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Introducing Greer’s Girl: Mimi Ngo

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By Greer Wylder
June 19, 2015

We are thrilled to announce our newest Greer's Girl: Mimi Ngo! She'll be a regular contributor along with Andrea Hammer. Mimi Ngo is a southern California native who is a junior at California State University, Long Beach as an English rhetoric and composition major. Mimi is also a professional makeup artist who is always in the know with the latest beauty trends of the season. She finds most of her makeup inspiration through runway looks featured at fashion week and likes finding ways to transform editorial trends to everyday wearable looks. With her unconditional love for all food, Mimi is…

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Food Pantry Friday

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By Greer Wylder
June 19, 2015

One of our favorite local nonprofits, Project Hope Alliance, is dedicated to ending homelessness in Orange County through an innovative rapid rehousing program. Part of their mission also includes PHA’s Food Pantry, which provides non-perishable essentials and personal hygiene items for the many of the families they serve. We’re incorporating a Food Pantry Friday element to announce what is needed most at PHA’s Food Pantry. Right now they are in need of natural snack items — healthy granola bars, natural fruit snacks, etc.  You can learn more about PHA and their Food Pantry here.

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The Scoop on Cloth & Metal’s Sale

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By Greer Wylder
June 18, 2015

The perfect Father’s Day sale is kicking off right now at Cloth & Metal inside The OC Mix at SOCO in Costa Mesa. During its first annual select sale you can enjoy up to 70% off clearance items and 50% off remaining stock of last season’s styles from some of Cloth & Metal’s best brands – Apolis, GANT, VINCE, Grayers and many more. You can shop both online and in-store. The sale ends July, 5th at 11:59 p.m. PST online. Cloth & Metal is a unique type of men's retail destination offering a range of clothing, grooming, watches and accessories,…

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Huntington Downtown A Fun and Festive Week

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By Greer Wylder
June 17, 2015

It’s a busy and fun week in Huntington Beach Downtown. Starting with the HB Downtown Art Walk on Thursday, June 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. You can come out and check out artists located in locations throughout the downtown--from Orange St., down Main St., and all the way to The Strand. HB Downtown Art Walk is held every third Thursday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. Art work is available for purchase. On Saturday, June 20  from 9 a.m. to noon, it’s the Epic Big Board Ride where participants will try to break the Guinness World Records…

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The New Giant Wheel: Dazzling and Energy Efficient

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2015

Irvine Spectrum Center’s 108-foot Giant Wheel, a spectacle as it was, is now more spectacular and energy efficient. The Giant Wheel’s 12,500 standard bulbs were just replaced with more than 52,000 energy-efficient LED lights that can illuminate the center with 16 million different color schemes. The new Giant Wheel will also be a showstopper during the holidays and special events, as it features an LED face of vibrant hues and an array of designs. Made in Italy more than a decade ago, the Giant Wheel features Andalusian-inspired gondolas and is open for rides from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday…

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