Splendora Newsletter, June 18 2004
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Every girl has a fashion soft spot for Nicole Miller. She had our back during the most sacred rights of passage; junior prom, job interviews, date dresses, even our first foray as a bridesmaid. Speaking of prom, one of us was so desperate for a hot little red number Nicole put out in '93 that we went back and forth to Henri Bendel to ogle the dress that our mother refused because it was too alluring. The denial still irks and we are certain we would have been crowned prom queen if mom had cooperated. The fabulous Nicole still sits high atop our fashion pedestal and we are thrilled to have her as this week's celeb forecaster.
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Guest Forecast by NICOLE MILLER
What to Wear: Millergirl miniskirt and fishnet top
What NOT to Wear: Time to take a break from jeans
What to Handbag: Ferragamo
What to Foot: Guiseppe Zanotti or
Cesare Paciotti sandals
What to Accessory: Nicole Miller border
print scarf worn as a top
What to Makeup: Stila lip gloss
What to Read: Paper magazine
What to DVD: The Big Sleep
What to Listen To: Evanescence
What to See: Projects 81: Jean Shin exhibit at the MOMA
What to Drink: Tequila
Favorite City: Tokyo
Favorite Room in the House: Kitchen- I? always cooking
Bedroom Musts: Nicole Miller Green Tea Sheets
Summer Vacation Spot: Home
Beach Bag Essential: Hawaiian Tropic 30 in the spray bottle
Color combo of the moment: Orange, Olive and Browns
Fashion Icon: Cher
Can't Live Without: Potato chips
Favorite Word: Hot
Outrageous Goal: To grow two more inches
Motto: Remember you'e always 25
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DVF AUCTION ON EBAY
As any fashionista knows, a vintage Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress is a killer to find, and a must for your personal fashion archive. Next week, the 1970's icon and 21st century tastemaker will launch her first-ever eBay auction bringing a selection of her vintage, one-of-a-kind, and current designs to eBay users like yourself. Some of the goods offered are:
* A dress worn by Angelina Jolie a & featured in Vogue
* A gown originally designed for Uma Thurman
* 4 dresses from Diane's vintage collection
* 10 dresses from Diane's Spring 2004 collection
... and oh so much more.
The auction runs from June 17th through June 27th and benefits Dress for Success.
Complete List of Auction Items
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DRINK ME: TOXIC POP
The symmetry between Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears goes beyond the simple "triple threat" thing. Lewis Carrol could have penned the story of these two unlikely protagonists who while frolicking in the sun, fell down a rabbit hole and began their psychedelic journeys involving inflating and deflating careers, pairing up with madhatters, and no doubt crying a river. While JLoon swells with child and brushes off (if not manufactures) the critical press surrounding her "third time's a charm" marriage, parallel pop star Brit is keeping us guessing about her nuptials with Justin Timberlake dancer, Kevin Federline. Meanwhile Mother Pop, Madonna has changed her name to Esther in Kabbalah circles and is said to have rekindled her friendship with fellow American turned Brit, Gwynnie P. The irony in all this mess is that the pop star who is dating infamous womanizer Jay Z and who made her debut with the song "Crazy in Love" is the sanest of all.
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BILLION DOLLAR BABES IN THE BIG APPLE
We went to BdB's last sale in LA a few weeks ago and believe us when we say: you can't bring enough money with you, the goods are fabulous! Now New Yorkers can rejoice because Saturday, June 26 at The Altman Building in New York you can get in on the goods too. Complimentary beverages courtesy of Rosemount Estates and Perrier. As you well know, BDB is the designer label bargain hunter's paradise, a velvet-rope event where in-the-know urban hipsters (and a host of famous faces) shop the racks for wholesale-and-below-priced fashion finds from more than 60 top clothing and accessories designers.
WHEN: Saturday June 26, 2004, 8am-6pm
WHERE: The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Ave). More info at: www.altmanbldg.com
For the full invitation and RSVP click here
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SPARKLE WITH FLEUR*T
Enjoy some sparkling wine while you take a gander at some glorious sparkling gems at the opening of Fleur*t, San Francisco's newest jewelry mecca. For those of you with the J-chrome (jewelry chromosome), their selection of unbelievably chic coral pieces in unparalleled. The event is on Thursday June 24th, 4-9 p.m.@ Fleur*t's new atelier, 2550 Sacramento, 415.713.4779. RSVP by June 22, fleurtwithus@yahoo.com.
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SALES & SAUCY HAPPENINGS
SAN FRANCISCO
ACCESS EVENT: New York Meets San Francisco
Eat, drink, and mingle with invited guests Willie Brown, Mayor Gavin Newsom, New Yorkers and San Franciscans, while enjoying fine wine, cocktails, and a sensational silent auction. The cost is only $25 in advance or $35 at the door. Proceeds go to a very important and worthy cause. Access' event is Thursday 6/24, 7-9pm at 55 2nd St., for more info on tickets and the good work click here
FASHION CO-OP @ SomArts
Fashion Co-Op has created a shopper's fantasy offering clothing, handbags, jewelry, and more all sold by the designers themselves at wholesale prices. This is not a sample sale with leftover and overstock goods, but a place to purchase new and original clothing before it hits the shelves. Their second Bay Area event will host over 50 designers from around the world. This is one sale that you can? afford to miss! $3 Admission price per person with RSVP, $5 Admission price at the door, RSVP HERE. Sale is 6/26 from 9-5pm at SomArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street
LOS ANGELES
Ulta Opens
Strap on your sneakers because you will not be able to stop perusing the aisles of this beauty product emporium. Awesome hair care, makeup, and fragrance lines the shelves and mingles with on-site services that include manicures, cut & color, facials...etc. Ulta is located at: W. Hollywood Gateway, 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., 2nd Floor, 323.878.2524
NEW YORK
Sale at Stella
Stella's stuff rarely goes on sale so here is your opportunity to score, score, score at her Meatpacking district store! McCartney rock royalty frocks are 40 percent off through July 1st. Stella McCartney is located at: 429 W. 14th St., 212.255.1556
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Splendora
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