#Oscar fashion, festivities, and celebrity highlights w/Jennifer Lawrence @MirandaKerr @HannahSimone @iamrashidajones @nicolerichie @BonoVox_ @FiskerAuto & more!
February 26, 2013
The Oscars always provide a great fashion show spread out across many days because Celebrities and others, are invited to numerous events building up to the big day.
Here's some of the events I attended with my friends, Denise O'Brien and Janet Gervers, and some of the events your favorite celebrities enjoyed in all the amazing jewels and designs they get to borrow to attend such events as the Global Green USA's Pre-Oscar Party, 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards, The 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, and the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Gagosian Gallery Opening
Denise and I hit the town early one night and enjoyed the Gagosian Gallery's Opening Exhibit of Richard Prince's "Cowboy" collection first.
At one point, Denise and I got separated by John Waters (an American filmmaker, actor, stand-up comedian, writer, journalist, visual artist, and art collector in case you're not familiar), and his friend walking in between us as we all made our way up a very narrow passageway to the main area.
She said people were greeting his friend, then John, and then looking at her trying to figure out if she was with them and whether or not they should greet her too! LOL We had a good laugh over that in the car.
W Gifting Suite
We then dashed off to the W for a gifting suite which was bitter cold as it was held outside, but very nice. I'm still enjoying the sugar scrub one of the vendors, http://www.beewellspa.com/, gave me when they saw how ragged my thumbs are in this weather. Huge difference now!
Hayavi Moradi's Higherup Event
We then jumped over to an event Denise knew about put on by Hayavi which was like nothing I'd ever attended before during an Oscar season. Very unique, fun experience. A belly dancer entertained the crowd while we enjoyed a delicious mediterrean meal at Byblos Restaurant.
Others in attendance included David Harrison Levi, Kaya Redford and others.
Photo credit for above two pictures, David Levin
Global Green USA's Pre-Oscar Party
Miranda Kerr was gorgeous in Charriol's 18 KT Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet at the Global
Green USA's Pre-Oscar Party on February 20th, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA.
Miranda May Kerr is an Australian model who rose to prominence in 2007 as one of the Victoria's Secret Angels.
Charriol is a brand by Philippe Charriol inspired by the twisted cable designs of the ancient Celts. The designer gives classic pieces a modern twist. The result is a sporty, wearable look that is equally appropriate for both men and women with any style and for any occasion. Charriol is available for purchase at www.charriolusa.com.
2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Actress Hannah Simone wore Kara Ackerman jewelry to the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach this past weekend. The New Girl star looked bright and colorful in her Kara Ackerman Alice Rose Diamond and Blue Onyx earrings ($800) and an Alice Rose Cocktail ring in Sapphire ($400); www.karaackerman.com.
Rashida Jones, also in attendance, was fashion foward in DeLatori wearing the 925 Sterling Silver and Black Rhodium with Black Spinel Earrings.
DeLatori is the line by Ori and Tal Zemer, and Marilyn Harrell who launched the line after years of experiece with the Charriol brand. The jewelry has a vintage artisan appearance that emulates ancient world jewelry, but combines elements of 21st century design. DeLatori is available for purchase at www.delatori.com
Notice how much more fun and relaxed one can dress to attend this popular event which celebrates artist-driven filmmaking and recognizes the achievements of independent filmmakers (although sometimes it seems studio films sneak in too.:)
For more information on the actual event, please refer to: http://www.spiritawards.com/ I volunteered with them years and years ago. It has grown immensely since that time and is a lot of fun to attend because people are generally much more real and relaxed than at the Oscars.
AEM Oscar Viewing Party
My friend Janet Gervers of Abbot Kinney First Friday's blog and I popped into my friend's, the Pelsue's home viewing party to enjoy some nosh and drinks with good friends. I rarely attend Christian-oriented entertainment events, but do like to support my friends whenever I can.
Joel and his wife, Michelle, run AEM (Arts & Entertainment Ministries), an evangelical Christian ministry dedicated to providing top quality biblical education to artists, creative professionals, clergy, and academics in the areas of art, faith, media, and culture.
You can learn more here: http://www.a-e-m.org/
If you want to support their efforts, grocery shop to support AEM! Ralph's and Food4Less will donate a portion of your purchases to AEM, as part of their "Community Contributions" program. It's easy! And it's free!
All you do is register your rewards card on the Ralph's or Food4Less website. Once you have signed in and/or created an account, go to Find Your Organization and search for: Arts & Entertainment Ministries or enter our number: 90843, under Select Your Organization, you must click on the tiny circle to select us. Click the save changes button to save Arts & Entertainment Ministries as your selection.
Just think, you'll be part of ministering to Hollywood even if you live far away!
Sofitel Oscar Viewing Party
After enjoying the first half of the show there, Janet and I dashed over to the Sofitel, one of my favorite Los Angeles hotels, to watch the remainder of the Oscars. The crowd was buzzing, only stopping in complete silence when Barbra Streisand sang and erupting into cheers when Argo won which was fun to experience.
Here's Janet and myself hanging out with Steve Valentine, the Sofitel publicist, his friend, and Sofitel's amazing art collection. I loved this iconic photograph of Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Junior when I first saw it at The Vault Gallery in Culver City and had to pose near it as a result. Metallic attire was the word of our night, although Janet wore a beautiful vintage black cocktail dress and Steve wore an artful German T-shirt popping in his yellow ensemble.
The 21st Annual Elton
John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
Always one to push the fashion envelope in unusual ways, Nicole Richie
looked catlike in Kami Lerner Gold Filled Wire Wrap Rings at
The 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on
February 24th, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA.
Kami Lerner is a self-taught artist who uses her personal life experiences as a creative inspiration for her jewels. Kami Lerner is a popular line among Hollywood celebrities such as Demi Moore and is available for purchase at www.kamiart.com.
Party hopping is standard Oscar night, with those attending the Oscars enjoying the Governor's Ball directly afterward before starting to hit the circuit. I have worked that event from a few different angles over the years and must say it is thrilling to be up close and personal among so many stars I have admired and cheered on over the years. They're always so much more beautiful, handsome and charming in person.:)
One such person I have always admired is Bono for his visionary philanthropy and music. His date, Actress Eve
Hewson looked gorgeous in CB
Luxe as they attended the 21sst
Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
and the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Eve wore the Full Finger Knuckle Ring in
Emeralds and Diamonds from CB Luxe to both parties. Now this ring, I really like.:)
CB Luxe is the fine
jewelry collection by Callae Brownstein and mixes precious and semi-precious
stones to give pieces a modern twist, while also adding a more traditional
touch to contemporary pieces to make them timeless. CB Luxe already
has a celebrity fanbase including Hillary Scott, and Ariel Winter. CB
Luxe is available for purchase at www.cbluxe.com.
2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
This is the creme de la creme of Oscar parties and one of the most coveted tickets around. It's the who's who of politics, entertainment, fashion and media which makes for interesting dinner chatter. Plus, who doesn't love seeing Academy Award winners toting their Oscars around all night?
Twilight star, Taylor
Lautner was spotted driving his Fisker Karma to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Sunset Tower.
Designed and engineered in California, the Fisker
Karma is the world's first luxury Electric Vehicle with extended range
(EVer). It offers the performance of a sports sedan with better mileage
than the leading hybrids (www.FiskerAutomotive.com).
He wasn't the only celebrity to arrive in style however as you know.
Juliette Lewis looked stunning.
The actress accessorized her colorful gown with a TACORI .61ct
Diamond Blue Quartz over Hematite Ring from their City Lights
collection (#SR14935, $2,690; www.tacori.com).
But my absolute favorite Oscar winner of the night had to be Jennifer Lawrence. Have you seen her behind-the-scenes interviews after winning her award and when Jack Nicholson surprised her during an interview? HILARIOUS!
Wearing her Dior Couture dress, she received many best dressed accolades and deserved every single one. I think she's down-to-earth, funny, smart, wise beyond her years, and someone who is fascinating to watch perform. Don't show your breasts Jennifer. Stay classy and don't let immature men like Seth MacFarlane leer or make silly songs about you.:)
Here's my review of Silver Linings Playbook if you haven't seen the film and are wondering whether or not you should, because you should. You really should. Bradley Cooper is brilliant and it was great to see him nominated for an Oscar. And here's why: Just saw Silver Linings Playbook and recommend it highly (with reservations cuz it's not for everyone)
Jennifer Lawrence exuded elegance while wearing ELAHN Jewels to the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at the Sunset Tower on February 24th, 2013 in West Hollywood, CA. Jennifer wore the Vintage Sapphire and White Diamond Full Finger Ring after changing into an easier dress to walk around in. You did see her fall right? That will probably go down in Oscar history. Forget the fact she's 22 and has won an Oscar already! Here's another shot of her just because I like her so much.:)
ELAHN Jewelry is the collaborative line by Leora Talmor and her mother Elahn. The collection includes a mixture of rustic mined and sliced diamonds combined with classicly cut diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, rutilated quartz, and moonstones set in antiqued silver and gold. ELAHN Jewelry is available for purchase at www.elahnjewels.com.
And that concludes my Oscar fashion and festivities round-up. Hope you enjoyed the read!
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