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Stuart Weitzman & Lucky Magazine Style Event

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2010

Take a break and relax (in style) at Stuart Weitzman + Lucky Magazine’s style event tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. at South Coast Plaza. While sipping Champagne and tasting sweets receive a complimentary reflexology massage. The first 25 shoppers during the event will receive $50 off their purchase and “The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style” *Offer valid for one-time use at Stuart Weitzman (not valid on stuartweitzman.com) during the 2 to 4 p.m. event. Choose from the hot over-the-knee boots; combat military-style looks with straps and buckles in earth tones, black, and olive green; classic patent leather round…

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Cartchella!

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2010

We all know about the food truck phenomenon, but let’s not forget about its orgins: the indispensable food cart! Celebrating the evolution of roaming food is the country’s first mobile food cart festival, Cartchella, rolling into Halecrest Park in Costa Mesa on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Attendees can enjoy foodie favorites, all served from food carts, including Board & Brew Sandwiches, Coolhaus, Baby’s Badass Burgers, the Classic Hot Dog Cart, I cater BBQ, Rasta Taco and Tropical Shaved Ice. Live music makes any event even better, and that’s covered with local bands performing, including Pilot Touhill, James Ide,…

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Redefining Taco Tuesday!

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2010

Tasty tacos for just $2, and premium Peligroso tequila drinks for $5? We’re all in for a muy bueno Taco Tuesday at SOL Cocina 4 p.m. to close! I’ll be behind the bar from 6 to 8 p.m. as the guest bartender for a happy hour that is all about redefining happy hour! SOL focuses on seasonal ingredients, authentic Mexican flavors, and premium Peligroso Tequila tasting flights, margaritas, and Mexican beers. Enjoy SOL street tacos two for $2.50!, fresh Ensenada fish tacos and grilled fish tacos just $2, and naked guacamole. Live music starting at 6 p.m. Pictured above, pro…

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Halloween in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2010

More than 15,000 costumed revelers are expected to attend Halloween OC Costume Ball at the OC Fair Saturday from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. It’s one of the largest and most exciting parties ever held in Orange County—and no doubt the best people watching ever. A portion of the proceeds from Halloween OC will benefit Websites for Heroes. Halloween OC features six indoor party areas and two exclusive VIP lounges; each space features different types of entertainment: great music and food, fortune tellers, a sexy costume contest and fashion show. Tickets to Halloween OC cost $30 in advance or $60…

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Holy Grail of Tee’s!

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2010

LA-based Splendid, easily one of my favorite T-shirt brands, recently opened a store at Fashion Island that stocks all of the cult favorite collections: Splendid for women; Splendid Mills for men; Splendid Girl; and Splendid Littles, for babies — in an entire range of colors and styles. The folks at Splendid took 10 years to find the softest fabrics and color-absorbing yarns in the world to create the ultimate tee before launching in 2002. Now the brand has expanded into an extensive collection of tanks, thermals, dresses, shorts and more. With each season, Splendid includes new silhouettes, new fabrics, and…

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