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living:
the scene
 A weekend remembering the King of Pop
Rohn Padmore’s Red Carpet Suite celebrating
the BET Awards was one of the first events to pay respects to the
King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Elyse Glickman was there
ON JUNE
25, the
untimely death of Michael Jackson took the world by surprise,
and along with it, the producers of the BET
Awards’ telecast and the many ancillary events taking place
before and after. While the official July memorial service for ‘the
King of Pop’ will forever be remembered as a landmark event
of dignity and restrained reverence, Rohn Padmore’s Red Carpet
Gift Suite celebrating the BET Awards,
which took place on the two days that followed Jackson’s passing,
ultimately gave artists the opportunity to connect and pay respects
to the ultimate “American idol”, whose artistic achievements
made their successes possible.
At the colourful hideaway El Tres Inn, event
co-pilots Stacy Broff and Rohn Padmore offered artists and other
guests a tasteful sensory feast that incorporated quenching cocktails
(Shot Pak treats, Comisario Tequila and Pave Liqueur), fresh BBQed
Mexican and Soul Food delights and a fun mix of sparkly designer
togs the King of Pop himself would have liked, including Parish
Nation Clothing, Rebel Spirit Clothing, Pastry Shoes, Tree Shurts
and Superfresh Clothing. A couple of smooth rides from American
Classic Cars completed the weekend’s ambiance.
As Jackson’s classic hits and instrumentals
from pianist David Sides alternately filled the room, Padmore tipped
his hat to philanthropy by treating five women from Project Fresh
Start of the New Image Shelter Organization, to a day of beauty
with complimentary makeovers and a new wardrobe of products offered
at the gift suite. Make-up artists Janelle
Walker and Kandee
Johnson, with products donated by Larenim
Mineral Make-Up, offered these special VIPs
a new face with which to view the world. Following their make-overs,
health and wellness expert Brenda
Underwood armed them with some great clean living tips and LA
Body Points Mobile Spa gave them a literal hand with rejuvenating
massages.
‘This event was very special to me because,
during this time of uncertainty, we look to our celebrities as role
models and I believe that responsible change has to start with ourselves,’
said Padmore. ‘By giving back to those who are truly in need
as well as celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of those
who entertain us makes perfect sense to me. Everyone deserves to
feel special and know that there is no shame in asking for help
or letting someone help you. It’s even more special to me because
our first day of the gift suite is my birthday, and I can’t
think of a better way to spend it than helping to make these women
look and feel beautiful.’ •
Elyse Glickman is west coast editor of Lucire.
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Stacy Broff
Kandee Johnson using Larenim Mineral Make-Up
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