StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island on October 16-20

This October, fashion and film unite at Fashion Island’s 13th annual StyleWeekOC, in partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival. From October 16-20, enjoy a weekend of film screenings, shopping, red-carpet events, and exclusive celebrity Q&As. Discover the synergy between fashion and film through cinematic storytelling. For details, visit StyleWeekOC.com.

This year’s StyleWeekOC will celebrate fashion, film, and luxury lifestyle shopping with experiences including fashion shows, celebrity panels, and red-carpet moments.

Highlights include the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Career Achievement Award in Costume Design honoring Colleen Atwood on October 20, featuring a Q&A and costume display from films like Beetlejuice and Masters of the Air. Atwood, a four-time Academy Award® winner, is celebrated for her work on Alice in Wonderland, Memoirs of a Geisha, and Fantastic Beasts, among others.

On October 19, NYT bestselling author and TV personality Stassi Schroeder will host a Q&A moderated by Emmy-winning host Keltie Knight, followed by a book signing for her latest release, You Can’t Have It All. Schroeder is best known for her breakout role on Vanderpump Rules and her popular podcast Straight Up with Stassi.

Academy Award®-nominated costume designer Arianne Phillips will also join StyleWeekOC on October 19 for a conversation moderated by Anna Wyckoff, communications director of the Costume Designers Guild. Phillips will be honored with the Creative Visionary Award, presented by actress and producer Aubrey Plaza, for her innovative contributions to costume design.

The same day, Emmy Award-winning choreographer and actress Julianne Hough will step into the spotlight for a celebrity fashion discussion moderated by Lindzi Scharf, founder of TheRetaility.com. Hough, known for her Emmy-winning choreography and work on Dancing with the Stars, will share her insights on fashion and her latest projects.

On Sunday, October 20, nine-time Emmy Award-winning designer Bob Mackie will appear on the NBFF Main Stage for Bob Mackie and Friends, joined by TCM’s Drew Carver and the legendary Carol Burnett. This special event offers a rare chance to celebrate Mackie’s contributions to fashion and entertainment.

Also on October 20, Fashion Island will host a screening of Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion, and on October 23, the documentary Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue, featuring stars like Paulina Porizkova, Elle Macpherson, and Cheryl Tiegs, will be shown.

Attendees can enjoy in-store shopping parties from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, with brands like American Vintage, Good American, and Rag & Bone offering custom experiences, including fashion illustration and custom embroidery. Live model showcases will take place on the Atrium Lawn during this time.

Colleen Atwood Image Credit Michael Kutach 

Image Stassi Schroeder Credit Afrik Armando

Pop Pie Co. Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Exclusive Chef Collaborations and Special Giveaways

Costa Mesa's Pop Pie Co. will celebrate the 8th anniversary of its first store on Tuesday, October 8th, with special one-day anniversary pies created in collaboration with San Diego chefs. Originally opened in San Diego, Pop Pie Co., an all-day pie shop, has expanded to four locations, including Costa Mesa, which opened in 2019. Known for Executive Chef Gan Suebsarakham's acclaimed all-butter crusts, the pies are filled with globally inspired sweet and savory ingredients, drawing influences from Australia, Asia, and Europe.

October 8 holds special significance for owners and married couple Steven Torres and Chef Gan Suebsarakham. The business opened on this date in 2016 as a tribute to Chef Gan's Thai heritage, where the number eight symbolizes infinity. This year, Chef Gan’s mother will fly in from Thailand as the guest of honor to celebrate the milestone.

To mark the occasion, Pop Pie Co. will partner with some of Southern California’s top chefs, including Brad Wise (Rare Society San Clemente/Trust Restaurant Group), Phillip Esteban (White Rice, located in BLVD Market in Montebello and across San Diego), and Charlie Knowles (Bica San Diego). These special pies will be available for one day only on Tuesday, October 8th, at the Costa Mesa location (270 E 17th St) starting at 9 a.m. until sold out. 

Additionally, the first 25 customers at each Pop Pie location will receive a complimentary savory pie with any purchase, and surprise merchandise giveaways will take place throughout the day to celebrate the anniversary.

Sunday - Thursday: 
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
Friday & Saturday: 
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

270 E. 17th Street, Suite 17, Costa Mesa (949) 791-8133

Image Courtesy Pop Pie Co.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Continues the 2024 Fall Cabaret Season

This fall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts continues to host legendary Broadway performers at the Samueli Theater as part of their 2024/2025 cabaret series. The series concludes with the dynamic duo Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy from October 17 – 19, 2024. 

McCormack, celebrated for his roles in Will & Grace and The Boys in the Band, teams up with Bundy, known for her standout performances in Legally Blonde and Hairspray, for a vibrant and engaging evening. This unique performance promises to blend the talents of two Broadway luminaries, delivering an exciting and memorable experience.

Tickets for Eric McCormack & Laura Bell Bundy start at $111.87 and are available online at scfta.org, in person at Segerstrom Center for the Arts Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa CA 92626, or by phone at (714) 556 – 2787.