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Here’s what’s happening at workzones Paseo Nuevo this month! Local organizations and Meetups are hosting professional and personal development discussions every week – many are FREE! Mark your calendars for great discussion, insightful presentations, and opportunities to make community connections. 

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QUICK VIEW CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AWCSB – Wednesday, April 5

Self Help Book Club – Thursday, April 6 and 20

Business Workshop – Tuesday, April 11

Barriers to Breakthrough Performance -Tuesday, April 11

SB Women Entrepreneurs – Wednesday, April 12

Unity 3D SB – Thursday, April 20

Heart & Hustle – Thursday, April 27

SB JavaScript -Thursday, April 27

 

APRIL EVENTS

 

Association for Women in Communications

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Wednesday, April 5th
5:30 – 7:30 PM
FREE – $20

AWCSB – After Dark: Live storytelling about being an outsider. Sit back while you’re entertained by people sharing personal stories and enjoy wine and cheese at workzones, transformed into a cozy coffeehouse. Learn More & RSVP!

FREE for workzones members
$20 for non-members
$10 for full-time students

 

Self-Help Groupies Book Club

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Thursday, April 6th & 20th
6 – 8 PM
FREE

Join the next discussion about “Loving What Is; Four questions that can change your life” by Byron Katie! The Work is simply four questions that, when applied to a specific problem, enable you to see what is troubling you in an entirely different light. As Katie says, “It’s not the problem that causes our suffering; it’s our thinking about the problem.” Contrary to popular belief, trying to let go of a painful thought never works; instead, once we have done The Work, the thought lets go of us. At that point, we can truly love what is, just as it is. Learn More & RSVP!

 

Business Getters Workshop Series

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Tuesday, April 11th
12:15 – 2:15 PM
$35

Michael Kramer of Ameravant Web Design Studios presents: Easy steps to improve your online presence. Learn More & RSVP!

 

Barriers to Breakthrough Performance

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Thursday, April 11th
5:30 – 7:30 PM
FREE

Collaboration Business Consulting Founder Michael Gunther & Senior Consultant Zheila Pouraghabagher invites Santa Barbara-area business leaders and owners seeking actionable items for achieving breakthrough performance to an exclusive Meet & Mingle business education event. We will be sharing exclusive data collected from Collaboration’s engagements that highlight some common themes found among the more than 531 businesses they have worked with, who faced barriers to a breakthrough performance. Highly relatable, this presentation offers attendees the chance to learn how to overcome these roadblocks and take their business to the next level.

5:30 to 6 p.m. | Welcome + Meet & Greet

6 to 6:45 p.m. | Presentation

6:45 to 7 p.m. | Q&A

7 to 7:30 p.m. | Mingle

Join us! Network and enjoy a drink with Collaboration Business Consulting and local business leaders while gathering actionable insight to achieve your next level of success. Learn More & RSVP!

 

SB Women Entrepreneurs Meetup

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Wednesday, April 12th
6 – 8 PM
FREE 

Join Minette Riordan for a Marketing Mastermind – “How to charge what you’re worth!” If you are constantly saying to yourself: I don’t know what to charge, no one will ever pay me more, or I am afraid to raise my rates… then this month’s meetup is for you. Learn More & RSVP!

Here’s what we will be covering this month:

• Discover the 3 biggest mistakes that creative entrepreneurs make when pricing their products and services
• Learn how to create pricing that effortlessly gets an easy Yes! from your ideal clients
• Discover your unique money blindspots that are stopping you from raising your rates
• Shift this one money mindset and add thousands of dollars to your bottom line
• Learn how to state your fees with confidence and clarity

 

Heart & Hustle Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, April 27th
5:30 – 7 PM
FREE

Monthly review and strategic planning for 30-day goals.

We had a great first kick-off event! For those of you returning from last month, please make sure to stay in communication with you accountability partners outside the meetup and bring your updates to our next gathering. For those of you new to Heart & Hustle, come and learn what we’re about and how we can help you build momentum and results in your business. Learn More & RSVP!

 

THIS MONTH at WORKZONES

Co-work for a cause! Each Friday in April we are donating all co-working day passes towards our workzones Arthritis Foundation walk team. Please consider making a donation!

All April, sign up (FOR FREE) to enjoy member perks! 50% off meeting room rates & day passes as well as discounted monthly co-working memberships! Email Summer to Sign Up!

 

ABOUT Workzones

workzones is a new office concept that provides self-employed and independent professionals with an ideal place to get work done. Local groups host free workshops and presentations every week! Want to learn more? Request a tour or take a 360 tour at the workzones website. Located at 351 Paseo Nuevo, 2^nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA. Like Workzones on Facebook

PASEO NUEVO

Parking in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara is easy and convenient at Paseo Nuevo! Your first 75 minutes are free and Bluestar Valet is now available Fridays through Sundays from the lower-level North Garage (near Nordstrom) for just $7 ALL DAY! Electric car charging stations are also now available.

Follow @ShopPaseoNuevo on Instagram for pop-up shops, sales, happy hour specials, and Santa Barbara views. Like Paseo Nuevo on Facebook to attend free monthly fitness, kids, and beauty events!

#PaseoNuevo

Over the last 12-months, Paseo Nuevo has hosted five signature events and a crazy calendar of pop-ups, playdates, free workouts, grand openings, flash mobs, concerts, and incredible sales – THANK YOU for being at the center of it all.  As we look forward to 2017, Paseo Nuevo is always seeking ways to create more experiences for Santa Barbara locals, better shopping for visitors, exciting events for the community, and very happy happy hours. Your feedback is always more than welcome and we look forward to hearing from you.

Email info@paseonuevoshopping.com to connect, subscribe to the Paseo Insider for monthly news, and stay in the loop daily by following Paseo Nuevo on Facebook and Instagram at @ShopPaseoNuevo.

It’s been a magical holiday season. Let’s celebrate!

 

 

 

 

Paseo Nuevo’s 12 Days of Giveaways!

The holidays are a time for giving and we have 12 days of it kicking off right now!

How to enter:

1. Post your Paseo Nuevo photos (public Instagram account or Facebook – verify your privacy settings!)
2. Tag someone you want to #MakeMemories with this holiday season
3. Use hashtags #PaseoNuevoMagic and #12DaysofPaseo (this is how we’ll look for entries). That’s it!

Gift Giveaways:

And with that, you’re entered to win one of our 12 gift giveaways from Teavana • The body bean • Karamel Collection • The Crowe Studios • Santa • Aveda • Nordstrom eBar • Francesca’s • Eureka! • ANGL • SEPHORA • California Pizza Kitchen! Check out everything below –

 

Day 12: Teavana

Teavana Gift Card & Tumbler 
($25 value)

Live, breathe and dream of tea. Did you know Teavana at Paseo Nuevo not only carries a colorful aroma of tumblers, tea sets, and tins full of tea leaves, they also have a full hot and iced menu to-go! All your Starbucks favorites (and SO MUCH MORE!) – like White Chocolate Peppermint, Ruby Spice Cider, and Gingerbread Black Tea – are waiting for you in this tea oasis. If you win the gift card, you’ll have a lot of decisions to make – the Teavana Holiday Gift Guide should help!

 

Day 11: The Body Bean

$20 Gift Card to The Body Bean – The Body Bean has arrived for their 2nd annual holiday pop-up shop at Paseo Nuevo! They’re nestled right next to Santa’s house between Solstice Sunglasses and Cotton On – until December 31st only! The Body Bean is a home grown boutique dedicated to creating unique, handmade products. Their soapy concoctions include gorgeous, textured bars like Lemon Lavender, Dandelion Pear, and Fresh Brewed Coffee. If something smells good from State Street, wander your way through Center Court to The Body Bean. The perfect hostess gift for a calendar of holiday parties – or a total treat for your own bathtub – get here before they’re gone!

Discover The Body Bean

 

Day 10: Karamel Collection

Pashmina of choice at Karamel Collection! ($25 value) 

Karamel Collection takes pride in providing the best fabrics for the best feel possible. Cashmere, Made in Italy knits, fluffy faux fur wraps, capes and coats – if you appreciate the finer fabrics, you’ve found your place. In addition to a stunning selection of staple wardrobe pieces, Karamel also carries handbags and a vibrant, brilliant variety of pashminas. If our central coast weather ever demanded a versatile, keep-in-your-car/office/purse clothing item, it would be the pashmina. Win your choice at Karamel Collection and this Santa Barbara essential will carry you from misty mornings through desert afternoons into cool California evenings. As you’re running around town, cruising through our paseos, share you photos, tag someone you’re thinking about, and use hashtags #PaseoNuevoMagic and #12DaysofPaseo to be entered to win!

Discover Karamel Collection

 

Day 9: The Crowe Studios

$25 Gift Card & 15% your entire purchase at The Crowe Studios

The Crowe Studios is an artisan gallery featuring handmade local and southern Californian jewelry, photography, ceramics, woodwork, leather goods, candles, body products and more! Their pop-up studio is serene shopping experience set alongside a wall of real Birch trees, drift wood and stone displays, and a panoramic display of photos from everywhere on Earth. A gift card at Crowe could win you a wine bottle candle from Late Harvest Candle Co., mandala inspired marble tumblers or porcelain inlay ceramics, hand-folded metal bangles, or even a dreamcatcher. Discover Crowe Studios and support local artists!

 

Day 8: Santa’s FastPass

Photo package and FastPass with Santa at Paseo Nuevo ($25 value) 

Your name is on the Nice List! Want a complimentary family photo shoot with Santa? We’ll put in a good word for you. Win a jump to the front of the line when you arrive and a free first-level photo package. Tuesday nights after 5pm are Pet Nights – tiny dog sweaters preferred! Check when Santa will be in the house.

 

Day 7: Aveda

Day 6: Nordstrom eBar

Nordstrom eBar Coffee & Gift Card ($20 value) 
Coffee, espresso, housemade smoothies, and pastries. We’ve also heard they have these amazing Nordstrom Makers Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels that pair perfectly with an early AM espresso con panna, best enjoyed on the outdoor patio with an open issue of the Independent and the glow of Thursday morning sunshine – but you’ll just have to see for yourself. Nordstrom eBar (that’s espresso bar for short) is tucked just down the paseo from the Nordstrom courtyard entrance, somewhere between Canon Perdido and State Street. A kickstart to your morning or grab-lunch-to-go pit-stop, eBar is one of the better kept secrets of Paseo Nuevo. Discover eBar.

Day 5: Francesca’s Collections

Frasier Fir Pine Need Candle from Francesca’s ($29 value) – SOLD OUT EXCLUSIVE

Notes of crisp Siberian Fir needles, heartening cedar wood, and relaxing sandalwood are yours to enjoy with this gift giveaway! Made from food-grade paraffin wax for a purer 50 hours of burn time, the Frasier Fir candle is SOLD OUT at Francesca’s (when things smell like Christmas trees, they’ve got to be good). When you stop to scoop up this giveaway, expect to be distracted by Francesca’s decked out gift tables – the holiday cheer is real here with Fa La La Llama greeting cards, holiday bar cart essentials, silly mugs and playful trinket dishes, and we all know their jewelry selection is the sparkliest on State Street. If you’re still seeking stocking stuffers, find them in Francesca’s at Paseo. Check out all the sales happening at Francesca’s this December!

 

Day 4: Eureka!

Eureka! Gift Card

The best in burger experiences paired with fresh ingredients (Farmers Market-to-Bar cocktails every Tuesday), artisan recipes (have you had the Truffle Fries?!), and a craft beer list that’s literally floor to ceiling, Eureka! offers a jubilant atmosphere with handpicked house music, televised sports, an outdoor patio (with heat lamps), and weekly events like Steal the Glass and live music. If you haven’t dined at Eureka! their burgers are the best in Santa Barbara, the Hoppy Hour ($3 beers and $2 off wine) and appetizer list is top-notch (imagine everything from Crispy Glazed Brussels Sprouts to Lollipop Corn Dogs) and did we mention the dessert? Butterscotch Rum Pudding with caramel sauce and sea salt; Americana Apple Crisp featuring caramelized apples, pecan oat crisp, and vanilla ice cream; and the Dark Chocolate Torte – all with a cup of Local Gourmet Koffi Coffee Palm Springs Organic Bold or an Old Fashioned Cold Brew. You just can’t beat a night at Eureka! in the heart of downtown.

And if your plate deserves a photo, share it, tag your lunch date, and hashtag #PaseoNuevoMagic and #12DaysofPaseo to be entered to win!

Follow Eureka! on Instagram (it’s so yummy)

 

Day 3: ANGL

ANGL $25 Gift Card

Hey #ANGLbabes! At Day 3, this giveaway is just in time for New Years. Off the shoulder or sexy cutout? Suede or velvet? 2-Piece pencil or wraparound shirt dress? The dress and romper game at ANGL is strong and it’s all we can do but to not buy every single thing in their windows straight off the mannequins. Few do youthful, elegant and easy full-length gowns better than ANGL, the West Coast contemporary retail destination for fashion-savvy, confident, and luxury-minded ladies. If you’re renting your holiday wear this year, ANGL has your back with bralettes, shoes and accessories, and enough bomber jackets and loungewear to see you through every chilly weekend in January.

Follow ANGL on Insta for some serious style inspiration!

Day 2: Sephora

Holiday Makeover by Sephora’s Personal Beauty Advisor & gift bag ($125 value)

The lucky winner of Day 2 in Paseo Nuevo’s 12 Days of Giveaways is getting glam and then some. Sephora’s Personal Beauty Advisor is quite literally the best in the beauty business! Enjoy a 90-minute beauty consultation and holiday makeover AND receive a beauty bag to maintain that shimmer ’til the ball drops on 2017. From contouring and a glitter smoky eye to something rosy and ready for a meeting at the mistletoe, Sephora’s selection (and amazing team to help you find exactly what you’re looking for) is your beauty hotspot this season. Hashtag #PaseoNuevoMagic and #12DaysofPaseo on your next selfie snapshot at Paseo Nuevo and you’re entered to win!

Discover Sephora!

 

Day 1: California Pizza Kitchen

$15 Gift Card & 2 Small Plates at California Pizza Kitchen

Pizza is on everyone’s wish list this year! And so is North Atlantic salmon roasted on a cedar plank topped with smoked paprika and lime beside white corn and spinach succotash with Feta. Or perhaps the Chicken Tequila Fettuccini with creamy jalapeño lime sauce, spinach fettuccine, red onions, bell peppers and fresh cilantro. California Pizza Kitchen also just announced their must-try holiday cocktails, the Harvest Punch, with Grey Goose Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower, Monin Pomegranate, cranberry juice and fresh agave sour; and the Mint Icicle, featuring Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlúa, Peppermint Schnapps and half & half, drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with a mint sprig. Now with the convenience of valet parking Thursdays through Sundays from the Paseo Nuevo South Parking Garage, near Macy’s, California Pizza Kitchen is the perfect dining destination for a family dinner around the table or a romantic evening for two.

 

As you gather around with the people you love this holiday season, cheers to you and the gift of giving.

Paseo Nuevo is proud to be the heart of downtown Santa Barbara and want to celebrate by giving back to you, our guests and incredible community. CHEERS! And good luck.

 

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Trying to win for someone else? You’re so sweet!
Paseo Nuevo has gift wrapping through Christmas. Gift Wrap details.

Click for Paseo Nuevo’s 12 Days of Giveaways Official Rules.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 | BY RAYNA KATZ
LOS ANGELES—Locally based Pacific Retail Capital Partners and a joint venture partner—who has chosen to remain anonymous—have purchased three…
The Galleria at White Plains is an approximately 870,000-square-foot, four-level, enclosed regional mall.
LOS ANGELES—Locally based Pacific Retail Capital Partners and a joint venture partner—who has chosen to remain anonymous—have purchased three regional malls across the country totaling approximately 2.8 million square feet of retail space.
The properties, which have a combined value in excess of $200 million, were sold by Simon Property Group. The trio of shopping centers are the Galleria at White Plains,
White Plains, NY; Northpark Mall in Ridgeland, MS and The Esplanade in Kenner, LA, outside of New Orleans.
Based here, Pacific and its partner were represented in the transaction by a legal team from Orrick. Led by Olga Sirodoeva, partner in the firm‟s Washington, DC office, the team included real estate partner Marshall Brozost, corporate attorney Maria Sergeyeva and senior paralegal David Burkhart, as well as others at Orrick. Simon reportedly did not have representation.
“These properties are all prime examples of retail centers that serve a vital need in the community,” says Steve Plenge, managing principal of Pacific Retail Capital Partners. “Pacific Retail will evaluate each asset in the context of the neighborhood and what is valued by the customers to create a program to further enhance its appeal.
He continues, “This may include bringing new uses to the center, improving the physical space, adding events and public programs and in some cases redeveloping portions of the real estate.”
The Galleria is an approximately 870,000-square-foot, four-level, enclosed regional mall in an urban market of Westchester County, New York. Located at 100 Main St., the center is across the street from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences and walking distance to the Metro North train station. White Plains is popular with commuters to Manhattan and features a business district with nearly six million square feet of office space within walking distance of The Galleria. The center currently features 130 retailers including Macy„s, Sears, H&M, Forever 21 and a host of eateries.
“To build on this strong asset, among the initiatives we are considering for The Galleria is stepping up the food offerings with more casual and fine dining and an enticing food hall to better serve area residents, visitors and office workers,” Plenge comments. “We will conduct an evaluation of the center to outline a capital improvement and leasing program.”
The Northpark Mall is set on almost 100 acres in a community that has seen the addition of 8,000 homes in the past ten years, approximately 10 miles from the state capital of Jackson. Located at 1200 E. County Line Road, the busiest retail corridor in the state, the approximately 958,000-square-foot, two-level mall offers 120 retailers and eateries. Northpark is the only enclosed regional mall in a 50-mile radius and serves a large residential population.
“At Northpark we are exploring the potential to add retailers that will be new to the market but fit the area demographics and demand,” Plenge observes. “We also will be refreshing the space to make it more attractive and inviting.”
Five minutes from the New Orleans International Airport and 15 minutes from Downtown, the Esplanade is set on 80 acres. Located at 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., the more than one-million-square-foot mall is in a popular residential area near Lake Pontchartrain.
Easily accessed with a newly opened direct-access ramp from the I-10 regional thoroughfare, the two-level center includes Dillard‟s, Target, Macy‟s, Victoria‟s Secret, Old Navy, an array of fast-casual eateries and a movie theater.
“The Esplanade is an example of a substantial piece of real estate in a thriving community,” Plenge notes. “We may explore some development to bring new, complementary uses, such as residences.”

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The Best of Bath Bombs: Easter Edition
with Lush Cosmetics

It’s almost Easter weekend and the busy bunnies at Lush are showing off an incredible selection of limited edition feel-good products in their windows! Skincare, haircare, shower and bath fun, and more. We stopped in (and definitely stayed awhile) to chat about a few beautiful bubbly bath bombs this year. Lush is such an amazing company. In addition to the brand’s creativity and playfulness, we love them for their handmade products (no one else does fresh, organic, ethical, and sustainable like Lush) as well as their absolute commitment to protecting people, animals, and the planet. Come see for yourself!

This Easter, every Lush indulgence is full of meticulously-sourced ingredients that benefit your body and mind, plus the communities and environments that produce them. Time to fill your baskets before they hop away for good!

 

Golden Egg Bath Bomb Melt: Creamy honey-toffee luxury

How do you like your eggs? Toffee-scented with glittering gold and packed full of fair trade cocoa butter? Soak in a dazzling bath of moisturizing olive oil and golden luster until your skin feels softer than caramel and smells more scrumptious than anything from Mr. Wonka’s factory. Uplifting bergamot and sweet, wild orange oils help to tone and brighten the skin, and give a sweet fruitiness to this most luxurious soak. How to Use: Fill your bathtub up with warm water, drop in your Golden Egg, then sink in and enjoy the show.

 

 

 

 

 Bunch of Carrots Bubble Bar: Freshly picked for spring

Dig up the dirt on refreshing tropical bathing with this colorful trio of carrots. Hold one under running water to send bubbly clouds of buchu, lemon, and grapefruit oils swirling around your bath, then pop it on the side of your tub to dry for next time. The distinctive, bright colors of this heritage bunch make it an attractive addition to Easter baskets and bath times alike. How to Use: Hold your reusable bubble bar under the running tap. Splash the water around a little bit to create big and frothy bubbles. Make sure to let your bubble bar dry out completely in between uses.

 

 

 

Humpty Dumpty Bath Bomb: Good for up to three baths!

As soon as this cheerful egghead touches the water, his caramel-smooth personality is revealed in notes of bright bergamot and Brazilian orange oils. Crack a smile as his outer shell breaks away, revealing a hidden alter-ego, a perfectly formed fried egg (an all-vegan variety of course). If you’re in a hump and down in the dumps, it’s now easy to flip your spirits onto the sunnyside. How to Use: Fill your bathtub with warm water, drop in the bath bomb and lie back to enjoy its lovely color and gorgeous fragrance. To make your experience even more memorable, combine your fragrant bath bomb with a luxury bath melt.

 

 

 

Which Came First? Bath Bomb: It’s a citrusy Easter miracle!

If this sweet and citrusy bath bomb can’t answer the age-old question then what can? Crack open the generously-sized pink egg to coax out the surprise inside and enjoy three egg-cellent soaks over a couple of nights. Or, if you fancy something really decadent, use the entire bomb at once to infuse your bathwater with deliciously sweet, fuchsia waters brimming over with fruity fragrance. Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the bathtub, of course! How to Use: Hold the egg in one hand and give it a good whack, right onto a hard surface. Fill your bathtub with warm water; drop in one half of the egg and lay back to enjoy its lovely color and gorgeous fragrance. To make your experience even more memorable, combine your fragrant bath bomb with a luxury bath melt.

 

 

 

Click to read about more fun Easter items from Lush, then stop into Lush at Paseo Nuevo to try everything yourself! Their shop just off Center Court is a super sweet sensory experience where you can try it all and feel good about the products, people, and causes in which you’re investing.

Store hours and information for Lush Cosmetics at Paseo Nuevo.

Follow @ShopPaseoNuevo on Instagram and Twitter for access to more stuff like this!

 

Ready for rain? California is! And if scattered showers means a hot cup of tea while we lounge around in a facial hydration mask and oversized quilted throw, well we’re ready for a whole week of rain too.

Oh So Snuggly  At the tiniest hint of El Nino this weekend, we’re jumping for charcoal knits, fluffy furry moccs, and quilted throws. Did you know UGG is a Deckers Brand, headquartered in Goleta, CA? They sponsored this year’s 2016 Santa Barbara International Film Festival whose opening gala lit up the pathways of Paseo Nuevo with huge spotlights, colorful projections, champagne glasses, and a dance party in Center Court! There’s plenty of cozy sweaters on our shop shelves – for now. Spring collections coming in soon!

NEW! Don’t Ask Why Hoodie Sweater in Glacier Grey from American Eagle: $44.95 (B2GO!)
UGG® Australia Dakota Moccasin from Victoria’s Secret: $100.00
Nap™ Quilted Throw Blanket from Brookstone

Get Cozy with Coffee  The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on State has a few things to keep you toasty during all this chilly drizzle. Coffee or tea?

English Breakfast Tea from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: $8.79
French Vanilla Coffee from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: $11.99

Rainy Revival  Home spa days are better when it’s raining outside. Facial masks from Sephora are the simplest and most impactful way to rejuvenate your skin, fast! Whatever your face might be craving – hydration to exfoliation to brightening – Sephora has a little something something to help you feel refreshed and looking your best. And Lush next to Center Court has plenty of bath bombs to round out a morning of mind and body revival. It’s nice having so many ways to treat yourself!

Dr. Jart+ Brightening Infusion Hydrogel Mask: $7.50
Tony Moly I’m Real – Aloe and Rice Face Mask Sheets for hydrated and clear skin (2 packs): $7.50

GlamGlow mask Treatments $69.00 each
Clockwise from top: GlamGlow Flashmud™ Brightening Treatment, Thirstymud™ Hydrating Treatment, Youthmud™ Tinglexfoliate Treatment, and Supermud™ Clearing Treatment

Follow @ShopPaseoNuevo on Instagram and Twitter for access to more stuff like this!

#Oscars2016 was a night unlike any of the 87 Academy Awards ceremonies before it! In addition to the incredible nominated talent, important spotlighted issues, and outstanding performances, the fashion on the red carpet this year (for those on trend patrol!) was nothing short of newsworthy. If you looked toward LA from Santa Barbara, you could almost see the cameras flashing. It was Hollywood’s biggest night and the stars’ stylists showed-up to show-off.  With all of Paseo Nuevo’s shops and national retailers rolling out their spring collections (with sales now popping up for last season!), there’s a few spring trends from Sunday that we already have our eye on. Check out this powerful girl crew in a few of our favorite looks from the weekend! Then #ShopPaseNuevo and #GetTheLook!

POP OF CITRUS  This citrus is so spring! It’s a tone that says fresh, fiery, and fun all in one. These flirty fringy heels from Nine West and new Puebla handbag from Aldo both have us orange with envy.

Olivia Munn in Stella McCartney

Nine West Hustle Open Toe Suede Sandals in red/orange. $119.00

ALDO New! Puebla Handbag in turquoise and orange. $12.00

 

NECK HIGH IN JEWELS  The plunge neckline was major showstopper all over Oscars night! (Victoria’s Secret knows the secret to mastering this trend with no slip ups). In addition to nailing the neckline, Olivia’s jeweled clutch and necklace were equally breathtaking! Have you embraced the reborn choker trend? Express has a necklace on sale now that hits the mark while keeping it daywear ready.

Olivia Wilde in Valetino Haute Couture, Neil Lane jewelry, and Roger Vivier bag

Express Mini Rhinestone and Cord Choker Necklace in black. ON SALE $7.99

ALDO Trawick Clutch in light pink. $50.00

FULL-SLEEVED CUT OUTS  The cutouts continue, spotlighting new hot spots every week. We love this angular waist cut-out on Rooney. Sleeves keep these cut-out dresses cool and ladylike – plus, the style practicality of going from afternoon wine in the Funk Zone to late night dinner on State Street just can’t be beat with this one. Our ANGL look is actually two pieces, ready to be mixed-and-matched with your other go-to crops, and this cutout clutch is a Givenchy gown look alike!

Rooney Mara in Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci

ANGL Cross Waist Long Sleeve Crop Top. $39.99

Simple Soft Knit Pencil Skirt in Emerald. $36.99.

ALDO NEW! Vinton Clutch in white. $30.00

PERFECTLY PURPLE  We think this handsome purple watch would make Tina Fey proud – good style and good time management! #BossBabes get the look of her sapphire and diamond necklace RIGHT NOW for BOGO 50% off at WH | BM in Paseo Nuevo.

Tiny Fey in Versace and Bulgari necklace

Ribbon Hair Ties in purple from Sephora. $5.00

Nine West WatchMe Bracelet Watch in purple metal. $49.00

Sodalite Short Statement Necklace in blue bell. $60.00

GO RED How to be Fearless in Red 101! GoRed for Women with Macy’s and American Heart Association was at Santa Barbara’s Fess Parker just last week. We all looked just like this.

Charlize Theron for Mad Max in Dior Haute Couture and Harry Winston jewelry

ANGL Multi-wear Elegant Maxi Dress  $69.99

ALDO Warwick Clutch in orange. $50.00

JUST LIKE JLAW  And of course, Jennifer Lawrence for Joy looking oh-so-chic in Dior Couture. Is lace getting edgier or is it just us? The bronze smoky eye is a spring makeup must and you can always count on Sephora to have just what you’re looking for – and more!

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture (and a perfect blonde bob!)

ANGL Ophelia Organza Party Dress (Just sold out!)

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze from Sephora. $25.00

NARS Single Eye Shadow in Galapagos from Sephora. $25.00

 

 

 

Happy Valentine’s weekend! So ready for dessert deals, classy cocktails, and, of course, plenty of saucy and sweet slices for the pizza-lovers. The heart of downtown (aw!) is the best place to wander with your dinner date, and we have all the deals in one hot spot! Paseo Nuevo is bursting with pretty packages perfect for gifting (seriously crushing on Lush right now!), as well as dining and drink deals at our fun local favorites – Eureka!, PizzaRev, Pascucci, and California Pizza Kitchen. If “Make Reservations!!” never got checked off this week’s to do list, worry not, here’s a few first-come first-served  dinner deals happening this weekend.

 

Eureka! Valentine’s Day Cocktails
Handcrafted cocktails: FBO + It’s Complicated
Beer: My Bloody Valentine Ale (AND a keg with chocolate-raspberry vibes is about to be on tap!)
February 8th – 15th

Eureka! deserves a few more exclamations marks for their current cocktail lineup – The FBO and It’s Complicated stand out from their full bar menu. A blissful mix of Buffalo Trace Bourbon, a house-made strawberry simple-syrup, lemon juice, and chocolate bitters, The FBO (that’s Facebook Official) tastes like a chocolate covered strawberry (can confirm!). For those craving something hot and spicy, It’s Complicated mixes Anchor Junipero gin, beet sumac syrup, and fresh jalapeños. In love yet? All their ingredients come straight from the State Street Farmer’s Market! That’s #LocalLove right there. And beer lovers rejoice – you’ll find a few Vday specials among Eureka’s big and strong selection.

Drop by Eureka! to get your name on the list, then feel free to roam the oh-so-romantic (if we don’t say so ourselves!) twinkling, tree-lined pathways of Paseo Nuevo. Eureka! will text you when you’re table is ready!

 

California Pizza Kitchen’s Sweet Deal for 2
$32 • One Appetizer • Two Entrees • One Dessert
February 10th – 14th

The stars are aligned for one weekend only, and this just might be the one for you. For $32, your CPK table-for-two gets one app, two entrees, and a dessert. Pick from apps like spinach artichoke dip or tortilla spring rolls and desserts like red velvet cake or salted caramel pudding. Their entrees are just as lust worthy, with items like Five Cheese + Fresh Tomato Pizza, Thai Crunch Salad, and Garlic Fettuccine with Chicken. Top it all off with your favorite pour! May we recommend the Rosé?

First-come first served with a quick estimated turnaround time of under an hour. It’s a sweet deal in a sweet spot, snuggled up to the beautiful Paseo Nuevo Center Court.

 

Pascucci
Weekend Lunch + Dinner Specials

If you’re thinking about complimentary garlic bread, a ravioli sampler, and Cabernet Sauvignon at this romantic spot on State, get there early! Pascucci’s curtained tables-for-two and old Italian charm are straight out of Romantic Date Night 101. They’re another one of our #DinePaseoNuevo restaurants keeping it local! From meat and seafood, to produce and coffee, Santa Barbara businesses – including Santa Barbara Roasting Company and Tri-County Produce and Farmers Market – are feeling the love. And if you already have reservations at one of Santa Barbara’s many amazing Italian restaurants, make yourself a love note: Pascucci’s $21.99 and $11.99 Dinner and Lunch Specials are waiting for you every weekend of the year.

 

PizzaRev
Oreo Dessert Pizza + Cake Truffles

If your high standards include eating pizza for lunch, dinner, and dessert, we know a place. In addition to their unlimited topping combinations of create-your-own personal pizzas (no one should ever have to compromise on pizza preference), PizzaRev is also serving up their new Oreo Dessert Pizza. At first you may be like, mmm wait what? But then you should be like yes please butter, cinnamon, powdered sugar, caramel, frosting, and Oreo cookie crumbles. There’s no shame in dessert for lunch, people.

 

All our restaurants have indoor and outdoor seating, are walkable to and from everywhere on State, and our Paseo Nuevo parking ramps are just an escalator away (we know it’s a high heeled weekend). Plus Paseo Nuevo Cinemas are so close you could almost watch a movie from your table. Classic date night, anyone?

 

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