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Fall Fashion Advice with Leslie Christen

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By Greer Wylder
August 16, 2012

Need expert advice on what to wear this fall? You will be in good hands when you stop by Bardot Boutique in Newport Beach today from noon to 4 p.m. Our favorite fashion stylist, Leslie Christen will be assisting with building a fabulous fall wardrobe with French flirty, relaxed and seaside lifestyle fashions at Bardot.  Great new arrivals include a leather blazer from 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, printed pants and silk blouses from ALC, maxi dresses from Clover Canyon ideal for layering with sweaters and jackets, and cute booties from Cynthia Vincent. Bardot also specializes in basics to special occasion…

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Golden Dine Out Nominees

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2012

We are thrilled to announce the top 3 nominees in the Golden Dine Out categories! The winners will be announced at the Golden Foodie Awards on Sept. 30 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach. And the nominees are... Best American Food in Orange County: Playground in Santa Ana Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel The Crow Bar and Kitchen in Corona del Mar   The Nominees for Best Mexican Food in Orange County are: Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen in Orange Javier's in Newport Beach and Irvine SOL Cocina in Newport Beach The Nominees for Best Vegetarian Food in Orange County…

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Win a Shopping Spree!

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2012

Enter to win a $1,000 Shopping Spree with a Personal Shopper and town car service to fabulous shopping destinations. Visit Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center, The Market Place, or more than 35 neighborhood centers throughout Irvine and Newport Beach and enjoy these sophisticated, yet relaxed open-air shopping destinations. Also included in the prize package is a 2-night stay at the Island Hotel Newport Beach, a AAA Five Diamond property that combines luxury with casual elegance, and Dinner for 2 at True Food Kitchen in Fashion Island. Enter to Win here

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There She Blows!

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2012

The time is now for spotting blue whales and huge pods of dolphins on whale watching excursions. Newport Landing Whale Watching cruises reports that the odds are in your favor that you will see migrating blue whales, even finbacks and minke whales have been spotted. The company is offering a $15 whale watching cruise special now through Sunday, Aug. 19. Cruises depart at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. daily and they last two and a half hours. Newport Landing is at 400 Main St. in Newport Beach. 949.675.0551.

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Back to School Sale at HSS

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2012

Back to school shopping is already starting at Huntington Surf and Sport. All four HSS stores will open today at 8 a.m., the sale will continue through Sunday. A huge sidewalk sale will take place outside and the entire store will be reduced 20 to 50%. Select wetsuits are priced at $99.99, and you’ll receive a free t-shirt with $50 purchase. HSS carries top name brands for including Hurley, Billabong, Volcom, Quiksilver, O’Neill, RVCA, Stussy, Matix and more! 300 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. 714.841.4000. 120 Main St. in Huntington Beach. 714.374.6266. 3801 Warner Ave. in Huntington Beach. 714.846.0181.…

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