Splendora Newsletter, October 21, 2005
| It's almost All Hallow's Eve which means that you better start planning your costume soon, before all of the glitter spray and Paris Hilton wigs are gone. Remember to read next week, we'll have a smashing good list of outfit ideas. |
| CONVERSATIONS FROM THE FRONT ROW  Overheard at the Rock & Republic show last night in LA:
POSH: "Katie, sweetie, your phantom baby is about as real as my hair, teeth, chest, and cheekbones."
KATIE: "I'm sorry. I don't understand." My Scientology handlers told me to filter out all non-Thetan language."
POSH: "Wot are you looking at? Why aren't you looking at me? Everyone's supposed to bloody look at me!"
KATIE: "I mean, I can't see straight. I'm just beaming- my man got me pregnant. He's my man, he's my man!!" "We're thrilled, it's amazing"...blah, blah, blah |
| W.A.N.N.A.B.E.  Gwen Stefani is a certifiable pop culture and style phenomenon. Forget Christina Aguilera - Gwen is almost solely responsible for resurrecting '50's pin-up girl fashion, and her platinum locks and signature matte, red pout has spawned a legion of copycats. Ashlee Simpson is one young pop star who has shoplifted Gwen's style, recently swapping her "I'm so punk!" personae and dark locks for a bleach bottle and string of pearls. The similarities don't stop there: Gwen's penchant for using spelling as a song hook ("This s&*@ is bananas/B.A.N.A.N.A.S.!") has been hijacked by Ashlee in her song L.O.V.E. Ashlee's makeover completely discredits ... Continue reading W.A.N.N.A.B.E. |
| SPA DAY 2005  The modern woman has mastered the art of multitasking, but we never thought it would be possible to contribute to charity and get a facial simultaneously. We happily welcome Spa Day on Wednesday, November 9th, when a host of participating spas in Los Angeles and San Francisco will donate 20% of the day's proceeds to Aid for AIDS. Book a spa treatment (or more!) and indulge in a truly pleasurable philanthropic experience. For more information, and for a list of participating locations, visit www.spaday.org |
| SALES & SAUCY HAPPENINGS  SAN FRANCISCO
A LA FOLIE Trunk Show & Sale
Brassieres can look and feel beautiful too! On October 29th from 11am-6pm, head to Oakland's petite and sweet lingerie shoppe, A La Folie, to finally get fitted. Bra expert Selmi Souad will be on hand to measure and fit you in the luxe fall collections from Millesia and Nina Ricci. And for that day only, you can receive 15% off of both of the aforementioned Autumn lines. But that's not all...from 10/29-11/5, shoppers receive 30% off everything in the store (except for jewelry and fragrances.) Get your fabulous fitting at the one day event on 10/29 from 11am-6pm. A La Folie is located at: 6395 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland. Call 510.547.6543.
LOS ANGELES
STEP UP Vanity Fair In Concert
John Legend's sexy, crooning voice and expert songwriting skills have made him one of today's most popular and respected soul musicians. Don't miss the chance to see Legend live at Vanity Fair In Concert on Tuesday, October 25th at the El Rey Theater from 8-11pm. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Step Up Women's Network and support work dedicated to developing young girls' interest in music. Also, be sure to check out the charity auction on Step Up's website, where you can bid on awesome listings including a private spinning lesson with DJ AM, or the chance to sit in on a recording session with Kanye West, Alicia Keys, or Usher. The El Rey Theater is located at: 5515 Wilshire Boulevard; Visit Step Up Online or call 213.382.9161 to find out how to purchase tickets.
NEW YORK
GIRLSHOP SAMPLE Sale
If you love 'em online you'll love them in person too. Girlshop is having their annual sample sale where you can save up to 70% on clothing and accessories. The sale runs through Sunday the 23rd. Get info here. The Sample Sale is located at: 33 Little W. 12th St., 888.450.7467. More Amazing Happenings |
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