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Spring seems to have finally sprung here in the Big Apple. Although
our visit was timed perfectly with the arrival of the sunshine, 70 degrees
was simply not warm enough. This evening we're heading down to Miami for a
weekend of hot sun, copious amounts of Mojitos and Stone Crabs, celeb
spotting, and humidity-producing frizz.
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STYLE FORECAST: April 8, 2005
What to Wear: Sass & Bide's 'Frayed Misfits' drainpipe jeans
What NOT to Wear: Unevenly applied self-tanner
What to Shoe: Franklin Elman floral pump
What to Bag: Spring bag with a leather-braided handle
What to Jewelry: Chunky faux ivory
What to Accessory: Ferragamo's yellow Continental wallet
What to Hair: CHI Farouk ceramic core brush
What to (Un)Hair: Schick Quattro for Women (4 Blades!!)
What to Fragrance: L'Occitane's solid perfume in Eau d'Azur
What to Makeup: Paul & Joe Triplegloss
What to Bargain: $99.99 Porsche Sunglasses
What to See: Off the Map
What (NOT) to See: Sahara
What to TV: Meet the Barkers on MTV
What to Tivo: Charles & Camilla: Road to the Altar on TLC
What to Listen: Queens of the Stone Age, "Little Sister"
What to Download: Sa-Ra, "Double Dutch"
iPod Rediscovery: Eddy Grant, "Gimmie Hope Joanna"
What to Read: "Blink" by Malcom Gladwell (author of "The Tipping Point")
What to Drink: Sea Breeze Martini (vodka, cranberry,pink grapefruit, lime wedge)
What to Eat: Southern fare from 'Paula's Home Cooking'
Secret Weapon: Mustela Stretch Marks Double Action lotion
Hot Couple: Christian Slater & Lindsay Ho-Han
Looking Extra Foxy: Christina Milian
Looking Busted: The recently reunited Backstreet Boys
Looking Nipped & Tucked: Michael Douglas, recently face-lifted
Favorite Reader of the Week:Cortney Itskoff
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LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES
Instead of peppering their speech with tween slang like "that's hot" or "my 'rents are buggin'," Madonna's brood is taking up an entirely new language at school. The bambinos are being schooled at the posh Lycee Francais School in West London where they will likely learn the correct pronounciation of hors d'oeuvres. And even though she's a high society lass with an accent to match, both Madonna and Guy cannot seem to figure out the lingo that the kids are laying down. Perhaps they are whispering about mom and dad's�tr�s horrible idea of making another movie together.
Speech Therapy
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OF LOVE LOST
We knew "Lost" would be a big hit when we saw that our beloved Charlie from "Party of Five" was brilliantly cast as the troubled Doctor hero. Our love affair began with the spartan, all caps, sans serif font of the show title (LOST) that eerily sinks into black space before being punctuated by a riveting trombone-blast. But it was the character Sawyer, who looks like a cross between Matthew McConaughey and Don Johnson (circa 1981), when ... ooh-wee! we knew we'd be hooked. Forget the fact that the show is completely ridiculous: man eating polar bears on a tropical island; a crazy French woman who has roamed the jungle with an Uzi for the past 14 years; and a chubbalub survivor named Hurley who, we swear, gains weight during every episode. This show may not always be logical but it does have something for everyone including several foxy ladies, serene beaches, and a trippy G.I. Jesus type named Locke who is, hands down, one of the best characters TV has ever seen. So then why kill o
ff handsome Ian Sommerhalder (far right) when he was just starting to get over the heartbreak of being dumped by his stepsister (who consequently was on a dream date with a dreamy Iraqui while her brother was undergoing surgery with nothing more than a stick to bite for anaesthesia)? If you've never watched this show you're probably lost just reading this babble. But, if you're like us, you'd be lost without it.
More on LOST
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SALES & SAUCY HAPPENINGS
SAN FRANCISCO
Kings of Leon Live
The Kings of Leon and their southern-tinged musical stylings hit the Great American tonight. Their rockin' new album is at the top of critics hot lists. Call 415.885.0750 for ticket info, it could sell out.The Great American Music Hall is located at: 859 O'Farrell Street.
LOS ANGELES
Epic Sample Sale
This mega sale produces shopping hysteria so we recommend getting there early and shopping often. You can expect goods from Balenciaga, Zac Posen, Matthew Williamson, Stella, Lanvin and much, much more. There will also be vintage clothing for sale along with discounted shoes, bags, and jeans from the lines you covet. The sale runs through the end of the month. The Designer Sample Sale is located at: Sunset Marquis Hotel, 1200 N. Alta Loma Rd., Villa 1 North, 323.851.0898.
NEW YORK
David LaChapelle Exhibit
Not only is he Pamela Anderson's perma-date, he's shot some of the most acclaimed music videos and photos of the past 15 years (i.e.: Carmen & Dave, The Dandy Warhols, & Miss Britney.) The show features a retrospective LaChapelle and features a life-size set as well as oversize projection screens. Exhibit runs through 4/16. The LaChapelle Retrospecitive is located at: Deitch Projects, 18 Wooster St., 212.343.7300.
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