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SusieCakes is Sweet on Valentine’s
02.10.13
SusieCakes bakery is celebrating Valentine’s Day on a sweet note with specials and treats for at its Newport Beach store. SusieGrams is a sweet treat with a personalized love note to be delivered to that special someone on Valentine’s Day. Pricing begins at $17, and varies depending on delivery location (must be ordered by Wednesday.)
Other Valentine’s treats include a Susie’s Cupid Cake –a heart-shaped, four-layer red velvet cake customized and tailored for two – $36. The Perfect Proposal-- design a cupcake or cake with a ring to be baked into. Price per cupcake is $3; cake pricing begins at $33.
Or a “Makin’ Whoopie” Pies, a version of the signature Whoopie Pie, only heart shaped with pink frosting ($5); Conversation Hearts frosted sugar cookies ($3), Heart-Shaped Brownies ($3), White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes ($3), and Chocolate-Covered Strawberries ($3.25).
Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. 2043 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.646.6881.
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Beauty Night at Xpecting Boutique
02.07.13
Xpecting Boutique is teaming up with the Junior League of Orange County to bring to you a night of shopping, beauty, refreshments and over $1,300 in giveaways. Stop by the store Friday between 4 to 7 p.m. for a night of fun!
Come shop this unique boutique that celebrates pregnancy with maternity and non-maternity lines so that mothers-to-be do not have to sacrifice style because of an ever-changing size. Clients can find trends for all trimesters from a variety of designers. Family and baby shower friends alike will be inspired by the rare selection of maternity must-haves, strollers and baby gear that are sure to make perfect gifts for every need or whim.
During the event enjoy complimentary blow-dry and braid stations provided by Lotus Salon & Spa, complimentary lash extensions provided by LashSpot Spa, 15% off your entire purchase - both maternity & non-maternity brands like Splendid, Ella Moss, Michael Stars, Fluxus, Halsea bags, Rachel Pally, and more!), OVER $1,300 worth of giveaways - happening every 30 minutes! Cookies and Champagne for our non-preggos and mocktails for our pregnant mamas and 10% of all purchases will go to JLOCC.
Giveaways will include $250 Shopping spree from Xpecting Boutique, 1 week Pure Barre Newport Beach or Mission Viejo, private training sessions at Harmony, Wellness Center, massage at Harmony Wellness Center, Full lash extension from LashSpot Spa and 6 Cut & colors from Lotus Salon & Spa.
Xpecting Maternity is at 369 E. 17th St #20 in Costa Mesa. 949.574.2185.
Leslie Christen writes "Wear to Where" for pacific-creative.digital each week. She is the owner of Leslie Christen | LifeStyling a business that does personal shopping, fashion styling, closet edits and organization. For tips on What to Wear and Where to Buy view her website and contact her at Style@LeslieChristen.com
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