ROGER NEAL STYLE HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY AND COUTURE SUITE CELEBRATING THE 87th ACADEMY AWARDS

Jennifer Juvenelle of Longmi Lash Salon in Beverly Hills
Jennifer Juvenelle of Longmi Lash Salon in Beverly Hills
Roger and Lynn Neal take a quick break from organizing their suite to take a photo for The Experience
Lovely teamwork…Roger and Lynn Neal take a quick break from organizing their suite to take a photo for The Experience
Two-time Oscar nominated song writer Carol Connors with Mary of Mary's Cakes with her beautiful Oscar cake that was oh so tasty too!
Two-time Oscar nominated song writer Carol Connors with Mary of Mary’s Cakes with her beautiful Oscar cake that was oh so tasty too!

 

Mia-Faire Williams of Tanique
Mia-Faire Williams, the founder and president of Tanique
With people I really admire..designer Sonia  ÉTÉ, Lady Susan Thompson, and Sonia's husband Thierry
With people I really admire..designer Sonia ÉTÉ, Lady Susan Thompson, and Sonia’s husband Thierry
Brynn Cannon who gave me the best massage ever! I am still in a zen mood days later. Thanks Brynn!
Brynn Cannon who gave me the best massage ever! I am still in a zen mood days later. Thanks Brynn!
Fashion Designer Sonia ÉTÉ, who is also the founder of the Academy of Couture Art, models a beautiful rhinestone Timmy Woods bag
Fashion Designer Sonia ÉTÉ, who is also the founder of the Academy of Couture Art, models one of her beautiful couture gowns and accessories it with a rhinestone Timmy Woods bag
Lady Susan Thompson in beautiful haute couture gown
Lady Susan Thompson in beautiful haute couture gown by Blerina Kllokoqi Rugova.com
Two time Oscar nominee Carol Connors, Mary Ann Hess and journalist Harrison Held at the gifting suite
Two time Oscar nominee Carol Connors, Mary Ann Hess of Honeymoon Sweets and journalist Harrison Held at the gifting suite with Mary Ann’s beautiful framed chocolates
With the lovely Lois Aldrin. My dad worked on Apollo 11 with her ex-husband Buzz. The last time they saw each other was during Nixon's presidency at the White House. Her and I wanted to reunite the two, but my dad was always ill. Regardless, it was so nice to run into her. Lovely woman!
With the lovely Lois Aldrin. My dad worked on Apollo 11 with her ex-husband astronaut Buzz. The last time they saw each other was during Nixon’s presidency at the White House. Her and I wanted to reunite the two, but alas my dad was always ill. Regardless, it was so nice to run into her. Lovely woman!

Wonderful husband and wife team Roger and Lynn Neal of Neal Public Relations, produced The Ultimate Beauty & Couture Suite in honor of the 87th Annual Academy Awards from February 18th to the 20th at the exclusive LUXE Hotel on swanky Rodeo Drive. This wonderful husband and wife team have produced this event for the past 19 years.

The stars were pampered with beauty treatments as they prepared for the biggest night ever.

Neal said ” We are thrilled to be back at the LUXE HOTEL on Rodeo Dr , we did our suite there in 2014 and are happy to be back in the newly renovated Penthouse Suite. In 2014 we had 200 stars and 16 current oscar nominees attend the suite including Best Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Actress, Best Makeup, Best Costume among others, and 3 of those nominees after coming to our suite won their Oscar on Oscar night, our suite has become as good luck charm for Nominees over the past 4 years.

Celebrities in attendance were OSCAR NOMINEES DANIELLE BRISEBOIS- Nominated for Best Original Song Lost Stars for Begin Again, Adam Levine will sing this song at the oscar telecast, OSCAR NOMINEE- HELEN ESTABROOK & DAVID LANCASTER- LEAD EXEC PRODUCERS of the OSCAR nominated film WHIPLASH, OSCAR NOMINEE- GREG ALEXANDER- Best Original Song Lost Stars for Begin Again, OSCAR NOMINEE- JOHANN JOHANNSSON- NOMINTED FOR BEST ORIGINAL SCORE THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING, OSCAR NOMINEE- DIANE WARREN- BRST ORIGINAL SONG “GRATEFUL”: FROM BEYOND THE LIGHTS MARKS HER 7TH OSCAR NOMINATION, OSCAR NOMINEE ALEXANDRE DESPLAT- BEST ORIGINAL SCORE FOR “THE IMITATION GAME & THE GRAND BUDEAPEST HOTEL MARKS HIS 7TH & 8TH OSCAR NOMINATION – DOUBLE NOMINEE, FROM THE OSCAR NOMINATED MOVIE WILD- Cathryn De Prume, FROM THE OSCAR NOMINATED MOVIE FOXCATCHER- Lee Perkins, FROM THE OSCAR NOMINATED MOVIE BIG HERO 6- the starring voice Ryan Potter, FROM THE OSCAR NOMINATED GONE GIRL- Scott Takeda

Other stars that attended included Lynn Whitfield, Eric Roberts, Sofia Milos, Maria Conchita Alonso, Lisa Vanderpump, Pandora Vanderpump, Paul Sorvino, Charles Rai Chun- The Interview, Arlen Escarpeta- tv movie Whitney, Romeo Miller- Madea movies, Tracie Thoms- new feature film Annie, Adina Porter- True Blood, Judith Hoag- Nashville tv series ,Danica McKeller- Transformers, Ken Howard- The Wedding Ringer,Debbie Allen, Obba Babatunde, Susan Blakley, Tracey Edmonds, Lorenzo Lamas, Jordan Sparks, Jen Lilley, Erin Murphy, Tersea Ganzel, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Victoria Rowell, Judy Tenuta,Nick Clifford, Philip P. Keene among many others

Gown designer Rhonda Shear of Shear Couture premiered her Oscar collection in the suite. Shear is a fixture on HSN with her Ah Bra and lines of undergarments for women, now has a couture Line of Gowns ready to make Their Oscar Debut.

Latin Fashion Week made an appearance in the suite with gown designer Maricela David from India will have her oscar collection of gowns in our suite.

Celebrity Hair Stylist Kimberly Kimble who has created hair styles for Brittany Spears, Beyonce to name a few was in the suite doing hair for nominees and stars for the Academy Awards. She is on the We Network show LA Hair.

Personal Touch Lingere had their Line of Swarovski Crystal Bra’s in our suite, and their Nubra, www.personaltouchlingerie.com

Tanique had their healthy spray tanning formula in our suite and did tanning for those that want a more health conisious glow Oscar Night. www.tanique.com

Massage Therapist extraordinaire Brynn Cannon gave amazing massages in our suite. Cannon has been a massage therapist for more than 15 years. Her career began when she would work on family and friends for free before ever taking a lesson. Everyone loved her work and how intuitive she is. After her training in Maui she was Nationally Certified for 8 years, Licensed in two states, and is now CAMTC Certified in California. She has worked with private clients at their homes, in hotels and day spas, at Poker tournaments, and at corporate events in Maui, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Swedish, Lomilomi, Deep Tissue and Reflexology are some of the modalities she does.

Famed Artist Mario Della Casa, was in the suite for the second time,” said Roger Neal.W e are excited to have him with us again, this time Mario will unveil a one of a kind FREEDIE THE FLUTE from the iconic children’s series HR Pufnstuf created by Sid and Marty Krofft. On February 19th, he also unveiled the 50th anniversary Jeannie Bottle from I Dream of Jeannie to celebrate the iconic show’s 50th Anniversary. 

 

This FREDDIE THE FLUTE will be encrusted with Diamonds valued at over $250k, and a star will take it to the Oscars for good luck. Marty Krofft the co-creator of HR Pufnstuf, Land of The Lost, The Bugaloos, to name a few will also be on hand. More info at www.jeanniebottles.com

For the 5th year in a row, STARFIRE WATER, has been named as the official water for their 2015 Suite www.starfirewater.com This water has healing gold properties in it! Starfire Water hydrogen rich water makes you shine like a star, Starfire water with Etherium Gold is the cell replenishing superconducting magnetized water www.starfirewater.com Once again this year LORIMAR WINERY from Temecula Ca was the official wine and champagne for the suite. www.lorimarwinery.com Niagara’s Honeymoon Sweets was the official gourmet chocolatier for the suite for the 2nd year in a row, and they will have chocolate oscars in the suite. www.niagarashoneymoonsweets.com Brazilian Sweets GLAMOUR BOMBONIER was their 2nd official gourmet chocolatier. Mary’s Cake Shop for the 3rd year was their bakery. Her tasty and whimsical cakes are always a delight to see and eat, This year she will do a cake honoring one of the Oscar nominees….always sweet www.maryscakeshop.com Presidential Chef Kurt Ehrlich, along with Jeannette’s Edelweiss restaurant, supplied the food for the 3 days of the suite, Jeanette’s Edelweiss is a new German restaurant that will open one week after the Oscars, located in Newberry Park in Thousand Oaks California. Dr. Bruce MacFarlane of STAR MAKER BEVERLY HILLS ORTHODONTICS with his WINE TO WHITE Instant Teeth whitner removing red wine stains and coffee stains instantly was at the suite as the official orthodontist.www.starmakerorthodontics.com

Smart Scarfd esigner/ founder Pam Fischer and her fur frenzy smart scarf’s were on hand to warm up the celebs and media in attendance. Ever the smart inventor, hence the title of her product, of course her faux fur scarfs and hooded scarfs come complete with a place to keep your hands war and secrect pockets to put your cell phone, and credit cards/id etc. www.furfrenzy.net

Hook Me Ups are a fashionable, stylish solution for charging your smart phones and tech devices on the go! Their unique, high quality chargers are available with luxurious skins, leathers and crystal embellishments. Choose the Hook Me Up that best fits your style. They make a great gift idea for anyone that has an eye for detail and fashion. Available for both men and women. Includes 3 attachments that make them compatible with most smartphones and electronic devices, including iPhone 6. Simply charge your Hook Me Up 3-5 hours, then you’re fully charged and ready to go.

Madeline Beth handbag Designer and Entrepreneur Madeline Beth had their collection of handbags in the suite.

The RNSH Suites has become THE PLACE for stars to get pampered, select gowns, shoes, handbags and jewelry for the Oscars. For the past 18 years they have had no less than 3 nominees and at least 8 stars wear designs from the clients in our suite to the Oscars and to major parties. Neal will have over 200 stars and 16 Oscar Nominees attend this year, in the past stars included: William Shatner, Quvenzhane Wallis, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Angela basset, Adam Lambert, Penelope Ann Miller, Wendi McClendon-Covey, Joe Montagna, Nominee Siedah Garrett, and Oscar winning director Michel Hazanavicius and his wife Berenice Bejo of THE ARTIST, Oscar nominated stars from Tweleve Years A Slave, The Hobbit, Nebraska, Argo, Django, Hithcock, Oscar Winner Shawn Christiansen, Oscar Winner Marcia Gay Hardin, Penny Marshall among many others

Our suite also has a purpose by spotlighting a charity each year. Neal said, “WE ARE NOT A GIFTING SUITE.” However we do gift stars for coming and supporting our charities.The gift bag is worth $23k.

Nominees and Stars Gift bags will contain couture jewelry, couture gown, gourmet chocolates, couture handbag, couture Lingere, Art from Mario Della Casa, a $10k stay at the Belleek Castle in Ireland, among other items.

The RNSH suites have beauty treatments to pamper the stars and media. Neal added, “What we are having is an exclusive invitation only suite, where stars and media will be invited into a much needed relaxing and comfortable atmosphere, to be pampered with some of the most expensive treatments available today.” They also offered couture for stylists dressing star and nominees for OSCAR night in our suite.

Stars enjoyed spa treatments that  also included:

Spray Tanning from  www.tanique.comTanique is the future of spray tanning uniting science, skincare and tanning, we are the industry leader of true luxury spray tanning. our patient pending formula, infusion, is not only providing a gorgeous, healthy tan, but also a total body skin care treatment in one. no longer having to worry about harmful uv skin damage, our products provide a healthy and safe alternative with added benefits that make it irresisatble.

Eyelash extensions by Long Mi Lashes/Daniel Dinh www.longmilashes.com

-GM COLLLIN SKINCARE PARIS will be giving special product to our nominees which is always a hit.

-Shelly Hill of Sparkle Nails was doing manicures and Pedicures

 Nadia Khalil Bradley was in the suite with her new book.

As always their suite will benefit multiple charities. One of the official charities this year is Hollygrove.

Hollygrove and its parent organization EMQ FamiliesFirst, have more than 140 years of experience providing mental health and social services for children, foster youth and families in crisis. Formerly the Los Angeles Orphans Home Society, Hollygrove has served as a home away from home for thousands of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty and hardships. Our organization’s mission is to do “whatever it takes” to help children, strengthen families, build community and advocate for systems change to ensure that our families thrive. In Los Angeles, Hollygrove has deep ties to its neighboring communities and a long history of serving vulnerable children. Their main campus is in Hollywood and it serves two of the neediest areas, Hollywood/Metro and South L.A., where children living in poverty can rise to a staggering 80%. They provide services to over 720 children and their families each year on our campus, in the community and in their homes. Some of their widely successful programs include our Endless Summer afterschool program, summer day camp, Family Search and Engagement and Project Fatherhood parent groups. Hollygrove is supported by the generosity of its volunteers and community partners that have helped provide our families clothing, furniture, Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving meals and gifts for the holidays. At the root of Hollygrove’s vision for each child and family is to provide individualized care that cultivates hope, strength and the ability to thrive.

For more information and learn how you can help, please visit our website at www.hollygrove.org.

With the lovely cast of Little Women. From left to right, myself with Elena, Terra, Tonya and Traci
With the lovely cast of Little Women LA. From left to right, myself with Elena, Terra, Tonya and Traci

 

Jackie Timberlake of GT Nutrition
Jackie Timberlake of GT Nutrition
Pamela Fisher with her Smart Scarf
Pamela Fisher with her Smart Scarf
Lisa of Lip Luxe
Lisa of Lip Luxe
Author Nadia Khalil Bradley with her motivational book "Original Love"
Author Nadia Khalil Bradley with her motivational book “Original Love”

 

Author of Black Sally Lisa Luxen with Elexis who is red carpet ready in Marcella David haute couture
Author of Black Sally Lisa Luxen with Elexis who is red carpet ready in Marcella David haute couture
Actor Nirav Bhakta with Jade of Simone Salon
Actor Nirav Bhakta with Jade of Simone Salon
Getting my nails done by Shelley at Simone Salon
Getting my nails done by Shelley at Simone Salon
The gang from Edelweiss Thousand Oaks with Chef Kurt Elrich
The gang from Edelweiss Thousand Oaks with Chef Kurt Elrich
Solid Gold...Jeff and Paige of Starfire Water. Jeff is the proud founder of this innovative water company that has actual gold in it's water
Solid Gold…Jeff and Paige of Starfire Water. Jeff is the proud founder of this innovative water company that has actual gold in it’s water
G'day! Aussie Roland Topf of Rekorderlig Cider
G’day! Aussie Roland Topf of Rekorderlig Cider
Dan from Donkeyland.org, a non-profit based in Riverside County and San Bernadino County
Dan from Donkeyland.org, a non-profit based in Riverside County and San Bernadino County

 

Carl Morandell beer and wine imports display
Carl Morandell beer and wine imports display
Coffee Break! Adam and Leon of Longshot Coffee. Such rich and tasty coffee!
Coffee Break! Adam and Leon of Longshot Coffee. Such rich and tasty coffee!

 

A dress from Rhonda Shear's beautiful line
A gown from Rhonda Shear’s beautiful line
Madeline Beth of Hook Me Ups
Madeline Beth of Hook Me Ups
Lip Service...lip shaped clutch from Timmie Woods
Lip Service…lip shaped clutch from Timmie Woods
Bonjour! Channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw as I am holding the famous Effell Tower purse from my favorite show, Sex and the City!
Bonjour! Channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw as I am holding the famous Timmy Woods Eiffel Tower purse from my favorite show, Sex and the City!
Timmie strums a guitar purse of hers in front of the display of her beautiful self-titled purses and clutches
Timmy strums a guitar purse of hers in front of the display of her beautiful and blingy self-titled purses and clutches
One of Timmy's iconic wolf clutches designed specifically for the Oscar nominated film Wild
One of Timmy’s iconic wolf clutches designed specifically for the Oscar nominated film Wild
Rayanne and Ashley of Glamour Bonbonier
Rayanne and Ashley of Glamour Bombonier
Solid gold stiletto...Glamour Bonbonier's gold stiletto heel chocolate!
Solid gold stiletto…Glamour Bombonier’s gold stiletto heel chocolate!
Playboy Playmate Kennedy Summers, fashion designer Dunya Yildiz, actor Christopher McDonald, and TV host Cosandra Calloway. Cosandra is dressed on one of Dunya's Millions and Millions designs
Playboy Playmate Kennedy Summers, fashion designer Dunya Yildiz, actor Christopher McDonald, and TV host Cosandra Calloway. Cosandra is dressed on one of Dunya’s Millions and Millions designs
Angelica Montoya Kanter of Neulash
Angelica Montoya Kanter of Neulash
Say Cheese! Michelle McFarlane with her dad, Dr. Bruce McFarlane, the official orthodontist for the suite.
Say Cheese! Michelle McFarlane with her dad, Dr. Bruce McFarlane, the official orthodontist for the suite.
Sobeidy Vidal and Maricela David with Maricela's beautiful self-titled couture line
Sobeidy Vidal and Maricela David with Maricela’s beautiful self-titled couture line
Mary Ann Hess of Honeymoon Sweets Chocolate. So tasty and for such a good cause. These chocolates are 100% edible! And very yummy!
Mary Ann Hess of Honeymoon Sweets Chocolate. So tasty and for such a good cause. These chocolates are 100% edible! And very yummy!
With Charlotte and Cherry from NuBra and Personal Touch Lingerie
With Charlotte and Cherry from NuBra and Personal Touch Lingerie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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