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Sing in the Rain!

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By Greer Wylder
November 23, 2009

We just love this supe cute, gold flower Ombre umbrella that’s handmade in Italy. It’s available from the Passionate Collector, which has just gotten in a whole quiver full of stylish and fun Ombre umbrellas. A fun way to check out the rest of the Passionate Collector’s amazing gifts is at its annual Holiday Boutique,  Wednesday, Dec. 2,  from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP by Nov. 25 to susan@thepassionatecollector.com or 949.644.2246. First 50 people to RSVP will receive a goody bag (value up to $125). The Passionate Collector is a favorite online…

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Your Ship Has Come In!

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2009

What to expect at a re-purposed shipyard in Westside Costa Mesa? Dakota Collective is a new pop-up concept that promotes art, fashion, music and more. Tonight a huge blowout event will mark its launch with free Kogi Korean tacos from 6 to 8 p.m.; Morgan Collett Dj’s from 8 to 10 p.m.; Posso the DJ live set from 10 p.m. to midnight and a full open bar. Dakota Collective is a multi-brand lifestyle store for men and women, music and events space, café and coffee bar. Choose from hard-to-find apparel brands, limited-run collections and unique vintage pieces. Mainstay labels will…

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The Play’s the Thing at Bloomingdale’s

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By Greer Wylder
November 17, 2009

“Spring Awakening” is Broadway’s most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years. The eight-time Tony-winning Broadway show swept the 2007 Tony Awards winning eight out of its 11 nominations. And it’s making its Orange County debut at the Center tonight at 7:30 p.m. (and continues through Nov. 29). “Spring Awakening” is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock ‘n’ roll that’s unlike any other Broadway musical in years. It’s a story of the unforgettable road to adulthood that captures all the pathos with mature themes. You can meet cast members at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza…

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Update Your Look for Free!

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2009

Saks Fifth Avenue’s updated look at the South Coast Plaza store looks hot! We especially love the first floor that’s solely devoted to cosmetics and women’s contemporary fashions. And the expanded shoe section upstairs is among the best. And Saks Fifth Avenue South Coast Plaza is offering Greer’s OC subscribers an exclusive offer through December. Purchase any two products in the cosmetics department and receive a complimentary makeover and free eyelash application! It’s a perfect chance to update your makeup and look terrific for free. Just print out this Daily Dose of OC. Among Saks Fifth Avenue’s incredible skin care…

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Jimmy Choo arrives at H&M!

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2009

This is a dream come true for shoe-oholics! The Jimmy Choo collection for H&M debuts at South Coast Plaza Saturday. Here’s the skinny: The Bristol Street store (only) opens at 10 a.m. and a line will start forming at 6:30 a.m. inside the center. There’s a rumor that wristbands will be distributed and a 20-minute shopping limit in the women’s shoes section will be enforced. The Jimmy Choo’s exclusive collaboration with H&M means that we can all afford perfect shoes for the party season, stylish clothes and accessories to match, and men’s fashions from head to toe. The shoe collection…

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