Splendora Newsletter, January 7th 2005

What to Wear: Barbour Newbury Coat
What NOT to Wear: Color contacts
What to Shoe: Navy docksiders
What to Bag:Dooney & Bourke Nile duffle
What to Jewelry: Mexican filigree earrings
What to Accessory: Plastic rain bonnet
What to Bargain: Old Navy Stretch Pique Polo (cheap & amazing fit)
What to Hair: Small tortoise jaw clips
What to Fragrance: Marc Jacobs solid perfume
What to Makeup: Nars Lip Lacquer
What to See: Bad Education
What to TV: The Bachelorette
What to TiVo: My Super Sweet 16 on MTV
What to Listen To: Soundtrack to "Code 46"
What to Download: Loretta Lynn, Portland, Oregon
iPod Rediscovery: Beatnuts "Watch Out Now"
Semi-Hot Video: J.Lo's "Get Right"
What to Read: Tara Bray Smith, "West of Then"
What to Drink: Peroni beer
What to Make: Salmon & green beans baked in parchment
Secret Weapon: Pomegrante facial
Hot Couple: Jake & Kirsten part II
Looking Busted: Ashlee Simpson at the Orange Bowl
Looking Extra Foxy: Nick Lachey
Looking Extra Nipped & Tucked: Kiera Knightly (had her lips done!)
Looking Most like Michael Jackson: Britney
We Don't Get It: Billy Crudup

Madonna is the new face of Versace, emphasis on "new face." Looks like Donatella's graphic artist was a little heavy handed with the smudge tool in Photoshop. Queen Esther wears the expressionless look of a simply rendered character from a video game but you gotta hand it to this egomaniac ... her game ain't over yet.

Paper, scissors, rock. As the ink dries on some divorce papers and ties are broken with disgruntled ex-es, new rocks are presented to "truer" loves. Some New Year's engagements include; Liz Hurley and Arun Nayer, Jude Law and Sienna Miller, and allegedly, Cameron and Justin. The paparazzi better not try to infiltrate Cam and Justin's big day or else they're going to have to suffer the kung fu, camera-breaking consequences.

Betrothed?

Pre-order your tickets for breezy entry into the top tier bridal event in the Bay Area hosted by Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. View over 75 lavish exhibits showcasing every service a bride needs to plan her big day. A fashion show featuring gowns from Jin Wang will showcase Spring's new wedding garb. Make sure to stop by the Splendora table to enter to win a "Bridal Party" which includes a suite at the Clift, manicures at Teashi, and transportation via limo.

WHEN: Sunday January 16th, 11-4:30
WHERE: Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, Call 510.339.3370 for further info.

Register Here

SAN FRANCISCO
Deanne Roy, Skin Superstar
Deanne Roy is a special little secret that we want to share with you. Deanne can roll to your house to administer some "age-defying secrets" a.k.a. Botox, CosmoPlast, IPL treatments...etc, totally genius. Treat yourself to looking fresh and fabulous in the new year. Contact info & more about Deanne here.

LOS ANGELES
SWAP MEET: Peddler on the Roof
Swap meets usually conjure up thoughts of products that are only available on TV. However, this upscale version will feature tons of vendors including awesome boutiques from Silverlake, as well as antique furniture and vintage clothing. The meet is at the
Gower Street Garage this Saturday, January 8, from 9- 5pm. The Garage is located at: 801 Gower Street Garage (roof level), 323.467.3094.

NEW YORK
Sale at the Conran Shop
If your New Year's resolution was to cook and nest then you should definitely check out Conran's post-holiday sale. We love the Nigella Lawson gear that is currently deeply discounted. Sale runs through 1/16. Conran Shop is located at: 407 E. 59th St., near 1st Ave., 212.755.9079.

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