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Shop Local, NHHS PTA Holiday Boutique

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2016

You can help support Newport Harbor High School’s students by shopping at the NHHS PTA Holiday Boutique on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Holiday Boutique will take place in the school’s small gym and courtyard. It’s a great time to find unique holiday gifts, home decor, apparel and accessories! You can shop from Studio Suzan Jewelry, Love & Whiskey, Mermade Designs, Brenda Kristine, HRH Designs and much more. 600 Irvine Avenue in Newport Beach.

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Swimpot’s Modern Virtual Mannequins

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2016

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,…

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Kaleidoscope Tree Lighting & Holiday Carolers

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By Greer Wylder
December 01, 2016

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…

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Corgi Christmas Parade in Long Beach

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By Greer Wylder
December 01, 2016

By Asma Mohammed Corgi Beach Day is a dog lover’s dream come true! Every season, there is a special day for corgis at a different beach in Southern California. This past October, Corgi Beach Day was held at the Huntington Dog Beach and drew in more than 1,000 corgis and their owners! It’s always a successful event with costume contests, best momo (that’s the name for a corgi’s rear end) contests, and talent shows. Corgis get to strut their stuff on dog beaches for their adoring fans! There is typically three meet-ups a year, however next Saturday, December 3rd, there…

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BB Dakota’s Sample Sale

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By Greer Wylder
November 30, 2016

BB Dakota is also gearing up for an amazing sample sale on December 1st - 3rd at their Costa Mesa headquarters. They'll be selling a number of pieces from the new BB Dakota and Jack by BB Dakota Fall 2016 collections including a mixture of tops, dresses, pants, jumpers, jackets and more starting at just $5. It’s a great opportunity to affordably stock up on layers for the colder season or fashionable gifts for the holidays.   Open 10 am. to 6 p.m. each day. 1638 Pomona Ave. in Costa Mesa.

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