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Swimpot’s Modern Virtual Mannequins
12.02.16
SwimSpot ushered out the fabricated mannequins that weren’t what real woman looked like anyway—to bring real women to the forefront. Inside the new flagship store at Fashion Island, Swimspot debuted modern virtual mannequins that showcase women of all ages, shapes and sizes wearing the hottest swimwear of the season.
The virtual mannequins show women how great they can look wearing the latest swimwear. SwimSpot embraces diversity to meet the changing needs of realness and authenticity the retail world needs.
“We are always looking through the consumer lens,” said Lisa Vogel, co-owner of SwimSpot. “Since the virtual mannequins have been installed, customers have walked by, paused, and taken a sigh of relief. They see a 50-year old mom and say, hey, I can look like that too!”
SwimSpot offers swimwear and active wear brands that cater to the contemporary active woman. Contemporary brands include Ella Moss, Basta, and Splendid. Swimspot carries a large assortment of active brands including Reef and Next. And Athena and Luxe by Lisa Vogel cater to the luxury woman.
Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.706.2996.
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Kaleidoscope Tree Lighting & Holiday Carolers
12.01.16
Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo will ring in the holidays with a festive Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The St. Kilian Choir will kick off the event in the center courtyard, singing holiday classics and modern favorites. More than 30 dancers from Acceler8 Ballet Co. with the Pave School of the Performing Arts will then perform a Story Book Nutcracker. The celebration will end with Santa Claus himself appearing to light Kaleidoscope’s fresh noble fir.
Following the event, children can visit with Santa and take their own photos with him in his sleigh. Select stores and restaurants will also offer special promotions during the event, Union Market Mission Viejo will have a holiday launch with sampling from the various restaurants, and Donna B’s Bakery will also be on hand selling fresh baked goodies and hot cocoa.
Adding to the seasonal fun, Kaleidoscope visitors will be entertained by carolers in the center courtyard on Saturday, December 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., will feature young performers from Singers Company; Saturday, December 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. will feature the Capistrano Valley Christian School Carolers; and Saturday, December 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. will be the Charles Dickens Carolers.
Kaleidoscope is off the 5 Freeway at 27741 Crown Valley Parkway in Mission Viejo. The center has convenient self-parking, as well as a valet available on the street level.
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