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THE OC MART MIX TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY & OPENING OF 32 SHOPS ON JAN. 26


Costa Mesa, CA – What a difference a year can make! The oc mart MiX, a marketplace for gourmet foods, coffee and wine with over 30 shops under one roof and purveyors of all things good, is celebrating its first birthday on Thursday, January 26 from 11 am – 6 pm with music, wine and treats.


In one year The MiX, opened 32 shops, including shops for gourmet foods, coffee, and wine, as well as men’s and women’s clothing, fashion accessories, kids boutiques, skin care, home décor, fresh flowers, party planning and more. With the unique mix of shops and products, The MiX has quickly become the hot spot for one-stop-shopping.

“At the oc mart MiX, we strive to provide a unique shopping experience, where you can get foods, fashion and findings all under one roof,” says Andrea Young, the owner of The Paper House and the store owner who spearheaded the oc mart MiX. “In the last year since our opening, The MiX has become a destination for those who want to shop small, local businesses while at the same time, it has given entrepreneurs and trendsetters a venue to showcase their talents.” Three additional shops to open at The MiX are The Cheese Shop, N’Ice Cream and Shuck Oyster Bar, which are slated to open in early 2012. www.theocmartmix.com


MIX BIRTHDAY PARTY
WHEN: Thursday, January 26 from 11 am- 6 pm

LOOK FOR: Celebrate the opening of the oc mart MiX one year ago exactly! Stop in each store for appetizers and drinks. Live music by Marieve Herington Trio. Delicious food from the Seabirds food truck from 11am – 2pm. Happy Hour at We Olive & Wine Bar until 7pm. $1 custom note cards available at Paper Me. RSVP: Andrea@theocmart.com








The Hat Loft at The Cove In Newport Beach

The Hat Loft is a specialty retailer carrying over one hundred styles of hats for every season and occasion founded by Amy Rosten.

How did you get started selling hats? I wanted to start my own business and thought hats might be fun. In the beginning of 2010, a friend offered to have a hat party and the response was great and everyone had a blast trying them on and vamping. I realized the need to try different styles of hats on to find the best fitting and best looking hat for a person. After doing some research, I found there weren't many hat shops in the area so I looked into opening my own.

What brought you to The Cove? Once I found out about The Cove, I couldn't believe what great opportunity it was. Opening a store while 8 other stores are opening along side me has been the best way I could think of to get started. The Cove oozes with energy and creativity and we keep thinking of ways to make it better. The Hat Loft is a good compliment to the other stores in the center.

What kinds of hats can folks find at The Hat Loft? The Hat Loft offers a wide variety of protective sun hats as well as fashion caps for all seasons. I carry many different brands, styles and colors.

Do you have a favorite style? My favorites right now are the wool page boys, but I love a classic wide-brimmed, straw sunhat as well. That said, the best way to utilize my store is to simply start trying hats on and see what looks good, fits well and fits your needs.


Phone - 949-515-7HAT

Email – thehatloft@gmail.com

Web: www.thehatloft.com (coming soon)


LOVE & COCKTAILS AT THE COVE

Valentine Shopping Night, Treats in Every Boutique + A Food Truck


Thursday , Feb 10th, 5-8 pm

Newport Beach, CA -- The nine boutiques at The Cove, a hip and newly re-purposed shopping destination on Newport Beach’s Mariner’s Mile, is hosting a fun shopping night for those who need Valentine’s gift ideas or need a little love for themselves on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 5-8pm.

The Cove boutiques (Posey Couture, The Hat Loft, Little Relics, Blend, Clarity RX, MerMade Designs, Little Stylings, Laura Matthews Designs, and Studio Fringe) are offering hundreds of gift ideas for Valentine’s of all ages from $30-$300. With festive cocktails including pink Champaign and Valentine’s treats in each shop, The Cove will also have a food truck there to provide free food while supplies last.

Hot Valentine’s Gifts from The Cove include:





FOR HER: luxurious lotions from Clarity RX; a celeb-favorite scarf from Blend, vintage inspired cocktail jewelry from Posey Couture, a hip headband or handbag from Laura Matthews Designs, antique bracelet from Little Relics


FOR KIDS: hip shoes for your kids from Little Stylings





FOR THE HARD TO SHOP FOR: down-filled pillow in a bright color from Style Fringe, a sun hat from The Hat Loft, sea-inspired décor from Mermade Designs


The Cove is located at 410 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Retail hours for individual boutiques vary (see below).

Retail boutiques at The Cove include:

Blend (Beth Zehnder) – Contemporary women’s clothing with a focus on easy to wear weekday to weekend clothes for the gal on the go. (Tues – Fri.11am-5pm; Sat 11am-3pm)

Clarity RX (Karla Keene) - Skin wellness boutique featuring the owner’s unique, patented line of high quality cosmeceuticals, which have been formulated for results-driven benefits to the skin, resulting in a smooth, youthful, supple, toned and radiant appearance. (By appointment only basis focusing on the private one on one experience.)

Laura Matthews Designs (Laura Matthews) – Original, handmade jewelry with a funky edge, designer handbags, belts and accessories. (Mon.-Sat. 10am-3pm)

Little Relics (Caitlin and Donna Whelan) - Antique Jewelry and Found Objects; based jewelry line Of recycled repurposed antique pieces.(Tues.-Fri. 11am-5pm; Sat.11am-3pm)

Little Stylings (Melinda Hovee-Harlan) - Children’s consignment couture for moms to be economical, fashionable, and live a little lighter on the planet. Reduce, Reuse, Rewear. (Mon.,Tues. 9am-1pm; Wed., Thurs. 10am-4pm; Friday 11am-5pm; Sat. 12noon-3pm)

MerMade Designs (Merideth Fleener) – Sea inspired home décor and gifts - Coral, seashells, handmade treasures. (Tues-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat. 11am-2pm; Or by appointment, 949.285.7871)

Posey Couture (Paige Van Rensselaer-Kunkle) – Pearls, Vintage & "Haute" Costume Jewelry, Sugar Factory Couture Lollipops, and all things bling. (Tues-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat 11am-2pm; during the holidays Sat 11am-3pm)

Studio Fringe (Pam Terry) – A full service interior design studio, unique linen pillow collection, home furnishings, fine art and textiles. (Tues.-Thurs. 10am-5pm; Fri. 11am-3pm;Mon. and Sat. by appointment only.)

The Hat Loft (Amy Rosten) – Designer hats, caps and fine millinery. (11am-4pm)

Visit The Cove online and learn more about events, sales and new offerings at www.facebook.com/thecove

The Cove Boutique Owners, starting with the top left and going clockwise:

Beth Zehnder (in the orange scarf), Karla Keene, Paige Kunkle, Melinda Hovee-Harlan (green scarf), Merideth Fleener, Laura Matthews (on right edge of couch), Pam Terry, Caitlin Whelan, Donna Whelan (white scarf), Amy Rosten (on left edge of couch)

For more information about The Cove, the retailers, the hottest trends, photos, interviews and latest offerings now available, please contact Townsend Olmstead Media Co., 949-722-8488 or email allison@tomediaco.com/lauren@tomediaco.com.

THE COVE, NEWPORT BEACH’S NEWEST RETAIL TREASURE, OPENS AS HOME TO NINE UNIQUE BOUTIQUES

9 Entrepreneurial Women. 1 Hot Shopping Destination.



Newport Beach, CA -- A hip and newly re-purposed shopping destination on Newport Beach’s Mariner’s Mile, The Cove has just opened nine unique boutiques all headed by local entrepreneurial women. With fabulous collections, one-of-a-kind finds and a cool 60's retro vibe, The Cove is home to lifestyle and retail brands focused on women, children, home decor and fashion, including: Posey Couture, The Hat Loft, Little Relics, Blend, Clarity RX, MerMade Designs, Little Stylings, Laura Matthews Designs, and Studio Fringe.

Friends and acquaintances before opening The Cove, the collection of boutiques are all run by entrepreneurial women with their own niche focus providing shoppers with an eclectic and exciting one-stop-shopping experience. While many of the retail owners at The Cove have been in business for years, each was looking to expand their brand with a new creative and entrepreneurial challenge. They all came together to form The Cove, creating both a collective think tank for local enterprise as well as a laid-back, convenient shopping experience for customers, friends and family bringing them affordable, one-of-kind finds and other distinctive products.

The Cove redevelopment project was the brainchild of Russ Fluter of Cannery Village Realty. After sitting empty for 5 years, Russ bought the six small buildings with the hopes of reestablishing the area’s retail presence.

The Cove is located at 410 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Retail hours for individual boutiques vary (see below for individual store hours). Visit The Cove online and learn more about events, sales and new offerings at www.facebook.com/thecove

Retail boutiques at The Cove include:

Blend (Beth Zehnder) – Contemporary women’s clothing with a focus on easy to wear weekday to weekend clothes for the gal on the go. (Tues – Fri.11am-5pm; Sat 11am-3pm)

Clarity RX (Karla Keene) - Skin wellness boutique featuring the owner’s unique, patented line of high quality cosmeceuticals, which have been formulated for results-driven benefits to the skin, resulting in a smooth, youthful, supple, toned and radiant appearance. (By appointment only basis focusing on the private one on one experience.)

Laura Matthews Designs (Laura Matthews) – Original, handmade jewelry with a funky edge, designer handbags, belts and accessories. (Mon.-Sat. 10am-3pm)

Little Relics (Caitlin and Donna Whelan) - Antique Jewelry and Found Objects; based jewelry line Of recycled repurposed antique pieces.(Tues.-Fri. 11am-5pm; Sat.11am-3pm)

Little Stylings (Melinda Hovee-Harlan) - Children’s consignment couture for moms to be economical, fashionable, and live a little lighter on the planet. Reduce, Reuse, Rewear. (Mon.,Tues. 9am-1pm; Wed., Thurs. 10am-4pm; Friday 11am-5pm; Sat. 12noon-3pm)

MerMade Designs (Merideth Fleener) – Sea inspired home décor and gifts - Coral, seashells, handmade treasures. (Tues-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat. 11am-2pm; Or by appointment, 949.285.7871)

Posey Couture (Paige Van Rensselaer-Kunkle) – Pearls, Vintage & "Haute" Costume Jewelry, Sugar Factory Couture Lollipops, and all things bling. (Tues-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat 11am-2pm; during the holidays Sat 11am-3pm)

Studio Fringe (Pam Terry) – A full service interior design studio, unique linen pillow collection, home furnishings, fine art and textiles. (Tues.-Thurs. 10am-5pm; Fri. 11am-3pm;Mon. and Sat. by appointment only.)

The Hat Loft (Amy Rosten) – Designer hats, caps and fine millinery. (Tues.-Fri. 11am-4pm; Sat.11am-3pm)