celeb spottings at the independent spirit awards.

beauties, i spent the weekend in not-so-sunny LA (it was around 40 degrees) enjoying the independent spirit awards backstage from the aveeno lounge.

my within arm's reach celeb sightings included:

• kate flannery (meredith from the office), wearing a gorgeous black coat (because it was freezing out) -- post updated with pic on 3/1/11 (thank you, lindsay!).
  

• nia vardalos (star and writer of my big fat greek wedding) was leaving the bathroom as i was entering! i can't believe someone told her she wasn't pretty enough to star in the movie, because she is gorgeous - petite with radiant skin.
• ISA winner for best supporting female actor, dale dickey (winter's bone), came into the aveeno lounge and had a cup of coffee
• anne heche was standing next to me after walking the red carpet. in fact, erika from makeup bag complimented her and got a "thank you"!
  

editor's note: in accordance with the ftc regulations, please be advised that this trip was sponsored by aveeno and recyclebank. a big thank you to both companies!