Today is the grand opening of the first-ever OC Henri Bendel boutique at South Coast Plaza. The Fifth Avenue iconic store is the spot to find the latest in fashion accessories and no-fail gifts. The new boutique will focus exclusively on accessories, jewelry, beauty products, fragrance, an assortment of edibles, and Bendel-branded merchandise, with its signature brown and white striped shopping bags since the first New York store opened in 1895. And you’ll want to get there early, the first 250 guests will receive a limited-edition Henri Bendel tote, with the purchase of $125 or more, while supplies last. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Level 1, in the Bloomingdale’s Wing, at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.557.1647.
Greenology festival Sunday!
Don’t miss the 3rd annual GREENOLOGY festival at The CAMP in Costa Mesa Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. It’s a fun, free event that celebrates green-living at its best! The CAMP will bring in some of the most respected local green vendors, organizations, live music, food samples, and arts and crafts. Giveaways and raffle tickets will treat attendees to The CAMP’s eco-shops and restaurants. And special guest speaker Jesse Baker, founder of www.ecofficiency.org, will speak at 2 p.m. Find out new ways to positively impact our environment every day.
The 2nd biannual Electric Car Parade, which starts at sponsor South Coast Toyota in Costa Mesa at 10:30 a.m., kicks off the day’s events (email info@thecampsite.com for free registration information). 2937 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. 714.444.4CMP.
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