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Celebrate all things Mexico with Pop-In@Nordstrom ¡Viva México!

09.10.18

Pop-In @Nordstrom, an ongoing series of themed pop-up shops that transitions every four to six weeks is celebrating all things Mexico with Pop-In@Nordstrom ¡Viva México! at South Coast Plaza and online at Nordstrom.com/pop. now through Sept. 30. It offers a vibrant assortment of home accents and accessories from Mexican artisans, as well as ready-to-wear apparel from Mexican designers using explorations of colors, shapes, and materials.

A portion of the shop’s ready-to-wear assortment is brought in through a partnership with Cooperativa Shop, a destination for carefully curated emerging and established Latin American designers. It also showcases bold and beautifully handmade, Mexican accessories such as woven tote bags, pom-pom sandals, oversized sun hats, handcrafted jewelry and more.

In addition to fashion items, Pop-In@Nordstrom ¡Viva México! features beautiful home accessories. From covetable handwoven pieces from The Citizenry such as pillows, blankets, and baskets to scents for home and body inspired by the Yucatán Peninsula.

Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza is at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. 714.549.8300.

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Oprah Winfrey’s “All-Time Favorite Guest,” Tererai Trent, Ph.D.

09.10.18

Oprah Winfrey’s “All-Time Favorite Guest,” internationally acclaimed educator, author and humanitarian Tererai Trent, Ph.D. will be the keynote speaker during NAWBO-OC’s quarterly meeting on Tuesday, September 18, at the Center Club in Costa Mesa from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Dr. Trent’s award-winning book, The Awakened Woman: Remembering & Igniting Our Sacred Dreams, inspired the theme for NAWBO OC's 2018-19 term: “We Are Here.” NAWBO-OC provides information, resources and an environment for women business owners to thrive and grow.

Dr. Trent is the founder of Tererai Trent International, a nonprofit dedicated to developing and rebuilding schools and improving the quality of education and opportunity in her homeland of Zimbabwe. The Dr. Tererai Trent award will be presented at the NAWBO National Women's Business Conference Awards Gala on September 25, 2018 in Spokane, Washington to recognize a woman who encompasses the characteristics displayed and practiced by Dr. Trent.

Dr. Trent, who received the 2018 NAACP Award for Outstanding Literary Work (Instructional) for The Awakened Woman, will sell and sign copies of her book following her presentation.

The meeting will also include networking, dinner and facilitated legislative policy discussions.

Tickets are $65 and the event is expected to sell out. To learn more and to purchase tickets visit eventbrite.com.

The Center Club is located at 650 Town Center Drive, Garden Level, in Costa Mesa.

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