What to see: Ocean's 11
What to rent: Legally Blonde
What not to rent: Pearl Harbor
What to wear: Peasant top
What to hair: Short and choppy
What to make-up: Purple shadow
What to read: "Feast of Love", Charles Baxter
What to listen to: "Here's to Shutting Up", Superchunk
What to give: Tivo
What to make: Steak with homemade oregano butter
Color of the moment: Lemon yellow

Don't miss Splendora's Book Launch party at the Bubble Lounge in San Francisco. Splendora Cardholders get VIP access to complimentary spa treatments, Splendora Cosmos, and savory delectables. We've moved the date to Wednesday, December 12th. RSVP required. Check your email boxes for a formal Evite!

"My guilty pleasure involves watching TRL and silently judging all the young pop stars as I snack on hot buttered popcorn."

Karen B.,
San Francisco, CA

After a whirlwind year of skimpy gold outfits, stiletto heels, and a lot of staccato singing, the gals of Destiny's Child are ready to take a break. All the ladies have said that they would like to pursue other creative avenues. In our humble opinion, it was only a matter of time before Miss Thang, Beyonce Knowles, decided that she wanted to pull a Diana Ross on the other two. Ahh, there's nothing like a good girl-group break up.

Here it is, this week's follow up on our report of Liz Hurley's oh so fashionable pregnancy. This week, instead of Liz denying the news of her bun n' the oven to pesky British Tabloids, it seems as if the poppa to be, Steven Bing, is questioning if the baby is truly his! He has shamelessly asked for a paternity test once the babe is born...apparently he is aware of Liz's wild ways. Now the two are slugging it out via statements from their publicists. And we always thought the British were refined....

OPEN HOUSE AT THERAPEIA,
FREE YOGA, AND OTHER TREATS!
December 9th, Sunday
1-2:30pm

In addition to the mixed level yoga class being taught by two of the area's best yogis, Brian Monnier & Terry Sauve, there will be fabulous jazz courtesy of the Sister Kristi Experience, and delish hours d'oeuvres from Draeger's Catering.

Therapia
1801 Bush Street
San Francisco
For more info call (415) 885-4450

22nd STREET HOLIDAY PARTY
Thursday, December 13th, 5-9pm

The Mission's 22nd Street corridor, home of Flirt, Urban Mercantile, and Lemonade (three of the best small boutiques in S.F.) are celebrating the season with an evening of food, music, and shopping. Shop the block that evening and receive 15% off non-sale merchandise. And P.S., don't forget to tell them that Splendora sent you!

3420 22nd Street at Guerrero
San Francisco
Call (415) 643-6372 for details

MERCHANT OF THE WEEK: Serafina

Tucked away in a storybook cottage on Russian Hill is the ?bridal darling? that has brides and bridesmaids throughout the Bay Area flocking to make appointments to have their dream dresses designed. Founded by four women who were frustrated by the lack of choices in wedding finery, everything is manufactured to order in Serafina?s New York showroom. The doting staff assists you in selecting the silhouette that suits you best from a multitude of textured and colored fabrics. And for your little assistants: opulent custom-made children?s wear makes for shining flower girls and ring bearers.With a myriad of one-of-akind classic and modern options for both brides and their fair maidens, you can design your own fantasy gown or select from the celestial assortment within the Serafina collection.

We will give you the scoop on what's going on in the Big Apple, and in Tinsel Town!