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Via Lido Plaza Hosts Stars, Stripes & Summer Celebration July 17-18

By Greer Wylder

July 13, 2026

Via Lido Plaza is celebrating summer with Stars, Stripes & Summer, a family-friendly community event taking place July 17 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.The festivities begin Friday, July 17, when visitors can take advantage of in-store promotions and get a head start on completing a Via Lido Plaza Merchant Passport.Passports can be picked up at the customer service table located next to the new mural behind Via Lido Drugs, facing West Marine. Participants who visit merchants throughout the center and collect passport stamps will be entered into an opportunity drawing for gift cards and prizes…

IVI Vision Pops Up at Rails in Fashion Island

By Greer Wylder

July 07, 2026

Looking for a new pair of sunglasses this summer? IVI Vision is bringing its latest collection of made-in-Japan eyewear to a special pop-up at Rails in Fashion Island on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Known for its quality craftsmanship and timeless style, IVI Vision will be showcasing its newest sunglasses and readers while guests enjoy a Summer Shopping Celebration hosted by Rails. The event will include sips and sweets, along with the opportunity to explore Rails' latest swimwear collection with guidance from an in-store stylist.Guests who purchase two Rails pieces during the event will receive 20% off…

Willbo Opens at Lido Marina Village with a Summer Kick Off

By Greer Wylder

June 16, 2026

Newport Beach has a new lifestyle destination. Willbo, the coastal brand rooted in laid-back California living, officially opens its doors at Lido Marina Village on Thursday, June 18, with a Summer Kick Off party from 4 to 7 p.m.The evening is shaping up to be a fun one, with shopping, live music, curated bites from Ahba, and summer-inspired activations. It's also a chance to connect with some of the emerging California lifestyle brands that will be part of the celebration, including Business & Pleasure, Turtlebox, Cowboy Water, Ole, Summer Club, and Wild Strawberry Cafe.Whether you're a fan of coastal brands,…

The Curated Life Brings French Charm to Laguna Beach

By Greer Wylder

June 14, 2026

Three years in the making, The Curated Life Shoppe opened in Laguna Beach this past April, and it was worth every moment of the wait.Owner Michelle Trotter spent years traveling to France, handpicking products on each trip and putting them into storage until she found the right space to present them. She was specific about what that space needed to be. "I just knew that the base of the interior had to be white to highlight the beauty of each product," she says.The result is a boutique destination filled with one-of-a-kind home goods, tabletop pieces, textiles and lifestyle products sourced…

The Rooted Home Brings Curated Living to The LAB Anti-Mall

By Greer Wylder

June 11, 2026

The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa is welcoming a new addition with the opening of The Rooted Home, a curated home accents boutique focused on creating warm, layered, and personal living spaces.The Rooted Home officially celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, June 13 at noon with live music, gifts with purchase, a ribbon-cutting celebration, and a $250 Rooted Home gift card giveaway.The boutique features hand-selected home décor and artisan accents including candles, florals, trays, frames, kitchen accessories, tabletop pieces, and seasonal finds that bring character and intention into everyday living. Designed to complement The LAB’s eclectic mix of shops, the…