Splendora Newsletter, May 14 2004

What to Wear: Load on the bracelets
What NOT to Wear: Denim shorts
What to Handbag: Cute Beach Bag from Loop NYC
What to Foot: Cork soled sandals
What to Makeup: St. Tropez Tanning Essentials
What to Read: Larry David's article in Vanity Fair
What to See: New York Minute
What to DVD: Gigli (witness historically bad)
What to TiVo: Rocked with Gina Gershon
Fashion-Forward Video: Franz Ferdinand's "Take Me Out"
Video That Makes Us Feel Icky: New Lenny Kravitz
What to Listen To: Swing Out Sister, Basia & Style Council
What to Drink: Kirin Beer with Dim Sum
What to Make: Roasted potatoes with Summer herbs
Secret Weapon: Acupuncture & Chinese herbs
Looking Extra foxy: Eric Bana
Makeover Regression: Lindsay Lohan, growing up (and out) too fast
Totally Off His Rocker: Mr. Nutter from Showbiz Moms & Dads
Hot Couple: Seth & Summer in real life!
Color combo of the moment: Purple & magenta

Did you know that 22 million women on their own did not vote in the last presidential election? Voting together, women on their own, could determine who wins and loses the upcoming election. On Tuesday May 18th at the Cowell Theatre at Fort Mason, along with Arianna Huffington, Susie Tompkins Buell, and Joan Blades, we will be using our voices to rally the vote. Together we can change the course of America * This event is free to the public, for more info click below.

Get With It & Vote! Info on the RALLY!!

Just because you win an Oscar, wear Porsche Sunglasses, and drive a 911 Turbo does not mean that you can win a jet-setting international car race. However, in the case of stonecold fox Adrien Brody, apparently you can. The 3,000-mile Euro-centric marathon of driving began at the Eiffel Tower and finished up in star-studded Cannes. Even though he almost did not make it (like a certain Ferarri-driving twosome we know who took a 2 day detour to party in Barcelona) Adrien Brody beat out 200 other sporting dandys- a miracle considering this was a guy who sold his car in order to pare down his life while preparing for his award-winning roll in The Pianist.

Winner's Circle

There are two of us at Splendora who would like to be reincarnated as The Olsen Twins in our next lives (hint: G&K). We even have their Allure cover tacked on to the inspiration board in our office. There was a time when we resisted the charms of these adorable button nosed, blue eyed blondes with a billion dollar empire (like when they appeared on Full House or made the sing-a-long videos). But after watching a few of their "adventure" movies (Holiday in the Sun, Winning London, etc) we were hooked. These girls are as wholesome, sweet, and fun as it gets and the movies are actually modern day morality tales for tweens. Our point: don't believe the negative hype and one star reviews. New York minute is the best teen movie of the season. Just ask my 30-something year old sister and my 9-year old niece. Both giggled with delight while watching the zany Big Apple hijinx of M-K and A.

Before you run out and buy your weekend stash of tabloids we are here to satisfy your paparazzi penchant with a juicy shot of Britney and new BF Kevin. This pic is pretty PG compared to the others that reveal the two in a tight clinch while lounging in a park. Looks like this twosome took their infamous beach date across international waters; this photo was snapped before a recent show in Stockholm.

SAN FRANCISCO
Spring Blowout Sale at Annies
Starting Friday May 14th Annies is having a smashing Spring sale that will feature at least 25-50% off of their most coveted wares. Think C & C, Citizens of Humanity, Marc, See by Chloe, Cathernie Malandrino... all on the cheap!! Annies is located at: 2512 Sacramento Street, 415.292.7164

LOS ANGELES
Saturday Sidewalk Sales on Montana Avenue
Can't beat drinking an Ice Blended and rolling up and down Montana scouting great deals. Make sure to hit havens like Planet Blue, Barkley Hope, and Jill Roberts for discounted duds. Montana Ave. Sidewalk Sales are from 10-6pm this Saturday the 15th

NEW YORK
New Shipment at Gabay's
Been saving up for that special Summer bag but can't bring yourself to drop like, $800? Well, lucky for you Gabay's just got large quantities of some major bags from Tod's, Jamin Puech, Kate Spade, Anya Hindmarch...etc. Channel your inner Jackie O. and grab some YSL or Dior shades, all at like 50% off retail. Gabay's is located at: 225 First Ave., 212.254.3180

And Much, Much More!