What to see: Planet of the Apes
What to re-rent: Original Planet of the Apes
What to watch on Bravo: Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends
What to wear: Jeweled flip flops
What to hair: Swirly braided bun
What to read: Shutterbabe by Deborah Copaken Kogan
What to listen to: Sugababes - One Touch
What to book: Negative ion treatment
What to make: Chocolate Orange Souffle
Color of the moment: Lilac

"Getting a deep tissue massage followed by 15 minutes
of meditation and a cup of green tea."

Nellie Rodgers, Mill Valley, CA

**AFFLECK IN REHAB**
Coming down off the high of his box-office hit 'Pear Harbor' Ben checks himself into rehab and gets booted from the Samuel Adams campaign.

Offer good through September 1, 2001

ZENDO URBAN RETREAT IN SF: 415-901-1052

Get two or more spa or salon services, and receive an
additional service free. So, whether you get a haircut
and your friend gets a massage, or you get a facial, body
polish and brow wax and your friend gets a highlight, ZENDO will throw in one additional service of your choice*, per party ABSOLUTELY FREE.* Some restrictions may apply.

Summer Special available Tuesday-Friday before 5:00 pm.
Saturday and Sunday after 3:00 pm. Mention Splendora when booking and bring in a copy of this email and present
upon check-in. Call for details 415-901-1052!

>>THURSDAY, AUGUST 16th, 6p-9p
RSVP by 8/15 by replying to this email.

**AFTER HOURS SHOPPING AT SYBIL**

Get on our list for the exclusive after hours sale next week at SYBIL boutique. Very limited space. Come for an evening of cocktails and 15% OFF non-sale mdse. Sybil carries favorites like Earl Jeans, Von Furstenberg, Trina Turk, and every other cool label you can think of.

>>WEDNESDAY, August 22, 6p-9p
Cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m.
Presentation starts at 6:30 p.m.
For reservations, call (408) 741-5525.

*PRESTON WYNNE SPA HOSTS 'SAVING FACE'*

If you've ever pondered plastic surgery or wondered how you can look years younger, YOU MUST ATTEND this important event--an evening of "edu-tainment" that promises to help stave off the signs of aging.

Where: Preston Wynne Spa
14567 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA
(408) 741-5525

Cost: Admission is by advance ticket purchase only, and seating is very limited. The $35 admission includes a $20 spa gift voucher which can be used for any product or service at Preston Wynne.

Who: MATTHEW MINGRONE, M.D., renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon
PEGGY WYNNE BORGMAN, Preston Wynne Spa Director, licensed esthetician and author.

What: Discussions on the latest advances in plastic surgery and "What to do NOW about aging skin." Topics covered include new cosmeceutical ingredients, ranging from mushroom extracts to East Indian herbs, which combat signs of aging naturally. Samples of the spa's signature anti-aging products will be provided for guests as well.

** BOSTON BECKONS **

After a sleepy week in Vermont, we decided to venture to Boston to find out why some of our friends were vying to accompany their mates on business functions in Bean Town--it couldn't just be the sweet peanuts--so we decided to investigate. Rumor had it that the siren responsible for this phenomenon was a new hotel called the XV Beacon and our savvy Easterner friends confirmed that this was the hottest address in town.

For those of us who made Boston a working trip (like yours truly) we were grateful for XV Beacon's high-speed internet access and other business conveniences. We could see why Conde Nast Traveler called the XV Beacon "One of the world's best new hotels." Their dramatic, sophisticated surroundings combined with cutting edge accoutrements for the exec made work seem effortless and, dare I say... fun. And for those on holiday, the hotel's colonial comfort
and personal service made it hard to leave the room.But check out this gorgeous place yourself:

We wouldn't have minded being holed up in our spacious,
fireplace-lit room all week but Boston's fabulous shops
beckoned and we grudgingly obeyed.