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MINISO Celebrates Grand Opening at The Market Place on March 14

By Greer Wylder

March 10, 2025

MINISO, the global retailer known for its fun and affordable products inspired by Japanese design, is celebrating the Grand Opening of its newest storefront at The Market Place on Friday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This location marks MINISO’s 300th U.S. store and is its second largest in the country.Festivities kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by special appearances and live performances from official mascots Pen Pen and Dun Dun. Guests can enjoy giveaways, games, exclusive gifts with purchase, and a fully wrapped plushie van in the parking lot—making it a great outing…

Gem Studio Now Open at Irvine Spectrum Center

By Greer Wylder

March 06, 2025

Gem Studio has arrived at Irvine Spectrum Center, offering a hands-on experience for jewelry enthusiasts. This creative space invites guests to design and customize their own rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and lip gloss charms. With a wide selection of cabochon-cut gemstones and high-grade .925 sterling silver, the possibilities for unique, handcrafted pieces are endless.Gem Studio is the perfect destination for birthday parties, Galentine’s gatherings, bachelorette celebrations, and special events for all ages.Open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Find Gem Studio between the Hello Kitty Café and Gorjana670 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine

Vuori Warehouse Sale Coming to Tustin

By Greer Wylder

March 04, 2025

The Vuori Warehouse Sale is back, and it’s happening this week at Alternative Retail in Tustin! From March 6-9, you can shop Vuori’s premium performance apparel at unbeatable prices. Known for blending fitness, surf, sport, and art, Vuori takes activewear to the next level with styles inspired by the Coastal California lifestyle.Doors open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but there are a few things to know before you go. Each customer can claim only one ticket, and multiple ticket purchases for different days will result in all tickets being forfeited. Everyone attending must register separately with their own…

Lip Lab by Bite Offers Custom Lipstick Experience at Irvine Spectrum Center

By Greer Wylder

March 04, 2025

For those in search of the perfect lipstick shade, Lip Lab by Bite offers a fully customizable experience, allowing makeup enthusiasts to create their ideal lip product. Customers can personalize everything from the formula and shade to the finish and flavor, leaving with a one-of-a-kind lipstick tailored just for them.Open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Located across from Sephora670 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. (949) 383-9339

Big Changes Underway at Eclectic LAB Anti-Mall

By Greer Wylder

February 07, 2025

The LAB Anti-Mall, celebrating over 30 years at its Bristol Street location in South Coast Metro, is gearing up for exciting changes. As of February 1, its longtime anchor tenant, Urban Outfitters, has departed the property, making way for renovations that will welcome new tenants.Linda Sadeghi, original owner, shared:"When we sought Urban as our anchor many years ago, it was for their first store in OC, and they were privately owned. Thirty years later, they are now an international public conglomerate with over 700 stores worldwide. No longer quite the 'local entrepreneur' that we built our business to support."(Note: The…