Splendora Newsletter, August 28 2003

What to wear: Pucci cotton trousers
What NOT to: Head to toe mod
What to foot: Sigerson Morrison kitten heel suede loafer pumps in royal blue
What to leg: Sheer silk thigh highs over colored fishnets
What to handbag: Longchamp leather crescent with shoulder web
What to see: American Splendor
What to watch: The Celebrities Uncensored Marathon on E!
What to read: Rabbit Redux by John Updike
What to rent: One Crazy Summer
What NOT to rent: Igby Goes Down
What to listen to: Junior Senior, "D-D- Don't Stop the Beat"
What to make: Grilled vegetable quesadillas with spicy guacamole
What to drink: A frosty beer
Where to drink it: Outside on the picnic tables at Zeitgeist
Secret weapon: Powdered milk in your bathwater, makes your skin baby soft
Latest conspicuous dieter: Mary J. Blige
Who to drool over: David Duchovny
Best Botox: Renee Russo
Outrageous Goal: Find a private pool for topless Scrabble Party (girls only)
Irritant of the Week: Anna Kournikova

Fall is upon us and why not celebrate with a decadent evening of shopping for stylish merchandise from over 30 local designers! With a backbeat provided by DJ Dominic Tracey, sip some fabulous Barefoot Wine, nibble on some apps, and shop for jewelry, sexy garb, and accessories for wardrobe, and home...all for a song. This trunk show is the place to get all of those little luxuries for yourself and your gals.

And if discounted prices weren't incentive enough, you will be treated to a Fall makeover by Passport Cosmetics and be entered to win awesome prizes that includes spa treatments, hotel nights, yoga, and shopping sprees from San Francisco's hottest spots.

Admission is $8 and includes a ticket to win exclusive giveaways from Splendora, Hotel Diva, relax.now, International Orange, Betsey Johnson and many more!

WHEN: Thursday September 4th, 6-10pm
WHERE: The Canvas Gallery, 1200 Lincoln in the Sunset

Check out the website for more details

Allegedly the unique statement making nose of Miss Carrie Bradshaw has recently been "fixed". Now, this is a serious allegation and we are very curious if it is in fact true. We love, love, love SJP's Grecian-ish schnozz and think that it sets her apart from all of those vanilla Hollywood actresses. However, notice in the photo at right that her nose is not ski-slope style a la Reese W., however, it is looking shall we say, a bit smoother, non? This sure is a mystery and hopefully you Splendora sleuths can help us nose it out.

The Dish

It's no secret that we're suckers for reality shows so we were thrilled when our sweet pal Leslie invited us to the press screening of "The Battle of Shaker Heights," the latest from Affleck & Damon's "Project Greenlight." But then we sat through it. And to be fair, it wasn't quite the worst movie we've ever seen. No, that distinction would have to belong to Ben's "Gigli" or "Reindeer Games" or just about every movie he's ever starred in. So what made "Shaker Heights" so shaky? The lack of character development, disjointed story line, weak premise, or scenes with the boom in the shot? Yes, all of it, but that's not what bothered us the most. Twenty minutes into it we found ourselves wondering whether the Project Greenlight team purposely picks crummy scripts, difficult directors, and self-important writers because it makes a better cable show, which in turn captures far more viewers than any lame movie they could produce. And yet, knowing this, we willingly drink the "reality" Kool Aid to suspend disbelief and pretend that the show is really what it says it is (the search for raw, new talent) and not what it really is (an infomercial for Miramax to make us believe that they are still a groovy, little film company looking for top-notch talent and not a Disney owned conglomerate only interested in the bottom line).

Read more reviews here

SAN FRANCISCO
Transition to Fall with Femme
Fall into something new at Femme. On September 4th from 5:30-9 you can enjoy savings on summer and yearlong essentials at up to 60% off. Femme is located at: 2103 Van Ness, 415.441.3334

New Client Color Discount at Hairplay
One of our perennial faves Hairplay is offering a 20% discount on color for new clients. Go lighter, brighter, or bolder- this deal is even more incentive to mix it up for Fall! Hairplay has 2 locations: 211 Church Street, 415.863.0703 & 1599 Dolores Street, 415.550.1656

LOS ANGELES
Last Chance Outlet
There will be lots of denim to be had at this best kept secret of a store. Tons of Summer wares just hit the floor and you can save on Paper Denim & Cloth, Development, and Blue Cult. Your tush will thank you. Last Chance is located at: 8712 Washington Blvd., 310.287.2333

NEW YORK
Sale at Flight 001
We love this chic travel-oriented store, they stock most coveted (and cutest) totes, passport holders, and travel tzotchkes around. Right now a slew of their travel bags and accessories from Orla Keily and Triple 5 Soul are up to 70% off. Flight 001 is located at: 96 Greenwich Ave., 212.691.1001

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