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Stars and Strikes
01.25.13
Join former MLB Pitcher Eddie Guardado’s 2nd Annual Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Tournament on Sunday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Bowlmor Lanes in Tustin in support of families impacted with autism. More than 30 celebrity bowlers such as Dodgers, Angels, Ducks, Trojans and more will play with a team and mix and mingle throughout the night with attendees and spectators.
The event will also feature a live auction giving attendees a chance to raise their hands in support of autism through Act Today! and the Eddie Guardado Foundation by bidding on a $7,500 package to the Resort at Pelican Hill – (All-inclusive, 2-night stay in a 4-bedroom villa. Includes golf, spa, meals and cabanas); a King Charles Cavalier Puppy; a package to attend the MLB All- Star game in New York ; and one week stay in a 5-bedroom, custom log Big Bear home.
Additional details of the Live Auction packages and prizes are available at [url=http://www.eddieguardadofoundation.org]http://www.eddieguardadofoundation.org[/url].
Individual VIP Guest passes ($200) and spectator tickets cost $150. Laura@act-today.org <mailto:Laura@act-today.org> or call 714.546.4431.
Bowlmor is at The District at Tustin Legacy at 2405 Park Ave. in Tustin.
Fashion

New Boutique : Love & Whiskey
01.24.13
If you love shopping at Deer Lovely/Whiskey Tango 1977 boutique at the OC Mix, then you'll love this! The husband and wife team behind the wildly successful shopping destination has just opened their second location at Park Place Shopping Center in Irvine aptly named Love & Whiskey.
All about the Boho-Americana vibe, Love & Whiskey showcases trending, not-often-seen men’s and women’s fashion and carries a collection of artfully edited pieces from designers such as VSTR, Tankfarm, Gentle Fawn and Michael Lauren. In addition, this new spacious, easy-to-shop boutique highlights give-back brands including Krochet Kids accessories, an exclusive collaborations from 31 Bits jewelry and hard-to-find styles from TOMS Shoes.
Other beyond-the-everyday offerings include home goods by Saturday Morning Pancakes and jewelry from Erin Stafford. Exclusives to the store include Peg and Awl, Tanner Leather Goods, and one of a kind items from Will Leather Goods – all made in the USA; a way of life that will become a mainstay for Love & Whiskey and its sibling store. Owners Sarah and Mike Dowdell feel strongly about "supporting cause-driven merchandise, domestically produced items, and local merchants and businesses. It is important to our shoppers to know where the products are coming from and that they’ve been crafted with style, purpose, and quality in mind.”
To complete the innovative and immersive shopping experience, Love & Whiskey also plans on hosting whiskey tastings, trunk shows, and other special events. So join their FaceBook page, stay connected and of course go shopping!
Love and Whiskey is located at Park Place in Irvine, at 2967 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, 949.705.7878.
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 at [url=http://www.lesliechristen.com]http://www.lesliechristen.com[/url] and contact her at Style@LeslieChristen.com
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