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Old Navy re-opening at Irvine Spectrum, 1 in 40 chance of winning shopping spree

November 6th, 2009, 3:37 pm by Ian Hamilton

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UPDATE: Right after publishing this I got an update from the Irvine Spectrum. Apparently someone has already called to see if they can camp early. In addition to the giveaway there will be a DJ, face painter, balloon artist, games and refreshments as well as a 50 percent off sale on outerwear and anyone who opens or uses an Old Navy credit card gets 30 percent off any purchase. Figure that into your calculations below.

Old Navy at the Irvine Spectrum is celebrating its grand re-opening tomorrow, Saturday, at 9 a.m. with giveaways and prizes.

The first 200 customers in line get the chance to win one of three $500 shopping spree giveaways or two $200 giveaways. I did some math on my calculator that I realize afterward I could have done on my fingers to figure out that’s a 1 in 40 chance. Now, I know what your thinking, bring three friends and you’ve got  a 1 in 10 chance of winning a shopping spree. Now I failed algebra II not once but twice but I think that means there’s a 6 percent likelihood you’ll get a $500 shopping spree and a 4 percent likelihood you’ll win a $200. Well, split four ways that’s $125 per person or $50 per person. Then you have to calculate how many pairs of clothes that is to see if it’s worth it along with the cost of gas to get there.

But…there’s also the chance to win a pair of jeans or a t-shirt too, but the Irvine Spectrum didn’t say in the press release how many t-shirts they’d give away, so there’s no way to calculate your chances there. You also have to wonder, is it a cool t-shirt/pair of jeans?

Also, how early do you have to get there on a Saturday to be one of the first 200 in line? The store opens at 9 a.m.

I’m probably going to sleep in, but I’m sure to some early bird shoppers that 1 in 40 chance sounds pretty appealing.

Old Navy is located near Carousel Court and Dave & Buster’s at the Spectrum. For more information, call 949-727-1968.

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Feeling creative? Build a unique bracelet for $65

November 4th, 2009, 7:16 pm by Ian Hamilton

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A create-your-own jewelry workshop will be held next weekend at the create-your-own candle store in the Irvine Spectrum.

The workshop, called “Jewelry For The Soul,” runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 14. Local jewelry designer Shari Cheves will be running the workshop. Participants will be able to make a unique bracelet from various stones similar to the one pictured above for $65. Organizers say space is limited and you can reserve one by calling at 949-753-7873.

I’m pretty curious about the create-your-own candle store myself. The store, called Pure Light, is located in the Irvine Spectrum Center next to the Nordstroms and the Giant Wheel. Apparently it has been open since June and inside you can make a candle from various fragrances, colors and shapes and then decorate it with different items. My favorite idea is that you can put a hidden note as a message in a bottle that I assume is revealed when the candle burns down.

I’ll follow up and see if I can’t get some photos of the shop. There’s another Pure Light shop in Laguna Canyon which was covered before.

If anyone has visited either of these stores, let us know in the comments what it’s like or what making your own candle is all about.

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New jewelry store to open at Irvine Spectrum

October 5th, 2009, 6:23 pm by Ian Hamilton
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Bico jewelry. Image courtesy Bico Australia.

Bico Australia (pronounced “Beeko”) is opening its first location in Orange County in the Irvine Spectrum Center.

As early as this week a kiosk will  be opened to sell the unisex pendants (meaning it can be worn by both men and women) with the store expected to open by mid-October.

The jewelry  is described both as  “urban” and “tribal” and runs from about $28 to $120. Check out the photo to get a sense of what Bico Australia jewelry looks like.

The pewter pieces are plated “with various layers of silver, brass or copper” then hand finished, according to the Bico Australia Web site.

“It’s very tribal looking. It has a spiritual and artistic look to it. There’s a meaning behind each piece,” said franchise owner Darren Frank. “And it’s all brand new to OC.”

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$1.50 slices at Cheesecake Factory in Spectrum

July 18th, 2008, 7:54 am by Cameron Bird

The Cheesecake Factory will celebrate its 30th birthday on July 30 by rolling back the prices on slices. All day long, customers at the Irvine Spectrum (and all other locations) can grab cheesecake for $1.50, of which 25 cents will benefit America’s Second Harvest. The restaurant chain will also unveil a special 30th anniversary chocolate cake.

The phone number for Cheesecake Factory at Irvine Spectrum is 949-788-9998. The center is where the I-5 and I-405 freeways meet.

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