Study Like A Pro - Music To Keep You Motivated

This morning I was supposed to be writing about how music can help you work, but instead I found myself distracted, wandering around the kitchen, looking in the fridge and checking Facebook, somehow, I just couldn’t get started. Suddenly the irony of the situation hit me, I reached for...

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The District at Tustin Legacy fills up, adding barbershop, scent shop, restaurants – Orange County Register

Joon Shabu Shabu: The popular LA Japanese-style hotpot concept will open at the end of the month. (Photo courtesy of Joon Shabu Shabu)




Joon Shabu Shabu: The popular LA Japanese-style hotpot concept will open at the end of the month. (Photo courtesy of Joon Shabu Shabu)




Bear...

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Huntsman Unveils Larger Bespoke Salon in New York – WWD

The new space is designed to look like a London home.

LILY HOPE WOKIN

NEW YORK — Custom clothing is one of the rare hot-ticket items in American men’s wear these days, and with more than 167 years of experience creating bespoke clothing on the...

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We tried some beauty mist products for you

What is a beauty product that provides mists of skincare? It’s not only the hottest trend that keeps your skin looking good throughout the day, it’s one of the most convenient beauty products created that also helps you feel refreshed on the go. A mist product is also versatile as it can...

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3 players to watch on the South all-stars – Orange County Register

COSTA MESA Three South players to watch in Friday night’s Orange County all-star football game at Orange Coast College:
1.Shane Coleman, Tesoro, WR: The 6-foot-5, 210-pound wide out is the most impressive-looking athlete for the South but made a play in Monday night’s team scrimmage that...

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy – WWD

Martine Rose Men’s Spring 2018

Giovanni Giannoni/WWD

An undertone of escapism and happy vibes marked the recently completed men’s spring season in Europe. Among the key trends that emerged during the London, Florence, Milan and Paris...

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It's trendy now to wear socks with your sandals

Sandals with socks are no longer a fashion faux pas worthy of a flogging.
In fact, they are positively the way to go if Paris catwalks Thursday are any indication.
The dorky look previously confined to superannuated boy scouts and embarrassing uncles appeared in three major menswear shows,...

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‘There’s no other job I’d rather be doing’ (From York Press)

Tricia Harris, of Helmsley Walled Garden, introduces herself in the first of her regular gardening columns
IT is with a certain amount of trepidation that I follow in the footsteps of Mike I’Anson to write this column.
I’ve loved gardening all my life but only became a professional...

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One for absolute beginners (From York Press)

Thanks go to David Bowie, from whom today’s headline is borrowed. I usually allow for the time of year and weather conditions you may encounter on a ride.


So in winter it’s generally a short low level ride, and in summer, perhaps longer and into the hills.


However, it occurred to...

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5 reasons why Amazon-Whole Foods won’t win grocery war – Orange County Register

Goodbye, Kroger? Safeway? Albertsons? Costco? Even Walmart and Target?
Considering the reaction to Amazon’s announcement of its plans to buy high-end grocer Whole Foods, you might think the online shopping giant instantly won the highly competitive supermarket wars.
Yes, Amazon has helped...

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Paris Men’s Sizzles — In More Ways Than One – WWD

Olivier Rousteing and Massimo Piombini

Dominique Maître/WWD

PARIS — Call it the Macron effect. With Paris men’s fashion week in full swing since Wednesday, retailers and brands say there’s a positive global energy that is helping propel...

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Rick Owens shows off latest menswear on a 16m-high runway

The most spectacular sight at a fashion show recently was the set of the Rick Owens show outside the Palais de Tokyo museum.
The Los Angeles avant gardist sent out his goth army of models from the roof of the art deco museum onto a huge 16-metre high (52-foot) scaffolded catwalk that wound...

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91 Freeway toll lanes getting another rate increase in July – Orange County Register

Sticker shock is getting a sequel.
Since opening in March, the new 91 Freeway toll lanes have already seen one rate increase (and some decreases). Now, come July 1, another one is on the way.
In a newsletter sent out, the Riverside County Transportation Commission, along with the Orange...

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Kris Van Assche Reflects on 10 Years at Dior Homme – WWD

Dior Homme Spring 2018

Emmanuel Fradin/WWD

PARIS — As he prepares to celebrate his 10th anniversary at the helm of Dior Homme, Kris Van Assche is basking in a new sense of freedom.
Having succeeded his former boss Hedi Slimane in the job, the...

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You can now buy an Aston Martin without breaking the bank

British luxury GT and supercar company Aston Martin is partnering with Italian footwear brand Hogan on a range of limited edition sneakers.
The Aston Martin x Hogan sneaker will be available for order at the end of June and when it does arrive, will do so in what the companies describe as...

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Gold Star Foods acquires Anaheim distributor; 106 employees could be affected – Orange County Register

Ontario-based Gold Star Foods has acquired Anaheim-based A&R Wholesale Distributors for an undisclosed amount.
The deal could impact jobs in Anaheim as A&R recently filed 106 layoff notices with the state. The company did not immediately respond to questions on whether or not its...

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Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli Says Goodbye Suit, Hello VLTN – WWD

A preview look from the Valentino Men’s RTW Spring 2018 show.

Antoine Harinthe

PARIS — “I like the idea of Valentino goes street. It’s more interesting to me not to be distant,” Pierpaolo Piccioli said as he surveyed the mood board of his...

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A look back at Italian fashion’s most famous sister, Carla Fendi

Carla Fendi, 79, passed away on Monday evening in Rome. The fourth of five daughters of Adele Casagrande and Edoardo Fendi who founded Italy’s world-famous fashion dynasty, Carla helped put Fendi on the map.
Carla’s career at Fendi began in the 1960s. Hailed by Italy’s Corriere Della Sera...

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Cycling the hidden valleys of the Lakes (From York Press)

INCREASING motor traffic on the main roads, particularly the A591 north/south artery, has made the Lakes a less attractive proposition.


Don’t be put off, however, as if you know where to look, there are still traffic free roads to be found. So this month, I’ll share one of my special...

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Summer concert and car show coming to Lake Forest – Orange County Register

Lake Forest is offering up a rockin’ good time with the “Rock Around the Clock” Summer Concert and Car Show, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25 at the Sports Park and Recreation Center.
The concert will feature The Rockabillys, Redneck Rodeo and The Swing Kings. Residents also can peruse classic...

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Trending at Pitti Uomo

Safari Adventure: Lardini
Updated Trenchcoat: Pringle of Scotland
Ultralight Parka: Helter Shelter
Summer Stripes: Block & Last
Shirting Fabrics: Corelate
Eighties’ Bathing Suits: Timo Trunks
Colored Lenses: Super Retrosuperfuture
Embellished Denim: Kings of Indigo
Pastel Sneakers:...

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Overpay or pay the tax? – Orange County Register

You’ve sold your commercial real estate. Proper steps have been taken to funnel the sale proceeds into a qualified intermediary as the first step to perfecting a tax-deferred exchange – a way to buy more commercial real estate and defer the tax obligation.
A careful review of buildings...

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Common Trde Hopes to Invigorate the Showroom Experience – WWD

Brands showing at Common Trde.

Laura Baker and James Waller are introducing a new showroom concept.
Baker, who co-owns the Pblc Trde showroom, and Waller, who cofounded the British streetwear brand Blood Brother, have partnered up to launch Common Trde, a...

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La Prairie's counters and store offer a new emotional experience

In the quest for timeless beauty, Swiss luxury skincare brand La Prairie has reimagined their counters’ aesthetics in Paris, revealing a new luxury look.
La Prairie just launched their new store design at Galeries Lafayette, the 70,000sq m flagship luxury department store in Paris.
“We are...

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Stem-cell pioneer to challenge Rep. Dana Rohrabacher – Orange County Register

Hans Keirstead, a pioneering stem-cell biologist and multimillionaire businessman who was a professor at UC Irvine for 14 years, announced Thursday he would join the field of Democrats challenging Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Costa Mesa.
“I’m running for Congress because I believe that...

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Brioni Taps Nina-Maria Nitsche as New Creative Director – WWD

MILAN — Brioni has appointed Nina-Maria Nitsche as its new creative director.
Nitsche joined Maison Martin Margiela in 1989, working closely with the founding designer for 23 years. After Margiela’s  resignation, in 2009, Nitsche took over the creative direction of the brand. She...

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Your guide to hundreds of Southern California concerts – Orange County Register

If you’re looking to get out, have some fun in the sun and to lose your voice singing along to live music this summer, there is certainly no shortage of big tours and ginormous multi-day festivals rolling through Southern California.
In one of the busiest concert seasons yet, there are...

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Pitti Peacocks

When it comes to street style at Pitti Uomo, walking sticks, derbys and three-piece suits have been de rigueur for years. But now the “Pitti Peacocks,” as they’re known, have some company — and it’s rocking tradition. Showgoers last year began to infiltrate the dandy landscape with full-on...

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5 free things to do in Orange County this week – Orange County Register

Today is Free Family Day at the Orange County Museum of Art. (File photo by Nick Agro, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Why sit home because you don’t want to spend any money? Here are five things you can do this week that cost nothing at all:
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
Head over to the free Family Day at...

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Nike Reimagines Jordan Brand for Fall

A classic is getting a new spin from Nike.
The Oregon-based athletic company has rebooted one of its stalwart brands for fall, pushing the design envelope to give it a new look and new direction.
“We’re excited about today,” said David Creech, vice president of design for Jordan Brand. “We...

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Quick-fix beauty products you need to have at all times

Co-ordinated by SANDRA LOW
When you need a quick fix for minor skin issues, frizzy hair or chapped lips, there are specific beauty products that can help. Beauty brands sent in their best quick fixes, that they claim will help you solve a variety of issues – from tackling multiple skin...

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Russian ballerina’s tragic tale is the focus of Eifman Ballet’s ‘Red Giselle’ – Orange County Register

Eifman Ballet of St. Pertersburg will present “Red Giselle” a ballet about Russian ballerina Olga Spessivtseva, at Segerstrom Center for the Arts June 16-18. (Photo by Evgeny Matveev)




Eifman Ballet of St. Pertersburg will present “Red Giselle” a ballet about Russian ballerina Olga...

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London Fashion Week Men’s Spring 2018: Ones to Watch

Bodybound
Born and raised in London, Bodybound creative directors Kim Wilkins and Pliny Champion launched their label in 2012.
The duo met in college. Wilkins studied knitwear at Central Saint Martins and graduated in 2005, then moved on to study men’s wear at the Royal College of Art. He...

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There's still time to get your dad the luxury gift he deserves

He’s a man who plays, watches, reads, and dreams about tennis? Then he’ll need these Cole Haan GrandPro shoes. They are engineered for on-the-go living, while delivering an innovative spin on a classic silhouette. Photo: Cole Haan.
Men


June 8, 2017 Men, Style
By
BERVIN...

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Is your teen smoking weed? How to talk about legal marijuana. – Orange County Register

Since Californians voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana last November, many parents and educators have been wondering how to talk with teens about drug use and prevent abuse now that voters have given lighting up a green light.
Proposition 64, also called the California...

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Pal Zileri and Mauro Ravizza Krieger Part Ways

MILAN — Pal Zileri owner Forall SpA and creative director Mauro Ravizza Krieger have agreed to part ways.
“This is amicable,” Giovanni Mannucci, chief executive officer of Pal Zileri, told WWD. “We have talked about the development of the brand and a change made sense for both of us.”
Mannucci...

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Check out this fashion label designed by a Hallyu star

You’ve probably seen K-pop stars on stage driving fans wild with their easy swagger and cool confidence. Well, a large part of the appeal comes from the way they dress.
South Korean fashion label Moldir carries a wide range of trendy apparels and accessories, which reflect a youthful,...

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A dozen new tenants slated to open in June as Irvine Co. revitalizes several retail centers – Orange County Register

Coast Fish Company (Los Olivos Marketplace): The casual seafood restaurant opened at the end of April. (Photo courtesy of Coast Fish Company)




Coast Fish Company (Los Olivos Marketplace): The casual seafood restaurant opened at the end of April. (Photo courtesy of Coast Fish...

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At Work: Retail Architect David Montalba Dresses for Comfort, Client

David Montalba, founder of Montalba Architects in Santa Monica, Calif., believes clothes and buildings should fit like a favorite pair of jeans or T-shirt.
“It’s about creating a comfortable environment, a place where people can be dynamic. Similarly with clothes, you want to wear clothes that...

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Scampston Plant Fair will take place on Sunday (From York Press)

SCAMPSTON Plant Fair will be returning for the eighth year on Sunday attracting gardening enthusiasts and horticulturalists from across Yorkshire.


This year there will be a mix of stallholders, both new and old, offering everything from perennials and pelargoniums to grasses and...

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New exhibit explores the art Disney created for the armed forces in World War II – Orange County Register

Photo of the Thumper insignia painted on the side of a B-29. The design was created for the crew of the bomber in the 504th Bombardment Group. The plane and the crew did not survive the war. The photo is part of the Walt and The Flying Bull exhibit at the Great Park Gallery in Irvine on...

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Vlone to Show During Paris Men’s Fashion Week – WWD

It’s an interesting week for 25-year-old Harlem native A$AP Bari to reveal he’s showing Vlone — his highly sought-after streetwear line — during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris.
It’s the same week Gucci has come under fire for a jacket Alessandro Michele presented at his Cruise 2018 show,...

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Upgrade your style with these Hublot watches

Like a modern-day alchemist who blends the past and future, tradition and innovation, Hublot is updating its 2017 timepiece novelties with a plethora of different forms.
Nature, it seems, is an inspiration for the watchmaker. Minerals, metals, ceramics, polymers and other composite materials...

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a Royal spinoff of popular noodle house – Orange County Register

Hot spicy beef noodle soup at Royal in Irvine isn’t really spicy, but it is very good. (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG)
 




The dan dan noodles at Royal are tossed with ground pork and cucumbers. (Photo by Brad A Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG)




Hot spicy...

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Streetwear, Sneaker Sellers Fine-Tune Product Drops

NEW YORK — On an unseasonably warm April day in New York, a young man practically skipped down Lafayette Street with friends while shouting into the screen of his smartphone, “We don’t stand in lines!”
Proudly clutching a Supreme bag, he was taunting the crowd of people gathered outside of the...

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