Tiny Oranges – Fresh, fun blog for OC moms

Does your child have a passion for fashion? A fashionista in the making? Well, then do I have the place for her!

Fashion Camp OC is a unique hands-on learning experience outside of the classroom for those interested in fashion and design.

They offer classes, birthday parties, private parties and week long camps in their unique space in The OC Mart MIX.  We heart the MIX big time.

Their Winter Break Camp coming up this month so I wanted to share the details.  If you register this WEEK, by 12/17/11, you can get 15% off the Winter Camp price with promo code “Tiny Oranges”! Wouldn’t this make a great holiday gift idea?

When I went to The OC Mart MIX for the first time a couple months ago, we saw the Fashion Camp OC facility and met the owner, Erin Bianchi.

While speaking with Erin, her love for fashion and teaching was so evident. I loved that while the camps are focused on the skill of design and fashion, there is also an emphasis on confidence and learning how to express yourself and your unique personality through fashion.

For young girls, I think this is so important! Even though my little girl is too
young now, I keep thinking how much she would LOVE this camp. Someday…

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I first was introduced to Tea Collection clothing a couple years ago when my girlfriend gave us a darling little wrap dress that was a hand-me-down from her daughter.

It quickly became one of our staple pieces and my daughter wore it ALL of the time. I was very impressed with how well it held up wear after wear which is definitely the sign of a quality clothing company. You know you have a high-quality piece when a hand-me-down still looks great after going through two kids!

So recently when a representative contacted me from Tea Collection about a review and giveaway I very enthusiastically accepted because:

#1. I already know and LOVE this brand
#2. I am thrilled to get to offer one of my readers a $100 gift certificate to shop!

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Good morning mamas!  How was the weekend? I hope you had a great one. I am excited to kick off the week by sharing that one of LA’s hottest children’s boutiques, Bel Bambini is coming to OC with the grand opening of their second location this Friday, October 7th, 2011,  in Newport Beach!

The new location boasts a 10,000 square foot showroom with a built-in stroller park, exquisite vignettes and more. To celebrate the birth of Bel Bambini – Newport there will be lots of opening weekend festivities including:

* Free gift with purchase opening weekend
* Receive a $100 gift certificate when you start a Bel Bambini Baby Gift Registry in October 2011
* Drawing for a free stroller
* Free one-hour consultation with their in-house interior designer

Bel Bambini offers the hottest styles in apparel, innovative baby gear and goods, and nursery furniture that is functional, durable, and unique. Check out the Caravan Crib selection - LOVE!

Always ahead of the trends, Bel Bambini is regularly followed by media outlets and celebrities wanting to know what’s hot for the upcoming season. Their LA location is even a stop on the star-sightings bus tour! This is because of the owner Kristina’s innate ability to scope out what everyone will be wanting next year and then delivering it to their clientele.

Another key element that makes Bel Bambini special is their concierge-like client service.  Their staff is carefully selected for their knowledge and experience in the baby and toddler market and they receive on-going education to keep current with the newest trends.

With service being a number one goal, they pride themselves on delivering the best service in the baby business, guiding you through pregnancy, post-delivery, and beyond by giving you the information you need in a warm and accommodating manner and every customer is treated like a celebrity VIP!

Bel Bambini – Newport
1800 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949.650.2828

Grand Opening Hours this Weekend:

Friday + Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

www.bel-bambini.com
Follow Bel Bambini on Facebook * Tweet with @Bel_Bambini on Twitter

[Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Post to help spread the word about their new location.  I can't wait to check it out!]

Say hello to an all new ANN!

One of my favorite stores, Ann Taylor, invites you to celebrate the grand opening of their new concept store in South Coast Plaza where you can save big on the season’s hottest fashions!

The event takes place on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 from 1pm – 5pm and during that time you will receive 30% off your full price purchase!

3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.754.1915

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

My good friend from college, Tara Anderson, is an independent stylist for Stella & Dot jewelry.

If you haven’t already shopped their cute jewelry or been invited to a home party – you have to check it out!

This line has the cutest, most fashionable pieces for affordable prices.  I love it when you can purchase a few fun new accessories and not feel like you are breaking the bank!

Tara has offered Tiny Oranges readers a $50 gift card giveaway to shop on her site, so make sure to read below on how to enter!

In the meantime, I asked her opinions on her favorite spring trends from Stella.  Here are some of her top picks…

“I love to layer our bracelets with it!  A huge trend this season is layering your arm, with lots of different bracelets. Create your own “arm candy look”.  My favorite is a leather bracelet, the vintage twist, and the nugget wrap.  Goes with everything!  Dress it up or down and you are an instant style maven! Pair one of them with bracelets you already have, the options are endless.”

Hooray! It’s a Tiny Giveaway!

One lucky winner will win a $50 gift card to shop on Tara’s Stella & Dot website! Please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for each to be counted.  Please also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner.

Contest runs through 5pm PST Sunday, 3/13/11.

1. Click here to browse & tell me which piece is your favorite? – 1 ENTRY

2. {Like} Tara’s page on Facebook – 1 ENTRY

3. {Like} Tiny Oranges on Facebook – 1 ENTRY

4. Follow @TinyOrangesOC on Twitter – 1 ENTRY

5. Join the Tiny Oranges Team to participate in the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Run/Walk on 5/1/11 and raise money for a great cause and have a ton of fun while doing it!  Click “Join Our Team” at the top of this LINK.  Then tell me you are on our team! – 1 ENTRY

6. Subscribe to our email updates {top right column} – 1 ENTRY

GOOD LUCK!

Tara has also generously offered to donate a portion of her proceeds from any Tiny Oranges reader that places an order with her to our Team Tiny Oranges to benefit pediatric cancer research now through April 30th, 2011.  If you would like to have a portion of your sale go to our team, please call her or email her directly to place your order so she can track it! Thank you!

Tara Anderson
949.291.3195
andersoncastle@yahoo.com