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los angeles newsletter, january 26, 2007
| Busy bees, we hope you can kick back, chill, and rest up this weekend. This week, Sundance drew many a partygoer, Top Chef whiner Marcel got bullied, and American Idol treated us to some seriously bad singing. The Idol auditions caused an excessive fit of laughter, which did not help out our strained side muscles (from a bad winter cough). But sometimes ya gotta keep on keepin' on through the pain. |
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DRUNK DIAL ETIQUETTE  We've all been on the calling or receiving end of a drunk dial. You know, at the height of your buzz you call your buddy to sing a merry tune or tell him or her how much you care. The recipient of this call can typically tell within the first 1-2 nanoseconds of slurry speech the way the conversation will roll. If your boozehound friend is in a polite mood, perhaps they will only drunk text you at 3:00 in the morn. But in general, the one-on-one, "so psyched you picked up the phone!" exchange goes a little something like this:
Sally Sober: "Hello?"
Drunk Dialer: "Heyyyyyyyyy, whatcha doin'?"
Sally Sober: "Just chillin', watching TV, you?"
Drunk Dialer: "Get off your a$$ and come meet me!"
Sally Sober: "Dude, it's already past midnight on a school night."
Drunk Dialer: "C'mon, let's smoke cigarettes and finish off this bottle of wine!"
Sally Sober: "I have bronchitis - don't think I should polish off that third bottle, amigo."
Drunk Dialer: "You're not that sick...you're the best, you are, YOU ARE! Where are you?"
Sally Sober: "Still not coming. But I appreciate the valiant effort."
Drunk Dialer: "Boo, you're no fun." (Voice trails off and goodbyes are exchanged.)
Although these calls can test your patience, it's best to let your wasted friend babble. It's a feel good phone call; they simply want to share the love. As a company of sensitive broads, we appreciate the occasional drunk dial from a fellow team member. As we always say here at HQ, "sharing is caring."
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LIKE ME, LOVE ME, THINK MORE OF ME  To say that Hollywood is enveloped in a cloud of pretense and facade would be an understatement. And yet, that's why we love it so much; celebrities seem superhuman on every level, from their dizzying good looks to personal lives that carry out like soap opera plot lines. We turn to them for entertainment, fantasy, and escapism from the doldrums of daily life. There is, however, such a thing as insincerity overload, when it becomes obvious that certain stars exercise great effort to safeguard their plastic personas. Example #1: Beyonce's recent infatuation with smoldering, pin up poses on the red carpet have been extensively documented, begging us to wonder why pouty lips and unnnatural body/facial contortions are standard protocol for film premieres. Or, consider Miss USA Tara Conner, who tearfully, profusely thanked Donald Trump for sending her to rehab so she could keep her beloved crown. Trump's "compassionate" decision and Conner's compliance suggest that pageant queens aren't allowed to suffer from the missteps most people experience in their youth. (Underage debauchery? What a shocker.) Victoria Beckham's posturing is unparalleled - wooden non-smiles, a perpetually haughty air, and apathy define Posh's character. God forbid she show one shred of emotion; otherwise, fashion elitists and Big Papa Lagerfeld might turn their backs on her. No wonder Madame Tussauds has built an empire on immortalizing celebrities in wax form - it's an ideal, phoney fit.
House of Wax |
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SPLENDORA WANTS YOU!  You're probably well aware that Splendora has a fabulous blog, where we dish on celebrities, fashion, and post our random musings. We're currently on the lookout for writers to contribute to our soon-to-be-added "Deep Thoughts" section, which will feature columns by women from different walks of life. Are you a serial dater with horror stories from the singles scene? A too cool hipster tripping the light fantastic? If you have a unique point-of-view and a superb writing voice, we would like to hear from you. Send a couple of clips to info@splendora.com (Subject: "Blog Submissions"), and we'll see if you're a fit. We can't wait to read the juicy stories that come our way!
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SALES & SAUCY HAPPENINGS  AMO & BRETTI Sample Sale
Quality cashmere is hard to come by, but Amo & Bretti is one line we can count on for beautiful knits and blends. At the sample sale on January 27th (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM), pieces from the fall and holiday collection will be discounted to $45-170. The sale will be held at: 128 South Swall Drive. Click to Amo & Bretti online.
TORY BURCH Sale
For the best in resort wear, pick up some comfy and stylish fashions by Tory Burch. Select pieces from Burch's collection, including colorful printed tunics and tailored pants, are currently on sale for 40-60% off. Tory Burch is located at: 142 South Robertson Boulevard, 310.248.2612. Click to Tory Burch online.
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