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A Complete Living Experience

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By Greer Wylder
January 27, 2012

Apartment living near UC Irvine and the neighborhood University Center just became even more attractive now that the Irvine Company completed the transformation of all seven communities in the University Collection. The enhancement includes expanded gyms; a project center with an industrial-sized printer, drafting table and computers; a new study hall area with a Smartboard and private study room; an activities center with flat-screen TVs, pool and shuffleboard tables, iPod docking stations and a kitchen. Wi-Fi is also available in common areas - all the essentials whether you're a recent graduate or looking for a unique living experience. For the first…

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Women Helping Women

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By Greer Wylder
January 27, 2012

Pick up bargains on casual clothing and accessories on sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in support of Women Helping Women (WHW). Most items are priced from $2 to $10. Jeans cost only $5; tops cost $4; and shoes cost just $5. You can shop guilt free as all proceeds go towards WHW that provides employment support services to empower disadvantaged men, women and teens in reaching economic self-sufficiency. The sale is at 1800 E. McFadden Ave. Suite 1A in Santa Ana. 

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Vintage Moss and New Rock

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By Greer Wylder
January 24, 2012

We just discovered a must-know about boutique in a budding part of Long Beach. The new Moss & Rock specializes in new and vintage clothing for men and women and accessories. Owner, Cat Madrid-Barone styles clients with new and vintage styles, and she carries updated vintage items that have been re-made with modern cuts and fits, making pieces more wearable. (Men’s selection is mostly new clothing.) Some of Moss & Rock’s exclusive designer brands include DiLascia’s Bakery, Land Of Apparel, Civil Society, Unico, Andrew Christian, For Love & Lemons, Redux/Ritual, NeonBrunette Vintage and Little Dirt Road. Moss & Rock is…

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Mixing Up Phase 2!

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2012

OC Mart Mix is a chic retail destination in Costa Mesa, within the South Coast Collection that just keeps getting better each day. And now, it’s expanding and celebrating the opening of its Phase II Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. Stop by to shop, eat, drink and greet new store owners at Organic to Green, Savory Spice Shop, Bauble, K Cee Boutique, Heirlooms and Hardware, Smocking Birds, The Pantry and Eva’s Trunk. You can even enter to win a basket full of goodies. Just RSVP at yes@theweddingpantry.com. OC Mart Mix is a marketplace for gourmet foods, coffee and wine…

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Free Popcorn!

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2012

Free popcorn will be popping for all shoppers at the Orange County Market Place in Costa Mesa Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in honor of its 5th Annual National Popcorn Day Celebration Weekend. And Kaptain Kernel will be performing from 10 a.m. to noon with his popcorn hi-jinks turning kernels into popcorn from his magic bag, followed by a nine foot stilt walking popcorn bag from noon to 2 p.m. At The Orange County Market Place nearly 1,000 vendors offer a great mix of merchandise and services at terrific values. Choose from produce, gourmet foods to…

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