guide to OC

BAKERY

Black Market Bakery
The Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine is a major find and one of the best-kept secrets in Orange County.

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BEAUTY

2nd Street Beauty
2nd Street Beauty carries top brands.

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Holiday Salon
Holiday Salon is driving force in OC takes pride in respresenting professionally skilled and personable artists dedicated to their craft.

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Matador Alcove
At Matador Alcove, a new members-only men's salon in Costa Mesa, you can stop in for a professional haircut, pour yourself a drink and watch the game on a big screen TV ...

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Shanghai Salon
Shanghai is a modern and laid-back hair salon in Eastside Costa Mesa. It’s also a great resource for two high-end lines for skin and hair that you'll love ...

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CHILDREN & MATERNITY

The First Page
The First Page features a first-rate selection of children’s literature, including classics and award-winning titles as well as lesser known and hard-to-find books ...

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isabeeTWEENS
IsabeeTWEENS, a new online boutique, specializes in fashions for girls (ages 8 to 14) developing their own personal style. It fills the niche for finding apparel that daughters will want to wear and moms will approve.

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Pomme Bebe
Besides mama's milk, it doesn't get any better for babies than the freshly made food at Pomme Bebe.Owner Svetla Kibota offers a nutritious alternative to store-bought jar foods: fresh organic meals for babies and toddlers. Kibota wants babies to love and develop a taste for nutritious fresh foods from their first bite.

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Red Balloon
With chic clothes for babies, kids and moms, Red Balloon's is the place to be. The unique children's and women's boutique offers an eclectic mix of clothing, accessories and jewelry. It's traditional, trendy and of course girlie.

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Saige Nicoles
Saige Nicoles is an up-scale, on-line boutique based in OC that caters to today's modern moms, babies, infants and toddlers. Their gorgeous children’s items include some of today’s most desirable boutique designers in clothing, room decor, unique baby gifts, and gorgeous baby and toddler jewelry.

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Xpecting
Now expecting mothers can find casual day wear, dresses for evening and black-tie events at this exclusive boutique ...

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CHOCOLATIER

Diana Phillips Chocolates
Enter chocolate heaven! We've just discovered Diana Phillips Chocolates, a new artisan chocolatier based in Laguna Beach. The artistically designed handmade chocolates

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FASHION

A'maree's
A high-end designer boutique in Newport Beach

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Bassinets & Blueberries
Whenever we need a special baby or toddler gift, we head to Bassinets & Blueberries, where we cant go wrong with adorable layette pieces, darling baby clothes and fabulous furniture, bedding and nursery decor.

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Bow Danglers
Once inside, youll discover flattering, wearable clothes from chic European designers you wont find anywhere else, plus accessories and footwear to complete your stylish new look.

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David August-Lifestyle Outfitters
Right in the heart of Orange County is a custom-clothing store that will make any man look like he stepped off the pages of GQ.

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Elle H.
Fashionistas with an eye for undiscovered labels shop at Elle H. Boutique in Laguna Beach ...

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Fresh Produce
The new venue on Balboa Island perfectly sums up the company's breezy, feminine and fun style ...

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Harlow
Shoe connoisseurs can rest easy. There's a new shopping option in OC that will feed your addiction. Harlow, a fashion forward boutique for men and women at the LAB, recently opened a second boutique at The CAMP in Costa Mesa that focuses on what's truly important in life ... incredible shoes!

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Harlow Shoes
Harlow Shoes located at The CAMP in Costa Mesa stocks the latest footwear from your favorite designers as well as to die for handbags, hats and an all organic skincare line that is nothing less than decadent. So, whether you have a thing for bags or boots, or simply enjoy the thrill of the splurge, HARLOW SHOES is a trendsetter’s dream come true.

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Holly Sharp
At Holly Sharp Signature Boutique you will find a variety of the season's hottest fashions and jewelry. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 3636 E Coast Hwy in Corona del Mar. 949.673.9466.

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isabeeTWEENS
IsabeeTWEENS is dedicated to providing quality, high-end merchandise that will appeal to your fashion savvy girl. Clothes are hip, unique, fashion forward, and ultra trendy.

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La Belle Armoire
Unlike many other consignment boutiques, La Belle Armoire features only current styles and new or nearly-new designers and couture pieces, all in pristine condition. Along with designer clothing and accessories (jewelry, shoes and bags), the boutique also offers many other services such as personal styling and wardrobe reorganization.

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La Perla
La Perla at South Coast Plaza offers the ultimate in sexy lingerie and swimwear

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Lanis
It's your dream shoe collection and we were thrilled when LANIS Boutique opened in Costa Mesa, making us feel like we had a little bit of Manhattan here on the West Coast with a skillfully edited collection of designer shoes that appeal to the Carrie Bradshaw in all of us.

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Lola Rouge
At Lola Rouge, there's always a fresh mix of lines, including Rebecca Taylor, Trina Turk and Nanette Lepore ...

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Scout3
Hidden inside the walls of the historic Old Pottery Place, Scout3 is often described by shoppers as New York meets Southern California. They carry great candles and fragrances by Calypso, all natural Korres body products from Greece, unique gift items and ridiculously comfortable lounge and yoga wear from Omgirl and Stacia.

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Solutions Denim
Owner Susan Cianciulli offers a denim bar menu to take the guesswork out of which designer brand and style will fit you best ...

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Tight Assets
Tight Assets supplies functional and fashionable active wear and everyday wear. It carries workout wear ...

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Westcliff Optometry
Westcliff Optometry's office combines the advantages of full service optometry and a fashion oriented eyewear boutique. They have a wide collection of sunglasses and eyewear from designers such as Gucci, Dior, Fendi, Calvin Klein, Paul Frank, Armani and many more.

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The White Dress
The White Dress specializes in hard-to-find couture wedding gowns, in addition to one-stop bridal shopping ...

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HOME

Barclay Butera
This iconic interior designer Barclay Butera's style is legendary, traditional, classic, and clean. His contemporary designs have grown into one the most recognizable and sought out after home furnishing lines in the marketplace.

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Blue Springs Home
Blue Springs Home is OCs go-to resource for designer bedding, offering great lines like Belle Notte, Matteo, John Robshaw, SDH, Pine Cone Hill and Shabby Chic in a beautiful atmosphere with friendly, helpful service from designers with an unerring eye for style.

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The English Garden
Yes, the beauty of a floral arrangement is what you see above the vase, but spectacular underwater visuals make quite a statement, too.

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Hemphill's Rugs & Carpets
If you're looking for the latest in carpet, area rugs and other flooring possibilities, stop by Hemphill's Rugs & Carpets ...

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Les Interieurs
This contemporary home furnishing store is one-of-a-kind with its decorative and eclectic accessories. Here you can also discover an array of vintage furnishings that could flatter a home.

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Roger's Gardens
Roger's Gardens has seven acres of picture-perfect gardens, home, patio and holiday decor ...

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The Show Place South
The Showplace South in Costa Mesa is your interior designer's trade secret, the place where he or she gets the beautiful, high-quality furnishings that add style and luxury to your home.

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Studio Chameleon
Studio Chameleon is simply the latest and greatest home furnishings store in Newport Beach. The classical modern showroom is the talk of the town. Whether you want an entire home created by Chameleon's interior design service, or a small stunning succulent plant arrangement, there's something for everyone.

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Studio Chameleon
You've heard us rave before about Studio Chameleon – we love their expertly edited selection of unique things for the home, for hostess gifts and even for ourselves...as in the not-found-anywhere-else jewelry, art and accessories.

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Von Hemert Interiors
Do you live vicariously through England's Royal Family, follow every media account of Prince William and Harry ...

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Warren Christopher Fine Floor Coverings
Visit Warren Christopher Fine Floor Coverings to view their vintage reclaimed wood floors, wide plank flooring, ceramic and stone. In addition to providing one of OC's best selections of fine flooring, Warren Christopher also offers installation.

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Wheres the Party?
OC hostesses-in-the-know rely on Wheres the Party to make their events memorable, with coordinating invitations, paper products, and must-have party decorations. And, smart OC party guests know that the stores notecards (with free personalization) make the perfect hostess gift!

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HOTELS

The Island Hotel
The Island Hotel in Newport Beach is a first-class hotel with luxurious amenities for out-of-town guests and a respite for locals seeking enjoyable entertainment, award-winning cuisine, and even pampering in its new 4,000-square-foot spa ...

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St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach
Now that the opulent oceanfront resort, St. Regis, Monarch Beach offers a great membership club program for locals ...

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JEWELRY

Charriol
Charriol Fashion Island exclusively carries specialty pieces, including 2.5-carat yellow diamond engagement rings

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Eric Hanan Jewels
Hanan is a fourth-generation jewelry designer who combines the expertise of traditional jewelry-making with modern techniques ...

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Mimi Kim
Mimi Kim designs beautiful handmade necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, bridal jewelry and even Mini-Mimi designs for girls. We love her delicate designs with natural gemstones, mother of pearl, coin pearls, hand-wrapped delicately in sterling silver or 14k rolled gold.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Sandy Heit Photography
Sandy Heit Photography is one of our favorite natural-light, on-location photographers. We love her non-traditional approach to photography --

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RESTAURANTS

A la Carte Gourmet
For 22 years it's served as the town's lifesaver for gourmet take-out deli foods, serving international foods, soups, sandwiches, and picnic meals on the go.

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Avanti Cafe
Avanti, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers a selection of fresh bakery items, artisan cheeses, herb focaccia sandwiches, soups, salads, bruschetta and pizzettes ...

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