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Holiday Solutions!
11.18.11
Solutions, the premier denim store in Newport Beach, will leave you inspired and looking chic during the holidays. So attend its holiday fashion show this Saturday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to find the latest looks from favorite premium denim brands including Joe's Jeans, Poleci, AG and Reminder to Be Kinder, a jewelry company.
The catwalk show starts at 4 p.m., plus you can sip on a Solutions Pomegranate Martini and great eats.
RSVP for seatings at 949.650.0479.
Solutions is at 1719 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach.
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Christmas Company Returns
11.18.11
The Christmas Company, a longtime annual tradition for many Orange County shoppers, returns to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa Thursday through Sunday. It’s a four-day shopping extravaganza with more than 100 unique vendors, as well as daily special events to benefit the Junior League of Orange County's supported charities.
Highlights from the special events include Girl's Night Out on Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m.
Guests will enjoy libations by Gallo Family Vineyards, delicious tacos and appetizers exclusively by Rasta Taco, exclusive shopping, and pampering. And get this, the first 200 guests to arrive will receive an incredible gift bag full of treats valued at over $450. Cost is $45 per person.
On Saturday, it’s PJs & Pancakes, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a plate of fluffy pancakes from Francesca’s OC Catering, arts and crafts, and a photo sitting with Santa. Cost is $15 per adult/$25 per child.
On Saturday, attend a cooking demo and book signing, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Zov Karamardian, owner of Zov’s Bistro, will demonstrate the preparation of delicious dishes from her latest book “Simply Zov.” Samples will be served with wine pairings by Gallo Family Vineyards. Cost is $35 per person.
And lastly on Sunday, attend a Fancy Nancy Tea Party from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2:30 to 4 p.m. Don your frilliest tutu and shiniest tiara at this English tea party for moms and children age three and up. Author Jane O’Connor and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser read their latest book in the Fancy Nancy series, and guests will take home a Special Edition Fancy Nancy book and other treats. Cost is $28 per adult, and $39 per child.
General admission tickets good for multi-day entry for shopping at the Christmas Company cost $10 per person and will be available at the door and online at www.ShopTCC.com. Special event tickets can also be purchased at the door or online.
The OC Fair & Event Center is at Fair Drive and the 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa.
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