Greer's OC

Join Elizabeth Charles, one of the hottest new boutiques to hit Orange County, as it celebrates its opening at Westcliff Plaza in Newport Beach on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. You can sip cocktails, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and take part in a friendly shopping competition with a percentage of sales going to select charities of hosts, Ashley Fischer, Angela Tesselaar, Tiffany Antoci and Wendy Enkema.

This marks the third location for Elizabeth Charles who also has chic stores in New York City and San Francisco. Shop from an unparalleled selection of coveted and hard to find designers with expert guidance from stylists. Designers include Beryll, Laurenca Dacade, Vanessa Bruno, Carven, Doo.Ri, Giada Forte, Roseanna, Aquascutum, Marios Schwab, Heimstone, Todd Lynn, Rue du Mail, Thakoon, Peter Som, Preen, Rachel Comey, Rick Owens Lilies and Darkshadow, Rika, VPL, Felder Felder, Wayne and Willow.

Jewelry designers include Rona Pfeiffer, Arielle di Pinto, Made Her Think, ACB, +Beryll and Lady Grey.

Open 10 am. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
1649 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 1649 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.645.2300.
 

Skating for Schools

Cheer on your favorite school and skaters at the finals of the National Scholastic Skateboarding League tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. at Vans Skatepark in Orange. The skaters will be competing for school pride in both high school and middle school competition.

The National Scholastic Skateboarding League brings together students who want to participate in non-traditional school sport programs and showcases skaters talents in a team environment.

20 City Blvd. W. Building, Suite A in Orange.
 

Living Fashion

The OC Fashion Association will make Earth Day fashionable on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. with “Botanic Fringe” an eco-fashion exhibit at Laguna Nursery featuring OC Designers’ creations using plants, flowers and garden items to create couture fashions and accessories.

Special guest Ruben Flores, an award winning landscape architect will be there, and raffle prizes will be provided by Assouline South Coast Plaza. Tickets cost $10 at the door for members, and $20 for non-members.

Sign-up for an OCFA membership and receive a free eco-bag courtesy of HauteOC and K58 Surfboards.

Laguna Nursery is at 1370 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. Purchase advance tickets at [url=http://ocfabotanicfringe.eventbrite.com/]http://ocfabotanicfringe.eventbrite.com/[/url]

A Date with Benefits

Come join OC's finest bachelors/bachelorettes to raise money for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. 15 of Orange County's most beautiful and interesting people (including Greer Wylder) will be up for a date package auction. The host is Christy Coffey who will be sure to entertain. Live music, silent auction, appetizers, free flowing wine and beer for the night.

Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction Thursday 4.19.2012. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Price is $45 and is located at the Aliso Viejo Country Club at 33 Santa Barbara, Aliso Viejo. 949.887.0338