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Pre-Emmy Style/Part One: Fresh Picks at the Fig & Olive

It's a new season, at least on television, and what better way to get some new essentials for fall than at one of the many “Style Lounges” that blossom before the Emmy trophies get passed out.  This will be the first in a mini-series of sorts, covering trends, dramatic looks and breakthrough talents (in this case, inventors and entrepreneurs).  Event planner Doris Bergman pulled out the stops for her Fourth Annual Style Lounge & Party, using the Fig & Olive in West Hollywood as her backdrop.

 

With kids returning to school right around Emmy time, its only fitting that Bergman's charity of record is Wednesday’s Child.  Thinking ahead to Christmas, she requested every guest bring an unwrapped gift for one of the thousands of teens (ages 13-18) the program directed by LA County's Department of Children and Family Services benefits. The primary goal of the organization is child and teen safety, which not only includes removing them from harmful adults but also reuniting them with responsible family members and guardians. In 2012, for example, nearly 6,000 children were reunited with family members while in the last five years, nearly 9000 kids were adopted from foster care. For more information how you can help bring joy and stability to one of LA's teens in need, call 800-811-1121 or http://Wednesdayschild.adopt.org.

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One thing that makes Bergman’s stable of vendors and events is their ability to reconcile style and accessibility.  One of the most buzzed-about vendors once again was the lavish jewelry line LusciousS by Kendra Bridelle. In the spirit of making high-end glamour available to all, she will be selling some of the "wears" from her “Seductive Siren” stainless steel line showcased at the pre-Emmys kick off bash on Monday, September 16 on HSN.  Her luxe stainless steel line features lavish, retro inspired cocktail rings, statement pendants and look-at-me earrings. www. LusciousS.com

However, not to be outdone, sibling lines Twisted Silver and Perch  (www.twisted-silver.com) by Debra Mitchell att the table across the way offered something for every fashionista, from their ever-widening breakout collection inspired by reclaimed jewelry pieces to sleek day to dinner looks from Perch. This season, the sleek line integrates fresh water pearls and crystals with industrial chic metals . There were some bold pendants for the guys as well.

Another returning suite participants were all about new and improved versions of products Bergman and her team have introduced over the years. Radar Watches unveiled their new Secret Agent line, which adds sparkly LED feature to the sleek but sporty interchangeable watch. (www.radarwatches.com) Dulcenea Lingerie, showcased the expansion of their line-black textured tights that make the confidence building of lingerie  (Dulcenealingerie.com).  Model in a Bottle (www. modelinabottle.com) returned with a new, lighter and more portable bottle design as well as a formula for sensitive skin. Whitening Lightning expanded its line of smile brightening lip glossed and at-home whitening dental necessities (whiteninglightening.com).

Galena Sobelev, a favorite LA designer of Bergman’s and mine who has appeared on some of Bravo-TV’s popular shows, is expanding her style sensibility to a wider audience by adding plus sizes and more silhouettes, ranging from ladylike 50s styles to mod 60s shifts to 70s maxi dresses. Necklines are becoming more structured and sculptural, though the line still includes flowy silk prints that put her on the map years ago. (www.singledress.com/)

Perhaps the most innovative and timely accessory offered to celebrities is Scytodes' Security Glove ( runsafety.com), which provides a safer and more foolproof alternative to standard pepper spray key chains. It literally fits the hand like a glove, and allows a woman to activate the spray and still have hands free to fight off her attacker and be in total control of her destiny. While the device is available in hues like metallic pink and black pearl, inventor Domonique Torrence featured several customized models adorned with crystals and decals. However, given the seriousness he displayed in his demo, a woman's safety and ability to defend herself in an attack is one of the most powerful statements she can make. When Torrance encourages any woman to think and act like a super hero, he means it.

As it is still summer, cold drinks are an essential.  While Honest Ade was back to refresh the guests, those counting calories appreciated the new Begley’s and Bill’s Sodas (begleysandbills.com), natural, calorie-free sodas developed by actor-turned-environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. and wife Rachelle and partner Bill Sabo and Nature’s Flavors. The soda line features 10 refreshing flavors including Cherry, Orange, Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Cream Soda, Lemon Lime, Cherry Cola, Strawberry, Pomegranate and Bananas Foster.  They will be sold in 4 packs or by the case.  Each soda contains zero calories, zero fat, zero saturated fat, zero trans fat, zero cholesterol, zero sodium and zero carbohydrates.  The ingredients include Purified Carbonated Water, Sweetnol™ (a proprietary blend of Erythritol & Stevia), Lemon Juice Concentrate and other natural flavors and colors.



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