What to wear: A monogrammed T or Tank
What to hair: A chic shower cap (makes the blowout last)
What to make-up: Jing Jang Creme (available at Sephora)
What to listen to: Lil' Kim, "La Bella Mafia"
What to see: All the Real Girls
What to rent: One Hour Photo
What to read: The Double Helix by James D. Watson
What to Cable: Da Ali G Show
What to drink: Sunkist
What to make: Coconut layer cake
What to buy: Girl Scout cookies (Samoas are the best!)
Secret Weapon: Eyelash Perm
Outrageous Goal: Apply eye cream and floss every night before bedtime

If you've not been privvy to the comedic stylings of Ali G then you're in for a real treat. You may remember the canary clad fellow from Madonna's "Music" video. Ali G (aka Sacha Cohen) was the limo driver with the gold fronts and garbled speech who asked, "Is you Madonna?" and also sang a staccato inflected verse of "Like a Virgin". Well, now Ali is stateside and you can see him on his new HBO program called, "Da Ali G Show". And although he is most often in character as the semi-slow frontin' thug (think Diddy dumbed down)with a penchant for interviewing members of the religious right as well as politicos, he also does a mean impression of a happy-go-lucky, Kazakhstanian TV hero named Borat. Sound crazy? It is, and you should watch it.

Ali G...hobviously

It has been reported that X-tina has agreed to appear in advertisements for the provocative power-house of Versace. Donatella claims that her current line was inspired by Christina, and she wanted to tap the tartlette for some full page spreads after viewing the singer's risque performances. If you remember correctly it was only a few months ago that D.V. was lavishing similar niceties on a former muse, Miss Britney Spears. So, between her Summer tour with Justin (must get tickets) and this gig, Christina is blatantly breaking the Mouseketeer bonds.

With a team of 20 surrounding her at all times, it is shocking to see J-lo with this sizzled 'do. Apparently this heinous hair will be featured in an upcoming video called "I'm Glad". The 80's themed clip has the Lo looking all Flashdanced out! Usually, (albeit against our better judgement), we will watch (and chortle) at all of Jenny's video endeavors. Past examples of our water cooler ridicule include; busting J-lo for having a faux frostbitten nose in the "All I Have" video, and the incessant shirt tugging and tummy baring in "Jenny From the Block". Let us tell you, we're so glad that we have a new clip coming our way!

To the left, you'll notice the gorgeous Garcelle Beauvais wearing a gorgeous gown designed by Splendora Merchant extraordinaire, Colleen Quen. We're so thrilled that Colleen's work has recently been featured in the fashion columns of People, US Weekly, and E! Online's Fashion Police. You Bay Area Splendorians may remember Colleen's work which was represented in the form of a very mini yellow dress at our Dolce Vida fete. To inquire about your very own custom made creation, call her at her atelier in SOMA, 415.551.0013

*Look for a Colleen creation on the Red Carpet at the Oscars too!

Find Colleen Here

SAN FRANCISCO
Stellar Spa
For the month of March when you book a facial at Stellar you will revive a complimentary Pineapple Sugar Hand Treatment during your service (some exceptions apply). Stellar Spa is located at: 26 Tamaplais Drive in Corte Madera, 415.924.7300

NEW YORK
Malia Mills
Right now you can save 20% on any one-piece or matching two-piece swimsuit and 30% on any mix-and-match separate piece. Also noteworthy are Mills suits that can be customized with your message of choice. Malia Mills is located at: 199 Mulberry Street, 212.625.2311

LOS ANGELES
HORN
The always fabulous Horn has just received a new shipment of European lines that you must go and see. The store is also chock full of cute lounge/sportswear, and also boasts an amazing sale rack with choice finds from Fall for under $50! How can you say no to that? Horn is located at: 140 South Robertson Blvd., 310.278.2052

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