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MTV Movie Awards 2015: Inside The GBK Gift Lounge

Sarah Collins |
April 13, 2015 | 6:49 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

Dara Ettinger's store is located on the border of Echo Park and Silver Lake (Sarah Collins/Neon Tommy)
Dara Ettinger's store is located on the border of Echo Park and Silver Lake (Sarah Collins/Neon Tommy)
Celebrities and all their closest friends perused through a Luxury Gift Lounge on the eve of the 2015 MTV Movie Awards. Hosted by GBK, the event aimed to raise funds and awareness for Alfalit International and Lambda Legal. The former is a non-profit organization providing literacy programs in the United States and internationally, while the latter works to achieve full recognition of LGBTQ civil rights. Here are some of the products that the awards show's snazziest took home. 

LifeCell, the presenting sponsor, is an anti-aging treatment that targets every aspect of aging skin. Products include an under-eye treatment with a metal applicator and an all-in-one anti-aging cream to slather on your face at night. LifeCell says you're never too early to prevent wrinkles! 

Everyone knows glasses are the perfect accessory (Sarah Collins/Neon Tommy)
Everyone knows glasses are the perfect accessory (Sarah Collins/Neon Tommy)
Dara Ettinger mades one-of-a-kind stone jewelry. The hand-made pieces contain stones from all over the world. Ettinger said her favorite part of the jewelry making experience is traveling to other nations and watching her designs come to life. Oh, plus they now have cute lipgloss. 

Eye Candy is a new perscription and sunglasses boutique in Beverly Hills. The store offers cute designs, including specs with a leather strap. Everything is pretty reasonably priced; you can pick up a pair of shades for around $95. 

M's clientele have included Britney Spears and the Black Eyed Peas (Sarah Collins/Neon Tommy)
M's clientele have included Britney Spears and the Black Eyed Peas (Sarah Collins/Neon Tommy)

M The Movement is an eco-friendly, humanitarian designer collection. The designer, called M, says he recognizes the importance of creating harmony despite differences, and believes one can wrap his body with the "fabric of thought." And, thus, a fashion platform was born.

Naughty Girls Donut Shop says it can change the world, one donut at a time. The company was founded by 17-year-old pastry chef, Tiana Ramos. Some delicious flavors include peanut butter and M&M. Yum! 

Lalo Fuentes with Hawaii 5-0's Paige Hurd (Sarah Collins/Neon Tommy)
Lalo Fuentes with Hawaii 5-0's Paige Hurd (Sarah Collins/Neon Tommy)

Nerf is back and leaving behind gender-typed toys. The new Nerf Rebelle is pretty in pink and bada** all at the same time. Both girls and boys can have fun with the toys, either shooting foam darts at targets or channeling their inner Katniss with the Rebelle bow and arrow. 

Celebrity trainer Lalo Fuentes said the secret to his workouts is the "Freeze" technique. He offers LaloFit DVD home workouts with Spanish and English versions, as well as personal training sessions. Que chevere! 

In between his time singing with his band The Delux and working on his new TV show, Dr. Dell, Chris Mulkey made a pit stop to see his family and head to the MTV Movie Awards. His favorite items at the Gift Lounge? "I like the bow and arrow, but I also like the 17-year-old who's doing donuts," he said. Makes sense, considering he says to be remaking himself as "a truly dangerous guy." He also had time to do his actor-thing and pose for Neon Tommy as a faux-journalist. Practice makes perfect, Mr. Mulkey. 

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