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WELCOMING THE YEAR OF THE WATER RABBIT AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA

BY LYNN LIOU

Get ready to get your shop on because Spring Festival is on the way!

January 22 marks the arrival of the Year of the Water Rabbit, a gentle, beloved animal that is regarded as the luckiest on the Chinese zodiac. This year promises to bring prosperity, fluidity, and contemplation – a drastic change from the action-packed dynamism of the previous year. Prepare for a smoother pace of life, using the rabbit’s clever swiftness and agility to sidestep any potential hurdles. Harness the hare’s calm, balanced energy and enjoy steady confidence as you navigate the coming year with ease and grace.

There are many ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and nowhere else in Southern California will you find so many exciting options under one roof than South Coast Plaza. From January 19 through February 5, visit the center to take in the wonder of the Lunar New Year displays, shop limited time capsule collections from a plethora of shops, and collect highly coveted special red envelopes that many designer boutiques offer with purchase. From dining with loved ones and shopping for new apparel to exchanging new year’s greetings and gifts, South Coast Plaza offers a one stop shop for everyone looking to usher in the year with style.

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SOUTH COAST PLAZA

THE LUNAR NEW YEAR EDIT

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HERE ARE A FEW WAYS TO ENJOY THE CENTER’S OFFERINGS:

Stop by Jewel Court to revel in this year’s multi-level centerpiece, featuring a 15-ft rabbit showered by hundreds of lucky lanterns and whimsical hanging orbs, sitting atop a breathtaking display of LED screens showcasing a one-of-a-kind 360-degree 3D immersive experience. 

Stroll down the main hall to follow a display of jumping rabbits as they cross the water fountains in front of Tiffany & Co. and admire the “New Year Painting” photo exhibit along the way.

On January 21 and 22 from 12-4pm, children are invited to make their own Lunar New Year lantern at Carousel Court. Be sure to “hop on” the carousel afterwards for a ride on a beloved bunny.

Enter-to-win exciting prizes from South Coast Plaza boutiques and partners! Entry forms are available at all Concierge locations and winners will be selected at random and announced on February 21st.

Spend over $2,000 using a UnionPay debit or credit card and receive a $100 South Coast Plaza gift card.
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Spend $2,500 or more at South Coast Plaza boutiques or restaurants in one day and receive an exclusive pair of Water Rabbit of Fortune glasses by LIULI Crystal Art. (While supplies last, exclusions may apply. Visit Concierge locations for more information.)
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MAKE SOUTH COAST PLAZA YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL THINGS LUCKY

While at the Center, make sure to adorn yourself, your loved ones, and your home with lucky objects and apparel so that you can reap good fortune and blessings throughout the year. Here are some of our top picks for a most auspicious Year of the Water Rabbit.

Loewe Bunny Bag in Shearling
714.464.7420
Lafayette 148 New York Cashmere-Mohair Alpaca Rabbit Jacquard Crewneck Sweater
714.868.3131
Dior by ERL Red Cotton Canvas Baseball Cap
657.900.4887
Dior Jardin Magique Printed Lambskin Bomber Jacket
714.549.4700
Tiffany & Co. Lock Bangle in Rose Gold
714.540.5330
Salvatore Ferragamo Rabbit Print Silk Foulard
714.979.7654
Tory Burch Plush Rabbit Good Luck Trainer
714.689.0450
Tag Heuer The TAG Heuer Carrera Year of the Rabbit
657.655.2144
See’s Candies Lunar New Year Nuts & Chews
714.850.1529
Williams Sonoma Lunar Tea Set
714.540.1397
Frette
714.556.7080
Thom Browne Hector Bunny 4-Bar Polo Shirt
714.410.8485
Gucci Year of the Rabbit Capsule Collection Denim Jacket
714.557.9600
MAC Cosmetics Special Edition Lunar New Year Collection
714.751.2142
Burberry Children’s Embroidered Rabbit Wool Cashmere Bomber Jacket
714.556.8110

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FOR 2023, EMBRACE A NEW YOU

BY LAURIE BROOKINS

This roundup of must-have wellness products will help kick off your New Year with a focus on renewal and refreshing your body and mind.

January’s arrival inevitably spawns thoughts of renewal, refocus and refreshment, ideas rooted in personal improvement and inspired by the optimism of the months that stretch ahead. 

More than ever, today’s hottest luxury brands recognize the power and appeal of the wellness lifestyle and the notion that, increasingly, each of us is all too aware that we deserve to relax and rejuvenate in a quest to be our best selves. From luscious creams and other beauty products that soothe our skin and engage our senses to high-end gadgets that add fun to healthful food prep and a wealth of accessories that enhance our fitness routines, it’s easier than ever to embrace wellness in 2023 with both ease and style. 

With that in mind, we gathered a dozen terrific ideas from sought-after brands at South Coast Plaza to jumpstart your 2023 — in a no-stress way, of course. No matter whether you’re opting to kick off the year with a renewed focus on healthy eating and fitness or you’re determined to dedicate time to replenishing your skin and relaxing your mind, any of these ideas is sure to put you on the path to a better, enriched and more restful life. After all, in these early days of 2023, anything and everything is possible. 

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SOUTH COAST PLAZA

THE 2023 WELLNESS EDIT

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Stella McCartney Restore Cream

From Stella McCartney’s acclaimed beauty collection, this Restore Cream is a lightweight reparative moisturizer formulated for skin that is thirsting for care and comfort. Crafted of ingredients that include natural-original hyaluronic acid and cherry blossom extract, Stella’s Restore Cream is vegan and cruelty-free, clinically tested for all skin types, and designed to deeply hydrate and nourish skin’s top layers while restoring elasticity and vitality. True to McCartney’s philosophy, sustainability is also key, as this product is both refillable and recyclable.

657.273.5727

Diptyque Limited-Edition Do Son Collection

This limited-edition collection celebrates the tuberose, a scent that has been proven to relieve stress and tension. Diptyque’s Do Son collection highlights the beauty and benefits of the tuberose while also honoring one of the company’s founders, Yves Couselant, who fell in love with the tuberose while spending his childhood summers in Vietnam’s Halong Bay, where the flower is prevalent and known for being its most fragrant in the evening. From soaps to solid perfumes to hair mist, a convenient travel spray and a perfumed bracelet that allows you to carry the scent throughout the day, the Do Son collection offers a variety of products to suit every need and lifestyle.

714.850.9995

Paper Source Quartz Cooling Eye Stones

For centuries, quartz has been sought-after for its health benefits, which include boosting circulation in your skin, brightening your complexion and leaving your skin looking simply radiant. These Love x June Quartz Eye Stones, exclusive to Paper Source, embrace those ideas as they help diminish puffiness and dark circles and promote a healthy glow, while also adding a cooling effect while placed over your closed eyes. 

714.957.8555

Pressed Simple Cleanse Juice

Launching on January 1st, Simple Cleanse is the latest juice to join the menu at the highly popular Pressed at South Coast Plaza. A zesty blend of ginger, cayenne and vitamin C, ingredients that offer both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, the plant-based Simple Cleanse also includes lemon and ginger, which assist with detoxifying your body. When combined with a sensible diet and exercise, Simple Cleanse is an ideal juice to kickstart your fitness regime, whether you’re embracing a new routine or you’re a fitness devotee who desires an elevated experience. 

714.656.4547

Sur La Table Philips Premium Airfryer XXL

Savor the crispy taste of delicious food that’s fried, baked, grilled or roasted, without using excess oil and fat, when you cook with the Philips Premium Airfryer XXL, exclusive to Sur La Table. Using hot-air circulation, this Philips Airfryer can prepare up to 3 lbs. of food, from a whole chicken to two bags of frozen fries or up to six portions of your favorite dish, all at one time. While food cooks, fat is also being removed via the Airfryer’s Twin Turbostar technology, which captures fat for easy removal — and as a bonus, the Airfryer accomplishes its task without the annoying and lingering smell of fried oil. Cleanup is also a breeze, as the removable non-stick mesh basket and removable drawer are both dishwasher safe.

714.241.0118

Tory Burch Good Luck Trainers

Tory Burch’s stylish double-T logo has been combined with an oversized ergonomic sole for comfort and lift and a deep ankle scoop that elongates and flatters the leg in these Good Luck Trainers, which also highlight the New York-based designer’s love of symbols that celebrate good fortune. The latter is seen here in the wishbone embedded on the shoe’s sole, which also acts as a cambrion and reinforces the shoe’s internal support system. Crafted of nylon, suede and leather with a mesh lining, the Good Luck Trainer is available in several colors and seen here in a soothing neutral blend of French Pearl, Dulce de Leche and Biscotti hues. 

714.689.0450

Williams Sonoma Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer Elite C7000

Exclusive to Williams Sonoma at South Coast Plaza, the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer Elite C7000 offers a variety of upgraded options that allow users to not only make juicing more efficient with greater yield for all textures of produce, but also enables you to make all-natural frozen sorbet, nut butter, hummus, baby food puree and more, thanks to the included blank strainer. 

The wide feed chute accepts most fruits and vegetables without pre-cutting, while a two-stage, low-speed system crushes food before pressing to produce the highest yield. A chrome-plated, drip-free Smart Cap also allows the user to create custom juice blends with easy rinsing between recipes. All parts disassemble for easy cleaning, while the juicer also comes with three cleaning tools and a recipe book.

714.540.1397

Nékter Juice Bar Immunity Bowl

Offering more than 1,000mg of vitamin C, the Immunity Bowl at Nékter Juice Bar is sure to boost your immune system with its blend of dragon fruit, acerola cherry, strawberry, banana, agave and housemade cashew milk, layered with vanilla chia pudding packed full of protein and topped with hempseed granola and fresh strawberries and banana. The result is a delicious, refreshing selection that totals just 590 calories. 

949.688.0807

Lovesac SuperSac

Cozy, soft and oh-so comfortable: Imagine the luxury of sinking into Lovesac’s SuperSac for instant stress relief each evening. Billed as the world’s most comfortable seat, the SuperSac is suitable for two to three people and is crafted of repurposed Durafoam to create a sustainable piece that’s airy, lofty and cloud-like, perfect for sinking into after a long day or for lounging with a good book, watching your favorite game or taking a nap. The removable cover is also machine-washable, while the SuperSac is also available in a variety of sizes, colors and textures — including denim, velvet jacquard and microsuede — and is seen here in a reversible Sterling Hare Phur and Cobalt Herringbone Chenille.

714.549.2837

Knife Pleat CBD Beet Salad

The chic Knife Pleat, South Coast Plaza’s Michelin star restaurant from chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi, has created an organic CBD Power Lunch menu, which highlights dishes in which all ingredients are healthy and organic. Seen here is the CBD Beet Salad, a delicious blend of roasted beets, red quinoa, heart of palm, radicchio, and marcona almond. 

714.266.3388

Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness Edition

Automatically track your steps, sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen and more with the latest smartwatch by Fossil, the Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness Edition. Activity modes with tethered GPS enable the wearer to achieve fitness goals while advanced sensors keep track of health data, all within a smartwatch that can be customized to suit your personal style. Other features include notifications for calls and texts, built-in Amazon Alexa, timers and alarms, and much more.

714.966.5395

Crate & Barrel Organic Blush Turkish Cotton Bathrobe

Post-workout or simply for sublime relaxation, envelop yourself in the softest luxury with this plush robe, exclusively available at Crate & Barrel at South Coast Plaza. Crafted of 100-percent organic Turkish cotton, this robe is crafted of a looped weave that’s both durable and supremely soft, while its blush color and herringbone detail imbue this robe with a timeless elegance. Available in small/medium or large/extra-large, this Turkish robe is also machine washable in cold water and softens further with repeated washing. 

714.825.0060

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24 WAYS TO KICK OFF A YEAR OF WELLNESS

Our Picks for Mind, Body (and Face) Self-Care

 

With the holiday season well behind us, now is a time to start fresh with a plan for head-to-toe wellness. Here are ideas from our boutiques and home stores for practicing self-care and de-stressing in the new year.

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GIVE YOUR FACE A LOT OF LOVE

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Rouge Hermès Lip Care Balm

Level 1, Nordstrom Wing
714.437.1725

This rich balm has moisturizing and smoothing properties, formulated with a high concentration of beeswax and candelilla wax.

Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane by Kiehl’s Since 1851

Level 1, Saks Fifth Avenue Wing
714.427.0998

Kiehl’s number one facial moisturizing cream has an ultra-lightweight texture and provides 24 hours of hydration with olive-derived squalane, glycerin, and Glacial Glycoprotein.

Floral Recovery Calming Mask by Fresh

Level 1, Carousel Court
714.549.7086

Reduce the look of redness on sensitive skin with this overnight mask featuring floral extracts — passionflower, cornflower, cherry blossom, and peony, plus vitamin C and squalane.

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GET IN THE ZZZS ZONE

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Flannel Bedding by Casper

Level 3, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.787.0761

Casper’s flannel sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases are made with organic cotton, brushed for softness and that cozy factor. Available in five colors.

Weighted Blanket by Tempur-Pedic

Level 2, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
657.655.2703

Use this plush weighted blanket as a cozy throw or as an extra layer that provides a “hugging” feeling at night.

Graphic Pillowcases by Casper

Level 3, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.787.0761

Give into the power of suggestion with these sleepy-eyed pillowcases – made of crisp organic cotton – to cue you for a good night’s sleep.

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SOOTHE YOUR SKIN

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Algenist GENIUS Liquid Collagen Hand Cream at Sephora

Level 2, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.435.1001

This advanced hand cream absorbs quickly to provide relief for dry hands. Packed with Active Vegan Collagen™, Alguronic Acid®, glycerin and shea butter, this formula helps deliver immediate and lasting moisture.

Stress-fix™ Body Creme by Aveda

Level 1, Bloomingdale’s Wing
714.540.2423

This ultra-rich body cream for dry, dehydrated skin is scented with certified organic lavender, lavandin and clary sage. Sustainably harvested algae extracts moisturize while certified organic shea butter and sunflower oil protect and soften dry skin.

 

The Renewal Body Oil Balm by La Mer at Sephora

Level 2, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.435.1001

This ultra-luxurious, hydrating, and lightly scented body balm melts into a silken oil on contact. Smooth over body after bathing or as needed.

 

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GET COZY AND COMFORTABLE

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Lido Robe by Frette

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
714.556.7080

Wrap yourself in this terry robe that pays homage to ready-to-wear with contrasting piping and a notched collar. Extra-long staple cotton loops give it luxurious softness.

Layla Pajamas by La Perla

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.754.7500

Slip into the Layla black pajamas in soft stretch modal jersey with accents of Leavers lace on the collar and hem, and you’re ready to relax.

Supersac by Lovesac

Level 1, Macy’s Home Store Wing
714.549.2837

Curl up with a good book, a glass of wine and sink into the Supersac with the plush European Hare Phur Cover.

Evangeline Mohair Throw at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

South Coast Plaza Village
714.389.9300

Inspired by your favorite sweater, this throw is wonderfully feathery and available in soothing hues.

Mer-Sea & Co. Live-Well, Be Well Hot Water Bottle at Anthropologie

Level 1, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.540.9001

This hot water bottle and its cuddly bouclé cover brings a little comfort to cold winter days.

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RELAX THE BODY

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Release and Recover Ball Set at Lululemon

Level 1, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.662.2732

Roll, release, melt the tension and tightness in your body with this set of three lightweight massage balls designed to target small, medium, and large muscle groups.

Lavender Foaming Bath by L’Occitane en Provence

Level 2, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.557.2059

Soak up the relaxing and aromatic scent of this foaming bath, and be transported to the blue fields of lavender in Provence. It leaves skin feeling supple and delicately scented. Pour a small amount under running water to produce a rich, generous Foam.

Yoga Mat by Prada

Level 2, Jewel Court
714.338.2200

Take your yoga movements to the next level with Prada’s logo mat.

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ENJOY THE SCENT OF SERENITY

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Lilac Lavender & Lovage Diffuser by Jo Malone London

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
714.545.4632

Lovage and lavender are blended in this calming scent that lasts about four months in a bisque diffuser..

Byblos Limited Edition Scented Candle by Diptyque

Level 1, Jewel Court
714.850.9995

Fill your room with the scent of roasted coffee, fresh cardamom and Atlas cedar, all meant to transport you to Byblos, a port city in Lebanon. This giant candle comes in a marbled-clay vessel inspired by wisps of coffee smoke and each container is unique.

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EAT (AND DRINK) YOUR FRUIT AND VEGGIES

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Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus at Williams Sonoma

Level 1, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.540.1397

This juice machine uses advanced Cold Spin Technology to quickly and quietly extract every bit of fresh, healthy juice without heating ingredients.

Zyliss Veggie Sheet Slicer at Sur La Table

Level 1, Crate and Barrel Home Store Wing
714.241.0118

Add more healthy ingredients to your meals by using this turning slicer that cuts sheets of your favorite fruits and vegetables. It’s suitable for use on apples, types of potatoes, squash, radishes, beetroot, cucumber, and more.

Citrus 2 by Pressed

Level 2, Din Tai Fung Wing

This crisp and refreshing juice is a blend of apple, pineapple, lemon and mint and delivers 40 percent of your daily vitamin C.

OXO® Hand Held Spiralizer at Crate and Barrel

Level 1, Level 2, Crate and Barrel Wing
714.825.0060

Cut spiralized slices of fruits and vegetables such as zucchini, carrots, sweet potatoes and beets. The easy-turn, non-slip handle grips foods to minimize waste while a convenient food pusher doubles as a storage and safety cap to protect blades and hands.

Celery Detox by Nékter Juice Bar

Level 1, Crate and Barrel Wing
949.688.0807

For those who like cleanses, the 6-Day Celery Detox is made of celery juice, lemon juice and mint. Turmeric citrus can be added for a more intense cleanse.

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