love a good carousel ride—even a little Ferris wheel gets my spirits up on a mellow, lazy summer day. Give me that, and tons of shopping, eateries, movie options, and space to prance around n’ soak up the summer—and I’m pretty much living every modern-day consumer’s dream! You guessed it, the Irvine Spectrum is the Mecca of all malls—home to over 130 stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues, the Spectrum is by far one of OC’s “most energized retail experiences.” You could spend hours of shop-shop-shopping here, just going from one cute store to another, picking out everything from bathing suits, to sweats, even cuddly pets to bring home! Stay for a bit longer into the evening and you can even get some laughter out at the Irvine Improv comedy venue. So much to do, and this oasis of shopping and fun is only growing more each and every day. You heard me, grab your girls and head straight to Irvine to get your shop on, and thank your lucky stars that you live in such a fabulous part of the world! Summer shopping always calls for a cool, crisp and sassy outfit—especially if you’re headed to a place like Irvine Spectrum, where you and I both know that you’re bound to run into someone you know! So erase the fear of being caught in something sub-par, and make sure you snag your shoppingqueen outfits at Macy’s. With eight Southern California store locations
now, this staple of a department store has grown into a nationwide fashion empire since its 1929 founding. Macy’s is always stocked with the perfect seasonal trends that will have you whippin’ out that credit card faster than you can say “OC”! Make your way down the sunny stucco outdoor Irvine Spectrum mall, and you’ll come across Macy’s quickly—its multi-story building stands out for sure. This location happens to be my favorite among the eight So Cal addresses they occupy, because their merch inside is simply uh-mazing (and it’s what’s inside that counts, right?). Macy’s Irvine carries some of my personal fave brands like INC, Calvin Klein, DKNY, 7 for All Mankind, MICHAEL KORS, Guess?, Levi’s, and even charttopping designer Rachel Roy (ooo la la!). The fragrance section of this store is unreal too—everything from Prada to Versace, Gucci and Chanel— if they can’t hear you comin’ in those gorgeous new heels you purchased here, they’ll be able to sense the sweet aroma of your presence! And I don’t know about you, but when I think of Macy’s, my mind goes straight to shopaholic memories of One Day Sales, in-store coupons, and summer clearances. Macy’s is notorious for this kinda stuff, shoppers, and while prepping for all of those summer weddings, backyard bbq’s, and local beach days, you’ll certainly need somethin’ new to sport. So grab your favorite shopping bud, and celebrate the summer right, with a trip to Macy’s at the Irvine Spectrum!
Irvine Spectrum 71 Fortune Drive Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 753-5180 www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com Macy’s Irvine Spectrum Center 93 Fortune Drive Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 341-9111 www.macys.com
summer lovin’ 2011
200