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Kids These Days

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2010

Not to make you feel like an underachiever, but there are kids out there making films that are showing at the Newport Beach Film Festival today at 4:30 p.m. The Youth Film Showcase presented by Volcom features 14 short films created by directors 18 years and under. So stop by Edwards Island Cinema today for free films that will make you think twice about what kids can do with a camera and their free time. Short films screening Sparks in the Night, Invisible, Every 15 Minutes, By My Side, The Stand, A Gum’s Life, Love Vigilantes, Strike Force, It Only…

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You Need a Cut! (and cure cancer)

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2010

Chances are you are in desperate need of a haircut, so here’s your chance to get a great cut and help raise funds for the American Cancer Society. One of the hottest salons in OC, The LivingRoom Salon in Costa Mesa is hosting a Cut-a-Thon Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  A $35 donation gets you a stylish haircut! Anarchy Taco is performing from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and Pinch Me! band is rocking out from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Gift basket raffle and silent art auction. Call for appointment, or just walk in. 125 Rochester St. in Costa…

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Celeb Favorite Sample Sale!

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2010

Find deals on celeb favorite Brokedown Clothing at a sample sale today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Newport Beach. The OC based line of scarves, dresses, tees and sweats are carried at fashion-forward retailers like Fred Segal, Kitson, as well as hundreds of boutiques around the globe and online. Items include burnout washed long dresses, swing tanks, racer back tanks, hooded tees, hats and more! Prices range from $5 to $45 (70-90% off retail.) 519 Superior Ave. (between 16th and Placentia) in Newport Beach.  

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NB Film Festival Opening Night Special For You!

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By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2010

The Newport Beach Film Festival is offering Greer’s OC subscribers a special $25 discount for the opening night premiere and gala! The screening and world premier of Five Star Day starts at 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport. Following the screening, the festival will host an opening night gala at the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard in Fashion Island with more than 20 Newport Beach area restaurants, a fashion show presented by Fashion Island Fashion Island, and a special performance by Mystère by Cirque du Soleil. Purchase tickets here and save $25, making the price $100 for the film and gala instead of…

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Laga on Oprah!

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By Greer Wylder
April 14, 2010

One of my favorite companies that I’ve ever written about on Greer’s OC, Irvine based Laga Handbags were featured on Oprah show yesterday! A Laga handbag is more than a fashionable purse; it’s a way of helping survivors of the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia and profits disaster victims. Each bag is handmade by a survivor.  There’s something for everyone: purses, totes, wallets, cosmetic bags, backpacks, and travel bags. Founder Roy van Broekhuizen said since the show-aired orders are pouring in—yesterday one order per minute, and close to $30,000 in sales. The Oprah Effect is helping Laga—so exciting! Laga Designs International,…

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