BRAVO SPORTS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH BLIND SKATEBOARDS




Bravo Sports to Manufacture All Mass Market Products for Skate Industry Icon


Santa Fe Springs, CA -- Bravo Sports Corporation, a global leader in the outdoor recreation and sporting goods markets, is proud to announce a partnership with skate industry icon Blind Skateboards to distribute mass market skateboards under the Blind banner. These Blind decks are identical to the models sold in the core market and are even produced in their own factory, but will be made available to a broader audience through Bravo Sports established distribution channels.

Unlike any other brand in the mass sporting goods market, all components in the Blind/Bravo Sports line will reflect the look and feel of the Blind core market skateboards with the exact same branding at incredible entry and top-level price points.. They will feature the iconic Blind Reaper illustrations by Marc Mckee, the original Blind Reaper artist that has been driving Blind’s core image for over two decades.

“Blind is one of the best known core brands in the skate industry,” says David Melendez, Senior VP of Licensed Goods for Bravo Sports. “We are proud to work with them to expand their presence in the market by offering top quality decks featuring exclusive Blind graphics to a mass market audience.”

Bravo Sports will manufacture and distribute the following Blind licensed products exclusive to Sports Authority for Holiday 2011 and then to additional retailers in 2012:

• 28” Blind Reaper Deck, $49.99 exclusive to Sports Authority, ages 8 years and up. This is a great entry level skateboard for a beginner rider; Available in Saber (yellow) or Chalkline Metallic (silver)

Bravo Sports has successfully developed and marketed products for such global brands as Mattel, Disney and Nickelodeon since 1999. Their current catalog includes hundreds of products for dozens of brands with plans to continue to grow this list and roll out new product offerings continually.


ABOUT BLIND
21 years ago, Mark Gonzales and Steve Rocco took on skateboarding’s big three companies by starting a small maverick company by the name of Blind Skateboards. They set out to make Blind the exact opposite of Mark’s former sponsor, Vision Skateboards, in every way. Powered by an incredible team, the art talent of Mark Gonzales and Marc McKee, and constant controversy, Blind was an instant success with core skateboarders worldwide. Blind is known for having one of the wildest, diverse and most talented professional skate teams of all time and has also earned numerous first place titles in skateboarding’s core and mainstream events.

ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS
Bravo Sports, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California is a global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets. With offices, factories and warehouses in the United States, Italy, Thailand and China, the Company’s operations truly span the globe. Since 1965, Bravo has provided the highest quality and most innovative products to sports and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. With a stable of market-leading brands including Pulse™, Darkstar ™, Tony Hawk™, Birdhouse™, Blind™, Kryptonics™, XGames™, Blacktop 360™, Quik Shade™, Moto Shade™, Airzone™, Hyper™ and Variflex™ to go along with industry leading licenses with outstanding partners like Nickelodeon, Mattel, Lucasfilm, Disney/Pixar, and Cartoon Network, Bravo consistently seeks to exceed the expectations of its consumers and customers alike. At Bravo, the goal is simple – to create simply the best products for the best value in the world. http://www.bravosportscorp.com/





OC MART MIX OFFERS A LOCAL PLACE TO SHOP 30 SMALL BUSINESSES + UNIQUE GIFTS UNDER $50



Costa Mesa, CA - The oc mart MiX, over 30 boutiques under one roof at South Coast Collection (SOCO) and purveyors of all things good,  is a vibrant gathering of owner-operated shops, who offer  unique products from fashion and home to kids and food.  Sunset Magazine says, “The oc mart MIX is the best reason to pull off the 405”.  


Here are just some of the oc mart Mix gift ideas for under $50:



1. A&O


2. Alexander Gray - Tego Audio speaker that retails at $40

3. B.Candy - Fun and unique sweets for all ages. Tons of great stocking stuffer ideas.

4. Bauble Accessories

5. Briana Rene - Imagine soap, $11, from the super popular brand, Lollia

6. Cheese Shop -

7. Deer Lovely - Baggu Tote Bag (available in Olive and Coral) $22; 31 Bits Jewelry $10-$50

8. Derringer Cycles -

9. Eva’s Trunk Denim Bar – Promotion iPad cover for $36; Great women’s premium denim, tops, dresses, and accessories.

10. Fashion Camp OC Fashion Camp is a great gift idea for kids, teens and adults. We offer fashion classes in creating, designing, sketching, styling and of course, sewing. We also offer week-long camps that highlight all aspects of fashion, and encourage creating thinking. We are offering two weeks of Winter Break Camps (Dec. 19 - 23 and Dec. 26 - 30), and January will bring Sketching, Styling and Sewing Classes. For pricing and more details, visit www.fashioncampoc.com.

11. Fleur Les Fete

12. Flourish - Bracelets $20-$30

13. Heirlooms and Hardware -$36 aprons; two wick Voluspa tins are $16

14. KCeeG -KCee G strives to bring innovative and unique designers to our clientele.

15. Milk And Honey Baby -Large Organic Toy Bin with Felt Owl $42

16. Mixed Greens Home - Seed Bombs Native Wildflowers Each reusable muslin pouch holds five seed balls made from clay and worm castings to enrich depleted soil. Simply throw and grow; Bird - Made by artisans from Haiti from reclaimed cement bags painted with low voc paint.

17. Nirve Sports - Nirve Drink Caddy – MSPR $14.99 - Carry your favorite beverage on your bike; MP3 portable Speaker set. - MSPR $27.99 - Attaches to your bike or stroller using hook and look straps.

18. Nomadic Industries / As Issued- Nomadic Quantum Kids blank chair, which is priced at $49.95.Manufactured in USA of industrial strength 30% post consumer recycled cardboard (the remainder from FSC certified managed sources) with a 100% post consumer plastic cushion. Each chair is numbered in an edition of 1000. The blank chair is your canvas - make it your own! For each chair sold during the Holidays we will also donate a chair to a local school.

19. Organic to Green - Organic to Green Bath Care Products In ReUseCycle Glass -Our original, Fred Segal launched ReUse Glass Bottle Collection 'AS SEEN IN' magazines and at leading natural beauty and cosmetic boutiques. Organic for Body and Green for Planet. Give someone you care about any of our bath products to ease the holiday tension in a warm, relaxing bath! Starting at $28.; Organic Body Butters and Argon Sugar Scrubs -These bestsellers include 3 aromas: organic coconut for happiness, organic eucalyptus to de-stress, and organic lavender to calm. We offer small sizes starting at $18 with signature gift boxed large sizes at $45.

20. Paper House - Assorted note cards, starting at $16.

21. Portola Coffee Lab - Burlap Laptop Bag $40, for the coffee lover that also has a laptop; Portola Coffee, $12.75, Fresh roasted, organic, "Best Coffee in OC"-OC Weekly best of, 2011.

22. Salvage Design - Vintage Die Cast Pencil Sharpener (w/ 3 Recycled Newspaper Pencils)Don't be dull! Stay sharp this season, and show your loved ones you're their biggest fan with our vintage die cast fan-style pencil sharpeners. Other assorted sharpener styles available. No two are alike!$18

23. Saige Nicole’s Baby Boutique Luxurious Plush Giraffe by Little Giraffe $39.50; Available in Luxe Blue or Luxe Pink Dot; Yes, that is Suri Cruise with hers!

24. Savory Spice Stop- At Savory Spice Shop we have 20 gift sets under $25.00 and 35 under $50.00. From a Bloody Mary gift set to Best of BBQ we have a gift set for everyone or you can customize your own set at almost any price point.

25. Smart Dog – With the natural dog jerky treat company, Smartdog Jerky, as the corner stone, Smart Dog is filled with treasures for you and your pooch, from beautifully designed dog bowls, stylish collars and leashes to hand painted pillows.

26. Smocking Birds - Noodles & Boo Baby Care- Hypo allergenic care for baby and mama – under $25; Hand Smocked Bibs & Bonnets – under $25; Book Buggies- Perfect for keeping your books in one place, or hauling them around to your special reading corner- under $50

27. Stoned Jewelry - A fabulous selection of beaded bracelets on elastic cord or macramé silk cord. Prices starting at $25.00

28. Surfing Heritage Museum

29. The Pantry

30. We Olive & Wine Bar - We offer complementary olive oil tasting, wine by the glass and also wine flights. We strive to bring you small artisan olive oil producers from California and feature small boutique wines as well. You will enjoy complementary olive oil and balsamic with your glass of wine or order one of our delicious tapas plate featuring some of our wonderful gourmet foods. Happy hour in the wine bar is Tuesday-Saturday from 4pm-7pm and all day Sunday.


OC MART MIX GETS READY FOR THEIR FIRST HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A HOLIDAY AFFAIR

WHERE: The oc mart MiX at South Coast Collection (SOCO) in Costa Mesa


WHEN: SATURDAY, DEC. 3 from 10:00am– 6:00 pm

WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE MIX’S HOLIDAY AFFAIR:
The oc mart MIX (The MiX), with the rest of the SOCO collection, is celebrating their first holiday season with a Dashing Through SOCO, A Holiday Affair on Saturday, Dec. 3. The MiX will be hosting special events all day, starting at 10:30 am. Join the 33 shops at The MIX in kicking off the holiday season with vintage family photos, yummy food samples, seasonal beverages, live music, carolers, special demonstrations, a fashion show... and so much more!

10am-6pm Vintage Holiday Photos
The MiX is hosting a vintage holiday photographer and customers have an opportunity to receive a gorgeous photo shoot and the ability to download the pictures for FREE! You can also order prints from the photographer for holiday gifts.

10:30 am- Coffee and tasting at Portola Coffee Lab
Manual Coffee Brewing for the Holidays -Portola Coffee Lab will demystify craft coffee brewing by teaching attendees to brew coffee at home on the Hario V-60 single-cup dripper exactly like our professional baristi. Discover the techniques essential to unlocking the flavor potential of fresh roasted coffee using any brew method and also get recommendations for pairing coffee with your holiday meal.

11:30am- Holiday Home/Entertaining

• Fleur Les Fete

• Flourish

• Herilooms and Hardware

• Salvage Design

• The Pantry

12:30pm- Eco Friendly Holidays
The Eco Group will be showcasing reusable shopping bags while also demonstrating how to customize bags and other items using the silk screen process. The audience will receive free prints and a "Gift Bag" filled with goods from the presenting stores valued at $100 (bag, book, dvd, etc.) will be awarded to a person who can answer a question based on the presentation. The following retailers will showcased:

• Mixed Greens

• Organic to Green

• Nomadic Industries/As Issued


1:30pm- Children's Ornament Decorating with the following retailers:

• Saige Nicole

• Milk N Honey

• B Candy

• Smocking Birds

• Fashion Camp OC

2:30/3:30- Fashion - Holiday Style Guide We will be showing style ideas for Holiday Event, including: Holiday Cocktail Party, Casual Christmas Morning, etc. At 3:30 you can stop by any of our boutiques to be styled by some of your favorite looks, as well as nibble on some yummy treats! Holiday fashions from the following retailers:

• Deer Lovely/Whiskey Tango 197

• Briana Rene

• Eva's Trunk

• K Cee G

• Stoned Jewelry

• Alexander Gray

• MacAllastaire

• Bauble

5:30- Food/Drink Savory Spice and We Olive will be demonstrating a great food and wine pairing. Get ready to nibble and taste!

For more event information or to find out about specials, deals and more, here is a Facebook page for the Holiday Affair event: http://www.facebook.com/events/294410700592292/

ABOUT THE OC MART MIX
The oc mart MIX, 33 boutiques under one roof at South Coast Collection (SOCO) in Costa Mesa and purveyors of all things good, is a vibrant gathering of owner-operated shops, who offer unique products from fashion and home to kids and food. Sunset Magazine says, “The oc mart MIX is the best reason to pull off the 405”, while Orange Coast just named it one of Orange County’s hottest shops. http://www.theocmartmix.com/



HOLIDAY CAROLERS, VINTAGE PHOTO BOOTH, FOOD + MORE

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We were supposed to be on KTLA this morning with LinkyDoodles but we got "occupied" by Occupy LA and the shoot was cancelled and moved to December 7th.  So be sure to tune in then but in the meantime, we were so inspired by the cute folks at Logan's Candy in Ontario that we had to share some of these photos and a cool video that shows them making candy canes. It is a must see!