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Gift Better Sleep with Hästens at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

October 24, 2026

As the holiday shopping season approaches, wellness is taking center stage on gift lists, and few presents say “I care” like a better night’s sleep. Good news for Orange County shoppers: Hästens, the Swedish bedmaker known for craftsmanship dating to 1852, has opened its newest California flagship at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.The store offers the full Hästens experience, including the exclusive Grand Vividus bed and the Bernadotte & Kylberg furniture collection. Beyond the beds, Hästens carries sleep essentials that make thoughtful, elevated gifts for anyone who treats their nighttime ritual as seriously as their morning matcha. Here are…

Barnes & Noble Returned to Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

October 22, 2026

In case you missed it, Barnes & Noble opened a new flagship store at South Coast Plaza in August, bringing the bookseller back to Costa Mesa.The 27,000-square-foot space sits on the upper level of the mall and revives bookselling in a location that once housed Borders and, more recently, Sports Chalet. Inside, shoppers will find an extensive selection of books, exclusive gifts, a curated collection of toys and games, vinyl records, a newsstand and more.The store also features a Barnes & Noble Café with an outdoor patio and sweeping views, a nice spot to settle in with a new read.For…

FARM Rio Brings Brazilian Style to Fashion Island

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2026

FARM Rio, the Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand, recently opened its first Orange County boutique at Southern California’s premier open-air destination, designed as an indoor tropical garden with handcrafted artistry from Miami and Mexico City.The brand, known for its vibrant prints and “Dress in Happiness” spirit, just opened the shop at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. It joins neighbors including Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Anthropologie. For local fans, the colorful dresses, prints and accessories that have built a devoted following are now available close to home, with no trip to Los Angeles or New York required.Shoppers can expect FARM Rio’s…

Wild Strawberry Cafe’s Monster Cookies for National Cookie Month

By Greer Wylder

October 10, 2026

Soft, delicious and popular at every location, the Monster Cookies at Wild Strawberry Cafe have earned local recognition, are trending on TikTok and sell out daily. Flavors include chocolate chip, strawberry matcha and gluten-free peanut butter. They are available at all three Newport Beach locations and the Laguna Beach location.National Cookie Month is a great time to treat yourself, and the cafe is offering an easy way to save. Buy one Monster Cookie and get the second 50% off.Wild Strawberry Cafe is a family-owned business built on love, hard work and community. The team is dedicated to serving clean, high-quality…

StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island Oct. 14-18

By Greer Wylder

October 04, 2026

StyleWeekOC is back at Fashion Island in Newport Beach for its Crystal Anniversary, Oct. 14-18, and this year's lineup brings a little extra Hollywood shine to Orange County. The Newport Beach Film Festival joins in again, running Oct. 15-22.Actress, podcaster and editorial favorite Jamie Chung, a California native, headlines the week before she starts filming a new feature alongside Miles Teller. Also on the guest list are Emmy-winning television personality Keltie Knight, who will be joined in conversation by "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum Crystal Kung Minkoff, and 10-year-old designer Max Alexander, who will appear at the West…