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What to Splendora: For Sale: limited edition gold YSL bag in the Splendora Classifieds.
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Darlings,
Ah, summer is such good times. The sun greets you in the AM, the breeze carries you through the day, and the twinkling stars (plus that 1/2 bottle of vino) lull you to sleep at night. Even though the stores are all of a sudden showing cozy cardigans for chilly days, remember to take advantage of what's left of your "summer time". Enjoy.
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Splendora's "What to" List |
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Blowin' Up: The New Brazilian |
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Blowouts are both the bane and boon of our existence. Doing the DIY blowdry is a chore, but the in-salon treatment is a genuine beauty escape. There's nothing like walking out of a beauty shoppe with a smooth, shiny head full of bouncing hair. We sometimes get so taken with the results that we roll down the block flipping the hair back and forth like a Flex commercial. Alas, the fresh feeling does not last forever and we must wash and dry on our own. Then the process of straightening out our unruly locks begins once again. However, leave it to those crafty Brazilians (who by the way, give the BEST blowouts) to bring their secret Escova Progressiva (a.k.a. Progressive Blowdry) treatment to the States. Just like the now ubiquitous Brazilian Bikini Wax, prepare yourself for the fanaticism that the aptly named "Brazilian Blowout" is about to cause. Unlike the Japanese Thermal Reconditioning Treatments of yore, the Brazilian hair straightening system is a Keratin based solution (which is essentially hair protein) that is sealed onto the "outer layer of the hair cuticle to trap moisture, hydrate the hair, and add a glossy veneer." Indeed there is a hot iron involved, but it can be used on most hair types as well as color-treated hair. Women who have had the treatment have wept with joy at the results. We're getting our Kleenex ready. To see if the Brazilian cocktail is served in your neighborhood, check out Brazilian Keratin or Brazilian Hair Straightening.
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Frederick's of Hollywood - 20% off |
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Date(s): 7/26
Booze, tunes, and lingerie - what more could a girl ask for? Ladies, mark your calendars for a Thursday night soiree brought to you by Frederick's of Hollywood, the undergarment powerhouse known for its racy collection of bras, thongs, corsets, and more. From 5-8pm on July 26th, save 20% off all merchandise while sipping champagne, grooving to DJ-spun beats, and snagging free Angelina boy short panties.
Frederick's of Hollywood is located at: San Francisco Centre, 865 Market Street, Third Floor, Nordstrom Wing, 415.974.6450
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Comeback Kids |
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As Justin Timberlake so sexily crooned recently, "What Goes Around Come Around." This oft-uttered phrase holds true for many things: fashion trends, musical movements, and even people - the celebrated "celeb comeback" for example. Second chances are generally positive, a chance for that which has been forgotten or those who have slipped up to prove their wit and demonstrate that they're worthy of public adoration once again. Without them, we wouldn't be rocking high-waisted "Three's Company" jeans today, now would we? The flip side to the argument, however, dictates that if something had its chance and fell to the wayside, we should consider it vanquished. Here are a few examples of comeback kids that fall into both categories.
1. Winona Ryder: Only a few years ago, the little "Mermaid" was seen hauling a stash of Marc Jacobs out of Saks and later sporting a "Free Winona" shirt on the cover of "W." Today she's gracing the cover of "Vogue" looking fresh-faced and youthful as ever and ready to start over in her mid-thirties. With three films slated for release this year and the MJ incident behind her, we welcome our grown up Veronica Sawyer back with open arms.
2. Oxford Pumps for Fall: These unique foot accoutrements are resurrecting tailored '40s fashion with a twist. They're structured, the heel is substantial and supportive, and paired with fishnets, they add a sultry touch to even conservative work outfits.
3. Britney Spears: She's currently shooting a new music video, appropriately titled, "Get Back". Now the only question is, do we want her anoint her a 2007 pop queen, or have her "Get Back" into the cavernous hole she's been digging for herself the past few months?
4. "Annie Hall" redux: We love that "Elle" has recognized the reemergence of gender-bending dress. Who didn't want to rock baggy khakis and oversized vests after watching the classic Allen flick? Today, everyone from Phillip Lim to Libertine for Target have pretty boy-meets girl pieces that might have you crying, "Oh, Alvy!" after donning them. We "luff" it.
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