Plastic Surgery, Big Expensive Cars, Gated Communities…Orange County!!

May 17, 2010 beautycf2010

By: Lana Leazer

Can’t put my finger on it, but I guess you can say that I have an obsession with Orange Counties Coastal Communities. I feel like an eager college freshman girl desperately trying to break into that “it” sorority. And no, this is not brought on by the much publicized, glitzy shows of “The OC”, “The Real Housewives of Orange County” or two MTV’s series, “The Real Laguna Beach and Newport Beach”. What delights me about Orange County’s coveted beaches is its’ beautiful mix of artists, surfers, gorgeous scenery and expensive opulence all wrapped in one. Coming from living from Playa Del Rey, Ca, which has a mixture of this but lacks the artistic and surfer community, one could see my magnetism towards it.

Balboa Island of Newport Beach is absolutely charming with its tight streets, small cafes, and unique shops that give it a New England & European flair mixed in one. Laguna Beach in particular is a wonderful host of some highly unusual, innovative and divine creations representing the art community, not to mention, some of the most romantic, high-end classic hotels like The Montage, St. Regis and Ritz Carlton. Then we cut to Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza with their host of some of the World’s and US’s most prized fashion boutiques.

Fashion Island is just amazing. I love its outdoor mall with its tranquil Koi Pond and soothing fountains surrounded by some of the hottest stores. Recently, I was invited to their first annual anniversary event of Style 2020. For those who don’t know, Style 2020 is a place for ladies who adore clothing and shopping, but have know idea HOW to put their wardrobe and styles together. Style 2020 houses some top celebrity stylists and fashion gurus who have decided to bring the red carpet Hollywood looks to the Orange County woman. Upon consultation, they get a sense of WHO you are and bring the inside of YOU to showcase your persona thru styling tips and techniques. Every month, they host an event with different themes to go over the latest trends and designs. For their Anniversary, they focused on Trina Turk, Graduation Gifts and Things for Men!!

I must tell you. I was so pleasantly surprised when I arrived there for a second time. Their staff was so gracious and made sure to come up to me personally to welcome me back to their showroom. It had been several months since my first visit, but they remembered me, embraced me as one of them and insured my needs were met. Guests were treated to delightful hors d’oeuvres, champagne, a private Runway Show of Trina Turk Designs and a lovely gift bag with great discounts www.mystyle2020.com.

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