No Slouch, These Pouches

Bryna Nicole, a young San Francisco designer, debuts her Fall '07 collection of leather bags.

Bryna Nicole handbags:

Darien Pouch
The DarienPouch is handmade of soft Italian lambskin and luxe Italian cowhide
accented with Italian hardware. It features two large gathered pouch
pockets on the front, making your cell phone and keys easy to find.
Two large eyelets secure the signature braided handle through the
front and back. The interior, lined in sophisticated beige or sand
cotton canvas contains one zipper pocket and one patch pocket for
organization.

Large Loyola Satchel
The Large Loyola Satchel is a bigger version of the best-selling Loyola satchel from the fall '06 and spring '07 collections. It is made of Italian cowhide with a canvas interior. This bag features tonal suede trim on front and back
Two short handles as well as a removable long strap for messenger
style carrying. The sides of bag fold up and are attached by a ring
and nickel finished Italian rivets.

Vega Hobo
The Vega hobo is made of supple Italian cowhide and Lambskin with a soft cotton canvas lining. The unique look is achieved from a gathered body and front diagonal
zipper. The Signature braid allows for an adjustable strap.

They are sold on
www.Brynanicole.com as well as various boutiques around the company. The
price points range from $200 for a wristlet to $600 for the larger bags.

The Victoria’s Secret WHAT IS SEXY? 2007 List

Victoria’s Secret, the brand behind the provocative Very Sexy lingerie collection, announced the 2007 WHAT IS SEXY list -- the list of the sexiest entertainers, athletes and musicians. For the second year, the Victoria’s Secret Angels teamed up with the Victoria’s Secret top executives and designers to select the stars with the sexiest appeal. The honorees were celebrated in this year’s sexiest city, Las Vegas, with a private party hosted by Heidi Klum and Karolina Kurkova on April 19th.

Sexiest Actor: Eric Dane
Sexiest Actress: Jessica Alba
Sexiest Male Musician: Justin Timberlake
Sexiest Female Musician: Carrie Underwood
Sexiest Male Athlete: Derek Jeter
Sexiest Female Athlete: Danica Patrick
Sexiest Couple: Jay-Z and Beyoncé
Sexiest Style: Sienna Miller
Sexiest Smile: Josh Duhamel
Sexiest Eyes: Adrian Grenier
Sexiest Legs: Cameron Diaz
Sexiest Mom: Kate Hudson
Sexiest Dad: David Beckham
Sexiest Beach Body: Matthew McConaughey
Sexiest Lips: Jennifer Hudson
Sexiest Television Cast: Grey’s Anatomy
Sexiest City: Las Vegas

Studio at Fred Segal's

Top 5 Picks for Mother's Day

Memoire Liquide Bespoke Perfumery - Exquisitely designed gift certificate inviting Mom to custom blend her own personal fragrance with the expert Perfumers at Memoire Liquide. Custom Gift Boxes available with Perfume and Body Care Products. Celeb moms who have had custom blended fragrances at Memoire Liquide include Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson, Kate Beckinsale, Demi Moore, Gwen Stefani, and Kate Winslet.

Item Prices range from $35 to $75.

Gift certificates are available in any denomination.

This Works: New from the UK, This Works debuts two great gifts for Mom. This Works Hot Stone Oil Burner with Deep Calm Natural Essential Burning Oil.
Retails for $85.
This Works Survival Gift Set: mini essentials in a travel box for the stressed Mom. Whether overworked at home or globetrotting, this provides the essentials for calming down.
Retails for $43.

Bath, Body and Home Fragrance Burn Collection:

For the nature loving Mom, Burn Liquid Hand Wash and Hand Cream and candles in Blood Orange Neroli is the perfect compliment.

For the sophisticated, luxury loving Mom, Burn Liquid Hand Wash and Hand Cream and candles in Gardenia Absolue will
suit her well. Celeb moms who are fans of Burn include Kate Beckinsdale, Sharon Stone, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman.
Prices range from $22.-$55.

Color Stila

Bring Mom in for a Mother's Day makeover with Stila's new spring colors. Perfect for
Spring-flattering for all skin tones. Studio's resident Stila makeup artist will be anxiously awaiting Mom's arrival to create a beautiful, fresh look with Stila's new Spring Palettes . .

Smiley Happy Therapy Fragrance Kit:

Exclusive to Studio at Fred Segal. The very first anti-depressant perfume! The formulae are preserved in exclusive perfume bottles developed by the prestigious glass making techniques of Sain Gobain and designed by Ora-ito.
New from France.
Retails for $70.

Clarkson Shines

Kelly Clarkson wore Giuseppe Zanotti shoes to the 2007 ASCAP Pop Music Awards.Multi ASCAP Awards winner, Clarkson, looked radiant in a forest green dress and GiuseppeZanotti satin strappy heels as she collected her awards for the night, which included Song of the Year for her hit “Because of you.”

European Adventure

Where To Stay In London
(AKA Where BeansTalk Stayed)

The last time we were there, in 1993, we stayed on the top floor of a bed and breakfast. It was nice, especially for youngish women traveling together. This time around, we stayed at the JW Marriot West India Quay (it’s pronounced “key,” and yes we know what it looks like and yes, we kept pronouncing it the way it looked to us, which, of course, was wrong. It's key. Seriously).

We got a very good deal on this hotel, which is rated four and half stars and has all around excellent reviews.

It’s located in East London, at the Docklands. With the development of the millennium Jubilee line and the Docklands Light Rail (DLR), it’s extremely easy to access the train system and get into central London and pretty much anywhere in the vicinity.

The hotel itself (as seen in the BeansTalk photo) is a beautiful, very modern tall tower and scrupulously maintained.

It was extremely quiet, fairly silent, and not just at night so it was easy to rest and sleep completely uninterrupted (provided you aren’t pacing because of jet lag).

The room was small (they wouldn’t upgrade us, even though the hotel was nearly empty, saying that we paid only got us to the fourth floor). That said, the only issues we have are small ones. First of all, there is no free wi-fi and to use the internet, it’s an outrageous $6 per 15 minutes (maybe more than that as it is 3 pounds sterling). Our second issue is that the staff at the hotel was just serviceable. The housekeeping staff was very nice, but everyone else was just polite. No one went out of their way in any possible manner. The concierge isn’t really that knowledgeable and guessed at opening times of venues (and was wrong both times).

If you can take care of your own schedule, travel arrangements locally (get a travel pass), restaurant choosing, and don’t care about the internet as a source, by all means, this is a superior facility.

There's a Tesco right at the train station one stop east on the DLR so that's a great place to pick up treats and drinks (we didn't even consider the exhorbitant prices at the hotel). The hotel is also right next to a series of waterfront restaurants and pubs. Across the street is a multi-plex movie theater with an extremely convenient ATM machine (that doesn't charge a fee, although your bank may). Speaking of that ATM machine, it is the very best way to exchange your American dollars for pounds because it gives you the best rate. We were able to put our ATM card and withdraw U.K. pounds.

Expedia says: London’s 21st-century waterside business district, Canary Wharf is best known for its cutting-edge architecture, including the 50-storey obelisk-shaped skyscraper, One Canada Square. Get there by the Docklands Light Railway, with elevated tracks giving wonderful views into a world of glass and steel. By contrast, historic Greenwich, home to the National Maritime Museum, is just across the Thames. A foot tunnel links the two.

22 Hertsmere Rd, Canary Wharf
London, E14 4ED United Kingdom
Phone: 44 20 70931000
Fax: 44 20 70931001
Sales: 44 20 70931000
Sales fax: 44 20 75172888
Toll-free: 0800221222

The Secret Life of Words
“Powerful...evocative.” - Stephen Holden, New York Times

Oscar® Winner Tim Robbins and Sarah Polley Star in A Powerful and Moving Story of Secrets and Love From Executive Producer Pedro Almodóvar

A fragile kinship between two lost souls unexpectedly blossoms into a life-changing relationship in The Secret Life of Words, available on DVD May 8, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Oscar® winner Tim Robbins (Mystic River, The Shawshank Redemption) and Sarah Polley (Dawn of the Dead, My Life Without Me) are mesmerizing as two strangers whose hidden pasts bring them together. Academy Award® winner Julie Christie (Darling), Eddie Marsan (The Illusionist) and Javier Cámara (Talk to Her) contribute affecting performances to this poignant story. Written and directed by Isabel Coixet (My Life Without Me), The Secret Life of Words is a remarkable and unconventional love story that builds to an unforgettable climax. Oscar®-winning filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar (Talk to Her, Volver) is executive producer of this moving story about the healing power of emotional communication.

The Secret Life of Words screened to great acclaim at the Berlin and Venice International Film Festivals. Critics marveled at its depth and sensitivity, with Stephen Holden of the New York Times declaring it a film that “glows with humanity.” “Remarkably compelling,” raves Jack Mathews of the New York Daily News, saying that The Secret Life of Words is “one you won't soon forget.” The DVD is priced at $29.98 S.R.P.

Synopsis

Academy Award® winner Tim Robbins stars opposite Sarah Polley in this poignant tale of love from write/director Isabel Coixet and Oscar®-winning executive producer Pedro Almódovar. Powerfully acted and critically acclaimed, The Secret Life of Words is a moving story about discovering love and hope when least expected. A wounded oil worker forms an unlikely and emotional relationship with a nurse based on his need to divulge the secrets of his past and break through her mysterious silence about her own identity. Jack Mathews of the New York Daily News calls it "remarkably compelling…one you won't soon forget."

Directed By: Isabel Coixet
Written By: Isabel Coixet
Produced By: Esther García
Executive Produced By: Pedro Almodóvar, Agustín Almodóvar, Jaume Roures
Director of Photography: Jean-Claude Larrieu
Editor: Irene Blecua
Production Designer: Pierre-Françoise Limbosch
Costume Designers: Tatiana Hernández
Cast: Tim Robbins, Sarah Polley, Julie Christie, Eddie Marsan, Javier Cámara, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Steven Mackintosh
Price: $29.98 SRP

David and Solomon: Real?

Could a Shard of Pottery, an Underground Tunnel, and the Ruins of an Illustrious Temple Be Proof Enough of King David and King Solomon’s Existence?

(WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 18, 2007) For centuries, archeologists have painstakingly pored over ruins and rubble for new evidence to further our understanding of biblical characters and their existence — from the never-ending quest for Noah’s ark to new insights from fresh discoveries like the Gospel of Judas. Linked within this ancient puzzle is a search for verification that two legendary kings of Israel — David and Solomon — actually existed. Many Jews, Christians and Muslims revere these kings, yet little has been found to scientifically verify their fascinating stories. Was there a young boy named David who slew a giant and later became the first king of Israel? Did his son Solomon build a legendary temple to house the Ark of the Covenant?

On Sunday, May 6, 2007, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, the National Geographic Channel (NGC) follows the intriguing trail of evidence through Israel, Egypt, Syria and Jordan in search of the legendary father and son who are the Lost Kings of the Bible. Journey deep into underground tunnels and through deserts and learn of the surprising discoveries — a shard of pottery, an underground tunnel, the ruins of an illustrious temple — that may provide tantalizing proof of the lives of King David and King Solomon. Could the legends of old indeed be based on actual people, places and events?

Few haven’t heard of the small boy on an ancient battlefield who legend says brought down Goliath with a slingshot. For scientists, it still remains a tall tale. Travel with Lost Kings of the Bible as it investigates the meaning behind a two-inch piece of baked clay dating back to the 10th century BCE with Philistine writing on it. The writing on the pottery translates as “Goliath,” and it could be that artifact that lends the story a historical foundation it never had before.

Then, go in search of the tunnel that David is said to have used to invade Jerusalem. Ronny Reich, professor of archaeology at the University of Haifa, may have found it — a long, deep tunnel that existed well before David was born. Lost Kings of the Bible also shares the single most important discovery in relation to David that gives him credence as the King of Israel: a stone inscription called the Tel Dan Stele, which was written by an enemy king who claimed that he had destroyed the “House of David.” This is the first time that David has been referenced in a non-biblical source. Is it proof enough that a King David of Israel did exist?

David’s son Solomon was not known for his famous battle exploits, but rather for his great wisdom, and for erecting a temple that housed the Ark of the Covenant. Lost Kings of the Bible hunts for evidence off his accomplishments, including this legendary first temple of Judaism, which is described as supremely ornate, filled with gold and other riches. A temple has been found, dating from the time of Solomon. Is it the Temple on the Mount that archeologists have been searching for? Its location is not where scholars expected to find it, but might it be linked to Solomon, along with other findings such as chariot horse stables and six-chambered gates?

Says John Monson, associate professor of archaeology at Wheaton College, “We are left with a very full biblical description of a glorious temple, but no physical temple to unearth in Jerusalem or even nearby.” Adds Eric Cline, archaeologist at George Washington University, “We have the Tel Dan Stele for David… we need an inscription for Solomon and we don’t have that yet.”

Concludes Cline, “The archeologists, the scientists are trying to ascertain exactly who [David and Solomon] were, when they were and how important they were … but for the faithful, that doesn’t really matter.”

Additional experts featured in Lost Kings of the Bible include Ted Brock, Egyptologist; Deborah Cantrell, horse culturalist, Eric Cline, associate professor of archaeology, George Washington University; Gila Cook, chief supervisor of Tel Dan Excavation; Israel Finkelstein, professor of archaeology, Tel Aviv University; Amihai Mazar, professor of archaeology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; and archaeologist Mohammad Najjar, among others.

Matt and Shiny
New from Stuart Weitzman

Spring Denim Outlook: It's all about the trouser.
by Andrea Goodwin, associate editor

Thank God! As tempted as we were to strut around in super tight skinny jeans last fall, we just couldn’t justify it. We did it quite well in the eighties, and just couldn’t “go there” again. (Never fear “skinny” fans. You will still see them represented in spring lines.) BeansTalk feels that the new trouser trend can be thought of as the “anti-skinny” pant. They are great for anyone who likes a little movement in their pant, is tired of bootcut after bootcut, likes a higher waist, or who may have a few naughty bits around the mid-section.

Check out the introductions by two of our favorite designers:

Sullivan by Kasil

Wash: Midnight Rinse
Color: Raw rinse black
Body: Democracy Fit (trouser)
Lightweight and classic, the Sullivan Democracy trouser is the updated version of their best selling Madison style. This soft-denim wide-leg trouser is snug and fitted through the hips. They are finished with a subtle sheen and flattering flap back pocket design. This season the denims are washed darker in a midnight rinse with tailored pick stitch details. Some readers whose washboard abs are but a fleeting memory will appreciate the 8” rise that accentuates the waistline with understated ease.
MSRP: $213.00

www.kasiljean.com

Hyacinth by Fidelity
A wide knee 16” provides ease in the leg, boosting comfort while giving a bold, confident silhouette with a 20” sweep at the hem. The contoured waistband is key, allowing for a pant that conforms to the body as would a tailor-made trouser. Sits slightly above hips.
5-pocket Trouser
Single “F” Pocket
Front Rise: 8"
Back Rise: 13"
Retail: $180 -$190 US

Available at:Fred Segal Fun- Santa Monica, Bliss- Seattle, Samantha- Chicago, E ST denim- ChicagoRevolve Clothing online (Hyacinth Available June 15), Boogies Aspen
Or http://www.fidelitydenim.com/

BeansTalk’s word to the wise: Some Do’s and Don’ts on wearing trouser pants.
Create balance. We have been seeing a lot of mod-inspired smocks and baby-doll tops that are quite full and billowy for spring. (Check out a.b.s. by Allen Schwartz) Save these tops for the skinny jeans. You can not pair up a wide top and wide trouser-legged jeans. You will look like a house. Do wear a tight message tee (http://www.localcelebrity.com/) or a more fitted blouse or jacket.

For God’s sake, choose the right shoe. BeansTalk strongly suggests wearing at least a 3 inch PLATFORM wedge or pump for this look. Peep-toes – okay. The sculpted heel trend is fine too.

Keep these trousers hemmed long. They should skim the floor even with your heels. They can break a little at the instep of your foot. Keep this length in mind before alterations, so wash your denims before you take them. Make sure your tailor preserves the 11/2 inch to 2 inch hem detail. This is a key design element.

Raffaele Winner

We continue our love affair with mineral makeup. We found this kit at Sephora, where the entire line was half-off. We’re always looking for the perfect powder in brush and this, at half price, is about the price of one of these. This one is made of 100% cashmere-soft, cruelty free goat hair and also features these great little capsules that you can put on and off and store separately because they have screw on tops.

Flawless Skin Essentials Starter Kit

Because every great face begins with great looking skin, makeup artist Alison Raffaele has created The Flawless Skin Essentials Starter Kit. Perfect for today’s “woman-on-the go”, this kit combines two shades of Alison’s critically acclaimed True Concealer, two shades of her unique Mineral Powder and the appropriate “Travel Friendly” tools to apply them quickly and easily. Also included is a booklet containing Alison’s clear, easy-to-follow, expert advice on how to create a beautiful complexion like a pro.

Available in Light (Skintones 1 and 2), Medium (Skintones 3 and 4), and Dark (Skintones 5 and 6), The Flawless Skin Essentials Kit will perfect and even out your complexion while still letting your skin’s own natural beauty shine through. A must have.

Mineral Powder Refills: 3g each
True Concealer Mini's: 4g each

Price: $48.00



TRUE CONCEALER
True Concealer is a lightweight liquid concealer that blends easily and provides natural-looking full coverage anywhere on the face or body.

Suitable for all skin types, this Mineral Oil and Fragrance Free formula is safe for use on both acne prone and sensitive skin, and its micronized pigments will not settle into fine lines. True Concealer also contains Vitamins A-C-E for their anti-oxidant properties, Aloe to calm and soothe the skin, and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate the skin and encourage cell regeneration.

Available in 7 Skintones from very fair to deep, because of its opacity, it is best to choose a Skintone of True Concealer that most closely matches your present skintone and not to go one shade lighter. However, for very red blemishes you may go one shade deeper to help neutralize the excess redness.

To apply, use a concealer brush, a makeup sponge, or your fingers – whatever works best for you. Lastly, setting your True Concealer with a loose setting powder, such as Transparent Finish, will greatly extend its wear time.

6g NET WT. .21Oz

MINERAL POWDER
Our Mineral Powder offers a sheer, natural looking matte coverage that evens out the skintone and blurs minor imperfections. As it is suitable for all skin types and virtually weightless on the skin, Mineral Powder is the perfect alternative for those who do not like the feel of a heavy liquid foundation or powder. (For the most flawless look, True Concealer may be applied under your Mineral Powder to cover any blemishes, discolorations, and/or under eye circles.)

The Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide in this exclusive formula naturally offer numerous skin care benefits: they help calm and soothe irritated skin, they help to balance out excess oil production, and they provide natural protection against UVA/UVB rays. Unlike many other mineral powders, Skin Alison Raffaele Mineral Powder does not contain Bismuth Oxychloride, which creates an unnaturally shiny finish and can be a potential allergen.

Mineral Powder is available in 7 Skintones, from very fair to deep, and is 100% Oil, Fragrance, Dye, and Talc Free. To apply, simply sweep on with a large powder brush, such as our Kabuki Powder Brush, or a velour powder puff. And for the most natural looking bronzer ever, just use a shade 2 skintones deeper than your natural skintone.

10g NET WT..35Oz

Ingredients: Mica, Zinc Oxide, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides

Walsh in Neil Lane

Kate Walsh sparkled in precious Platinum jewelry by Neil Lane at the “18th Annual GLAAD Media Awards” on April 14th in Los Angeles. Walsh complemented her new hair style and red dress with a pair of large Platinum and diamond stud earrings. She will be featured in the 3 May 2007 Grey’s Anatomy episode which will be an “enhanced” episode (translate: Spinoff). For more information on Platinum jewelry, please visit www.preciousplatinum.com.

Daniel Swarovski Bags at GLADD
The GLAAD Media Awards sparkled as actresses walked the red carpet with Daniel Swarovski handbags and jewelry:

Sara Ramirez Grey's Anatomy
The sultry starlet sparkled in their dazzling Cascade earrings and Beverly Hills clear crystal evening clutch.

Laurel Holloman The L Word
Laurel completed her evening ensemble with the elegant Allegro evening clutch.

Rachel Shelley The L Word
The raven-haired beauty chose a multi-colored crystal Reverbere to compliment her evening gown.

Joy Lauren Desperate Housewives
This young actress accented her cocktail look with the luxurious Arome handbag.

Maeve Quinlan South of Nowhere
This statuesque blonde selected a jet mesh crystal and leather Abstract evening bag to coordinate with her gown.

Image: Actress Sara Ramirez arrives at the 18th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

"And, like, I saw these magazines, and they said I was pregnant, and like it's so true. Like, America, believe everything you read because like you're smart and I'm stupid. Like for real."

Brilliant Britney Spears captured on tape this weekend by TMZ.com

Marnie Rocks The Kid's Choice

Marnie Rocks at the 2007 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

Isn't the Naughty and Nice necklace (skull) cute? Our Chairman of the Board chose the green skull (these were created specifically for the Kid's Choice Awards!) and loved it loved it. Along with the celebrities listed below BeansTalk attending the Distinctive Assets Backstage Lounge where we met the folks from Marnie Rocks

Hilary Duff

Items Chosen: 3 white heart bracelets, blue skull on gold, turquoise disc on silver chain

Hillary loved Marnie's white turquoise heart bracelets. She put 3 of them on and wore them out. She also chose the blue naughty/nice necklace. When she first came to see Marnie, she recognized her designs, and said, "Hi, I already have some of your designs. I bought a great chain necklace with a green stone pendant that I love." Marnie told her that she thought she saw her sister, Hailey, wearing it in a magazine photo, and Hillary laughed and said, "Oh my gosh, me too, that is how I knew she stole it from me!" Marnie gave her a chain necklace with a turquoise disk to give Hailey. Hilary said, "I will give it to her for sure, and then maybe she will give me back my other Marnie Rocks necklace." They had a great time chatting and got great photos together.

Hayden Panetierre

Items Chosen: Add a Bead birth stone necklace, gold twisted Kane necklace, blue skull on gold chain, large gold hammered earrings, gold python clutch

Hayden and her mom had a great time with Marnie customizing birthstone necklaces. Her mom chose to have all 12 months on hers, so as to interchange them with various outfits, and Hayden chose to have the birthstones of her mom, dad, little brother, and boyfriend. She also chose one of Marnie's gold chains and wore it on air when interviewed for MSNBC about education. Marnie also showed her a gold python clutch that matched Hayden's outfit, which she LOVED, and said she would wear the python clutch all of the time and that she absolutely loved it. The clutches have not yet been debuted and Hayden is the only talent that was given a clutch. Her little brother chose a green naughty/nice necklace and sported it the rest of the evening, stating, "this is so pimp!" .


Paula Abdul

Items Chosen: Sophie earrings, white turquoise heart bracelets, green and blue skull necklaces, live your truth t-shirt, wood and green jasper earring, black pendant on gold chain, turq heart on gold chain.

Paula loved Marnie's designs. She spent a lot of time at the booth, and chose over 6 items to take with her. Spoke with Marnie quite a bit and told her to keep an eye on American Idle b/c she would for sure be wearing Marnie's jewelry on the show. Paula's stylist approached Marnie’s PR rep ahead of time and insisted on exchanging all information b/c she was certain Paula would love it all and would end up wanting more in the future. The stylist wanted to keep in touch so that she could use Marnie’s designs to style Paula in the future.

Justine Timberlake

Items Chosen: Birth stone necklaces, skull necklace, turquoise earrings.

They were thrilled to find "the perfect mother's day gift” for Justin’s mom. They chose Marnie's custom birthstone necklaces. Marnie originally designed these to keep her kids close to her heart. She wears one with all four birthstones of her children and thinks that every mom should have one! Marnie created one on the spot with Justin's birthstone, a garnet. The shopper and stylist said that he would be overseas on Mother's Day and were thrilled to have something she would love. They exchanged cards so they could use Marnie to shop for him in the future.

Necy Nash

Items Chosen: 14k gold filled turquoise disc necklace, Marnie rocks t-shirt, Captain of my soul t-shirt.

Absolutely loved Marnie, seemed she couldn't get enough of her. Kept referring to Marnie as "diva" and promised, very intently, that she would be wearing it on the red carpet, and that when she did she would have Marnie contacted so she could be sure to see. Necy really wanted Marnie to autograph the necklace. Unfortunately, the sharpie was lost, and Marnie was unable to autograph the necklace, to the disappointment of both Marnie and Necy.


Jamie Lynn Spears

Items Chosen: turquoise heart necklace, blue skull with gold chain

Jamie Lynn really liked Marnie’s designs. She spent time choosing and looking. Took great pics with Marnie and seemed really pleased with everything. Ended up having to go suddenly b/c dad phoned and wanted her back outside. She skipped other booths in order to meet him.

Randy Jackson

Items Chosen: blue skull on silver chain, Marnie rocks t-shirt, bone butterfly necklace.

Randy seemed to love Marnie. He absolutely loved the skull necklace. Chatted up Marnie quite a bit and joked around. He was very complimentary on her designs.


Matt Flynn of Maroon 5 (Lead Singer)

Items Chosen: turquoise heart necklace strung with turquoise beads, butterfly necklace, stationery, turquoise bracelet.

Matt chose the butterfly necklace for his daughter and the white turquoise heart necklace for his wife. He talked to Marnie about expecting his 2nd baby, and said they never find out the sex before the baby is born and loves to be surprised.

Nelly

Items Chosen: white heart necklace strung with turquoise beads, three turq bracelets.

Nelly chose the white turquoise heart beaded with turquoise necklace and 3 turquoise bracelets for his 13 year old daughter, Chanel. He said, "this stuff Rocks" and came back a second time to visit with Marnie and Hayden Panetierre while they shopped together and gave them his opinion on what he thought would look good. Great pictures of Marnie, Hayden and Nelly shopping and chatting were taken. Nelly was very friendly and seemed to really like the whole Marnie rocks crew.
AJ and Allie

Items Chosen: skull necklaces and t-shirts

Started screaming, "oh my God, skulls, skulls! Oh how cool!" when they got to Marnie's table. The twins quickly chose the naughty and nice necklaces for themselves and even grabbed one for their mom. They said they loved everything on the table and that Marnie rocked. They also chatted with Marnie about a common spring favorite; the color yellow. Marnie was wearing a yellow Prada dress and AJ also choose a yellow dress for the event. Great pictures were taken of the three of them.

Aaron Carter

Items Chosen: blue skull on silver chain, white and turq heart necklaces, stationary, silver earrings

Aaron loved Marnie's naughty and nice necklaces. He put on the blue and the green for himself. Marnie helped him choose 2 turquoise heart and chain necklaces, a pack of MR stationary and a MR t-shirt for his girlfriend. He said that he could use some pointers on the girlfriend front and Marnie showed him how to wrap up the goodies he chose and advised him to use one of the stationary cards to write her a sweet note. He said, "Wow, You really do rock!" He gave Marnie a big hug and said he was going to wear his Marnie rocks necklace every day.