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A Helpful SPIN!

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2011

Enjoy a meaningful and fun evening out Sunday at 5 p.m. at “A” Restaurant in support of OC’s homeless served by SPIN (Serving People in Need). It’s a celebrity bartender night featuring happy hour prices at the bar from 5 to 8 p.m., and SPIN plate special dinner prepared by Chef Vartan Abgaryan for $25. From each prix-fixe dinner, $10 will be donated to the cause. Local celebrities in attendance will include Alexis Bellino of “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” In addition to placing the homeless in housing, SPIN  serves citizens struggling with substance abuse, and offers more than…

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OC Fashion Week Sneak Peak!

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2011

Fashion followers will love the OC Fashion Week sneak peek at OC Mart MIX Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. OC Fashion Week is coming up on May 18-22, and you can check out two of the featured designers, 31 Bits and Upper Class, at The OC Mart MIXER. 31 Bits’ new spring voyage collection features the latest necklaces, bracelets, and headbands handmade by artisans in Uganda who are rising above  poverty through their fashionable jewelry line made from recycled papers. Upper Class Label (pictured above), a Corona del Mar based line of custom tees with graphic art and classic…

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Derek Lam Arrives in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2011

Meet Derek Lam, who inspires global trends, at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island on Wednesday from 1:30 to 9 p.m. The San Francisco-based designer, known for his crisp clean lines, is making an appearance in OC to present his latest collection in Designer Sportswear, Level Two. The sought-after designer's spring line embodies no-fuss-yet-feminine, below-the-knee skirts, favorite maxi dresses and wide-leg pants. As with many of today’s trendsetting designers Lam is thinking out of the box—with affordable collections ideal for today’s economy. Check out his new collection for Ebay: Derek Lam + Ebay. He designed 16 looks presented during Fashion Week…

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Party All the Time in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
April 04, 2011

We just discovered Party All the Time! a new boutique in Corona del Mar that’s best described as a combination of Anthropologie, Where’s The Party? and Roger’s Gardens. Three-sister-in-laws opened the shop a few months ago, and locals are going crazy for its affordable mix of gifts and party supplies that's unlike anything in Corona del Mar. You can run in and find a gift in the $20 to $30 range in no time, and if you’re planning a party you’ll find glittery fun birthday décor, invitations, wrapping, cards, a candy buffet and more. Choose from Easter decor (currently), seaside-themed…

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Art of the iPhone!

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By Greer Wylder
April 01, 2011

Ready to feel inadequate about your picture taking skills? You can’t use the my-only-camera-is-an-iPhone excuse anymore. You'll be amazed at the fine art capabilities that can come from an iPhone at "Pixels: The Art of iPhone Photography" at Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Ana. The exhibit opens with a reception Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. and continues on display through April 28. The father of modern photojournalism, Henri Cartier-Bresson, said, "Aim well, shoot fast, and scram.” And Knox Bronson, curator of "Pixels: The Art of iPhone Photography," says, "Aim well, shoot fast, and app that bitch…

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