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Miss Wu Arrives

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By Greer Wylder
January 16, 2013

Miss Wu, the new contemporary collection by Jason Wu, just launched exclusively in select Nordstrom stores (including Nordstrom South Coast Plaza and Nordstrom Fashion Island) and online at nordstrom.com. The debut collection features Wu’s custom developed Italian made fabrics and trims, bold colors, exclusive prints and signature attention to detail like hand-painted stripes on blouses and skirts, embroidered sequin circles and lace prints in tops and dresses, and leather details in jackets and dresses. Prices range from $195 to $795. Miss Wu, evokes a 1960’s style such as a blue pop-art print and a photo negative floral print in shirts, shift…

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Chef Charlie Palmer 8th Annual Pigs and Pinot Chef and Winemaker Lineup

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2013

Celebrated chefs and winemakers will work alongside Chef Charlie Palmer at the epicurean feast, the 8th Annual Pigs and Pinot Weekend [url=http://www.pigsandpinot.com ]http://www.pigsandpinot.com [/url]; kicking off on March 22 in Healdsburg to benefit Benefit for Share Our Strength, No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America, as well as local Sonoma County scholarships and charities.   The award-winning Hotel Healdsburg and its acclaimed restaurant, Dry Creek Kitchen play host to the event, and its eco-chic sister property h2hotel, just one block from Hotel Healdsburg, will also have a special Pigs & Pinot package and inspired dinner. The charitable event sells…

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Boutique Discount

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2013

At Doll Boutique and Gifts in Costa Mesa tons of  items are marked down at discounts up to 50% off. We are going to have items on sale by Rich and Skinny, Wildfox Couture, Parker, Flying Monkey, Karina Grimaldi, Eva Franco, Habitual, Freeloader, Miss Me Couture, BB Dakota, and more. Also, choose from a selection of  candles and gifts on sale as well.  Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 270 E. 17th St. #5 in Costa Mesa. 949.646.5652

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It’s a Denim Blowout

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2013

Solutions Premier Denim Store in Newport Beach is starting off the New Year ear with a bang!  From January 15-31, brands like Citizens of Humanity, Hudson, True Religion, Rich and Skinny, Joe's Jeans, and many more are all 100 dollars or less!  Solutions carries 120 different styles of women's denim and 50 styles for men, guaranteeing customer satisfaction when looking for that "perfect fitting jean."  In addition to denim, Solutions will also have tons of beautiful tops, dresses, and blouses for women, and mens' dress shirts on sale as well. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 7…

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Let’s Catch Giant Squid

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2013

Newport Landing Sportfishing offers 4 twilights boats leaving Newport Beach every night at 5:30 p.m. for optimum wide-open giant squid fishing. Just last Saturday evening anglers caught more than 2,800 giant squid. The Western Pride also has twilight giant squid trips nightly departing at 7 p.m. Twilight trips cost just $25. The Patriot is also offers a ½ day trip from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with possible daytime catches.  309 Palm St. #A in Newport Beach. 949.675.0551. [url=http://www.newportlanding.com ]http://www.newportlanding.com [/url];

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