A Special Look at The Grammy Style Studio–Plus a Visit from Grammy Winner Coblie Caillat

February 19, 2010 beautycf2010

By: Lana Leazer

On January 30^th, 2010, I had the privilege of being invited to the Grammy Style Studio produced by Hatch Inc and the Recording Academy’s Official Grammy Awards Styling Suite to view their dazzling products and collections. The event was held at the newly located Smashbox Studios, Stage 2 in West Hollywood. Coming from a background in Special Events and PR, I was highly impressed with their beautifully decorated layout, professionalism and graciousness to each one of their guests. While I was there, I sipped on champagne from Dom Perignon and was escorted by one of their greeters. My first stop was the Beauty/Makeup Area. Dean, one of Norelco’s representatives introduced me to an exciting line of products form Cutler Salon New York, Redken, and Philips Norelco. I went a little gaga over their Bliss-Philips Bikini Perfect Spa at home grooming system. I thought it was the coolest, latest gadget for women.

My next introduction was to Make Up For Ever where J’me Williams retouched my already made face with their High Definition for TV cosmetics line. She really made my colors popped and highlighted my features. As I browsed around I noticed other brands like Affliction premiering their more upscale Black Label, Moods of Norway, Nicolas Jebran, Melissa’s shoes, Banzai Beverages and Mek Denin with their city inspired jeans. However I was introduced to a brand that really touched me. PennyRoyalsilver.com is a jewelry line that is musically inspired. Tim Foster, the creator of this brand worked for years in the music business, but decided to hone his passion for music into jewelry. Each piece is created with a song, album, or artist in mind. If you’re like me, you know that music really touches us by making us feel uplifted, happy, sympathetic and most importantly not alone. Tim is quoted for saying that his brand is, “So much more than just jewelry. It’s about connecting with people.” And in keeping connected with people, Tim is always collaborating with an artist to make a signature piece in which 30% of the proceeds of the item will go to that artist’s choice of charity. On Feb 3^rd, Jordin Sparks’ “Suki Desi” meaning “I like or I love” in Japanese will go on sale for a week to help fund mobile medical clinics in Haiti through Sparks Charities called www.immadareyou.com. It’s with designers like this, that truly we see the beauty from within coming forth.

Speaking of truly beautiful gifted artists, Colbie Caillat who brought us those wonderful, cheerful and heart felt songs about love such as “Bubbly”, “Fallin for You” and now winning this year’s Grammy for “Lucky” with Jason Mraz, graced us with her presence at the event and greeted each line. Not only did she stop by the Styling Studio, she wore one of the designer’s dresses, Nicolas Jebran, on the red carpet in which I’m sure he was truly honored.

As I left the event, I felt a sense of peace, warmth and gratitude that despite fame, wealth and adoration, that there are still artists and designers who simply believe in passing it on. Instead of only receiving, they continue to keep giving.