Splendora Newsletter, April 30 2004

What to Wear: Agate medallion
What NOT to Wear: Flip-flop's with a thick heel
What to Handbag: Pucci's reversible leather bag
What to Foot: Flat Capri sandals
What to Makeup: Sisley Floral Toning Lotion
What to Read: Karl Lagerfeld's diet tips
What to See: Super-Size Me
What to DVD: Kill Bill Vol.1
What to TiVo: Chapelle's Show
What to Listen To: The impending Beastie Boys release
Fashion-Forward Video: Air's "Cherry Blossom Girl Domestic"
Best Purchase: Costume jewelry from Banana Republic
What to Drink: Mimosa's
What to Make: Linguine Fra Diavolo
Secret Weapon: Obagi Skincare
Looking Extra foxy: David Bowie in the H ads
Makeover Regression: The "Swan" participants
Way Too PR Hungry: Monet Mazur
Totally Off Her Rocker: Amy from The Apprentice
Could it Be?: Sofia & Quentin
Color combo of the moment: Black on black

Although she did not follow the Dangerous Liaisons theme at the Met's ultra-glam Costume Institute Gala, Sheryl looked totally f.i.n.e.. Flaky fashionsta's take note, the root of the word lovely is love, and looks like Sheryl is in something deep because girlfriend looks totally hot. Loving Mr. Lance and his cycling ways have transformed Sheryl into one buff gal. Remember, the couple that "works out" together, stays together.

More Photos of the Gala

For many month's the Splendora daily workout was comprised of Dance Dance Revolution video game challenges. The obsession began when Splendora's head honcho discovered DDR at Pier 39 and subsequently danced to her heart's content for the next 4 hours. So obsessed, she bought the home video game version and would stay up until 1am, training to beat every 8 year-old in town. Although we tried to challenge her, she whupped us with her radical rhythm and became amazingly toned in the process, making us belive that video games make you skinny (we want to patent the "Video Game Diet"). But the real moral of the story is that our favorite dancing queen Britney is obviously getting in on the action, albeit a few years late on the trend tip. We inquire, are Brit's DDR sessions being translated into hot dance moves for her latest tour? If so, Gina could totally dance backup.

A place in the Splendora Hall of Fame is granted only to those fearless, tenacious shoppers who devote 200% to getting what they want. Our next inductee into the Splendora Hall of Fame is the very fabulous, very persistent Jan Genovese in Los Angeles who scored this incredible pink lily brooch from Ina in New York's "SATC" sale (The abbreviation for those of you who are confused is for that legenday show that used to star Sarah Jessica Parker. I'd spell it out but it would knock this newsletter off the charts with the spam filters.)

Jan did not score this pin by standing in line for 2 days. In fact, this shopping genius negotiated this hard earned deal from her swank LA environs high above the smog. After reading about the sale in the Post, Jan got on the horn and called Ina's in New York. Undeterred by the terse salesperson who was understandably distracted by the gobble gobble of the crowd, Jan convinced the woman to take a look around and describe a few gems that were left over. The woman actually did and she described this pin and, amid the chaos of shoppers, took the time to write down Jan's Amex number. Not yet satisfied, Jan called her NY stylist friend Gary to drop by the store to give her a second opinion. Unflappable by nature, Gar called back and said, "Yeah it's okay." So Jan thought, well for $75 I'll take the chance. But as you can see, the pin was even more fabulous than she imagined. And for a small amount of money and a hefty amount of chutzpah, Jan has a treasured memento from every girl's favorite show and a shopping story to pass on to her heiresses.

SAN FRANCISCO
Moving in with Mollie Poe
As a Zephyr Top Producer, Madame Mollie is the sassiest and savviest real estate agent around. Mollie's experience & expertise are your best allies in approaching the Real Estate market as a seller or as a buyer looking for that perfect loft, condo, TIC, or house that will have you kissing those rent payments goodbye. Be sure to check out her website www.molliepoe.com for virtual tours and photos of her latest listings. Call Mollie direct at 415.902.2447

NEW YORK
Deal at Oscar Blandi
This hot-to-trot salon has special Monday-only offers that include single process color for $60 (normally $100), full highlights for $150 (normally $250), and a double process color for $190 (normally $300). This deal ends on 5/31 so hurry for the sake of your hair. Oscar Blandi is located at: The Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Ave., at 59th St., 212.593.7930

LOS ANGELES
Sample Sale for Stylish LA Girls
Check out the hottest styles from 18 of LA's hottest designers including: Oliver People's and Paul Smith Eyeware, 2 Love, Alana May, Fig, Grass, BedHead, Liliane Lang, Stacie Bass and many more at 30-60% off retail! (all lines are sold @ Fred Segal, Barney's & Neiman's!!) Stock up on jeans, tee's, eyewear, cashmere, hand-knit ponchos, handbags, jewelry, PJ's and great gifts for mom. $5 at the door & Visa MC accepted, RSVP at info@shopstylishgirl.com & enter a drawing to win a $500 shopping spree Sample Sale is: Friday, 5/7 from 4p - 9pm & Saturday, 5/8 from 10a -9p @ W Hotel Westwood, 930 Hilgard Ave, Suite 707, Westwood (Los Angeles)

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