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The countdown is on for the much-anticipated Marni for H&M collection to hit select H&M stores on Thursday. In honor of this limited time collaboration South Coast Plaza’s H&M store (on Bristol Street only) will open at 8 a.m. on Thursday. The big Marni for H&M reveal is receiving rave reviews from die-hard Marni fans who say the collection looks like it’s bigger more expensive sister. If you’re one of the lucky ones to shop the day of its release, you can pick up a full range of affordable shoes, bags and charming accessories to make a total Marni look on a budget. Prices range from $70 for a cardigan, to $99 for a dress.

The entire line uses Marni’s signature prints and colors playfully mixed and matched with African prints to Bauhaus modern and sporty silhouettes with feminine shapes. For men, Marni offers staples in subtle prints and softened colors. 

H&M has two stores at South Coast Plaza, on Bristol Street. 714.557.0362; and at Bear Street in Costa Mesa. 714.966.1745. And at the Irvine Spectrum at 9 Fortune Drive in Irvine. 949.754.0681.

Gluten-free at True Food!

Following a gluten-free diet and looking for delicious dining options? We recommend True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island that’s offering a variety of tasty gluten-free dishes at lunch and dinner, as well as new weekend brunch options. True Food recently added gluten-free spice carrot muffin with carrots, zucchini, golden raisins and walnuts; goji berry granola with Greek yogurt, banana, dried blueberries, walnuts and puff brown rice; whole grain hot cereal with steel cut oats, farro, quinoa, coconut milk and dried fruit; and gluten-free quinoa johnny cake with banana, maple syrup and Greek yogurt. They’ve also rolled out a new Kale-Aid drink made with kale, apple, cucumber, celery, lemon, and ginger. During the week, True Food Kitchen cooks up gluten-free roasted eggplant pizza, Mediterranean chopped salad,  the new cheese ravioli with roasted squash,  brussels sprouts, parmesan mushroom broth, fish or steak tacos and panang curry with brown rice, potato, broccoli, ginger, carrot, mushroom and coconut shellfish broth.

For gluten-free dessert options, try our favorite flourless chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, refreshing pomegranate yuzu sorbet, and lemon-ginger low-fat frozen yogurt.

Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; Brunch served until 3 p.m.

True Food Kitchen is at 451 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.644.2400 or visit truefoodkitchen.com.