Stars- They're Just Like Me!

This year both the Golden Globes, and The Oscars are banning the gift baskets that nominees, winners and presenters recieve as gifts. In the past the hoopla surrounding the baskets has been almost as intense as the scrutiny of what the actresses are wearing. The value of the goodies can reach up to 100,000 dollars, and often includes free vacations, dinners, jewelry, and of course lots of clothes and beauty products.
I admire and agree with Ed Norton when he said ""... -- it makes us look ridiculous and out of touch. If these evenings are going to be a celebration of our craft and what we express about what's going on in the world, then picking through $35,000 gift baskets is disgusting and shameful."
But I am also going to miss hearing what was in them, and seething with jealousy! Past gifts have included trips to Tasmania, Frette cashmere travel blankets, and lots of makeup! Oh well. Here is my dream basket of goodies for when I am a movie star. Enjoy!

1) Sisley Paris All Day All Year Cream- I am a movie star, so my skin always looks great. No use taking chances though; the cream is so protective, that skin cells are free to focus on regenerating and healing. (Because, you know, skin cells have brains!) Also comes with a powerful SPF 8, to block that nasty LA sun. $330.

2) Re Vive Lip & Perioral Renewal Cream- Forget about collagen! Botox- who needs it? After two weeks of using this luxurious lip balm, people say the lines around their lips had faded. My lips will not be denied! $115.

3) Frederic Malle Editions de Parfum Carnal Flower- I'd want this in my basket because everyone talks about, and yet, I have never smelled it. This has made me covetous. If I were less obsessed, I would be easily satisfied with a gift certificate to Le Labo, where they would make me my own personal scent. Custom is the new black! $250.

4) Annick Goutal Creme Splendid Nuit- While I can have whatever I'd like, in my deluxe basket, I'd take this night cream. Sure, it's got vitamins galore, which I supposed are good for my skin, but it will also look great on my vanity. Packaging is everything! $80.

5) Lanvin Kansas Grain Leather Tote- Moving away from the goo's and unguents, into the real STUFF, I'd be pleased to come upon this great everyday bag. My assistant will be annoyed, because usually the bags are ugly, and I give them to her, but she gets good $$ for them on Ebay. This one I am keeping! $1865.

6) Derek Lam Clothilde leather clutch- This particular item sends me into a fury. Because since it is in my basket, it must be in everyone elses. This means I won't get away with telling all my movie star friends that my amazingly chic grandmother handed this down to me on her death bed, and it is in fact, the reason I don't speak to my mother. $990.

7) A trip to Wakaya in Figi- After all this excitement, I am going to need a beauty rest. I am grabbing my hot boyfriend, and going to this place. It seems nice. The rooms start at 1900/ night. But that includes food.