It’s not uncommon to be sporting initials on your handbag, even if they’re not your own. Why? Because we all know that a few letters can say a lot. For today only, the Gucci store at South Coast Plaza is hosting the Artisan Corner, a special in-store exhibit unlike any other.

Deal maker or deal breaker, it’s all about setting the scene. Orange County’s got some storied spots and some big-hitting power players when it comes to closing the deal with a memorable meal. Here are the Top 5 Power Lunch Spots where you can break bread and make major connections.

If you’re feeling alack of stylish shops when you’re shopping for your tot, then your search is over. South Coast Plaza has a SoCal exclusive direct from Europe and it’ll have you wishing Peter Pan-style that you never grew up. The clothes at Catimini are so cute you might be a little jealous of your kids’ closets.

The sight of a man in uniform is something that sends most ladies’ hearts a flutter, but at the Newport Beach Firefighter Fashion Show, it was seeing them out of uniform that was the main draw. Partnering with the Glass Slipper Guild, this year’s show benefited the Neuroscience Institute of CHOC and let the audience see the latest fall trends at the same time, making for one hot event.

Shaken, stirred, clean or dirty, there’s nothing more classic than ordering a martini like a certain James Bond. So while you might not have the futuristic gadgets, you can have another of England’s most notorious secret agent’s vices. And since there’s no right way to order one up, a visit to any of these spots will give you the chance to try something new.

You have your Nook, your iPad and your Kindle, but nothing will ever take the place of the real deal. And if the books you’re inclined to flip through are more novelties than novels, the new Assouline Books, Gifts & Gallery, now open, will be better than any e-Reader you can get your hands on.

J M Barrie’s Peter Pan has had more than its fair share of remakes, redos and revamps, but the latest is a show-stopping epic spectacular that’s unlike any version you may have seen before. Gone are the tights, twinkles and tawdry overdone costumes — OCPAC manages to make Peter Pan grow up.

When temperatures rise, sometimes the only thing that will cool you down is some ice, which is just what you’ll find at Tous, the latest jeweler to call South Coast Plaza home. The new store is the only place in Orange County you can find this Spanish brand’s goods, and when you stop in, you’ll see just how good they can be.

Forget pretty pretty princesses — the MAC Venomous Villains collection celebrates a different side of beauty. The collaboration between Disney and one of makeup’s most recognizable names is a showcase of alter egos, style and glamour. And with the collection spotlighting four of Disney’s most iconic baddies, there was plenty of mischief and mirth alike.