Splendora Newsletter, July 23 2004
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We commence a whirlwind of Splendora VIP company travel. Splendora's
Chief is deep in the South Pacific, our VP is in Cannes, and our Editor in
Chief is in Vermont. Yet somehow, we'll make our way to a hillside castle
in Tuscany to report poolside in early August. This week may be a bit SF
centric but please stay tuned for international coverage next week as well
as some Los Angeles VIP invitations ....
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WEEKEND STYLE FORECAST
What to Wear: Fake eyelashes
What NOT to Wear: Monogrammed terry cloth
What to Handbag: Green paisley beach tote w/sequins
What to Shoe: Barefoot w/buffed toes
What to Makeup: Tinted sunscreen
What to Read: The Italian Hours by Henry James
What to Blog: Gina Pell's husband's coverage of the DNC on Electablog
What to DVD: Devdas (as Christian Louboutin said in Feb)
What to TiVo: Lance Armstrong's ride into Paris
Fashion Forward Video: Killers, "Somebody Told Me"
What to Sing in the Car: Britney's "Everytime"
iPod Rediscovery: No One is to Blame by Howard Jones
Hot Vacation Spot: Ravello on the Amalfi Coast
What to Drink: Pinot Blanc wine coolers
What to Make: Crabcakes on buttered white bread
Best Purchase: Vacation garb from Forever 21 ($200, 20 items)
Secret Weapon: Shout Wipes
Looking Extra foxy: Nicole Ritchie
Looking Janky: Ethan Hawke; Sadie Frost
Makeover Regression: Cameron Diaz (entering the busted zone)
Hot Couple: Jamie Dornan & Keira Knightley
Color combo of the moment: Lavender and mulberry
Outrageous Goal: Resist daily doses of pasta and prosciutto in Italia
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CLASSIC SNAPS FROM PROM '94?
This photo could have been taken at a variety of Bat and Bar Mitzvahs, proms, and sweet sixteens that all of us have attended. We could easily call the brunette Brandi and the redhead Ginger and no one would challenge us. However, their names are Nicole and Antonia Kidman. They would probably not appreciate Splendora's little trip down memory lane but we're sure all the boys are kicking themselves for not insisting on a slow dance.
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SAN FRANCISCO PARTY COVERAGE
We all know New York is chic and Los Angeles is the pied-a-terre for celebrated partygoers but, hey, San Francisco has a fabulous quotient too. It's the HQ of yours truly but also party central for Papercity, SF's socialite page turner that hits the stands every month. Splendora was there to help celebrate Elizabeth Varnell's brilliant succession to Editor and Molly Lori to Associate Editor. The people were beautiful, the venue was fabulous (Fifth Floor) and the pink drinks from Belvedere kept on flowing. Congrats Elizabeth and Molly. Here's to making SF a fashion capital!
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SPLENDORA LOVES SF CHIC
Splendora loves our new merchant additions and we want to share them with you, the shopping public. It's mid-season, so expect to see some sales from these fine folks:
My Roommate's Closet: Hip, slightly out of season clothes at a major discount
Period George: Amazingly chic antique wares for your home and tabletop
Smaak: Scandinavian wares for your inner hipster (Sale info below)
Lucid Beauty: Brow threading and a wicked good facial (bye bye blemishes!)
Atelier Emmanuel: Go in for a $60 massage & leave with a fab haircut
Primadona Skincare: Exclusive product lines & an upstairs skincare salon
Fête: Custom invites and stationary, perfect for party-time
Union Street Papery: Custom invites & cards fill this neighborhood shoppe
Birch: The sprinkling of paper couture & gifts at this South Bay treasure is unbeatable
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SALES & SAUCY HAPPENINGS
SAN FRANCISCO
Serious Sale at Smaak
One of our favorite new stores' Smaak is hosting a mid-summer shebang of a sale that will include up to 30% of their unusual selection of Scandinavian designers. Smaak is located at: 528 Hayes St., 415.503.1430
LOS ANGELES
Saturday Sales @ Circle
Silver Lake hipsters and it girls in the know head to this store for their weekly sale. Each weekend (both Sat. & Sun.) this boutique has a fire sale reducing prices up to 65%. They will be having these extravaganza's until they move into their new, larger space, so stock up while the getting is good. Circle is located at: 2379 Glendale Blvd., 323.665.5336
NEW YORK
Sale at Resurrection
We have found some real gems at this NoLita boutique full of all things vintage (and high quality). Sales are rare so take advantage of this time where you can pick up vintage Pucci, YSL, and other groovy lines from the past. Don't be surprised if you bump into fave customers like Liv Tyler and Patricia Herrera. Ressurrection is located at: 217 Mott St., 212.625.1374
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Splendora
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