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The countdown for Splendora's most lavish and exclusive event begins
today (27 days and counting). Think spa treatments; gourmet savories
prepared by the Aqua Group's team -- Aqua, Pisces, C & L -- led by
celebrity chef Laurent Manrique;
unbelievable goodie bags with more than 15 products, and a fashion
competition with a $1000 eBay shopping spree prize. Secret, ironclad
invitations will be sent out over the next few weeks to a limited number
of San Francisco fashionistas. The only way you can be considered for an
invitation is to send your name and address to rsvp@splendora.com. We will
give you more details about the event when we receive your email.
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STYLE FORECAST: February 25, 2005
What to Wear: Valentino's wide belt w/jaguar clasp
What NOT to Wear: Bohemian look head to toe
What to Shoe: Huarache sandals
What to Bag: Banana Republic's Python-embossed bag
What to Jewelry: Big, thin gold hoops
What to Accessory: Prada leather strap watch
What to Bargain: Vintage Bakelite bangles
What to Sale: Fashion Co-Op in SF
What to Hair: Loreal Hot Style Cream
What to Fragrance: C.O. Bigelow's Vanilla Vodka candle
What to Makeup: Moisturize your lashes w/eye cream
What to See: IMAX- Aliens of the Deep
What to TV: Re-run of Project Runway finale
What to TiVo: The Oscar's (fast-forwarding is a must)
What to Listen To: Iron & Wine "Woman King"
What to Download: Daddy Yankee, "Gasolina"
iPod Rediscovery: Malcom McLaren, "Madame Butterfly"
What to Read: New York: The Movie Lover's Guide
What to Drink: Detox w/carrot juice
What to Cook: Pizza w/smoked salmon & caviar
Secret Weapon: Calvin Klein microfiber thong
Hot Couple: "Mennifer"
Looking Busted: Affleck packing on the pounds
Looking Extra Foxy: Melissa Etheridge
Looking Extra Nipped & Tucked: Bachelorette Jen
Bizarre but Brilliant: The euro-only Pepsi ad w/Beyonce & J.Lo
Splendora's Favorite Reader of the Week: Amy Bonetti
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SOMEONE NEEDS A SIDEKICK IN THE BUM
Tabloids have a history of repeating themselves, so it should not come as a shock that Us Magazine has once again squeezed their top-selling trifecta of poseurs onto the cover this week. We like to use the term Hackitis to describe the voyeur virus that rapidly spread throughout B-list Hollywood. After some boy genius tapped into Hilton's internet-enabled Sidekick, helpless and hapless victims like Lohan, Richie, both Simpsons, Lil' Jon, and Eminem were bombarded with prank calls that forced many verbally abused personal assistants to scurry down to T-Mobile to change wayward phone numbers. Even more scandalous were the snaps that Hilty took with her gal pal, MTV VJ Eglantina Zingg (Zingg indeed). While all of Paris' intimates had their phones ringing off the hook-- from Anna Kournikova to John Stamos--it seems that a crucial contact was missed: namely, a wake up call to Kathy and Rick Hilton!
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LIZZIE'S ANGELS
It's about time we had a celebrity criminal return to the airwaves. It's astonishing that Lizzie Grubman even waited this long to get her mug on the TV after her stint in the clinker. Grubman's new MTV series PoweR Girls, follows four young lackeys employed by her PR firm as they scurry around in blister-producing heels trying to manage V.I.P.s and unruly partygoers from Long Island. However, LG should have taken a cue from ultimate power girl and fellow jailbird Martha Stewart- hold out for network, baby. Even though she is incarcerated, Stewart has her Mark Burnett produced series all lined up and is having her post-prison house arrest meals cooked by a Le Cirque chef. What did Lizzie do the day she got out? Celebrate with a spray tan?
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SALES & SAUCY HAPPENINGS
SAN FRANCISCO
Macy's & Mindy Weiss
What do Gwen Stefani, Jessica Simpson, and Macy's all have in common? They all know that wedding planner to the stars, Mindy Weiss, is the ultimate resource for the big day. You're invited to share in the expert advice and ideas from Mindy at Macy's Union Square. This must attend affair will be hosted by another bridal guru, weddingchannel.com's editor-in-chief, Rosanna McCollough. WHEN: Macy's Union Square: Saturday, February 26 from 11am-2pm. RSVP to 415.954.6295.
LOS ANGELES
Take 2 Photography Exhibit
Get in the Oscar mood by viewing fun, celeb-filled photos of candid moments with actors and directors both on set and off. The snaps allow you to get a behind the scenes glimpse of pure movie magic. Photographs on display include stills from films like Moulin Rouge, Something's Gotta Give, and more. Think of it as your own little backstage pass. Admission is free and open to the public. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is located at: 8949 Wilshire Boulevard, 310.247.3600. More info at Oscars.org.
NEW YORK
McSweeney's vs. "They Might Be Giants"
Lit fans and quirky pop music junkies will clap their hands in delight at this "music-meets-literature hoedown" featuring readings by amazing authors, Dave Eggers (A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius), �This American Life� contributor Sarah Vowell, and indie-rock tunes courtesy of NY fave, They Might Be Giants. Artists proceeds will benefit 826NYC, a drop-in tutoring center in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The event is on 3/2 at 8:30pm at the Time Warner Center: The Allen Room, 10 Columbus Circle. Tix are limited, call 212.721.6500 for details. More info at lincolncenter.org, look under American Songbook.
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