; while watching these adorable rescue dogs strut their stuff on the catwalk all for a great cause!

Guests didn't leave this fabulous soiree empty handed, as each guest received a giftbag containing everything from organic pet food and treats to products from revlon, to my personal favorite Skinny Water ( I may be slightly bias because Skinny Water is one of our client's, but this flavored water is delicious....zero calories, zero sugar, zero guilt).

Lastly, please consider animals in the shelter before you buy a dog or cat from a pet store. Shelter animals need your help more than animals costing $500+. Save a life...ADOPT!

ISLA - Sunset's Newest Hotspot

I've never been a huge fan of the sunset strip...it's too touristy for me. However, with the arrival of Isla I've changed my mind! Isla is an indoor-outdoor upscale Mexican bar/lounge/restaurant which opened yesterday!!

Isla sits at the end of the sunset strip so it's somewhat removed from the party scene, which makes it ideal for a fun night with friends or a romantic dinner date. Its a beautiful space with large windows and a retractable roof giving you the feeling of being outdoors. Unlike most bars they have quite a menu...make sure you try the "Mighty Matador" and their Mexican banana toast!!!

Horseback Riding In The Santa Monica Mountains

Looking for something different to do on a beautiful Saturday afternoon? Malibu Riders 3 mile trails offers breath-taking ocean, mountain, and Island views. (Catalina Island and the Channel Islands). Upon reaching the top of the mountain you may opt for a relaxing picnic complete with food, wine and music ( all arranged for you) in a secluded and romantic setting.

New to horseback riding? No worries...instructors are available for lessons!

Lavish Lifestyles & Make A Film Foundation

This past Friday Lavish Lifestyles had the honor of producing and planning a cocktail reception for Make A Film Foundation's benefit screening of their first short film. Make A Film Foundation(affiliated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation) pairs terminally ill or critically diagnosed youth with notable actors to create short film legacies. This red carpet event took place at the Writer's Guild in Beverly Hills and was hosted by Greg Vaughan(General Hospital) and Catherine Hicks (Seventh Heaven) with a special musical performance by Rhona of the group En Vogue. The star of the film was a young man from LA living with Sickle Cell Anemia who took part in the writing of his film which was directed by Rodrigo Garcia
( HBO's In Treatment). After watching the documentary and his performance there was not a dry eye in the theater. Clients like this make our profession so much more rewarding!!

Lavish Lifestyles Favorites II

ROMANTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT: You do not have to travel to Italy for authentic Italian food!! Il Cielo located on Burton Way in Beverly Hills is one of the most romantic Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. Upon entering the candlelit courtyard you feel as though you are miles away from California...you are now in Italy!! Everything from the waiters' thick Italian accent to Italian music playing in the background is reminiscent of old world charm. FYI: This is a great place for a proposal or anniversary celebration!!

FLORIST: Empty Vase is absolutely amazing. This Los Angeles based florist provided fabulous mini red rose table arrangements for a recent event Lavish Lifestyles produced/planned. FYI: Empty Vase is definitely not a traditional florist as their arrangements are very artistic yet elegant. If you're looking to make a statement they should be first on your list!!

FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS

Father's Day is only a few weeks away why not give him something unexpected...something adventurous...the ultimate WOW!! Below you will find two of Lavish Lifestyles most popular experiences for Father's Day!!

Be a fighter pilot for a day - he and a trained instructor will soar above the ocean in a real military fighter plane. He will be able to do all types of aerobatics and dog fights in the air. He can even bring some buddies along and they can play against each other. There is a camera in the cockpit so he will be able to re-live this experience time and time again.

The spa isn't just for women - Lavish Lifestyles searched high and low to find a spa where men can be pampered in a masculine environment, and we found a gem in the Valley. This upscale gentleman's grooming club has flat screen TVs, dark wood panels and is home to some the best barbers in town. While he gets a haircut he can sip on a glass of his favorite Cognac while smoking his favorite cigar. Additional spa services such as facials, manicures, and massages are also available.

Above are just two examples of gifts he will love for Father's Day. Let us know what you have in mind and we will make sure this Father's Day is the best ever!!

HOW TO PLAN A SUCCESSFUL EVENT

Many people think an event can be planned overnight, it can be done, but a successful event takes time, thought, and proper planning. Depending on the size and type of event you should allot anywhere from 6 months to one year for planning. Obviously, a small gathering will not take 6 months to plan, however, events of a larger scale will.

Steps needed to properly plan and execute a successful and memorable event

1. Know your budget

2. What type of event are you planning? Wedding, Launch Party, Cocktail Reception, Birthday Party, Anniversary, Premiere, Just because Party, ect.

3. Time Frame to find venue, catering co, host( if needed), furniture rental, valet, special performers, lighting co, florist, DJ, ect....

4.Guest List: Are you working with a publicist to generate media? When it comes to celebrities the more notice you give them the more likely they will be able to attend or be involved if you are looking for a celebrity host. Invitations should be mailed out 1-3 months in advance depending on type of event. Presentation is everything! You do not have to spend thousands of dollars on invitations just make sure they are simple and elegant. Snowflake Gift Company is one of my personal favorites for three dimensional invitations.

5. Do you have a staff - to mail invites, assist with guest list, greet guests at event, ect

*Charity Events* - When doing fundraisers you must allot one year or more to its planning. Large corporate sponsors for example, American Airlines request your application for sponsorship 6 months to a year prior to your event. Also, its best to approach companies the first of the year, because that's when they plan their budget, and a certain amount of money is allocated to charities.

As you see there are many steps that go into planning a successful event. I just touched on 5 key points, which is just the tip of the iceberg. Let Lavish Lifestyles worry about the details while you set back and be a guest at your next event!! http://www.lavishlifestylesla.com/ 310-499-3968