THE HYPE.FLOWER POWER: Thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker's big blooms, fans of the HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy series are now sprouting huge silk flowers on their clothes, whether it's a lapel, waist band or choker. Earlier this month, the flower theme was extended to boudoir slippers, seen on the feet of co-star Kristin Davis Kristin Landen Davis (also listed as Kristin Lee Davis) (born February 23 or February 24,[1] 1965 depending on the source) is an American Golden Globe and Emmy award-nominated actress best known for the role of Charlotte York on HBO's Sex and the City. in a super-girlie shade of pink with roses on the toes. The creation of Judi Flowers and Greta Longmire-Yerian of the Sausalito-based Bonjour Fleurette company, the slippers are now available to the rest of us for $55 at Nordstrom or on the company's Web site, www.flowerslippers.com. And you can indulge without feeling guilty, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit the National Hospice Foundation. Got a pooch who needs a little flower power? Bonjour Fleurette also makes dog leashes in various lengths and colors with a variety of flower choices so you and Fluffy can match. They're $20 to $30, depending on the size of the dog. - Barbara De Witt FOR A GOOD CAUSE: You, too, can look like a soap star. Or at least wear the fabulous wardrobe. Today and Thursday, ABC Daytime will auction gowns and other original costumes worn by the cast of ``Port Charles'' and ``General Hospital'' to raise awareness of AIDS. Proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation was founded in 1988 by Elizabeth Glaser, Susan DeLaurentis, and Susie Zeegen. Glaser and her husband, actor Paul Michael Glaser, learned that Mrs. Glaser had been infected with HIV through a blood transfusion. , the nation's leading nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to basic pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome research. In addition to gowns, a number of Nurses Ball 2001 T-shirts signed by actors Anthony Geary, Genie Francis and Jacklyn Zeman of ``General Hospital'' and Lynn Herring and Thorsten Kaye of ``Port Charles'' will be auctioned. For more information and bidding instructions, check the ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. Web site at www.abc.com. - B.D. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- color) KRISTIN DAVIS (2 -- color) On the auction block is this purple peignoir worn by Lynn Herring, who plays Lucy Coe on ABC's ``Port Charles.'' The opening bid is $3,000 at www.abc.com. |
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