Splendora Newsletter, June 11 2004
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Just a reminder ... Splendora is looking for a P/T contract accountant who doesn't mind wine and cheese for lunch and enjoys rappin' about The OC. We're a tight bunch of workaholics so you would need to be able to work in close quarters with others and not need to be micromanaged. If you or a qualified pal want to apply, send your resume to info@splendora.com.
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WEEKEND FORECAST
What to Wear: Dior D'Trick plaid skirt
What NOT to Wear: A wedding dress for
your 3rd marriage
What to Handbag: Nick & Nora Cosmetic Bag Set
What to Foot: Dr. Scholl's Heaven slides,
so comfortable you'll weep
What to Lingerie: OnGossamer lace panties
What to Makeup: Pout lipgloss in Lick my Lolly
What to See: Napoleon Dynamite
What to DVD: City of God
What to TiVo: The Rick James episode
on Chapelle's Show
What to Read: Dress Your Family...David Sedaris
What to Listen To: Cherry Chapstick by Yo La Tengo
What to Drink: Beers by the water
What to Make: Waffles for your honey
What to Gift: Personalized luggage tag
Secret Weapon: Bobbi Brown Beach SPF 15 body spray
Looking Extra Foxy: James Blake (pro tennis babe)
Makeover Regression: Justin Timberlake lookin' haggard
Hot Couple: Michelle Williams & Heath Ledger
Color combo of the moment: Baby pink & white
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DEAR BEN, IT TURNS OUT YOU'RE THE SANE ONE
Modern day Elizabeth Taylor; in love with love; the first interview about their marriage will be aired on Telemundo ...yadda, yadda, yadda. Give the public something that they don't know like: Did you know that 1) Jenny's publicist asked Vera Wang to borrow her wedding dress for a "photo shoot"? 2) Jlo is also being sued by the Russians for lying about why she missed a contractual appearance at her Moscow store opening (she said she was shooting a film). 3) Amid all of the reports that the duo are married comes early speculation that they are now divorced, saying sayonara like he did to Dayanara. 4) Marc Anthony is really Golum from LOTR. 5) The fact that bloated Ben had the presence of mind last Fall to run like the wind away from La Lopez is proof that Ms. Lopez Noa Judd Anthony is about as credible as her publicist. For her sake (esp. if she's preggers), we hope it lasts but you know there's something wrong when casinos have already calculated the odds and are taking bets in Vegas.
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RECAP MTV MUSIC AWARDS
Like we said last year, without the nutty antics of Mariah Carey, Jim Carrey, and Britney Spears the MTV Movie Awards was about as exciting as a Pro-Activ Informercial with Vanessa Williams. Then there were the ridiculous wins like Lohan in Freaky Friday for Best Breakthrough Female over Scarlett Johansson and Evan Rachel Wood. To be fair, Lindsay did a great job hosting such a long show and there were a few comedic moments with Will Ferrell but overall with the exception of The Beastie Boys, the musical performances (particularly Eminem and D12) were rather bogus. Highlights included Jack Black ripping off the microphone head with his teeth; Uma's fabulous magenta couture paired with jeans and a tee and the fact that there seems to be something going on with the two Ts (even if it's Q's one-way obsession with U). We're not even going to bother with a psychological deconstruction of Christina Aguilera and Sharon Stone but thank god they resisted the urge to kiss each other because there was a moment during their presentation where they seemed to teeter on the possibility of tonsil hockey. Unlike other loons of MTV past, they actually listened to the little voice in their heads screaming "Don't Do it!" If only JLo had the same internal regulator.
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TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT: KAREN'S ODE TO CAPE COD
Recently I had the pleasure of taking a trip to the fabulously down to earth peninsula of Cape Cod (and down memory lane) that brought back the halcyon days of my youth complete with mini-golf injuries and ice cream headaches. The most comforting discovery of all was that nothing had truly changed except for the fact that things looked smaller because I had grown above the height of 3'5. Although CC is oft compared to other East Coast summer retreats like Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, the Cape does not shove aside its old school Massachusetts roots (thick accents included) and unlike the other aforementioned islands, affords nil pretension. While I summered on Nantucket for many years too, I must admit that Cape Cod possesses a certain innate spirit that makes the fried clams and lobster rolls taste better, the go-karts go faster, and the tchotchke shops more wicked awesome. Simply put, the Cape is the perfect place to go for an affordable beach week with friends. Here's how you do it; reserve a beach front condo that sleeps 8, hop on a plane to Boston (Jet Blue flies there now!), rent a car for the 1 1/2 journey to Cape Cod, and treat yourself to clam bakes, beers, and a true slice of summer fun, East Coast style.
SPLENDORA'S CAPE COD SHORT LIST
*Oceans Edge Resort, Brewster, MA 800.343.6074
*Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, MA 800.527.4884
*Captain Frosty's Fish & Chips, Dennis MA 508.385.8548
*JT's Famous Lobster Rolls, Brewster, MA 508.896.3355
* Go-Karts, Dennis, MA 508.394.6755
*Cape Escape Mini-Golf, Orleans, MA 508.240.1791
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SALES AND SAUCY HAPPENINGS
SAN FRANCISCO
Diamond Dust at the SF MOMA
Experience your 15 minutes of fame at SFMOMA when the young auxiliary, Contemporary Extension (CX), presents DIAMOND DUST, a celebration of the pop art movement. Along with fab art, this socialite-packed, A-list event will feature an elaborate fashion show exploring material culture and haute couture. Mingle and dance the night away to the stellar beats of Joint Sessions and DJ Kramer. *Proceeds from this gala benefit SFMOMA exhibitions and programming for 2005* Event is at the SFMOMA on Saturday June 12th, from 8-midnight. Tix Here!
LOS ANGELES
ITALIAN ACCESSORIES ALERT: Sorelle Bionde Trunk Show
Get first dibs on an exclusive cache of women's accessories discovered by a Cali fashionista via her frequent travels through Italy. All of the goods are hand-made by artisans in limited production and pieces include jewelry, belts, handbags and the unexpected! This event is a must see and benefits the Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Sorelle Bionde is 6/16, 5-8pm at the Loews Beverly Hills Hotel. RSVP Here!
NEW YORK
Tory by TRB Sale
We have waxed on and on about how much we love this boutique (our closets can tell the tale) and lucky for all they are currently having a mini-sale. All of the clothing in store will be marked down 30%, so stock up on her terry caftans before you jet to Capri! Tory Burch is located at: 257 Elizabeth St., 212.334.3000
And Much, Much More!
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Love,
Splendora
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