San Francisco Newsletter, March 17, 2006
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Part of the team is heading south to LA for some fun in the
sun, or rather, rain. Most of the great state of California is
experiencing unseasonably cool climes. So much for us busting out the flip
flops mid-March. Guess that means we'll have to bundle up and cuddle close
which is actually more of a necessity, than a choice. See, we'll all be
bunking in the same hotel room. That's right people, Splendora slumber
party.
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REMINDER: THE HIP
EVENT AT NEIMAN MARCUS
For the next few days, get ready to
see Karl Lagerfeld's new capsule collection up close and personal at The
Hip Event at Neiman Marcus. On March 17th and 18th get a first look at Sir
Karl's NYC-inspired line. Shop now– quantities are limited which will
create a fashion frenzy. Plus, with any in-store purchase of $350 or more
in women’s or men’s contemporary sportswear, you’ll receive an exclusive
NM limited-edition gift. Gals will take home a Karl Lagerfeld tank and
guys will score a Karl Lagerfeld or Juicy Couture T-shirt (one per
shopper.)
WHEN: The Neiman Marcus Hip Event runs from
March 17th-March 18th, all day.
WHERE: Neiman Marcus Union
Square, 150 Stockton Street.
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PEACE
TRAIN
Showing up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed whenever
you're out in the public eye has got to be tough. Our odd outfit combos
and wrinkled hair would land many a Splendora staffer on the "What Was She
Thinking?" worst dressed page on a weekly basis if we were one of the
hunted from Hollywood. And even though L-squared usually is picture
perfect, flashing a politically correct hand signal does not always
distract from the war-torn wizened party face that she and other LA
starlets sport. So what can Lohan learn from fellow gesture maven Sharon
Stone? Take a cue from the master, when you've been pilly and vodka-ed up
for days during a, "I just don't get offered the good roles like Scarlett
Johansson/Teri Hatcher does" bender, pose for the photogs with sunglasses
on. It'll keep the pics of the dilated pupils at bay. And wear bright
lippy, it'll distract from the red wine stained mouth and teeth you may
have incurred while boozing it up in the limo.
Peacenik
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THAT VOODOO THAT YOU
DO
Let's
face it: Britney Spears is no longer leading the life of a young, hot,
fabulous pop star. Granted, Brit is a new mother, so shimmying her stuff
onstage is probably the furthest thing from her mind. But lately, Britney
has turned to Jewish and Hindu advisors to spiritually center her,
possibly laying the groundwork for a career comeback. Now all Brit must do
is reform her deadbeat husband and she'll be living the high life once
again. Perhaps seeking some Voodoo counseling and pretending that this wee
doll (at left) is Kevin will help. Maybe pressing a couple of pins into
his PopoZao will whip him into shape and put an end to his skeezy ways. We
recommend the following procedure: poke him in the legs to end his bogus
breakdancing, stick him in the gullet to stop his beer-funneling ways, and
finally, hit the voicebox so we don't have to hear any more lame lyrics.
Ouch! Didja feel that K. Fed?
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HOW
DID THAT GET GREENLIT?
For
the past few years movies have been a sorry state of affairs. In a sea of
s&!^ there have been only a handful of lovely gems: Me & You & Everyone We
Know, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Lost In Translation, etc.
But the majority of films being haphazardly thrown into theatres should be
trashed in la basura upon arrival. Even Project Greenlight sucks-
a show that glorifies the process of bad movies being put into production.
Ironic, or just true to life? Below are some of the most obvious movie
missteps. Are you listening, studio heads?
The Suspicious
Sequels: Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, Cheaper By The Dozen 2, Basic
Instinct 2; if the first one was horrendous, why force us to stomach
another?
The Remakes: The Pink Panther, Psycho, The Longest
Yard; some classics are not meant to be touched. Watching Van Sant's
botched Hitchcock remake makes us cringe.
The Just Plain Bad
Bombs: Take Firewall, a recent example; bank robbers are never as hot
as Paul Bettany, IT guys are never as rugged as Harrison Ford, and we
really don't need to see our beloved Han Solo playing the patriarchal hero
once again. It's like Air Force One, minus the plane and Harrison playing
President. Other examples include Gigli, Swept Away, and Battlefield
Earth.
*Photo credited to Warner Brothers
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SALES & SAUCY
HAPPENINGS: SAN FRANCISCO
SEE Eyewear Opens
Hey four-eyes, need some glasses that don't
spell out g-e-e-k? Well head on over to SEE Eyewear to pick yourself up a
new, hip pair. SEE stocks signature frames for all kinds of glasses
including those meant for the sun. You can get outta there for under $200
bucks a pair and the high-quality, Euro-made line has something for
everyone. From bookish to retro-chic, SEE's got you (and your eyes)
covered. SEE is located at: 2100 Union,
415.561.9948
PECULIAR-LY PERFECT OFFER
Getting
married but still have no clue what you want your invites to look like?
You've toiled with big binders full of samples but just can't find the
perfect match? Well, then perhaps you need to make like Fleetwood Mac and,
"Go Your Own Way" and get yourself custom-made invitations from
letterpress mavens (and Martha Stewart fave), Peculiar Pair Press. The ladies
of Peculiar Pair have cleared their calendar and will be offering free
consultation appointments to discuss your ideas for your custom wedding
invitations. The first session is this Sunday, March 19th at Starbucks at
359 Grant Ave, San Francisco, and again on Sunday, April 2nd at Starbucks
on 1899 Union Street, San Francisco. And if you order invites on the same
day as your mini pow-wow, they'll knock 10% off your entire order.
Space is tight, email Peculiar Pair Press at: info@peculiarpairpress.com
or call 415.812.7247 for details and appointments. More on Peculiar Pair Press
here.
MINNIE WILDE 1/2-off Heartbreaker Sale
Selected styles from Minnie
Wilde's groovy retro collection from fall/winter are up to 50% off.
While you shop the sale check out their new collection of yummy wooden
necklaces and earrings from ladybug designs and the best totes ever from
31 Corn Lane. Minnie Wilde is located at: 519 Laguna St.,
415.863.wild & 3266 21st St., 415.642.wild.
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Saucy Happenings in SAN FRANCISCO, Click Here
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Ciao,
Splendora
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