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Beauty Via A Vending Machine Is Coming To Fashion Valley

September 3, 2011
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A new way to shop for beauty products is coming to Fashion Valley starting on Monday. Beauty Bar will be located between the old Saks and AMC. I was there yesterday and didn’t see signs of it just yet, but it’s scheduled to arrive on Labor Day, September 5. To say that it’s a vending machine, is actually a little downmarket. This is not the same machine you used to have to kick to make sure your [...]

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Who’s Going to the Queen Bee Market?

April 26, 2011
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I would certainly be going to the Queen Bee Market if I wasn’t on holiday! The Queen Bee Market is the fabulous creation of sisters Mique and Jessica, who proudly call Encinitas their home town. Both are uber creative in a way that I can only envy. They have crafted The Queen Bee Market into an urban craft show, showcasing 50+ handpicked vendors. Mique blogs at 30days and you must see Jessica’s creations at Allora [...]

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Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash – Need Tickets?

February 4, 2011
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Trend-savvy shoppers will head to the Gaslamp Quarter for the first Fashion Bash of the year, hosted at the Culy Warehouse. With enticing new upgrades like complimentary cocktail sampling, a bigger and better swag bag, and a larger venue, the Sassy City Chicks have revamped their celebrated event for the fabulous fashionistas of San Diego.

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Social Media, Shopping & $100 Amazon Card Giveaway

January 6, 2011
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Two of my favorite past times, social media and shopping, happen to go great together. Put a glass of wine next to the laptop and I’m in heaven, as long as I don’t spill it. JoeShopping was recently brought to my attention and once I checked it out, the concept made sense. JoeShopping is shopping crossed with the best aspects of various social networks like Facebook, Twitter and foursquare. I found myself unintentionally sucked into [...]

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My Favorites from the 2010 South Coast Plaza Holiday Guide

November 30, 2010
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Just for fun, I thought I’d highlight my favorites from the 2010 South Coast Plaza Holiday Gift Guide. La Jolla Girl and I had a wonderful visit to South Coast Plaza last week, and I hope to get up there again before Christmas. It was hard to select just a few items as they’re all so beautiful. You’ll have to click on the dresses to fully see them. 1. Donna Karen Dress (black) 2. Carolina Hererra [...]

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Take a Road Trip to South Coast Plaza This Holiday Season

November 23, 2010

I grew up in Orange County and have been to South Coast Plaza hundreds of times, but not much in the past decade, unfortunately. South Coast Plaza is still family owned by the Segerstrom family, after all of these years. They invited some local bloggers to witness their annual tree lighting ceremony. La Jolla Girl and I arrived early on Thursday and shopped a little bit before checking into the Westin South Coast Plaza. That evening, [...]

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