GBK & Pilot Pen to Host Luxurious Gift Lounge in Honor of the 2016 Golden Globe Awards’ Nominees

LOS ANGELES - Jan. 5, 2016 - PRLog -- Los Angeles (January 5, 2016) - GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, and Pilot Pen will honor the 2016 Golden Globe Awards’ Nominees and Presenters at their luxury gift and style lounge. The event will take place on January 8^th and 9^th in Hollywood. GBK and Pilot Pen will bring a touch of Hollywood glamour to the event, offering a luxurious setting and an array of fabulous and functional gifts and services. Pilot Pen offers exceptional writing instruments that range from everyday pens to high end pens to works of art that feature the centuries-old Japanese art of Maki-e. Pilot’s pens are renowned worldwide for their quality, performance, innovative designs and their high level of consumer satisfaction.

Among the luxury lifestyle brands includes gifts from the event’s Presenting Sponsors: LifeCell, an allin-one antiaging treatment formulated to target every aspect of aging skin; iRestore Laser Hair Growth System – advanced hair loss treatment for men and women; and TheScienceofEating.com, a weight loss, health, wellness, fitness, recipe & healthy lifestyle website.

Beauty and health products are must-have gifts for any luxury lounge, and this year’s sponsors include: Burke Williams Spa - gifting products from Burke Williams exclusive in-spa skin care line, H2V, along with 3-Day Spa Passes; HAYARI PARIS - gifting a 50ml Eau de Parfum “Only for Her”; Live Ultimate Whole Skincare - luxe, all-natural skincare products, proudly made from the safest ingredients and additives with a focus on sustainably-sourced ingredients; The Sweat Shoppe - providing gift cards to The Sweat Shoppe for indoor cycling classes; Tweezerman – gifting a tweezer and makeup brush etched with the guest’s name; Au Bon Broth – premium grassfed, organic bone broth and dehydrated bone broth pills; Paula’s Choice Skincare - Paula’s Choice is an exclusive line of skincare and makeup products created by international beauty expert Paula Begoun and guests will receive a book, THE BEST SKIN OF YOUR LIFE STARTS HERE (by bestselling authors Paula Begoun, Bryan Barron & Desiree Stordahl) and a limited edition Berry & Bright Lip Collection; and Truly Yours Parfums – gifting their new scent REISA - a citrusy-floral scent anchored with a hint of woody oud, in a custom etched bottle.

A true highlight of any GBK lounge is the incredibly diverse and trendy fashion and accessory products including: Hale Bob – a modern, fashion forward women’s fashion line, gifting a variety of items such as jackets, tops and more; American Hat Makers – gifting handmade leather hats made in California; Beija-Flor Jeans – offering one pair of Beija-Flor’s universally slimming jeans, designed to make women look and feel their best; MyIntent.org – gifting a handcrafted bracelet or necklace with your intent word as a daily reminder and conversation starter; Jewelinx - a unique, made in USA new launch jewelry organizer that allows you to organize your jewelry and accessories on a hanger with your outfit;and Cynthia Gale New York – gifting $150 certificates for their art inspired, sterling silver jewelry.

Other great gifts include some unique luxury items from sponsors such as: Belmond La Samanna, providing a 3-night gift certificate to their resort in St. Martin with daily breakfast; The Artisan Group® - gifting the celebrities and members of the press a lovely collection of trendy jewelry, spa and bath products, perfumes, nail polishes, clutches, fine art photography, candles, stationery, and other handcrafted gifts; Relief Bed® - innovative strategically built beds for impoverished people in emerging countries, disaster victims, aid workers, and the homeless in North America; Couch Potato – a specialty retailer of entertainment products, providing gift certificates; L’amourose - the world’s premier company of haute intimate, delivering well-designed, high-quality adult toys and an

uncompromising service philosophy; BoomCase – gifting each celebrity a Vintage Suitcase BoomBox; Trtl Pillow - the travel pillow - reinvented, scientifically proven neck support gives you the most comfortable sleep on the move;and luxury silk pillowcases from Shhh Silk.

Gourmet sweets and treats will be sampled and gifted at the event by Be Tini Spirits - Delicious premium prepared cocktails in 4 flavors: Cake, Lemon Drop, Appletini and Margarita; Ike’s Place - Award Winning Sandwiches for Meat Eaters, Vegetarians, Vegans, and Gluten Free Diets; Bread Basket Cake Company – a gourmet cake company providing gift certificates for an 8 inch custom cake; Enchanted Sweet Shoppe - specializing in designer caramel apples, custom edible party favors, meal preparation , vegan desserts and more; and Jöne’s Gourmet Gelato, a Paleo, Vegan, and Refined Sugar Free gelato with all the decadence and satisfaction included, offering samples and gift certificates for online purchases.

DJ SHY will be on site to fill the lounge with an eclectic mix of popular tunes, and keep the energy going.

Charity beneficiaries include:

The Creative Coalition - The Creative Coalition was formed for the charitable and educational purposes of bringing together artists and entertainers to learn about pressing issues so they can better inform and influence the community and nation. For more information, please visit:

thecreativecoalition.org

Lambda Legal - Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, educationandpublic policy work. For more information, please visit: lambdalegal.org

Food on Foot - Food on Foot is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the poor and homeless of Los Angeles with nutritious meals, clothing, job opportunities, and assistance in the transition to employment and life off the streets. For more information, please visit: foodonfoot.org

Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation - The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation is committed to funding research and creating awareness for childhood type 1 & 2 diabetes and to help children lead healthier lives through diet and exercise. For more information, please visit: sugarrayleonardfdn.org

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ABOUT GBK:

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations.  Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services.  For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to gbkproductions.com.