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2ND & PCH Announces Six New Tenants

By Greer Wylder

November 08, 2021

2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier open-air coastal shopping center welcomes six new tenants all of which are slated to open by the end of 2021. Having celebrated two successful years as part of the greater Long Beach community, the center continues to establish itself as a destination for national, regional and locally grown best-in-class retailers and restaurateurs as well as a desirable social hub and welcoming gathering place for all to enjoy. The latest lifestyle services, retailers, and restaurants coming to the center include: elfin — Exclusively offering boutique apparel and accessories for babies and children. Fire Wings — Wings and beer restaurant…

Luxury. Design. Art. Sustainability. All in one compact.

By Greer Wylder

November 03, 2021

Bésame Cosmetics was created by artist, cosmetic historian, and designer Gabriela Hernandez after a life-long love affair with vintage beauty. At 12, Gabriela immigrated to the U.S. from Buenos Aires, always fascinated by her grandmother’s sophisticated beauty routine.With her creative background, historical know-how, and cherished memories of her grandmother’s makeup, Gabriela finally developed the beauty brand of her dreams, filled with rich, historical details in wearable long-lasting formulas. She wanted Bésame to bring romance back into the makeup industry, allowing women to feel excited and passionate about their own beauty rituals again.Her latest collections that are all sustainably made in…

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Design SportChic

By Greer Wylder

October 29, 2021

Designed in LA, the SportsChic design ethos is Scandinavian elegant design and color that is purposely created to last for years to come. They work with environmentally-friendly vegan leather and are planning an organic cactus-based collection in 2022 manufactured in North America.Every time you swap out from bag to bag is an opportunity to misplace or lose something important. SportsChic solves that problem with one bag that organizes and simplifies every woman’s life. SportsChic Vegan Backpacks and Totes share the same innovative and useful features across size, color, and style. Whether used as a gym bag, tennis bag, yoga mat bag,…

MIKOH Warehouse Sale in Santa Ana

By Greer Wylder

October 22, 2021

The MIKOH Warehouse Sale arrived in Santa Ana now through Oct. 24. Shop women’s swimwear and apparel from tops, bottoms, one-pieces, dresses, and more (Limited swimwear selection in M, L, and XL).MIKOH is synonymous with femininity, strength, and beauty. MIKOH swimwear is a fusion of statement colors and prints.TICKETS REQUIREDTickets (FREE) are required for each customer over the age of 15 years old.Limit only (1) ticket per customer. Customers who purchase more than one ticket (for different dates/times) will forfeit all tickets.You will have (1) hour to shop beginning from the start time listed on your ticket. (eg. 10 a.m.…

Unique Dessert Decorating Studio with a ‘Sprinkle’ of ASL

By Greer Wylder

October 13, 2021

The Sweet Hand, a unique new do-it-yourself dessert decorating studio that also offers a sprinkle of ASL (American Sign Language) has opened at Mercantile West in Ladera Ranch. Owned by Ladera Ranch resident Abigail Longo, The Sweet Hand welcomes walk-in customers who wish to decorate desserts, along with host classes, events, and private parties. Longo, who is Deaf and previously taught Deaf children, will offer classes for students of all ages. Parents of Deaf or hard-of-hearing children can take ASL classes for free, and The Sweet Hand will also offer ASL Story Time every other Tuesday for children. The Sweet Hand provides…