Getting Glam for the Golden Globes

I made the rounds this weekend to several Golden Globes beauty lounges and gifting suites made available to Hollywood's hottest celebs and VIP media, as well. From manicures and makeup to spray tans and braid bars, there was no shortage of gratis glam services to enjoy, and some serious swag to be had! Awards season is a frenzied, chaotic time of the year, but it's also rejuvenating and down-right fabulous in so many ways. Check out these shots from the HBO Luxury Lounge, Wella Beauty Bar, InStyle Beauty Lounge and The Hospitality Suite.

Sneak Peek: Swag & Style!

Before the stars took to the red carpet last night for the Golden Globes, several stars and industry VIPs (ah-hem, myself included!) merrily gallivanted about town at the various posh gifting suites and beauty lounges held in their honor. I ran into many of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (my guilty pleasure! it's so good) and a few others like Milla Jovovich, Abigail Spencer, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Izabella Miko and more.

Over the busy weekend, I attended the Access Hollywood "Stuff you Must..." Lounge, the InStyle Beauty Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel and the Nivea for Men Hospitality Suite at Pascal Mouawad's mansion.

While I was busy documenting the mass amounts of swag (Pretty Ballerinas, New Balance, Netflix, Pandora Jewels, Wonka chocolates, Little Giraffe, Slim Fast, Vintage Revolution denim, Lipsy and plenty more) being distributed to stars galore; I also made time for a little pampering too!
I had my hair styled by the brilliant Mika Fowler of Gavert Atelier salon with Joico products, my brows were shaped by Damone Roberts of Beverly Hills and makeup pro Heather Currie (she does Ellen's makeup for the TV show daily) beautified me with an arsenal of brand new Maybelline New York products.

Check out some fun pics:










Life's tough, right? All in a day's work, lovelies! ;)

Partying at the Golden Globes!

It's officially awards season here in Beverly Hills, and the glamour was in full force last night at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. I attended the NBC and Cartier Golden Globes After-Party, but took in a sizable dose of stardom at the hotel before I even made it to the elevator bank.

A few scoops:

America Ferrera and fiance Ryan Piers Williams were hand in hand (and literally right next to me), waiting for their limo pretty early into the evening (before 10pm)--meaning she skipped out on after-parties, all together. By the way, Her engagement ring is insanely sparkly and GORGEOUS, and did you know she is actually really tiny? In heels, I would say America came up to my jawline. They were adorable together!

Debra Messing and her ultra-teased, ultra-extended (yikes!) ponytail kicked up her heels and plopped down in exhaustion to ease her aching feet while waiting for her car to arrive.




Amanda Seyfried and boyfriend were more than just a little tipsy at the end of the night. They were barely coherent when people approached them, and at one point I witnessed some fierce swear words uttered by them both to passers-by.

Tina Fey, however, kept it classy, posing for photos and chatting politely with nearly everyone.



Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron scooted out of the venue early into the evening, as well, walking hand in hand--the epitome of young love.



And of course, here are a few candid shots of my own from my evening at the Cartier party. Pretty decor, but not a lot of action anywhere to be found.














At least I had a blast party-hopping with my fun industry pals from Glamour, WWD and Cartier (and scored a perfectly pretty black satin Cartier bracelet, too!)

On to the next event!

Best Dressed at the Golden Globes

I was actually right in the mix of the Golden Globes madness tonight in Beverly Hills, and saw several stars first-hand, looking absolutely stunning.

My personal faves from the glamorous red carpet evoked elegance, femininity and sweet sophistication in a slightly-retro, vintage way. See for yourself:









Who were your faves?