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What to Splendora: $125 Marc Jacobs pumps in the Splendora Classifieds.
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Darlings,
Short work weeks are the best. You put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) for a few days and then you're off to luxuriate, weekend-style. Remember to tune into Live Earth to catch some superstars singing for a cause.
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Splendora's "What to" List |
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Live Earth: Good Tunes, Good Cause |
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Is it hot in here, or is it just us? Nope, it's definitely getting hotter, but not in a comfortable summer-y way. The phrase "Climate Crisis" might strike some as a panicked description of Global Warming's effect on our environment, but a crisis it is, and we'd be remiss not to address it. Even in dire times there's a way to make some change and have a helluva lot of fun in the process, as we'll witness this weekend when "Live Earth" takes place. Hopefully the good luck date (07.07.07) and stellar celebrity lineup (Kelly Clarkson, The Smashing Pumpkins, Madonna, Beastie Boys, and more) bodes well for Al Gore's pet project. Even if you can't make it to one of the world's eight concerts, you can enjoy the onstage antics from the comfort of home; just turn the speakers up to "eleven," put on your finest "Summer of Love" outfit, and camp out on your living room floor. Sign the pledge to get involved and support sustainability and your name will appear onscreen during the broadcast, solidifying your place as a green superstar. A word of caution, however: if you're going to tune in and support the effort to Save Mother Earth, try doing it sans A.C. and be sure to recycle those glass bottles you'll be guzzling from. Those little acts really do add up.
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Sex and the Movie: It's On! |
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It's difficult to muster up enthusiasm for the movie version of "Sex and the City." Rumors of behind-the-scenes catfights between S.J.P. and Kim Cattrall and one failed contract negotiation after another stalled it from being greenlit, but all systems finally read "Go" for a feature-length film. Our question: what can Michael Patrick King and his team of writers possibly do to make this project interesting? By the show's end, Carrie et. al. were single no more and their existing relationships were starting to become insufferably boring. Inevitably, one or all of the girls will break up with their current beau, only to be sweetly reunited with him by the time the credits roll around. Predictable and pointless. Also, can you imagine having to stare at Samantha's Cheshire grin or listen to Charlotte's high-pitched panic attacks for two hours? If we want to tune into singles drama, we'd rather catch an episode of "Cheaters" on late-night T.V. instead.
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Sun Goddess Guidelines |
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No matter what the doctors may say, we know that many of you secretly like to get a little sun. We know you're careful with your epidermis and that you are not roasting with a reflector like it's 1985, but sometimes you sneak sun from time to time. When pressed, many women fess up to the types of SPF they actually use when they hit the sand and, let us tell you, there is a lot of SPF 4 and SPF 8 being applied. Maybe even more than the iron clad SPF 75. The NY Times asked beachgoers (scroll to the multimedia slide show) what was in their beach bag and the results were shocking. When asked, these women admitted that they want to look like bronze beach bunnies. They put SPF 4 on their legs, SPF 8 on their arms, SPF 30 on their face, and think that this is a good routine. In all honesty, we are guilty of this too. Shucks. The logic is that as long as the face does not look like a prune, we're okay. We say that now, but when our knees are wrinkle-city we're going to be cursing our backwards-ass theory.Lotions and potions in our beach bag:
Colorscience Sunforgettable Powder: This mineral-based powder gives you instant coverage and an instant glow. This lightweight powder comes in a tube with a retractable brush (handy for the sandy beach) and has SPF 30 protection. It's not-greasy, fragrance-free, water-resistant, and won't sting your eyes when you perspire.
Neutrogena Suncare with Helioplex: This new line of lotions from Neutrogena is serious suncare. The Helioplex technology contains two FDA approved sunscreens, Avobenzone and Oxybenzone, which simultaneously help stop UVA rays from penetrating the skin's surface layers. It has an ultra-sheer feel and does not clog pores.
CVS Sunscreen: This drugstore brand lotion is an office favorite mainly because it smells like watermelon and costs around $6. It provides even protection while managing to give you a nice healhly glow. We buy it in bulk when we are on the East Coast.
La Roche - Posay Anthelios: Once only available overseas, this dermatologist recommended sunscreen is all the rage. It provides a non-greasy dose of serious sun protection. Ladies with Melasma and Hyperpigmentation swear by this stuff.
Maui Brown Babe: When we are feeling naughty and already have a serious base tan, we slather on the Maui Brown Babe. This stuff is no joke; it makes you mad tan. This is a tanning product, no SPF to be found. It's not the best for the fair-skinned folk, so don't say we didn't warn you.
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