Clinique Celebrates The Oscars
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Clinique Celebrates The Oscars
March 2001 (Newstream) -- An outspoken legal assistant, a mysterious shop owner, a political nominee, a Brooklyn housewife and a single mother...Clinique is recognizing the outstanding women nominated for "Best Actress" Academy Awards this year with pre-Oscar congratulatory gift baskets.
These one-of-a-kind customized gift baskets include everything from a Wonderbra and gold hoop earrings for Julia Robert's character in Erin Brockovich to a box of exclusive MariBel chocolate for Juliette Binoche's character in Chocolat. Each gift basket, which will be sent to the actresses the week before the Oscar's, contains an assortment of fun and kitschy gifts geared to the actress' character. And of course, the gift baskets will also contain personalized Clinique products. Here's a sneak peek at what they'll get:
Juliette Binoche, Chocolat:
A beautiful French market bag and plush red basket will house this chocolaty rich treat. From a box of exclusive MariBel
chocolate, and special MariBel hot cocoa cup & saucer, to Baccarat crystal candy dish, exquisite Lagos earrings & necklace
and wooden mixing bowl with spoon, the gift includes romantic references to Juliette Binoche's exotic character Vianne Rocher.
The package also includes an assortment of the sweetest makeup treats from Clinique including: Quickliner for Lips in Bon Bon,
Different Lipstick in Double Fudge, High Impact Eye Shadow in Sugar Sugar, Quickliner for Lips in Chocolate Chip, Pair of Shades
Eye Shadow Duo in Pink Chocolate.
Julia Roberts, Erin Brockovich:
For the feisty, flamboyant Erin Brockovich, Clinique will send a brown legal file box filled with innuendoes from the film, such as a
Harley Davidson key chain, a bright red Wonderbra, gold hoop earrings, a Michael Stars tank top, industrial rubber gloves,
a Lagos cleavage enhancing necklace, a Tumi leather bag and yellow legal pads. Colourful Clinique products include Liquid
Lipstick SPF 15 in Dare Devil, Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Hot Date, High Impact Eye Shadow in Foxy, Different Lipstick in
Wild Card, Turnaround Cream, Pair of Shades Eye Shadow Duo in High Drama.
Joan Allen, to commemorate her performance in The Contender, will receive a selection of presidential-worthy products such as Nike running shoes, Baccarat crystal pitcher and drinking glass and an American flag. Requiem For A Dream star, Ellen Burstyn, will receive Stella Pace prescription bracelets, Links of London silver pillbox, a personal mini refrigerator and Clinique products any addict would crave. In honor of Laura Linney's nomination for You Can Count On Me, Clinique culled together a collection of gifts perfect for the home: Baccarat wine glasses, Links of London silver key chain with house charm and relaxing Clinique products nestled in a replica of her character's home.
In addition, Clinique will be recognizing the presenters and performers at the 2001 Academy Awards. Each will receive Clinique's Forever Compact, a fluted sterling silver compact containing Clinique's popular Superpowder Double Face Powder, as a part of the thank you gift basket from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. A special gift certificate, inviting recipients to shop at www.clinique.com, will also be enclosed in each case. Clinique Laboratories Inc, is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. For a complete list of gifts or photos, please contact Clinique Public Relations: Khrystine Muldowney (U.S. and Canada) at 212/572-6673 or Pernille Melsted (international) at 212/572-4140.
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CONTACT:
Khrystine Muldowney
(U.S. and Canada)
212/572-6673
or
Pernille Melsted
(international)
212/572-4140