What’s LA without parties? I actually don’t think there is an answer.

After the taping we attended a cocktail party on the CBS grounds, where we shmingled with cast and crew, and the 5 remaining contestants of “On The Lot.”

I have to say I think it was just super of Usha Raghavachari, the Escape marketing manager, to agree to let me also use this reception party as a launch party for the Man Brooch. She’s sooooo swell.

I am also happy that noone asked me which of the five finalists films I liked. I mean, as a writer and filmmaker – with a specialty in comedy and performance – I can be rather opinionated. But I had one goal only for this trip: to launch our Man Brooch line of manly jewelery brooches for men. I mean, you have to remain focused.



Everything was just perfect. The weather, the atmosphere, the koi.

And the Man Brooches – well let’s just say they were a smash hit. I knew LA would love them. They shone like the Hollywood A list.

“I’m a line backer, so this football Man Brooch speaks to me,” said Howard.


“I don’t need to drive a Ford to wear a Ford Man Brooch.”



“I feel the Man Brooch will help me to make better films – and could even sway the judges.” Said Zach Lipovsky, “On The Lot” finalist.



“Oooh. We love a man in a Man Brooch!”

I gotta tell you, I think I know how the contestants feel when their films are a hit with the judges. They feel real good.

Onwards to swanky Social for more socializing.

Absolutely loved the wallpaper.

I think I’ll redo my dining room in a very similar pattern. What do you think?

At Social, I felt I could finally relax after such a successful day. The dinner was divine. The company extraordinary. I am still reeling at the loveliness and friendliness of everyone we meet.

And their energy. There’s still one more party at the Tropicana Bar and everyone is raring to go. My kind of people!



Somebody tell me. Is that Christian Slater?





Tags: On the lot, Zach Lipovsky, Ford, escape from boredom

Finally, it’s time has come – the last frontier of jewelery for men – the Man Brooch. And just in time to coincide with Irene’s trip to L.A! We couldn’t be more thrilled.

That’s right, man brooches, the missing link in jewelery for men. How many times have you stared down at your shirt – a vast expanse of unadorned, unmined, uncharted territory and thought – this really needs something?

“I don’t want to market polo or those silly little alligators, I want to make a statement of my own, my own manly statement in bling.”

Taras, 49, Toronto, ON.

Whether you’re interested in sports, hunting, home repairs or meat, there is a man brooch for you…

And of course, they’re sturdily built (with boat glue) to make sure they’re “fight friendly.”

Check out Irene’s exploits in Hollywood as she introduces the latest fashion trend to men right on the strip.

Tell us what you think of the man brooch by participating in our poll to the right, or if you don’t want to be confined to a set of pre-defined answers, enter your own comment below.

Tags: jewelry, comedy, Escape from Boredom, Hollywood, Man Brooch, Ford, bling, style, design, fashion, trends, glamour