Sarah Palin loads up on free stuff at gift suite

[March 05, 2010]  HOLLYWOOD (AP) --Sarah Palin showed up at a Hollywood gift suite with two daughters, her brother and a small entourage in tow and loaded up with free promotional cosmetic and fashion items being given away in connection with Oscar-week festivities.

Lorna Khoo of Cardstore.com and various other vendors exhibiting their wares at the Silver Spoon gift suite said the former vice presidential candidate snapped up organic soaps, personalized stationery, and a designer robe and sandals on her Wednesday visit.

The 46-year-old politician, who was in town to perform a standup routine on Jay Leno's "Tonight" show, also picked up under-eye cream and a deep moisturizer from Bloom cosmetics, according to those present.

Silver Spoon spokesman Ben Russo said Palin made an unspecified "sizable contribution" to Red Cross Haitian relief before leaving the suite.

A message left with Palin's lawyer on Thursday wasn't immediately returned.

[Associated Press]

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