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Green California Mansion’s Open House

WHEN: Saturday May 2nd WHERE: 133 17th Street, Santa Monica CA TIME: 10AM-3PM
RSVP: Stacy Broff @ 310-207-1477 stacy@diamondgirlpr.com

Celebrate green week by taking a look at this home featuring bamboo floors, no toxic paint, solar panels, eco-friendly tiles, underground irrigation system that doesn’t drop off into our ocean and more…… See how easy and beautiful living green can be.

Complimentary wheat grass bar on site from gotwheatgrass.com

Living the dream, in California, goes beyond beautiful beaches and ocean views these days. It includes living healthier and much more environmentally friendly. The real estate experts at Pence Hathorn Silver know exactly how to cater to clients looking for the perfect green home. For the past couple years they’ve sold some of the most exquisite homes built by developer John Lee, founder of Lee Capital Partners.

John, constantly on the cutting edge of building greener and more spectacular homes each time, will debut one of his most stunning projects next month through Santa Monica’s Green Building Programs city tour. John’s latest masterpiece (www.13317th.com) is not to be missed.

John Lee will be on site to answer any questions in regards to this green dream home, and what he has done differently or update from past projects.

Here’s a brief description to tempt you however you’ll be hooked after viewing the photo gallery on the above mentioned website.

"Gorgeous Pacific Plantation, style 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths north of Montana, Smart landscape with native and kitchen gardens. Detached "casita" with fireplace and bath is 6th bedroom/ office, living room with fireplace and French doors open to patio, family room and dining area/ den/ office with fireplace. The kitchen has a GE monogram and Energy Star appliances plus coffee center. Other “green” features water retention pit and much more. Exquisite master suite with walk-in closet, vaulted ceilings, balcony fireplace and bath with fireplace and rain shower."

Julia’s Weekend Adventures

Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus arrives at the Natural Resources Defense Council 20th anniversary gala in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Dreyfus wore David Meister’s chic black linen cap sleeve sheath dress with thin belt. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

Theron Steps Out
in NYC For
Tom Hanks Tribute

Charlize Theron arrives at the Film Society of Lincoln Center 36th Annual Gala Tribute at Alice Tully Hall to honor Tom Hanks with the Chaplin Award in New York on Monday, April 27, 2009. Theron wore Lanvin’s black lace long sleeve cocktail dress with grey jersey lining. (Fashion Wire Daily/Grant Lamos IV, indoor; REUTERS/Lucas Jackson, outdoor).

Zipped Up

Sure, you could opt for the gladiator or caged sandals which are everywhere.... but consider strappy sandals with sexy zippers. Here's a sampling of what's available and where to buy. Seen above, Stuart Weitzman's Yugo. Yugo will be available in July and retails for $425.

Sergio Rossi
Elastic Zipper Sandal
Price: $695.00
Neimanmarcus.com

Proenza Schouler Women's Strappy Zipper Sandals
Proenza Schouler strappy zipper sandals. Decorative zipper detail, adjustable buckle closure. 3.75" lacquered heel.
Price: $925
Bloomingdales.com

Jimmy Choo 'Glenys' Zipper Sandal
Silvery snakeskin comprises an edgy gladiator sandal centered by an exposed zipper and supported by a slender heel.
Front zip closure with elastic goring at ankle.
Wrapped heel.
Approx. heel height: 4 1/2" with 1/2" platform.
Genuine snakeskin and nappa leather upper/leather lining and sole.
Made in Italy.
Price: $1295
Nordstrom.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Robertsen' Sandal
Golden front zipper styles an edgy split-strap sandal balanced atop a cork platform and lofty wrapped heel.
Padded footbed.
Approx. heel height: 4 1/2" with 1" platform.
Leather upper/leather and synthetic lining/rubber sole.
By MICHAEL Michael Kors; imported.
Price: $150

MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Berkley' Sandal
Front zipper lends both easy entry and bold style to a modern sandal accented with zigzag stitching along the straps.
Heel height: 4" with 1/2" platform.
Black and Pale Grey are patent leather, Gold and Gunmetal are metallic leather.
Leather upper and lining/rubber sole.
By MICHAEL Michael Kors; imported.
Price: $129
Nordstrom.com

Giuseppe Zanotti
Open toe.
Contoured cutouts.
Zipper closure at the back.
Leather lining, insole, outsole.
Stiletto heel with an alternate colored tip.
Dust bag included.
Made in Italy.
4 1/4" heel.
Price: $799
Zappos.com

Jessica Simpson Deluth
Fabric upper.
Elasticized crossing straps for added stretch.
Zipper entry at back of heel.
Patent covered heel.
Lightly padded insole.
Man-made sole.
4" heel
Price: $70
Zappos.com

Promiscuous Enraptured
Zippers as its main styling point.
Leather upper; leather lining.
Heart-shaped gel insert at the heel offers additional comfort.
Zipper closure on the front.
Inset stacked heel.
Synthetic outsole.
3 1/2" heel.
Price: $139
zappos.com

Miss Sixty Lily
Satin upper.
Peep toe platform.
Zipper detail at vamp with MISS SIXTY emblem.
Lightly padded insole.
Wrapped heel.
Synthetic sole.
3 3/4" heel
Price: $114
zappos.com

BCBG Levona
Elasticized textile upper with wide straps and patent trim.
Front metal zipper entry.
Man-made lining.
Man-made metallic insole with cutout detail and BCBGirls logo at the heel.
Covered stiletto heel.
Leather sole with logo detail.
Imported.
4" heel
Price: $98
Zappos.com

L.A.M.B. Nayuta
Leather upper.
Zip up front allows for easy on/off.
Zipper detailing aligns straps throughout.
Stacked chiseled heel.
Leather lining and sole.
Comes with a dust bag.
4 1/2" heel
Price: Orig. $374, now $205

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