Splendora Newsletter, April 23 2004
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We are delighted to have another guest forecaster this week: up and coming designer Derek Lam whose fashion show at Neiman Marcus Union Square last Friday was a smash success. We predict that Derek is going to blow up this year and that we'll be seeing a lot more of unbelievably gorgeous pieces on the backs of starlets and on the covers of magazines.
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Guest Forecast by DEREK LAM
What to wear: Carnation print dress
What NOT to wear: Polar Fleece is too hot, try cashmere instead
What to shoe: Bright colored Blahnik pump with a mid-level heel that shows a peep of toe cleavage
What to handbag: No handbag, love just a plain brown lunchbag. Instead I want to create a jacket with long, interior extra pockets
What to hair & makeup: Sexy yet refined
What to read: Helmut Newton's autobiography
What to see: Don't get the movies too often, but The Whitney Biennial is fantastic
What to listen to: Saves the Day, garage rock w/a Beach Boys voice
What to eat: Cloud-like Ricotta Gnocchi
Where to eat it: Zuni Cafe in SF
Where to travel: All over the world
Color of the Moment: Pomegranate
Favorite City: New York
Favorite Designer(s): Galanos, Trigiere, Yoji Yamamoto- their lines and technique are amazing
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THE DELIGHTFUL DEREK LAM
Amid a bout of anxiety (this often comes in the form of mild perspiration and extreme excitability) we were ultimately relieved to meet the ultra sweet, humble, and brilliant SF native Derek Lam last Friday before his big show at Neiman Marcus. Between growing up in a garment biz family (all of whom were beaming in the front row at the show) and after a long stint at Michael Kors (peppered with intermittent world travel), Derek made the calculated decision to venture out on his own. With his seasoned business savvy and three collections under his belt, Derek truly seems to be hitting his stride. If the raucous red carpet applause was any indication, it's pretty safe to say that he's totally tapped in to what the girls want; nothing too priss or too pat. For Fall he's giving us edgy with a healthy dose of what Lam likes to call "sexy-refinement." Think iconic swans like Carolyn Bessette and Gwyneth P. and then you'll have a good idea of the Derek Lam girl...totally self-confident with an innate sense of understated glamour.
Derek's Spring Collection
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GETTING THE POINT
We are all in support of the right hand ring, heck, we unmarrieds wear our Splendora Superbowl Rings loud and proud. Well, we hear that louche Lopez is still sporting her pink rock, even after she told Us and In Touch that she was returning it. Now it's it on the middle finger of her left hand (a message to Ben?) and she was even seen wearing it on the red carpet at the premiere of faux beau Marc Anthony's new film, Man on Fire. Scandalous.
Speaking of not getting over it, allegedly Fred Segal is banning eye-roller supreme Mischa Barton from its swank environs after she made some disparaging comments about the store. In a very revealing article in a fashion magazine Barton claimed that "Fred Segal is hell. It's high-end generic. It's not made with any love." Bad move Marissss, Freddy is so not one to forgive. No more $895 Marc Jacobs Stella Tote disguised as a school bag? Things just got a little less fashionable in the O.C.
Fred Segal Follies
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WHAT NOT TO WEAR: Standing Corrected?
We get plenty of emails praising us for being spot on in our Weekend Forecast but every now and then, albeit rare, we get a fashion challenger who disputes our picks (or nitpicking). Usually through a brief diplomatic debate, we enlighten the disputee with our indisputable fashion logic but once in a blue moon, we'll concede. Here are a few of our concessions:
1. Ugg Boots. We said these were out but our friend Bob, Los Angeles VIP extraordinaire, informed us that they were perfectly chic for men to wear post-surfing or while taking the garbage out at night.
2. See Through Evening Wear. Once again for dudes, we encourage grinning and baring it. For ladies, leave it in your closet or better yet send it to Posh Spice.
3. Tankini. Perfectly fine to wear if you haven't yet hit puberty.
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AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE
The Junior League of San Francisco and Nordstrom have paired up to throw a spectacular fashion show at Nordstrom this Sunday to benefit an outstanding cause, local child-oriented community programs. Four floors of Nordstrom will be open to peruse and each will feature Spring wares, libations, and savories. Slip on your best cocktail attire and hit this fashionable scene. You can keep the party going at FLUID where guest DJ Donovan will be spinning into the wee hours.
WHEN: Sunday, April 25, 2004, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Nordstrom San Francisco Center, 865 Market Street at 5th Street
Click for tix
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SALES AND SAUCY HAPPENINGS
SAN FRANCISCO
Marilyn Jaeger Mani/Pedi Special
Sacramento Street sweetie Marilyn J. is offering all of the sassy social butterflies in town a deal on her impeccable spa manicure/pedicure services. Through May 18th you can indulge with a therapeutic, spa mani/pedi in their cozy Moroccan-esque nail lounge for only $40 (regularly $72). Grab your girlfriends and make sure to tell them that Splendora sent you! Marilyn Jaeger Skincare is located at: 415Spruce St., 415.751.0647
NEW YORK
Kooba & Walter Sample Sale
Kooba designs killer accessories and Walter makes flirty and feminine clothing that is Summer perfect. Head to this joint sample sale and save up to 60%. The sale is located at: 261 W. 36th St., second fl., 212.947.8748
LOS ANGELES
National Council of Jewish Women Thrift Shop Sale
Castoffs become another fashionista's fortune at this sale. The designer and vintage clothing and accessories will be available through Sunday, April 25. We hear that girls walked out of the last sale with cheap Chanel in hand. Run, don't walk. Sale is at: 455 N. Fairfax Ave., 323.651.2080
MORE EVENTS HERE
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