Jump-Start Your Fall Wardrobe!

October 08, 2009

Jump-start your fall wardrobe at elle H boutique in Laguna Beach with 20% off all new merchandise this weekend only. Save on all the must-haves of the season such as legging jeans, banded miniskirts, shoulder details, and tailored blazers. Still feeling summery? Spring and summer merchandise is 60% off, including selected styles of denim, handbags and sandals. 1833 S. Coast Hwy. #110, Laguna Beach, 949.715.1345

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Suits Us to a Tee!

October 07, 2009

In our fashion book, Michael Stars is a pioneer of the luxury tee, and that’s made us comfortable, chic and happy. And we’re thrilled that the first Michael Stars boutique in Orange County has opened at Fashion Island. Offering more than 200 styles in over 30 colors per season, the Michael Stars collection of tees includes a wide variety of styles available in fabrics like Shine, Supima Cotton, Supima Modal, Supima Thermal, and Micro Jersey. The new store features Michael Stars renowned collections, including basic tees and tanks as well as outerwear, dress, cashmere, and maternity collections. And check out…

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The Return of Mid-Century Classic

October 06, 2009

Room Service is here! No, not at your hotel door, but exclusively at Fashion Island. The new home store skewed toward mid-century modern carries clean furnishings and accessories for stylish, trend-setting types. There’s literally something for every room in your house including lighting, art, kids furniture and outdoor living pieces. Customizing furniture is a cinch at Room Service. There’s much more available than what you see in the showroom, go to their website to view more, or even bring in photos, they’ll custom make furniture from a picture. Room Service doesn’t outsource, it has its own production facility for upholstery,…

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Gastropubs: Perhaps London’s Finest Export!

October 05, 2009

When’s the last time you read about a gastropub opening in central OC? How about never? The foodie/pub crowd is celebrating with a corned beef slider, a pint of ale, and watching a game on two 50-inch plasma screens at the new Haven Gastropub in Old Towne Orange. Gastropubs hail from London, where you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a relaxing pub-like environment and upscale, gourmet cuisine. Haven Gastropub’s comfort foods are prepared from scratch (even ketchup) in an ambiance of cobblestone-covered walls, copper, candle light and dark woodworking. Choose from well-edited contemporary classics by Le Cordon Bleu-trained…

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Start Wining!

October 02, 2009

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar is celebrating turning 2 in a big way Thursday: the party starts at 6:30 p.m.! We’ll be there, and you should go, too. Expect a great evening enjoying incredible California regional cuisine, wine, cocktails and live music! The cost is just $35 (plus tax), a bargain at twice the price. The Winery at The District in Tustin is a foodie favorite, showcasing award-winning Chef Yvon Goetz’s culinary talents in vibrant, sophisticated setting. The menu is complemented by the perfect wines, and we highly recommend the Alsatian pizza with crème fraiche, applewood-smoked bacon, gruyere and…

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