If your lunchtime routine is getting a little staid, there’s nothing better than some dockside dining to cut the doldrums. SOL Cocina, one of Newport’s hottest spots for happy hour, is serving up a new lunch special just in time to make your winter hot, hot, hot.

As if shopping at South Coast Plaza couldn’t get any better, you do welcome every new addition to the super center, whether it’s a new spot to wrangle some couture or a place where you can rest your tired stems and take in a few drinks. Sitting pretty above just-opened Seasons52, the Capital Grille is open and ready to serve up their signature specialties right alongside your favorite shopping spots.

The beauty world can be a mystery. Models stomp onto the runway all done up and the audience rarely gets to see what goes on behind the scenes, where armies of artists, dressers and more are pulling, pushing and primping at the speed of light. The Make Up For Ever Boutique & Studio brings backstage onstage and bringing the magic to the forefront.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing, so you’re probably seeing pink just about everywhere you go. Whether you’re looking for pink ribbons at departments stores like Bloomingdale’s or you’re going all out and getting pink by puckering up at Estee Lauder, there’s something to be said about starting young. At Newport Cottages, they’ve unveiled a limited edition “Hope Crib,” so even your baby can support the cause.

A steak really is a thing of beauty. Simple, straightforward and satisfying, cutting into a perfectly seared steak is one of dining’s greatest pleasures. And there’s no lack of fantastic spots here in Orange County for a prime cut – here’s the Top 5 Steakhouses from coastline to Irvine.

For nine years in a row, the Angelitos de Oro have partnered with South Coast Plaza for one of the most anticipated events of the year. Combining giving and the gratitude of retail therapy, the Angelitos Card is one fundraiser that keeps giving again and again.

Pretty in Pink might be one of John Hughes’s best films, but now pink is more than just a color for proms and pouf-dresses. Bloomingdale’s Fashion Island is hosting a Pink Party to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, so stop by, shop and help fight for a cure.

If you’re looking for a trim, a little off the top or a whole new look, there are plenty of barber shops – both old and new – for you to try. Whether you’re looking for a stylist, a straight-razor shave or a complete hot-towel service, choosing any of these Top 5 Barber Shops will have you looking razor-sharp.

When it comes to fashion, there’s really only one place in Orange County for the big names. Chanel, Dior, Fendi? It’s all at South Coast Plaza, so you know when they throw a fashion fete, it’s going to be huge. And with the inaugural South Coast Plaza Style event, they didn’t disappoint.