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Need a New Year’s Dress?
12.26.12
It’s not too late to pick up the perfect party dress for New Year’s Eve. One of our favorite boutiques for dresses, Max Studio at Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum is stocked with party dresses in jewel tones: ruby, sapphire, amethyst and classic black. And Max Studio always carries ultra flattering styles: sweaters, skirts, pants, jackets and fantastic boots and shoes.
Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. At Irvine Spectrum, 85 Fortune Drive #313, in Irvine.
949.450.1174
Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. At Fashion Island in Newport Beach.
949.644.4766.
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Last Minute Gift Ideas
12.20.12
Here are more last minute holiday gift ideas from Leslie Christen, our fantastic fashion columnist. Happy shopping!
1. Wrapadoo. The womens/teen Wrapadoo was designed specifically with the understanding that we all have different needs and concerns when it comes to our hair. Wrapadoo fits all textures, lengths and thickness’ specific to your needs. Even if you have short hair or loss of hair, you can still love and enjoy all the girly-glam luxury and premium comfort that the Wrapadoo is renowned for.
2. Vertigo Home. For the guy or gal who has everything: this is the brand new version of the Punkt alarm clock from British designer Jasper Morrison, it is made of anodized aluminum and is so beautiful. $160. 1550 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.494.7547
3. Bardot. Jenny Bird Jewelry the Mantra Necklace-Red, vintage resin tubes stacked with faceted gold discs and topped with a gilded tassel pendant. Tibetan prayer necklace inspired. 38" in length. 18k gold plated.
Tibetove Bracelet. Comfortable and easy with a luxurious boho tassel, the Tibetove is a great addition to your daily stack. The wood nugget beads are hand-carved in the Philippines and colored with all natural dyes. On stretch with gold-plated brass tassel. Available in four colors. 2043 Westcliff Drive, Suite 103 in Newport Beach. 949.515.2710
4. Westerly. Holiday Promotion. A December promo. Spend $200 receive a $50 gift card free. 2912 E. Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar. 949.313.7111.
5. Posey Couture. Le Petite Tool Kits $90 Screw driver with multiple interchanging tips. Hammer, pliers, box cutter, wrench, needle nose pliers, tape measure. 410 W. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite A in Newport Beach.
6. Allison Kate Stationery His and Her's Card Sets perfect gift for the design savvy couple who has everything. Letterpress on Crane paper.
7. ROOTS the Beauty Underground Rahua Hair Care Products (Gluten free)
Conditioner: This double-duty product works as both a conditioner and a styling cream while protecting to create manageable, soft hair without any build-up — and is ideal for color-treated hair. Rich with organic and 100% natural ingredients, allows hair to grow longer and stronger. $34.
Shampoo: Cleanses to create healthy, lustrous, bouncy hair and is ideal for color-treated hair. Rich with organic and 100% natural ingredients. Rahua oil fortifies weak, damaged strands while nourishing and regenerating the scalp and hair follicles – allowing for hair to grow longer and stronger. $32.
Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) offers delicate fragrance – providing a soothing aromatherapy experience while shampooing. Quinoa, a gluten free super-food indigenous to South America, promotes healing and moisture retention. Coconut and shea butter (betaines) safely, gently and effectively remove oil, dirt and bacteria without stripping necessary nutrients. The natural, chemical-detergent free (sulfate free) formula cleanses hair with fewer suds, which means it’s not removing color or previous applied treatments. 384 Forest Avenue #9, Laguna Beach. 949.424.4266
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from the blog
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- 12.09.25 – Celebrate the Holidays at CasaDami on the Waterfront
- 12.06.25 – Pete’s Christmas Vacation Returns to Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
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- 12.02.25 – French Florist Opens New Boutique in Mission Viejo
- 12.01.25 – Holiday Cheer at North Italia
- 12.01.25 – Coastal Holiday Magic at Paséa
- 11.30.25 – Pouring Joy: Blue Hummingbird Welcomes Its Newest Café
- 11.28.25 – Puesto Goes Seed-Oil Free and Launches New Winter Menu
- 11.27.25 – American Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Returns to Segerstrom Hall
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- 11.24.25 – HAVEN Honors Taco Asylum with New Taco Tuesday Menu
- 11.23.25 – Musco Center Welcomes Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace
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- 12.14.25 – Fire & Lights Festival Returns to Newport Dunes
- 12.12.25 – Celebrate the Season at Pendry Newport Beach
- 12.11.25 – Butcher’s House Marks Four Years With New Fromage Menu
- 12.09.25 – Manolo Blahnik Opens First West Coast Boutique at South Coast Plaza
- 12.09.25 – ClubSport Debuts New High-End Recovery Amenities in Time for the Holiday Season
- 12.04.25 – Festive Holiday Dining at Paseo, Céntrico and Naples in the Downtown Disney District
- 12.03.25 – Celebrate the Holidays at Discovery Cube Orange County
- 12.02.25 – Chef Charbel Hayek to Open ILYA in San Clemente
- 12.01.25 – Family Holiday Celebration This Saturday at The District
- 11.27.25 – QUA Brings Contemporary Chinese Cuisine to Fountain Valley
- 11.25.25 – Holiday Packages to Help You Look and Feel Your Best
- 11.23.25 – Winter Fest OC Returns November 28 With Expanded Experiences
- 11.21.25 – Wellness That Works: Vida by VTL Boutique Spas + Wellness
- 11.17.25 – Santa Maria Novella Brings Centuries of Craft to South Coast Plaza
- 11.16.25 – HOTWORX Costa Mesa Courtyards Offers 24-Hour Infrared Sauna Workouts
- 11.13.25 – Prairie Opens in Mariners Square: A New Home for Refined, Relaxed Interiors
- 11.11.25 – Mother-Daughter Duo Launch Eugénie Boutique in Newport Beach
- 11.09.25 – You’re Invited to South Coast Plaza’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
- 11.03.25 – Culinary Dropout Opens in Old Towne Orange
- 11.02.25 – Super Irvine International Market Opens in Irvine
