Our talent show contestants, the judges and the winner, got some awesome products and services in their “Swag” bags this year. There are some fun new products, and some wonderful luxury services that you’ll want to know about too (especially if you’re in New York or visiting anytime soon.) Build your own “swag” bag.

Here are some the fabulous items that were in our gift bags:

Remington TStudio  Thermalux Hairdryer.  This powerful professional dryer dries 50% faster and less frizz too.  Special thanks to Lippe Taylor.

Paul Mitchell Neuro Smooth. This professional 1.25” flal iron is perfect for smoothing, flips and waves. Special thanks to Lippe Taylor.

Paul Mitchell Protools Express Ion Smooth.  This 1.25” Flat Iron smoothes and polishes strands quickly and gently for healthy-looking results with incredible shine. Special thanks to Lippe Taylor.

Laurmé’s AHA Renewing Facial Cream. Laurmé has a wonderful line of skin care products with a powerhouse of age-defying ingredients to improve skin tone, reduce fine lines & wrinkles, and bring back your radiantly youthful glow.

From Colorado Aromatics, a farm to skin brand of products formulated by Dr. Cindy Jones (biochemist), our contestants received  the Mountain Mist Hand/Body Lotion. Delightful.

Marlo’s Bakeshop has the most awesome soft-baked biscotti.  They are a fabulous fusion of a scrumptious cookie and a classic, crunchy biscotti.  

The Kindness Pack is a reimagined way to give flowers. Made of recycled tyvek for extreme durability, this velcro sealed envelope holds 8 altruistic messages printed on wildflower seed paper. Great gift idea. 

Frownies.  OMG we tried the eye gels patch and our under eye puffiness disappeared. Check out their line of Facial Patches for deep wrinkles. They’re highly nourishing, luxurious concentrated with potent anti-aging antioxidants, vitamins, skin softening fruit oils and moisturizing aloe.

Divine Skin Hydrator solves the dry skin problem by locking moisture in your skin and restoring its Natural Moisture Factor. Used in the shower,rough, dry skin is rehydrated, becoming softer and smoother.

And from our sponsors…

 Our winner received over $3500 in fabulous products and services from these wonderful sponsors.

Hellman Dermatology.  A leading expert in Cosmetic & Medical Dermatology, Dr. Hellman Brings the latest in laser treatments & fillers to her NYC Clients. All treatments are personally administered by Dr. Hellman herself.  Our winner received a gift certificate for a Forma Facial Treatment, which is a no downtime skin tightening for face and body – immediate visible “lifting” effect with huge a “wow” factor! Learn more about Dr. Hellman.

Our favorite designer – Gab herself and her clothes – donated a generous gift certificate for our winner.  You’ll fall in love with the colors, the fabrics, the sway of the clothes, the way they drape your body. Beautiful clothes for women of every age, shape, and size.  And here’s the best part –  in addition to making a private appointment with Gab at her salon, you can visit the Gabrielle Carlson Boutique on 501 Lexington Avenue, NYC.

If you have ever attended a society/charity function in NYC, the Hamptons, Beverly Hills, or Palm Springs, chances are you have been photographed by Annie Watt, the premier Society Event Photographer. She is the person who “gets” the heart of an event and captures the joy of the guests attending. Annie’s genuine love of her job and dedication to her clients ensures that with her photojournalistic eye she will help to tell the story with her images. Book her for an event or a private portrait session.  Get the details.

Joan Pagano donated a wonderful gift certificate for our winner.  She is the author of best-selling fitness books, including the new release Strength Training Exercises for Women (DK, 2014), an informational speaker on health and fitness topics and the owner of Joan Pagano Fitness in New York City. Former trainer to Jacqueline Onassis and Caroline Kennedy, Joan has specialized in strength training for women since 1988.

Located in NYC, this is a unique holistic and integrated wellness center.  Our winner will be treated to a one hour Vibroacoustic Cellular Massage.   We have personally experienced this and it is the most relaxing, stress reducing experience. Many people who use this treatment have found relief from arthritis, insomnia, migraines, anger, and back pain.  Learn more.

Carol Davidson, one our exclusive 3T style contributors, is an image and style consultant.  She’s been helping women enhance their images for over 20 years, with color, wardrobe, and style strategies that will help them stand out.  Our lucky talent show winner will get an in home wardrobe consultation. While Carol is based in NYC, she also does style and image consultations via Skype.  Learn more.

Starbright Florist

For the fourth year in a row, this fabulous Chelsea based florist has created the most incredible bouquet for our talent show winner, Kathleen Waters.   Nic Faitos and his team are without a doubt the most customer friendly florist anywhere.  No wonder they have a huge personal and business following and why they’ve been voted “NYC’s best florist”.  Learn more.

Women love Richard. His makeup tips are simple, easy and will make you look terrific.  You can call him for a private makeup session, or stop by the Trish McEvoy counter at Bergdorf in NYC.  Tell him we sent you.  Get the details.

Our winner received 2 pairs of tickets to this new play that’s getting rave reviews.  Church & State is a fast-paced, seriously funny take on faith, politics, and “The Twitter.” It’s three days before Charles Whitmore’s Senate re-election and he’s decided to finally tell the public exactly what’s on his mind, no filter. What could possibly go wrong?