What to wear: Heels that have laces
What to hair: Nix your highlights for Fall
What to make-up: Homemade tinted sunscreen
What to listen to: Tosca, "Suzuki"
What to see: My Wife Is An Actress
What to rent: Donnie Darko
What to TV: Nero Wolfe
What to drink: Ice cold brewskies
What to make: Grilled Corn w/Ponzu Sauce
What to buy: A skinny scarf

It is finally here ... the newly streamlined, the utterly fabulousSPLENDORA Website. Visit the website and check out our new categories (HOME and TRAVEL). Stay tuned for the launch of BRIDAL and BEAUTY at the end of August.

The Unveiling

Trading Spaces rules . We have come to an office agreement that there is not a more entertaining hour of television out there. You have all the elements of a terrific hour-long program; drama, intrigue, suspense, laugh-out-loud comedy...it's a recipe for a pleasure experience. You see, 2 pairs of neighbors swap houses for a 2 day period. During that time, the teams redesign and redecorate a room in the house for under $1,000. They are aided by a T.S. designer and carpenter. Mind you, those professional terms of designer and carpenter should be used loosely. If you consider having someone come into your home and painting your ceiling pink and sticking hay to your walls in lieu of textured wallpaper a "designer" then you're in trouble. When the show draws to a close and the teams are led back to home base for the "reveal", the drama ensues. We're always hoping for someone to get really P.O.ed and talk about how they hate their new room. However, most of the time the teams hide their disgust in a passive aggressive fashion. They comment on how it looks so "different" and that they "would have never thought of using the space this way." Anywho, most of the time the rooms do indeed come out looking better than before, and part of the fun is watching the unartistic couples' foray into the realm of home design. Every time we watch we just thank God that we don't know our neighbors.

Check out the hay-covered walls...(Oakland: Hilda's Room)

Quel horror! What the hay is she thinking? Although we have seen these pants in the flesh (they have cute sailboats on them), we are not feeling Mena's fashion sense. With a white T-shirt and a pair of Jack Rogers we would understand. But, the pants are too casual for the tank, chunky black necklace, and heels. Her style has certainly improved from her matronly Oscar dress days, but now Mena's just in limbo. Poufy hair + too-tight-tummy-baring-tank + pursed lips/hands on hips = DISASTER

Berkeley's Fourth St., B.E. is playing host to a fabulous MakeUp event starring artist extraordinaire Bravon Pascau! On Saturday August 17th, you will have the chance to try B.E.'s MD line and then spend half an hour with Bravon for an ID consultation. There is a $25 booking fee, which is refundable with purchase of product on the day. Spaces are limited so book early! Book by calling our store at (510) 528-8025 or by visiting the boutique.

Bare Escentuals

LOS ANGELES
Costume National
If you've been pining for the sleek look of Costume National, then you must attend their summer sale where items are 50 percent off regular prices, which can range from $200 to $5,000. The store is located at 8001 Melrose Ave. Call (323) 655-8160 for details.

NEW YORK
Paul & Joe
Their flowy tops and chic pants are coveted from coast to coast so you won't want to miss out on the big sale at Paul & Joe. Their wares are up to 70% off until September 2. Paul & Joe is located at 2 Bond St., (212) 505-0974

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