• LACMA (listen/ see/ hear/ museum)- Saturday, September 6th, 8p-11pm. Outdoor projections of original LA Flash (from the 70’s), DJ Carlos Nino, Book signing: Henry Wessel, Larry Sultan, Lauren Greenfiel, Mike Slack, and Ed Panar. Reserve you $10 tickets at www.lacma.org.
• Hollywood Bowl (listen/ see/ picnic/ a concert)- Friday, September 5th, 8:30pm. Tchaikovsky with Fireworks. Buy your $12.50 tickets at goldstar.
• 3rd Annual TV Costume Design (see/ exhibit)- Now through September 28, 2008. Open Tues- Sun, 10am until 4pm. FREE! FIDM.
• The House of Blue Leaves (listen/ see/ a play)- Now through October 19, 2008. New Mark Taper Forum opens their doors to a major production of this American classic. Called “enchantingly zany and original” by the New York Times, The House of Blue Leaves is a heartbreakingly human comedy that explores the lengths people will go in pursuit of the American Dream. $25 tickets for performances through Sept 12, mention code: BANANAS.
• LA Greek Festival (see/ eat/ a food festival)- Friday, Sat, and Sunday (September 5th- September 7th. Tickets are free to $17.50 buy them on goldstar.

For all the girls on the other coast (New York).

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		Nina’s European Day Spa • Laser Lip and Chin or Brazilian Laser Hair Removal (1 session): $100 (regularly $300) • 45-Minute European Facial and Aromatherapy Massage: $100 (regularly $190) • Deep Cleansing Purifying Facial: $75 (regularly $125)5 W. 35th St. (5th & 6th Aves.) Fashion District 212.594.9610 www.ninasskincare.com
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Can I get a Hand?

Sometimes while I’m at work I wish I was an octopus, I wish I had 8 hands to help me with whatever I need to accomplish that day/ week/ or month… As I am daydreaming, I can feel myself floating out of my body and suddenly I’m the Master Pussy, Octopussy to be exact! Master orchestrator of all! Ruler of the office! The one that got it all planned out…

Until my bubble pops, with the ring of the phone and then I realize I have wasted 20 minutes, when I should have been arranging all of my tasks, deadlines, and errands into some kind of coherent and efficient manner that doesn’t involve 39 post- its. 

I wish someone can just email me during the day to remind me to, “Stop daydreaming and focus!”

And I found her!

Her name is Sandy and she’s a personal email assistant and she’s FREE!

Booyah!

Sandy can help you while you are at work by reminding you about tasks and deadlines. She will do the dirty job of text messaging you to buy milk. She even syncs with outlook. Sandy doesn’t stop there; she provides support by offering suggestions like: enjoy the day and take a walk along the neighborhood. She also knows her way around twitter. Oh, she can also keep a contact list handy. I also heard she can text your boyfriend/ hubby to buy you birthday flowers. How’s that for free 99?

With Sandy’s help, I can no longer say, “I’m sOo Sorry I forgot your birthday, I totally had my head up my butt”.

Me No Mo With Sandy's Help

http://iwantsandy.com/

So my gal pal Kat and I recently had a conversation about how we both are getting a tad bit older, a little wrinkly(er), hairs- gone- a- lil- whiter, and not- that- much- more- the- wiser.

Me (Pointing): Whoa, you got this one crazy short white hair just cow licking it on the right side of your head… It’s like an antenna. Are you looking for water? Does it help you out with your cell phone reception? ET phone home…

Kat: Shaddup. Jerk. I’ve had it for a few years now. It used to be really long, but I plucked it a few years ago. Actually, I just keep pulling it out when I see it.

Me (Gasp): I thought if you plucked it out 9 more came to its funeral!

Kat: Nah, it’s a fable. I think was said to deter people that are naturally losing the melanin in their hair, from pulling all of them out… They would end up plucking bald. So, they say don’t pull it out because if you are naturally losing the color in your hair it would seem like 9 more pop up in its place.

Me: Hmm, I have this one long white hair I noticed earlier this year, but I haven’t plucked it. I saw it, wigged out and now I just try to pass it off as a one strand hightlight.

Kat: You so cheap you only had enough money to get one strand lightened! Hahahahahaha!

Me: The economy is rough.

Kat (Nodding head): Yea, times are tough.

~after I get home~

I realize. If I don’t pluck it I could potentially end up looking like this.

(Since my white hair strategically placed, it really does accent my face… right at the temples…. Just like this chick).

You win some. You lose some.

You can pluck some.

Or…

They fall out then grow out to look like this.

(Hmmm. Can’t decide which is worse, bride of Frankenstein or perma- tune- in Tokyo).

*PS: (For all you 19 year olds) now is a good time to start using eye cream.

• Athena Designs- (semi precious jewels in sterling silver)- 9/3/08- 9/12/08 weekdays 9:30am-5:30pm. Cash/ CC only. 1820 W. 220th St. Torrance, CA. 800.228.1307. 
• The Warehouse Sale- 9/6 for VIP. 9/7 for the public. Los Angeles Convention Center. 1201 S. Figueroa St. LA, CA 90015.
• Shoe Frenzy- (Charity Shoe Sale)- 9/6/08 from 8am-12pm. Save 50%-90% on Betsey Johnson, Kenneth Cole, Chinese Laundry and more. Long lines anticipated so get there at 7am. (eeek). Cash/ CC. Vetrans Memorial Complex Auditorium. 4117 Overland Ave. Culver City.
• Guess Factory Vintage Sale- (9/2-9/5) from 12pm-4pm. 9/6 from 8am-12pm. All items $5. Cash/ CC. 1901 E. 15th St. Gate 3 Los Angeles, CA.
• End of the Summer Sidewalk Sale at Picket Fences. Save 30%-50% on Paige Premium Denim and Trina Turk. 214 N. Larchmont Blvd. LA, CA. 323.467.2140.
• Brides to be should check out R- Mine save 50%-75% on Carolina Herrera. 12242 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA. 818.505.9064. Or 413 Glenoaks Blvd. Glendale, CA. 818.247.8177.
• Rumor Boutique End of Summer Sale. Thurs- Sat 10am-6pm. Sunday 12pm-5pm. Marked 50-70% off. 13325 Ventura Blvd, b/t Dixie Canyon & Fulton Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA. 818.981.4762