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It’s a Denim Blowout

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2013

Solutions Premier Denim Store in Newport Beach is starting off the New Year ear with a bang!  From January 15-31, brands like Citizens of Humanity, Hudson, True Religion, Rich and Skinny, Joe's Jeans, and many more are all 100 dollars or less!  Solutions carries 120 different styles of women's denim and 50 styles for men, guaranteeing customer satisfaction when looking for that "perfect fitting jean."  In addition to denim, Solutions will also have tons of beautiful tops, dresses, and blouses for women, and mens' dress shirts on sale as well. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 7…

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Let’s Catch Giant Squid

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2013

Newport Landing Sportfishing offers 4 twilights boats leaving Newport Beach every night at 5:30 p.m. for optimum wide-open giant squid fishing. Just last Saturday evening anglers caught more than 2,800 giant squid. The Western Pride also has twilight giant squid trips nightly departing at 7 p.m. Twilight trips cost just $25. The Patriot is also offers a ½ day trip from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with possible daytime catches.  309 Palm St. #A in Newport Beach. 949.675.0551. [url=http://www.newportlanding.com ]http://www.newportlanding.com [/url];

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Affluent Goods

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By Greer Wylder
January 09, 2013

Where to shop for great buys on new or gently used designer apparel and accessories? The new Affluent Goods, a high-end boutique at Newport Coast Shopping Center specializes in designer apparel, handbags, luggage, jewelry, watches, shoes and sunglasses. Coveted consignment labels include Cartier, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Louboutin, Fendi, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Yves Saint Laurent. Affluent Goods is in Newport Coast Shopping Center at 21111 Newport Coast Drive, at San Joaquin Hills Road, in Newport Coast. 949.715.1092.

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Yes Please!

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By Greer Wylder
January 09, 2013

If you’re ever in need of a no-brainer hostess gift look no further than La Maison Gourmet Wine & Cheese Shop in Mission Viejo. It’s a great spot to pick up a fantastic basket or gift bag of wine or Champagne and gourmet goodies such as crackers, sweets and condiments, many of which are from the famed Stonewall Kitchen. The staff at La Maison can also create custom gift baskets, just give them a call. Open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Closed on Mondays. The store is in the Market on…

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Run It Out!

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By Greer Wylder
January 08, 2013

Kick off your healthy resolutions by running (or walking) in the 22nd Annual Kaiser Permanente Southern California Half Marathon and 5K this Saturday in the Woodbridge community of Irvine. Races start at 8 a.m. for the 5K and Half Marathon, followed at 10 a.m. with a Kids Run for eighth graders and younger.  All races will start and finish on Barranca Parkway (between Creek and Lake Streets) in Irvine. The course is flat, and covers paved roads around neighborhoods and recreational areas of Irvine. The Southern California Half Marathon and 5K is a well-marked, supervised and scenic course; digital clocks…

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