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Swimspot Debuts Virtual Mannequins

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 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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Tonight, The Boat Co Talk Show with Kohl Crecelius

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2016

The Boathouse Collective, a creative space dedicated to the arts, community, culture and music and to culinary excellence and the craft cocktail, continues the Boat Co Talk Show series tonight, Monday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. with guest and social impact entrepreneur, Kohl Crecelius, of Krochet Kids Intl. The BCTS are monthly conversations with entrepreneurs hosted by Derek Sabori of The Underswell. The focus is on design, creativity, risk vs. rewards, success and failure, and real life lessons. He will draw out the insights that can help professionals and students of all ages as they craft their own career, personal…

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Turkey TROT FOR CHARITY!

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2016

Looking for a fun way to work up an appetite before this year’s Thanksgiving meal?  You can still sign up for the Orange County Rescue Mission’s 3rd annual Turkey Trot 5k walk/run in Tustin on Thanksgiving Day at 8 a.m.! The 5K run/walk at the Village of Hope is a great way to spend time outdoors while also helping families in need. Packages range from $30 to $178, and all registration fees help to provide hot meals to homeless families. After completing one of the flattest USA Track & Field Certified 5k courses in Orange County, Turkey Trot participants will…

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Yappy Howl-iday Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
November 19, 2016

Santa Claus will be making a special appearance at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s dog happy hour on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 to p.m. The Yappy Howl-iday Celebration is one of the most fun and festive experiences you will share with your dog—and it’s an opportunity to be photographed with Santa Claus! In keeping with the resort’s Season of Giving, guests are asked to bring unopened canned or dry dog food, treats or dog toys to be donated to local animals in need. Proceeds from the Yappy Howl-iday Celebration benefits the Canine Companions Veterans Initiative which provides…

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LA Auto Show Nov. 18-27

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By Greer Wylder
November 18, 2016

The ten-day LA Auto Show returns to the LA Convention Center on Nov. 18-27 with new vehicles, test drives, auto technology, customized rides and more. It’s the place to be if you’re the in-market for a new car or thinking about one for the future. It’s your one-stop-shop for comparison shopping makes and models. You can be among the first to see debuts from Acura Concept, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Divergent Blade, Elio EIC, Jaguar XKSS Continuation, Jeep, Mazda CX-5, MINI, Nissan, Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition, Porsche, Subaru Concept and Volkswagen. There will also be North American…

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