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CELEBRITY SECONDS pg.4 Selling A-list inventory in one Los Angeles boutique, store- owner Maureen Clavin stocks up on the old wardrobes of the rich and famous. ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Jickie Torres GUILTY PLEASURE pg.5 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Shakespeare, the Queen and a couple of wenches. The Renais- Adam Levy sance Pleasure Faire has come to town. DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING Emily Alford
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING SHOPPING WITH HEART pg.6 Beth Stirnaman Vintage clothier Buffalo Exchange offers trendy bargains PRODUCTION and shopping with soul in light of its community outreach Jickie Torres
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by Yvonne Villarreal The AdDress Boutique specializes in Daily Titan Staff Writer providing the “average” woman with a [email protected] wardrobe fit for a Hollywood movie star. The boutique acquires the pricey As a little girl in the 40s, Maureen clothing that fills the racks from the Clavin would watch her parents get celebrity elite, wives of Hollywood dressed up for a night out on the directors and producers, and other town to some of Hollywood’s most women with a fetish for couture. enchanting nightspots. Once she “Celebrities are in the limelight heard the front door shut, Clavin business where they can only be By yvonne villareal/Daily Titan Staff would secretly rush into their closet seen wearing an outfit once,” Clavin Famous frocks - Maureen Clavin, owner of The AdDress in Sherman Oaks gets donations from stars and their and play dress up with her mother’s said. “So, they give them to us.” stylists. The racks of clothes are filled with Dolce and Gabbana and Armani Prive and the tags often name their previous owners lavish gowns and opulent jewelry. At the petite boutique, there are no to look at pretty things and get paid by Sharon Stone that serves as the the racks of clothing that get most Nearly seven decades later, Clavin age barriers. Teens can be seen scouring for it,” said Chloe Wyma, 17, a part- store’s current focal point. of the attention. has turned her affection for glamour the racks for prom-worthy designer time employee at the boutique. “It’s always exciting to get a new “I heard they have good deals here. into a thriving business. Located gowns, thirty-somethings browse for Clavin is hands-on during the box of clothes because it’s something Plus, this is probably the only way I on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa office-chic clothing and mothers come selection process, making sure the new to add to our collection,” Clavin can afford Dolce & Gabbana,” said Monica, The AdDress is a small in searching for elegant attire to wear to pieces she gets are in top form. If said. “I like receiving pieces that are Dawn Wilson, 34, who works at a boutique housing hefty designer their children’s weddings. they meet her standards, she buys unusual and unique in their beauty.” communications agency in Beverly labels for slender prices. The boutique’s lustrous the pieces — with the stars portion For those with a handbag fixation, Hills. “When you work in Beverly “Women save money and it’s white decor, mirrored walls and of the proceeds going to their the boutique has a selection of Hills, you’re expected to dress a fun playing dress up. They come immaculate floral arrangements favorite charities. designer handbags from a classic certain way, so this store is perfect out of the store looking like a illuminate the vibrant colors of Over the years, the store has black leather Chanel mini-backpack for me since I am on a budget.” glamour queen,” said Clavin. “It the designer label frocks as visitors purchased clothing from Jennifer to an intricate floral pattern of a So, why the anomalous name? feels fabulous to help them feel marvel at the selections. Tilly, Cheryl Tiegs, Natalie Wood Roberto Cavalli satchel. Stylish Clavin said she figured, “If you beautiful.” “I love clothes and fashion. and even Lionel Ritchie. But it’s heels aren’t far away — in fact they cant remember the name, remember From Chanel to Roberto Cavalli, Working here is fun because I get a slinky red number once worn overflow from the shelves. Still, it’s the address.” daily.titan BUZZ 04.26.07 5
This and the many guilty pleasures of the Renaissance Faire by Orion Tippens During each Saturday and Sunday, Daily Titan Staff Writer from the seventh of April untill May [email protected] 20, the Faire will continue. Each day North of the Orange Country, has a schedule from the pre-opening noblemen, fools, wenches, pirates, show to the closing parade with a inventors, handsome knights and full day of roleplay and spectator beautiful maidens gathered at events in between. Such events Southern California’s Renaissance include MooNie the Magnif’Cent, Pleasure Faire and Artisans Market. the Washing Well Wenches, The Renaissance Faire opened Testacles and ye Sack of Rome, and its 45th year under typical English the occasional yet popular joust. By rebecca hartness/Daily Titan Staff Photographer weather as dreary clouds hovered above To celebrate the festivities, the Her Majesty - Queen Elizabeth I lightheartedly faces a difficult decision as four men attempted to woo her the lakeside meadow of Irwindale’s Faire was graced with a visit from Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. Over her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth Faire was not entirely English. A said a number of newcomers seem to “There are three simple things 1,200 performers in full 16th-century I, who personally attended to oversee global flavor was added as many be missing the point of Faire’s tradition to know: go in garb, learn the lingo garb brought England’s Elizabethan the gala and greet her subjects. foreigners including Scots, Gypsies, of costume and role-play as they visit, and learn to barter,” Rose said as she Era to life with a gala showcasing “It is a delightful opportunity to step Italians, Middle Easterners and wearing strange unfamiliar cloth. described her third rule in detail about numerous shows and performances. away from the cares of everyday work,” even the Aztecs arrived to present “They should be open to plan, cut how she used her own wares and talents The Faire itself is a maze of the Queen said, suggesting the Faire as their own music, culture and loose, to where everything should be as means to obtain merchandise. merchants, games, stages, rides and a means of release for college students entertainment popular to the time a skit,” Bellows said. Throughout the shire, merchants line other interesting distractions. Along who struggle too hard in their studies. of the Elizabethan Renaissance. Mistress Rose, a “fun-loving the pathways with trinkets, cloth and metal the way, a traveler may find a walk Meanwhile, as fellow soldiers However, something seemed wrong, fancy free peasant” and seller of for sale. Many shopkeepers woo passersby within the shire interrupted by a engulfed gigantic turkey legs, and according to the words of Captain Chocolate-Covered Monkey Tales with speak and spatter to sell their goods. sudden parade or a troupe acting out rowdy Puritans covered the shame James Bellows, a pirate who has gives her own advice to visitors who a scene from an unread book. of the unchaste, the nature of the attended the Faire for over 25 years. He wish to make the most of their trip. SEE Faire - PAGE 8 daily.titan 6 BUZZ 04.26.07 ense & by erika santos New York and now Fullerton. and injured wildlife into warm fur For the Daily Titan “I like the styles and brand names bedding. In addition, as a special BY MAGGIE HAUSER [email protected] they have for the prices,” said Amber Van Earth Day promotion, the exchange exability Secondhand isn’t always second best. Arsdale, a 25-year-old frequent shopper offered all sale items for a dollar. At the Buffalo Exchange in Downtown from Anaheim. “You can always find This year’s proceeds from all 29 Fullerton, vintage and designer shirts, something to fit your personal taste.” locations will benefit the Center for S Make-up Sex jeans, handbags and accessories are Trends, fabrics, cuts and styles are Environmental Health. getting a second chance. all factored into items bought and The company also accepts prom The only thing better than really, there’s nothing like a Last season’s clutter can mean resold at the Buffalo Exchange. dresses at any of their Orange sex is make-up sex. In fact, I’ve good fight to allow some guys cash in your pocket when you sell If hauling back your trade-ins isn’t County locations; a selected prom found myself starting fights with to really let loose in bed. or trade your old styles in at the an option, the Buffalo Exchange also dress will then be donated to a former flames just to get to the Admittedly, having sex to Buffalo Exchange. But fabulous donates all un-bought merchandise young girl in LA County foster care. “screw and make-up” part. end an argument probably outfits for exceptional prices aren’t to local nonprofit organizations. By Court Appointed Special Advocates Almost all of us can relate isn’t the healthiest thing, and the only reasons to take notice of participating in store wide events they for Children of Los Angeles will to this: In the beginning of a it’s probably a little wrong in this trendy trade post. give every thrifty shopper a chance to distribute the remaining dresses relationship, both parties are so some ways. But I don’t care According to the Buffalo snatch a deal and support a cause. to hundreds of high school girls at lovey-dovey it’s nauseating. In who you are; in any serious Exchange Web site, what began as From Nov. 1, through Saturday, their Glamour Gown event. the next stage, there are a few relationship, the situation is a small business venture for Kerstin Earth Day, all locations accepted real “As long as companies are giving spats, and that’s where make-up bound to pop up. and Spencer Block in Tucson, Ariz., fur donations to give to the Humane back, it’s always great,” said Yathida sex steps in. Now here’s where Some words to the wise 33 years ago has spawned into a Society of the United States. The Nipha, a 25-year-old shopper. things get really interesting about make-up sex: nationwide chain -- bringing new fur gloves, trims or jackets you can Alexa Engleman, coordinator to me; in the next phase, the It has to be consensual. and recycled fashions to chic cities do without will be reused by the for the Public Interest Litigation fights become more frequent There’s a difference between like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Humane Society to nestle orphaned department at the center, said and a little more intense, and “No” and “No, oooh, yes.” she’s enthusiastic about Buffalo so does the sex afterwards. Ask any cop, and they’ll tell Exchange’s commitment to making Apparently there’s something you I’m right. their consumer products safer. oh-so-potent about sheer pissed It also has to benefit both “It’s certainly a homegrown company off-ness that has the potential to people. If you’re making with a responsive environmental turn into some unleashed, rough- up, then both parties ethic,” Engleman said. Research by the and-tumble roll in the hay. should leave the table, or center prompted the Buffalo Exchange I’m not sure if I’d go quite bed, or whatever, happy. to cease selling costume jewelry that this far, but according to a Finally, don’t rely on contained toxic lead. friend, I once was nearing the make-up nookie to fix What began as a small town shop status of poster girl for make- every dispute you might in 1974, eager to be known as the first up sex. Let’s face it though, in have. Sometimes, it’s to promote business on consignment, my own defense, sometimes just smarter to walk has become a nationwide trading, relationships get so vanilla that away from an unhealthy selling and buying bonanza where you just have to spice things up relationship…even if the shoppers can get cash for clutter, in order to stay interested. 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The affecting plot of “Children of Men” is driven by jaw-dropping visuals used almost flawlessly by director Alfonso Cuaron. Set 21 years in the future when women are no longer able to have children, the world is being torn apart as the first-world countries close their borders from the chaos outside. There is hope, however, as Theo (Clive Owen) is entrusted with the protection of what may be the last pregnant woman on Earth. Most recent action films lose viewer 8 BUZZ 04.26.07 WHAT’S THEBUZZ ? (From page 7) and Wright are becoming known Pegg stars as Nicholas Angel, the best for. The movie covers every cliché cop ever to come out of London … maybe that the buddy cop genre packs, a little too good. His co-workers become including leaping through the air jealous of Angel’s accomplishments and whilst firing two guns and emptying decide to ship him off to a sleepy little a clip into the air while shouting. berg out in the country. The laughs are constant and the But Sandford isn’t as sleepy as it storyline is compelling enough looks. When villagers begin turning up to hold the audience for the full dead under suspicious circumstances, two hours. It may not be quite as Angel must join with his incompetent hilarious as the horror-comedy from partner to fight off his doubting fellow Pegg and Wright, but it is far from cops and find the killer. disappointing. While it is no Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz is full of the clever, - Johnathan Kroncke genre-bending comedy that Pegg Daily Titan Staff Writer
For online exclusive reviews of Hot Fuzz from the girls point of view, the new album by R&B artist Noel Gourdin and indie rockers Jonny By rebecca Hartness/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Lives! check out The Buzz online at www.dailytitan.com joust show - Sir Giam Duke Debracy entices the crowd during an intense joust at the Rennaissance Faire faire: olde time gala in full garb (From page 5) and cheering of countless strangers. trouble relating, but if they have, 4HIS IS WHERE “You should always keep a mug Many locals are quick to suggest events, they’ll say, I know what you mean!” of the realm with you, in which to while others will send visitors back to the said the famous playwright. drink mead ale,” said Irene Kochis food court to try the Spinach Crepes. Note: Queen Elizabeth was portrayed by Gay YOU MADE THE of Xavier’s Pottery, a shopkeeper Sir William Shakespeare did have Lynn Kirkpatrick, the Faire’s Public Relations notorious for pointing the direction something to say of the whole event. manager. William Shakespeare was portrayed by of the road through her shop. “The Renaissance faire is not actor/playwright Dan McCann. Mistress Rose GRADE was portrayed by Rosalinda Duvan-McKellip, a Meanwhile, the amount of something that can be summed up red-cross volunteer. Pirate Captain James Bellows entertainment cannot possibly be by words, it must be experienced. refused to give his name but acknowledged he is a enjoyed in one day, as many will be You can talk for hours to what they member of the Brethren of the Coast, a popular distracted with the meeting, courting have never been, and they will have band of buccaneers.
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