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After an exhausting week simply trying to keep up with all of the
Jessica and Nick divorce rumors and retractions, we really need to unwind.
Hence, the Splendora executive team is taking an extended holiday in the
wine country so that we can swim, eat Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles,
kibbitz, and give bachelorette Karen a proper single-lady send-off. Happy
Memorial Day, y'all.
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STYLE FORECAST: May 27, 2005
What to Wear: Rachel Roy's luxe new line
What NOT to Wear: We love 'em, but don't overdo the tunic
What to Shoe: Puma Impulse Cat
What to Bag: LeSportsac garment bag
What to Accessory: $195 YSL wooden bead necklace
What (NOT) to Hair: The Phil Spector afro
What to Fragrance: Miss Dior Cherie
What to Makeup: Maybelline XXL Mascara
What to Bargain: Monogrammed Beach Towels from PB
What to See: Mysterious Skin (intense subject, killer soundtrack)
What to TV: Sports Kids Moms & Dads
What to Tivo: Entourage premiere
What to Listen: Stephen Malkmus, "Face The Truth"
What to Download: Billy Squier, "Everybody Wants You"
iPod Rediscovery: MJ, "Blame It On The Boogie"
What to Read: "Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell" by Susanna Clarke
What to Eat: Dover Sole w/Provencal tomatoes
What to Drink: Hansen's Lime-Mandarin soda w/gin
Secret Weapon: Orbit Sugarfree Gum in Cinnamint
Hot Couple: Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber
Looking Extra Foxy: Sharon Stone
Looking Busted: Alexis Bledel (the bangs don't work)
Bizarre But Brilliant: Spice Girls reunion tour
Fashion Exclusive: $20 Marc Jacobs flip flops- in very limited supply
Breaking Scoop: Topshop to open (temporarily) in NYC
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THE DUELING JENS
You gotta hand it to Affleck. He's got a way with the ladies. He took a high dive off Paltrow, landed in JLo's shallow end, and moved on to the greener pastures of Horsey Garner. Okay, we take that back. We can't make fun of Jenny G, she's absolutely adorable. However, if you put the two Jens up against each other you'd see they have a lot more in common than Bloated Ben. They both downdated--Garner left Vartan to be with Benji (lord knows why, she must be crazy!) and and just when we thought Lo was as low as she could go, she married Marc (yuk) Anthony (lord knows why, she must be crazy!) Then both Jens were in action-heroine movies sporting bad hair and black, built-in sportsbra tanks. And although it's not confirmed, we'd bet money that Garner loved JLo's second album and knows all the words to "Love Don't Cost a Thing." And "13 Going on 30" seems like just the type of movie La Lopez would love to curl up to after a grueling day in the recording studio. But when it comes to really kicking bootay, there's no contest. We'd put our money on Jenny from the Block. Garner's robotic moves in "Daredevil" and "Elektra" are no match for the smooth moves of the original fly girl.
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NO LIMP HANDFISH!
A few weeks ago while we were having beer with the "dudes" (both men and women) the topic of limp handshakes came up. The opinions were unanimous:
LIMP=WIMP.
And it seems that ladies are guilty of this tragedy more often than men. As a company that commits itself to ensuring that women will one day rule the world, we feel it's our duty to pass along these "handy" tips.:
1. Lean in for the shake. Don't just flip your hand up like a seal.
2. Your thumb should point toward the crook of their elbow.
3. After a quick downward glance for hand placement:
3a. Look the other person in the eye before, during, and after hand contact.
4. Engage the hand fully, palm-to-palm, and FIRMLY pump 3-4x.
5. You are not a cadaver. Show some life in your hand.
6. NEVER, never let someone shake your limp fingers.
7. This is not the Victorian Age. Don't present your hand, palm down, to be kissed.
8. Do not shake it like a Polaroid picture.
Please pass along these tips along to friends and help us eradicate this plague. Shake, rattle, and roll!
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FLAUNT FASHION SHOW
Flaunt is a fashion happening with a whole lotta heart. On June 17th, all of the proceeds from this evening of fresh fashion, hot models, and special silent auction items (spa treats, 49ers tix, hotel stays!) will go to benefit the Bay Area Women's & Children's Center. See the latest looks for Summer courtesy of Splendora favorite, Two Skirts and menswear boutique, Sean. If you donate clothes at the door you can receive a break on the price of your ticket. This event comes courtesy of f.r.e.s.h and the doors open at 8pm. The Flaunt fashion show is located at: Ruby Skye, 420 Mason St.
Buy Tickets Here
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SALES & SAUCY HAPPENINGS
SAN FRANCISCO
JANE IREDALE at Thermae
South Bay sweeties should head to Thermae for a free makeup consultation with the mineral makeup mavens from Jane Iredale. This event on Thursday, June the 2nd from 6-8pm will feature Jane Iredale's Executive Make-Up Artist, Wendy Hromoda, who will introduce Jane's new colors for Spring/Summer. There will be hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and gift bags. Call 650.833.3131 or email info@thermaespa.com to reserve your spot today. Space is limited! Thermae is located at: 103 Gilbert Avenue, Menlo Park.
LOS ANGELES
CHAN LUU Mega-Sale
The Chan Luu warehouse sale will be chock full of summer-ready jewelry and shell-trimmed bags. You can save up to 75% on all of Luu's chic accessories. Sale runs thru this evening. The warehouse sale is located at: 112 W. 9th St., Ste. 700, 213.624.0856
NEW YORK
LESPORTSAC Sale
Get your LeSportsac gear (especially the aforementioned groovy garment bag) for up to 30 percent off. Hopefully there will be some L.A.M.B. travel totes left! The sale runs through 6/5. LeSportsac is located at: 1065 Madison Ave., 212.988.6200 or 176 Spring St., 212.625.2626.
More Amazing Happenings
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