Events
As a lifestyle blogger residing in the shadow of the Hollywood sign above Los Angeles, I couldn't be a better place when it comes to having the opportunity to share entertainment industry news regularly with faithful Mommy Blog Expert readers.
And, when reviewing movies like this, nothing's better than attending another hosted studio event to get me in the mood for more entertaining posts and a new movie-themed giveaway for you to enter. Such is the case with the movie Austenland and the Sony Pictures party I attended to celebrate the film's Blu-ray and DVD launch.
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| Austenland dessert tray, MommyBlogExpert.com |
From the moment I walked through the door at the Sony party venue, the iconic Frederic Fekkai salon on Melrose Place in West Hollywood, I was surrounded by the fun, frivolity and, of course, all the indulgences reminiscent of Austenland.
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Frederic Fekkai Salon on Melrose Place
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| Austenland party flowers, Mommy Blog Expert |
This was an initimate event that I will not soon forget. From catching up here with other blogging friends covering entertainment, style, and fashion, to sitting down for the hair style by Fekkai stylist Eric, Chantecaille makeover by Greg, and the bright rose red mani by an attentive salon manicurist...
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| Chantecaille Makeup Station, MommyBlogExpert.com |
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| My Austenland-inspired makeover, MommyBlogExpert.com |
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| Red manicure Austenland style, MommyBlogExpert.com |
...to the lovely signature Winter Pear Martini cocktails and refreshments served and gift bags given to each guest, I thoroughly enjoyed the night's ambiance and every moment of pampering.
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Winter Pear Martini by Mari Vanna, MommyBlogExpert.com
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| Organic Chocolate by EOS Chocolates, MommyBlogExpert.com |
It wasn't all about beautiful beauty and edible party treats either. Also on hand for the festivities were actor Ricky Whittle, who plays Captain East, and Meghan Hibbett, associate producer of Austenland.
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Ricky Whittle & Meghan Hibbett
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The entire Jane Austen-inspired evening, BTW, was designed and executed by The Buzz Girls who are well-known around tinsel town for really knowing how to pull off a party theme. So many lovely and unique details too, like an on location photo booth printing out Polaroid-style photos of every image posted on Instagram using the hashtag #Austenland during the party.
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| Collage created from my event photos, MommyBlogExpert.com |
That's not even to mention the amazing goody bags and many wonderful memories each of us left with when the party was over.
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| Buzz worthy goody bags, MommyBlogExpert.com |
You're invited to get in on the fun, be sure to check out
- MBE's Austenland Review HERE
- The MBE - Sony Pictures Austenland Gift Bag Giveaway HERE
FTC Disclosure: This is a compensated post. I was invited as a guest of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment for this event where I enjoyed beauty services and refreshments as well as a goody bag filled with beauty products, the new Blu-ray and other Austenland branded merchandise. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.
