Fashion Island celebrates spring by adding three children's stores:
Pampolina, the Picture People and First Cut.
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Pampolina, an exclusive European designer of children's clothing,
will open its first U.S. store here on Wednesday. It's recognized in
Europe as a quintessential high-fashion brand, unsurpassed in quality
and style. Collections for babies, children and teens range in size
from newborn to size 12. Collections made with lush themes in
exciting, colorful patterns. Coordinating styles and colors available
-- jackets, pants, leggings, shirts, sweaters, T-shirts and dresses.
Adjacent to the Iris Fountain near Haagen-Dazs. (949) 644-2004.
WATCH TV AND GET A CUT
First Cut, an upscale children's salon, offers the appearance and
amenities of a fine adult salon while maintaining a look and feel for
children. It also offers a "first cut" package created to commemorate
a child's first haircut. It's the first salon in the world to
broadcast the event live on the Internet so family and friends can
view the occasion. A memento includes a DVD of the event, before and
after photos, dated certificate and lock of hair all presented in a
vinyl bound album is included in the package. Each cutting station
has a flat panel TV screen with a DVD player, as well as a GameCube
with wireless controllers for older children. First Cut also has a
specially designed rocket capsule that kids can get into after their
haircut so that hair is blown away from their face and clothing. For
anxious kids, there are enclosed "screaming stations," as well as a
playroom for all children. Services range from bang trims and
haircuts to manicures for mom. A popular package is the Galaxy
Princess Package. Girls can gather with friends for birthday parties
or other special occasions to have mini spa treatments, from a mock
facial to a "minicure." Next to Russo's Pet Experience. (949)
640-0956.
EVEN MORE STORES
In addition to these new tenants, Cathy Jean shoes and Gold Crown
Hallmark have relocated within the center. Cathy Jean is now near the
Iris Fountain, and Gold Crown Hallmark has moved across from Barnes &
Noble Booksellers.
A PLUM EVENT
The Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival is happening from 9 a.m. to
9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Orange County
Fair & Expo in Costa Mesa. It celebrates its 25th year as one of the
largest gift fairs in Southern California. Free admission and
parking. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Building 10. (888) 825-6724.
www.sugarplumcrafts.com.
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