Splendora Newsletter, August 01 2003

What to wear: Stella's McCartney's hot pink bustier & skirt
What NOT to: Anything Von Dutch
What to foot: Nike/Cole Haan hot pink G series pump
What to handbag: Kooba's pale pink hobo-style bag
What to watch: Project Greenlight
What to read: Hey Nostradamus!, Douglas Coupland
What to rent: Pre-order your Lord of the Rings DVD
What NOT to rent: Daredevil
What to listen to: So Stylistic, Fannypack
What to make: Odwalla orange juice ice pops
What to drink: Throat soothers wellness tea
Where to drink it: Under a down comforter
Secret weapon: Theraflu (can you tell we're sick?)
Best Botox (and then some): Christie Brinkley
Latest conspicuous dieter: Alyssa Milano
Who to drool over: Surf god: Kelly Slater!
What to eBay: Art Deco Yellow Sapphire Ring

In last week's San Jose Mercury News Splendora CEO and general swami on everything smashing was interviewed for her vast knowledge on "Ebay-ing" fine jewelry. The pic on the left shows one of Gina's "winnings" as she likes to call them.

Excerpt of Fashion Finds Made Online written by Joannie Sevilla:

"It took a catastrophe to get Gina Pell to turn to eBay. Pell, CEO of the online fashion directory Splendora.com, was the victim of a break-in at her apartment last year. Her 2 1/2-carat diamond engagement ring, along with all the jewelry she had collected over the years from all over the world, was gone. "I thought I would never be able to replace any of it,'' Pell says. "So after years of avoiding eBay, I finally got on hours later and was able to buy a replacement ring for approximately 70 percent off retail. My husband was thrilled!''

"Now, Pell is known to disappear at dinner parties when an auction she is bidding on is about to close, frantically asking the host, "Where is your computer?''... For Pell, starting the day without visiting the site is out of the question. She's even started a newsletter on her site called "What to eBay.''... "It's like being in the Matrix,'' she says. "When Trinity jumps up and has a bird's-eye view of everything, that's what it's like shopping on eBay. It's a purist approach to shopping.''

There is no kind way to put it, Gigli sucks. We wonder, is it worse than Shanghai Surprise? As laughable as Glitter? We've read some early reviews and they are beyond abominable. A.O. Scott of the New York Times describes the movie "...really, really silly, which is the kindest way to describe this hopelessly misconceived exercise in celebrity self-worship, which opens to nationwide ridicule today." People have noted that there was more chemistry between hairpiece and Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting than there is between him and J-jiggity. Scott also writes, "the movie has a flat, featureless look more suitable to one of the low-budget, semiprofessional productions that Mr. Affleck helps sponsor through the "Project Greenlight." Also, we hear that her ass-ets were airbrushed for the movie's poster. We also heard that like, no one showed for the red-carpet premiere (did Ben look alki-bloated or what?) and that the studio had to recruit the schlubby public to come in and see the disaster. Maybe the gruesome twosome from Greenlight, Chris Moore and Jeff Balis, should have taken a crack at this one. However, we thinks that the 1 million dollar budget would never have even covered J-lo's tush!

Gigli bad

We predict that Hello Kitty is coming back in a big way. We're not talking about ladies rolling around town passing notes using cute pens and erasers, we're referring to the "Hello Kitty as accessory" movement that is on the rise. It all began with Cameron Diaz (always a style barometer) who wore a Hello Kitty necklace to an awards show. The piece was kitschy with out being too cutesy and she pulled it off with an air of preciousness. If you visit the official Hello Kitty website you will be floored by the amazing selection of accessories that include Hello Kitty boom-boxes, sandwich makers, quilted purses, rear view mirror covers...the options are endless! We love the Hula collection which features a beach mat and tote bag all rolled in one. Perfect for those late Summer days on the sand-

Hello Kitty Me!

SAN FRANCISCO
SALES, SALES,SALES
End of the season sales are happenin' all over town. Remember to drop in on Splendora faves like ooma, Annies, and rileyjames and score on hot summer items for half the price! All Chic Boutiques info can be found by visiting Splendora.com



NEW YORK
Pratesi Sale
Now is the time to cuddle up in Pratesi's ultra-luxe sheets, shams, and duvets because they are up to 50% off regular price. Don't expect rock bottom prices, this Italian line is stull pretty pricey but worth every penny. The sale runs through August 23. Pratesi is located at: 829 Madison Ave., 212.288.2315

LOS ANGELES
Knit Away the the Knitter's Studio
How cute would it be to give homemade hats, scarfs, and booties to all of your nearest and dearest? Well now you can learn at this mellow studio/store with other cashmere crazed Angelenos. Classes are pretty reasonable and are a perfect b-day gift for a friend. The Knitter's Studio is located at: 8118 W. Third St., 323.655.6487

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