Store openings: Orange County's Henri Bendel opens Friday

Henri Bendel, the storied New York Fifth Avenue retailer, unveils the first of its two new Southern California stores on Friday. The 2,000-square-foot boutique at South Coast Plaza stocks Bendel's array of handbags, jewelry, perfumes, scarves, chocolates and other gifts.

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. (800) 423-6335. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

-- Max Padilla

Bendel heads to the Beverly Center this November

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Beijing photographer Quentin Shih's Christian Dior exhibit at South Coast Plaza

Hold on to your flared New Look skirts. O.C. uber-mall South Coast Plaza is set to host an exhibition of photographs by renowned Beijing-based shooter Quentin Shih commissioned by Christian Dior.

On view Oct. 14 through Nov. 7, "Christian Dior Presents Photographs by Quentin Shih," is part of a larger bicoastal festival on Chinese culture, "Ancient Paths, Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese Culture," organized by Carnegie Hall, presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and primarily happening at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. (The festival will be reprised in New York from Oct. 21 to Nov. 10 at Carnegie Hall.)

Shopping: Teen Vogue Haute Spot's closing weekend

This closing weekend features an appearance from "Teen Vogue" Editor in Chief Amy Astley and Britney Spears Circus Fantasy big top.

Shopping: Weekend: Teen Vogue Haute Spot hosts 'Gossip Girl' stylist Eric Daman and more

Teen Vogue Haute Spot, South Coast Plaza’s kiosk for stylish teenagers, hosts more happenings this weekend in the Carousel Court.

At 4 p.m. today, Vans will present its Traveling Closet, in which a Teen Vogue stylist will happily rummage and offer back-to-school styling tips and tricks.

At 2 p.m. Saturday, Mandy Robinson, Billabong’s design director, invites the public to view the brand’s latest collection. You can also customize a Billabong T-shirt at a special Haute Spot station. Australian singer Ashleigh Mannix is scheduled to perform.

At 2 p.m. Sunday, Head “Gossip Girl” stylist Eric Daman will appear for a question-and-answer session and demonstrate styling tips on audience volunteers. Daman will also offer a behind-the-scenes peek at a special photo shoot.

At 4 p.m. Monday, DKNY-sponsored Model Mondays is again looking for the next Teen Vogue face. Get a makeover and strike a pose for a chance to appear in an upcoming issue.

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Noon to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Teenvoguepromo.com/hautespot or Twitter @tvhautespot

-- Max Padilla

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Weekend activities at Teen Vogue Haute Spot in South Coast Plaza

South Coast Plaza’s kiosk for stylish teenagers in the Carousel Court hosts more happenings this weekend:

At 1 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 12), Collection B. is bringing in a pro photographer to scout for models. One winning face will be featured in a Teen Vogue ad campaign. At 3 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 12), Nike will have trainer Marie Purvis on site as part of its “Delicious Moments” campaign.

On Sunday (Sept. 13), Clinique is scouting models for Fresh Faces. Three lucky winners will be flown to New York for a promotional Teen Vogue photo shoot plus a head-to-toe look styled by magazine editors along with a tour of the magazine offices.

At 2 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 13), Customize your Uggs: Buy a pair of Ugg Australia boots at South Coast Plaza and bring them to the Haute Spot where an airbrush artist will customize them. Also, Ugg fans can enter to win a raffle for a new fall 2009 pair.

At 4 p.m. Monday (Sept. 14), DKNY-sponsored Model Mondays is again looking for the next Teen Vogue face. Get a makeover and strike a pose for a chance to appear in an upcoming issue.

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Teenvoguepromo.com/hautespot or Twitter @tvhautepsot

-- Max Padilla

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Kenny Scharf at Movado in Costa Mesa tonight

Tonight, Movado throws a reception for artist Kenny Scharf to unveil his six watches for the Swiss timepiece maker. Scharf, a New York painter inspired by sci-fi and cartoons, will meet guests. The limited-edition timepieces (only 100 were made in each style) are available for $695 each or $3,495 for all six. Gift given with all purchases that evening only.

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. (714) 545-2230. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. www.movado.com

-- Max Padilla

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Teen Vogue Launches Its Haute Spot at South Coast Plaza

Orange County ’tweens and teens flooded South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa on Saturday morning to shop (or contentedly loiter) at Teen Vogue’s new pop-up event space, Teen Vogue Haute Spot, which opened over the weekend in its own storefront at the swanky mall.

Opening day featured a fashion presentation with models illustrating a handful of fall trends: leather, glam-rock and something called “homeward bound” (“Teen Vogue’s way of camping,” explained the moderator).

The buzzing outpost, which is open through Sept. 27, boasts a grab bag of teen merch—including a table brimming with Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown makeup and teen-targeted perfumes like Marc Jacobs Daisy, along with scattered racks of clothes culled from retailers around the mall, including H&M, Paul Frank, Roxy, Coach and Gucci.

But none of it’s for sale in the pop-up. If shoppers want to purchase an item, they head to the store that carries it, then return with their receipt to pick up a swag bag full of makeup and fashion odds and ends valued at $200.

Teen Vogue Haute Spot opens Saturday at South Coast Plaza [UPDATED]

[Updated at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday: A spokesperson for South Coast Plaza said Wednesday that Naturi Naughton will not appear at Saturday's event.] Naturi Naughton, star of the new "Fame" movie, will make an appearance at 2 p.m. Saturday for the opening of this Teen Vogue lounge, a pop-up in the Carousel Court area of South Coast Plaza. At 3 p.m. Sunday, the Haute Spot will screen "The September Issue," the new film about Vogue magazine. At 4 p.m. Monday, the Haute Spot will have a model casting call, open to girls age 13 and older (applicants younger than 18 will need to bring a parent along).

Until Sept. 27, the Haute Spot will be open for shopping, consulting with wardrobe stylists, browsing Teen Vogue's online lookbooks and more. A gift with purchase of products from Teen Vogue sponsors includes A/X Armani Exchange, Billabong, Burton, DKNY and Quiksilver.

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. (800) 782-8888. Noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. www.southcoastplaza.com www.teenvogue.com

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Store events: Coach launches kid sister Poppy on Tuesday

American accessory branch Coach launches its youthful Poppy collection of vibrant and edgy handbags and shoes with a reception at its South Plaza location on Tuesday, co-hosted by the Fashion Spot online community. Standout pieces are the $268 pink patent-leather tote and $368 blue patent-leather large tote with snap pockets. Poppy candy bars and treats will be handed out, along with Misshapes playlists and Poppy gifts with purchase. Preen in the Poppy photo booth to be eligible to win one of three $1,000 shopping sprees.

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. (714) 979-1771. 5 to 7 p.m. www.coach.com/poppy-us

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Store events: Moods of Norway, Chip & Pepper and more

Moods of Norway Today: Oslo plants a flag in L.A. as the Norwegian fashion brand celebrates the official grand opening of its Robertson boutique, the first in the U.S., and previews its fall collection. Designers Simen Staalnacke, Peder Børresen, Stefan Dahlkvist will be on hand to meet shoppers, with cocktails and waffles plus a live performance by pianist Aksel Kolstad. Snow also will be trucked-in for a cross-country skiing demo. The store showcases kitsch such as an actual-size golden tractor (the brand's logo), a white picket fence and a jam-jar chandelier. The colorful and youthful line retails between $25 and $850 and runs the gamut from dresses to three-piece suits to T-shirts and denim for men and women. RSVP to MoodsOfNorway@thinkpublicrelations.com.

113 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 271-7172. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. www.moodsofnorway.com

Chip & Pepper Friday: The L.A.-based denim gurus (and identical twins) Chip and Pepper Foster launch Mill Iron, an affordable denim collection exclusively for the Buckle retail chain. Mill Iron men's jeans retail for $98 to $111 (Chip & Pepper denim regularly retails for $180 and up); a women's Mill Iron collection is set to debut later this year. The initial jeans offerings include the Sunraider (relaxed leg button-fly) and the Rally (five-pocket straight leg).

Buckle, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. (818) 719-8651. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. www.buckle.com

40th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing Saturday: Omega and Tourbillon honor Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts with an exhibit commemorating the 40th anniversary of the July 20, 1969, moon landing (Omega was the first and only watch worn on the moon). Scott Carpenter, Thomas P. Stafford and Gene Cernan, who walked on the moon, will appear at the South Coast Plaza Jewel Court for a public forum. A Lunar Rover and Apollo 10 space suit along with a Sojourner Mars Rover will be on exhibit through July 12.

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. (800) 456-8463. 3 to 4 p.m. www.southcoastplaza.com

-- Max Padilla

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