When it comes to sales, few do it better than Nordstrom. And its famed Half-Yearly Sale for women and kids is back starting Wednesday. Ladies can stock up on fall merchandise reduced up to 50%. It’s time to take advantage of the savings and start shopping for holiday gifts. The prices are the lowest of the season so it’s also a great time to find the right looks for holiday parties and seasonal gatherings.
Fashion favorite brands on sale include 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Alice + Olivia, Cole Haan, Diane von Furstenberg, J Brand, Kate Spade New York, Marc by Marc Jacobs, M Missoni, Mini Boden, Nike, Steve Madden, Stuart Weitzman, Tory Burch and Vince. Brands will vary by store.
Orange County boasts six Nordstrom stores: South Coast Plaza, Brea Mall, Santa Ana, Mission Viejo, Irvine Spectrum and Fashion Island. Or shop at the on-line store at nordstrom.com.
Spinning Again!
Join the 22nd annual SPIN gala, called Bella Notte, on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Waterfront Hotel & Resort in Huntington Beach. The gourmet food and wine event will feature two award-winning chefs (Executive Chef Jeff Littlefield of Shades Restaurant at the Hilton and Chef Alessandro Pirozzi of Cucina Alessi) preparing a delicious Italian wine dinner.
The evening starts with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner and dancing. Dress in your favorite black and white cocktail attire. The evening benefits SPIN which provides meals to the homeless and working poor living in Orange County.
Tickets cost $175. For information, call 888.552.1900.
Hilton Waterfront Hotel & Resort is at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. 714.845.8000.
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