The scoop on Oscar celebrity swag bags

There is no need to feel bad for the stars who didn't take home a little gold man this year, because what they walked away with in swag is more then enough to dry their tears.

Some of you may be wondering what exactly a swag bag is. Sarah Nean Bruce, from ItsAGlamThing.com, explains, "It is a term many celebrities use for the free stuff they receive in goodie bags & baskets at gifting suites associated with awards shows, and at premieres, special events and charity fundraisers. S.W.A.G. has become an acronym for Something We All Get."

Bruce says giving celebrity swag bags is a trend that has been going on since before the 1970's. They started out very simple, as a way to say thank you for donating your time to presenters and nominees. In recent years, Oscar presenters and nominees swag bags have evolved into extravagant gifts that in total can cost upwards of $100,000. This year is no different. Celebrities were showered in gifts like one of a kind jewelry and clothes, numerous girft cards (including one to see a psychic), delicious handmade desserts, lingerie, and this is not even half of it!

If you would like to get your own swag on, ItsAGlamThing.com has ongoing swag bag giveaways. They also have fruit, holiday and Hollywood themed gift baskets available for purchase for your own special events and parties.

What's in the bag:

Nick Chavez Beverly Hills hair product www.nickchavezbeverlyhills.com
Della Cura Body and Massage oil www.dellacura.com
Sinful Colors Silver bag filled with nail polish and polish corrector www.sinfulcolors.com
Flying Wish Paper www.flyingwishpaper.com
Book All I Want is Everything, A guide to Love Peace and Happiness by Kim Upstone www.anewdayanewvision.com
Norman Love Confections www.normanloveconfections.com
2 hour video game party by Game Truck Los Angeles, www.gametruckparty.com
Luxury Custom leather belt by Carolina Beverly Hills, www.carolina-beverlyhills.com
A pair of sunny sleevez http://sunnysleevez.com
Systeme 41 skin care essentials kit www.systeme41.com
Sasha Varon Soulgasm Parfum www.sashavaron.com
Bottle of Iceland Springs Water www.icelandspring.com
Coupon for Belinda Bentley Celebrity Psychic Medium www.belindabentley.com
Information on the charity Pajama Program www.pajamaprogram.org
Nuovo verde pin www.etsy.com/shop/nuovoverde
Lemon Essential Oil from DoTerra www.mydoterra.com/serenus
Box of Vive Aguanile Luxury Healing Candles www.viveaguanile.com
Pair of custom Lakhshara earrings www.lakhshara.com
An envelope with an invite to check the trailer for movie Azienda www.aziendathemovie.com
Ipad cover by navjack www.navjack.com
Couple sample packs of Zestra Rush Essential Oils www.zestra.com
CD of The Vignati's, Birth of the Gypsybilly   www.thevignatis.com

Book: What's on the other Side of the Rainbow (the secret of the Golden mirror) written by Carla Jo Masterson  http://www.harmonysoup.com

Custom Gift Bag by Endless-Purseabilities www.endlesspurseabilities.com
Noritake The wave crystal champagne glasses (set of 2) www.noritake.com
Red Carpet baby set from www.onceagainkidscloset.com
Handmade necklaces from UGANDA www.humanityhealing.org
Handmade marshmallow confections from www.sweetentertainers.com
Couture art dresses by Elvis Laskin  www.elvislaskin.com
Gorgeous bikinis by www.blueglue.com
Mandy Ingber Yoga DVD Yogalosophy  www.mandyingber.com
Jamal Buster Eyelashes (eyelash guru to the stars) www.jamaalbuster.com
Life Factory Glass water bottles www.lifefactory.com
Alex and Ani Bracelets www.alexandani.com  eco friendly fashion
Alan Scott Jeweler leather bracelet cuffs (3) www.facebook.com/alanscottcountryleatherock
Bananagrams 2 games www.bananagrams.com
Larabar raw food bars www.larabar.com
Ascended Health probiotic drops www.ascendedhealth.com
Skinny Jeans Gift Card www.skinnyjeans.com
Moroccanoil www.moroccanoil.com
Pinkberry Gift Card www.pinkberry.com
Pour it Forward T-shirt www.pouritforward.org
Sylene Washington panties www.sylenedc.com
Mike Schmid CD www.mikeschmid.com
Gift Bag presented by www.hollywoodbaskets.com