SHOP OC
Teddy needs a bath
Do you cringe every time you take a look at your child's favorite stuffed animal? Whether it's their favorite overstuffed teddy bear, all of their tea party friends or even Fido's favorite chew toy, OC-based Teddy Needs a Bath has the best way to clean their adored playthings without ruining their fur. Fill up the sack and you're good to go! All materials are recycled and ecologically conscious, even the cardboard packaging and display cases in stores.
Teddy Needs a Bath is available online and in these select stores in Orange County.
Royal Bank of McD
We’ve just discovered a new line of premium leather accessories based out of LA called R.B. of McD (ROYAL BANK OF MCD) and we think you should know about it too.
We fell in love with the buttery soft leather, eye-popping spring colors and hand painted accents, you can’t go wrong with these moderately priced bags and clutches. Prices range from $180 for a modern leather and satin lined zippered-top wallet, to $1180 for a leather and satin lined bicycle back pack with padded computer pocket that can convert into a functional messenger bag. Also choose from a reinvented motorcycle wallet in leather and lined with satin; a classic commuter bag; an updated cross body and shoulder bag with a zippered fold over top, and side zipper pocket. R.B. of McD bags are available online at rbofmcd.com.
Andrea’s Couture Opens
Andrea’s Couture, the sister salon to Andrea’s Fashions in Los Angeles, just opened in Corona del Mar specializing in customized gowns for special occasions.
Choose from nearly 400 dress options in more than 250 colors and a flawless fit-- with 22 measurements. The mother/daughter team can create one-of-a-kind special occasion gowns, to dresses for ladies attending luncheons. The salon also carries accessories including Nakmol pearls, Cosabella lingerie, Giorgio Martello jewelry, Clara Kasavina purses, as well as shoes.
Celebrate the grand opening at an open house on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. Enjoy drinks and dessert while perusing the dress selections. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Andrea’s Couture is at 3034 East Coast Highway in Corona Del Mar. 949.644.4200.
Ugly Sweater Season
Tacky? Yes. Festive? Of course! Tired of searching through vintage stores for an itchy old Christmas sweater from the 80s for your friend’s oh-so-clever “Ugly Christmas Sweater Party”? Vardagen has the answer for you - the ugly Christmas sweater shirt. These comfortable and affordable (retail $20) come in five varieties: bears, skiers, deer, moose or snowman.
Troy Lee in OC!
For the past 30 years, Troy Lee has created helmets for everyone from the world's fastest racers to Notre Dame’s Shamrock Series football helmets in last Saturday’s game.
And now all motorsport enthusiasts can shop from the iconic Troy Lee Designs at its flagship boutique and design center in Laguna Beach. It features the Troy Lee Designs sportswear line, premium tees, jeans, and the higher end Steve McQueen line. The shop also offers Troy Lee Design’s bicycle wear and racing history’s favorite motorcycle memorabilia.
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 380 Glenneyre Street, Suite A in Laguna Beach. 949.715.8142.
Vineyard Vines Arrives!
An East Coast favorite clothing label, Vineyard Vines just headed west with its first store now open at Fashion Island. The Connecticut-company is renowned for its whimsical ties and smiling pink whale logo, as well as its preppy clothing and accessories for men, women and children. Brothers Shep and Ian Murray cut ties with corporate America and launched Vineyard Vines on Martha’s Vineyard in 1998 to make ties that represented the good things in life. Their motto, “everyday should feel this good” comes from the feeling they had summering in Martha’s Vineyard. When you wear Vineyard Vines apparel they want you to have that same carefree, relaxed feeling.
Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Vineyard Vines is in Nordstrom Court at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.706.1570.
