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[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227143158][quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1227142705][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227142463][quote author="Allison C." date=1227142046]Took my high maintenance aunt to South Coast Plaza last week, went to Vie De France, where the line is always ridiculously long for the onion soup. What do you know, there was no line at noon time! For the 1 1/2 hours we were there, there was no line ever, so we took advantage of the situation and rested our feet! :)</blockquote>




They?ve got the best chocolate croissants there.

No line?

Did you go on a weekend, that place gets jammed.

I usually wait as well, no fan of the Corner Bakery which seldom gets busy.</blockquote>


They moved to a new location that is not as convenient. I used to have to buy something when I'm in South Coast plaza but not anymore. The Corner Bakery in Irvine is always busy because of the UCI students.</blockquote>




Sorry, I mean?t the Corner bakery at South Coast Plaza adjacent to the Macy?s Men store.

Where did Vie De France move to?

Aren?t they on the first floor next to the Armani store.</blockquote>


Vie De France is now outside Saks. I was there Friday, but still...



And while my high maintenance aunt was at Chanel in Bloomingdale's, they told her there's a special. (Imagine a special deal at Chanel!!) Each $250 you spend, you get $50 gift card. That's like 20% off!
 
[quote author="Allison C." date=1227168608][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227143158][quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1227142705][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227142463][quote author="Allison C." date=1227142046]Took my high maintenance aunt to South Coast Plaza last week, went to Vie De France, where the line is always ridiculously long for the onion soup. What do you know, there was no line at noon time! For the 1 1/2 hours we were there, there was no line ever, so we took advantage of the situation and rested our feet! :)</blockquote>




They?ve got the best chocolate croissants there.

No line?

Did you go on a weekend, that place gets jammed.

I usually wait as well, no fan of the Corner Bakery which seldom gets busy.</blockquote>


They moved to a new location that is not as convenient. I used to have to buy something when I'm in South Coast plaza but not anymore. The Corner Bakery in Irvine is always busy because of the UCI students.</blockquote>




Sorry, I mean?t the Corner bakery at South Coast Plaza adjacent to the Macy?s Men store.

Where did Vie De France move to?

Aren?t they on the first floor next to the Armani store.</blockquote>


Vie De France is now outside Saks. I was there Friday, but still...



And while my high maintenance aunt was at Chanel in Bloomingdale's, they told her there's a special. (Imagine a special deal at Chanel!!) Each $250 you spend, you get $50 gift card. That's like 20% off!</blockquote>


C?mon now,

Bloomingdales is a great store.

Chanel is a great choice for your aunt.

You don?t want her wearing MAC like you right?
 
[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227170871][quote author="Allison C." date=1227168608][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227143158][quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1227142705][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227142463][quote author="Allison C." date=1227142046]Took my high maintenance aunt to South Coast Plaza last week, went to Vie De France, where the line is always ridiculously long for the onion soup. What do you know, there was no line at noon time! For the 1 1/2 hours we were there, there was no line ever, so we took advantage of the situation and rested our feet! :)</blockquote>




They?ve got the best chocolate croissants there.

No line?

Did you go on a weekend, that place gets jammed.

I usually wait as well, no fan of the Corner Bakery which seldom gets busy.</blockquote>


They moved to a new location that is not as convenient. I used to have to buy something when I'm in South Coast plaza but not anymore. The Corner Bakery in Irvine is always busy because of the UCI students.</blockquote>




Sorry, I mean?t the Corner bakery at South Coast Plaza adjacent to the Macy?s Men store.

Where did Vie De France move to?

Aren?t they on the first floor next to the Armani store.</blockquote>


Vie De France is now outside Saks. I was there Friday, but still...



And while my high maintenance aunt was at Chanel in Bloomingdale's, they told her there's a special. (Imagine a special deal at Chanel!!) Each $250 you spend, you get $50 gift card. That's like 20% off!</blockquote>


C?mon now,

Bloomingdales is a great store.

Chanel is a great choice for your aunt.

You don?t want her wearing MAC like you right?</blockquote>


LOL. MAC is for RuPaul. LOL.
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[quote author="Allison C." date=1227172032][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227170871][quote author="Allison C." date=1227168608][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227143158][quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1227142705][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227142463][quote author="Allison C." date=1227142046]Took my high maintenance aunt to South Coast Plaza last week, went to Vie De France, where the line is always ridiculously long for the onion soup. What do you know, there was no line at noon time! For the 1 1/2 hours we were there, there was no line ever, so we took advantage of the situation and rested our feet! :)</blockquote>




They?ve got the best chocolate croissants there.

No line?

Did you go on a weekend, that place gets jammed.

I usually wait as well, no fan of the Corner Bakery which seldom gets busy.</blockquote>


They moved to a new location that is not as convenient. I used to have to buy something when I'm in South Coast plaza but not anymore. The Corner Bakery in Irvine is always busy because of the UCI students.</blockquote>




Sorry, I mean?t the Corner bakery at South Coast Plaza adjacent to the Macy?s Men store.

Where did Vie De France move to?

Aren?t they on the first floor next to the Armani store.</blockquote>


Vie De France is now outside Saks. I was there Friday, but still...



And while my high maintenance aunt was at Chanel in Bloomingdale's, they told her there's a special. (Imagine a special deal at Chanel!!) Each $250 you spend, you get $50 gift card. That's like 20% off!</blockquote>


C?mon now,

Bloomingdales is a great store.

Chanel is a great choice for your aunt.

You don?t want her wearing MAC like you right?</blockquote>


LOL. MAC is for RuPaul. LOL.</blockquote>


I don?t know about that.

Fergie was doing a promotion at the South Coast store.

She not hot enough for you?



<img src="http://orkutmp3scrap.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/fergie-maxim-webb.jpg" alt="" />
 
[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227172223][quote author="Allison C." date=1227172032][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227170871][quote author="Allison C." date=1227168608][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227143158][quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1227142705][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227142463][quote author="Allison C." date=1227142046]Took my high maintenance aunt to South Coast Plaza last week, went to Vie De France, where the line is always ridiculously long for the onion soup. What do you know, there was no line at noon time! For the 1 1/2 hours we were there, there was no line ever, so we took advantage of the situation and rested our feet! :)</blockquote>




They?ve got the best chocolate croissants there.

No line?

Did you go on a weekend, that place gets jammed.

I usually wait as well, no fan of the Corner Bakery which seldom gets busy.</blockquote>


They moved to a new location that is not as convenient. I used to have to buy something when I'm in South Coast plaza but not anymore. The Corner Bakery in Irvine is always busy because of the UCI students.</blockquote>




Sorry, I mean?t the Corner bakery at South Coast Plaza adjacent to the Macy?s Men store.

Where did Vie De France move to?

Aren?t they on the first floor next to the Armani store.</blockquote>


Vie De France is now outside Saks. I was there Friday, but still...



And while my high maintenance aunt was at Chanel in Bloomingdale's, they told her there's a special. (Imagine a special deal at Chanel!!) Each $250 you spend, you get $50 gift card. That's like 20% off!</blockquote>


C?mon now,

Bloomingdales is a great store.

Chanel is a great choice for your aunt.

You don?t want her wearing MAC like you right?</blockquote>


LOL. MAC is for RuPaul. LOL.</blockquote>


I don?t know about that.

Fergie was doing a promotion at the South Coast store.

She not hot enough for you?



<img src="http://orkutmp3scrap.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/fergie-maxim-webb.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>


Sorry, I only have eyes for Josh Duhamel...
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[quote author="Allison C." date=1227172543][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227172223][quote author="Allison C." date=1227172032][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227170871][quote author="Allison C." date=1227168608][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227143158][quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1227142705][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227142463][quote author="Allison C." date=1227142046]Took my high maintenance aunt to South Coast Plaza last week, went to Vie De France, where the line is always ridiculously long for the onion soup. What do you know, there was no line at noon time! For the 1 1/2 hours we were there, there was no line ever, so we took advantage of the situation and rested our feet! :)</blockquote>




They?ve got the best chocolate croissants there.

No line?

Did you go on a weekend, that place gets jammed.

I usually wait as well, no fan of the Corner Bakery which seldom gets busy.</blockquote>


They moved to a new location that is not as convenient. I used to have to buy something when I'm in South Coast plaza but not anymore. The Corner Bakery in Irvine is always busy because of the UCI students.</blockquote>




Sorry, I mean?t the Corner bakery at South Coast Plaza adjacent to the Macy?s Men store.

Where did Vie De France move to?

Aren?t they on the first floor next to the Armani store.</blockquote>


Vie De France is now outside Saks. I was there Friday, but still...



And while my high maintenance aunt was at Chanel in Bloomingdale's, they told her there's a special. (Imagine a special deal at Chanel!!) Each $250 you spend, you get $50 gift card. That's like 20% off!</blockquote>


C?mon now,

Bloomingdales is a great store.

Chanel is a great choice for your aunt.

You don?t want her wearing MAC like you right?</blockquote>


LOL. MAC is for RuPaul. LOL.</blockquote>


I don?t know about that.

Fergie was doing a promotion at the South Coast store.

She not hot enough for you?



<img src="http://orkutmp3scrap.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/fergie-maxim-webb.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>


Sorry, I only have eyes for Josh Duhamel...</blockquote>


Then you should?ve made it to last week?s book signing event where you could of met the OC?s and IHB version of Josh Duhamel.

I'm taller and have higher cheekbones than him.

Don?t take my word for it, read about it on some of the threads.

I really like Sprinkles cupcakes.

See you're already half-way there.

Now, let's see if you can close the deal.
 
[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227172223][quote author="Allison C." date=1227172032][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227170871][quote author="Allison C." date=1227168608][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227143158][quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1227142705][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227142463][quote author="Allison C." date=1227142046]Took my high maintenance aunt to South Coast Plaza last week, went to Vie De France, where the line is always ridiculously long for the onion soup. What do you know, there was no line at noon time! For the 1 1/2 hours we were there, there was no line ever, so we took advantage of the situation and rested our feet! :)</blockquote>




They?ve got the best chocolate croissants there.

No line?

Did you go on a weekend, that place gets jammed.

I usually wait as well, no fan of the Corner Bakery which seldom gets busy.</blockquote>


They moved to a new location that is not as convenient. I used to have to buy something when I'm in South Coast plaza but not anymore. The Corner Bakery in Irvine is always busy because of the UCI students.</blockquote>




Sorry, I mean?t the Corner bakery at South Coast Plaza adjacent to the Macy?s Men store.

Where did Vie De France move to?

Aren?t they on the first floor next to the Armani store.</blockquote>


Vie De France is now outside Saks. I was there Friday, but still...



And while my high maintenance aunt was at Chanel in Bloomingdale's, they told her there's a special. (Imagine a special deal at Chanel!!) Each $250 you spend, you get $50 gift card. That's like 20% off!</blockquote>


C?mon now,

Bloomingdales is a great store.

Chanel is a great choice for your aunt.

You don?t want her wearing MAC like you right?</blockquote>


LOL. MAC is for RuPaul. LOL.</blockquote>


I don?t know about that.

Fergie was doing a promotion at the South Coast store.

She not hot enough for you?



<img src="http://orkutmp3scrap.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/fergie-maxim-webb.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>
I'd hit it!
 
[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227172944][quote author="Allison C." date=1227172543][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227172223][quote author="Allison C." date=1227172032][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227170871][quote author="Allison C." date=1227168608][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227143158][quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1227142705][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227142463][quote author="Allison C." date=1227142046]Took my high maintenance aunt to South Coast Plaza last week, went to Vie De France, where the line is always ridiculously long for the onion soup. What do you know, there was no line at noon time! For the 1 1/2 hours we were there, there was no line ever, so we took advantage of the situation and rested our feet! :)</blockquote>




They?ve got the best chocolate croissants there.

No line?

Did you go on a weekend, that place gets jammed.

I usually wait as well, no fan of the Corner Bakery which seldom gets busy.</blockquote>


They moved to a new location that is not as convenient. I used to have to buy something when I'm in South Coast plaza but not anymore. The Corner Bakery in Irvine is always busy because of the UCI students.</blockquote>




Sorry, I mean?t the Corner bakery at South Coast Plaza adjacent to the Macy?s Men store.

Where did Vie De France move to?

Aren?t they on the first floor next to the Armani store.</blockquote>


Vie De France is now outside Saks. I was there Friday, but still...



And while my high maintenance aunt was at Chanel in Bloomingdale's, they told her there's a special. (Imagine a special deal at Chanel!!) Each $250 you spend, you get $50 gift card. That's like 20% off!</blockquote>


C?mon now,

Bloomingdales is a great store.

Chanel is a great choice for your aunt.

You don?t want her wearing MAC like you right?</blockquote>


LOL. MAC is for RuPaul. LOL.</blockquote>


I don?t know about that.

Fergie was doing a promotion at the South Coast store.

She not hot enough for you?



<img src="http://orkutmp3scrap.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/fergie-maxim-webb.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>


Sorry, I only have eyes for Josh Duhamel...</blockquote>


Then you should?ve made it to last week?s book signing event where you could of met the OC?s and IHB version of Josh Duhamel.

I'm taller and have higher cheekbones than him.

Don?t take my word for it, read about it on some of the threads.

I really like Sprinkles cupcakes.

See you're already half-way there.

Now, let's see if you can close the deal.</blockquote>
Too funny. Go get her Ten. haha
 
[quote author="usctrojanman29" date=1227173570][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227172944][quote author="Allison C." date=1227172543][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227172223][quote author="Allison C." date=1227172032][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227170871][quote author="Allison C." date=1227168608][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227143158][quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1227142705][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227142463][quote author="Allison C." date=1227142046]Took my high maintenance aunt to South Coast Plaza last week, went to Vie De France, where the line is always ridiculously long for the onion soup. What do you know, there was no line at noon time! For the 1 1/2 hours we were there, there was no line ever, so we took advantage of the situation and rested our feet! :)</blockquote>




They?ve got the best chocolate croissants there.

No line?

Did you go on a weekend, that place gets jammed.

I usually wait as well, no fan of the Corner Bakery which seldom gets busy.</blockquote>


They moved to a new location that is not as convenient. I used to have to buy something when I'm in South Coast plaza but not anymore. The Corner Bakery in Irvine is always busy because of the UCI students.</blockquote>




Sorry, I mean?t the Corner bakery at South Coast Plaza adjacent to the Macy?s Men store.

Where did Vie De France move to?

Aren?t they on the first floor next to the Armani store.</blockquote>


Vie De France is now outside Saks. I was there Friday, but still...



And while my high maintenance aunt was at Chanel in Bloomingdale's, they told her there's a special. (Imagine a special deal at Chanel!!) Each $250 you spend, you get $50 gift card. That's like 20% off!</blockquote>


C?mon now,

Bloomingdales is a great store.

Chanel is a great choice for your aunt.

You don?t want her wearing MAC like you right?</blockquote>


LOL. MAC is for RuPaul. LOL.</blockquote>


I don?t know about that.

Fergie was doing a promotion at the South Coast store.

She not hot enough for you?



<img src="http://orkutmp3scrap.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/fergie-maxim-webb.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>


Sorry, I only have eyes for Josh Duhamel...</blockquote>


Then you should?ve made it to last week?s book signing event where you could of met the OC?s and IHB version of Josh Duhamel.

I'm taller and have higher cheekbones than him.

Don?t take my word for it, read about it on some of the threads.

I really like Sprinkles cupcakes.

See you're already half-way there.

Now, let's see if you can close the deal.</blockquote>
Too funny. Go get her Ten. haha</blockquote>


Haha. :red:

I also like being serenaded to.

I also likes strolls under the moonlight by the beach.

I also like to read a poem left on my pillow every morning.

I also like surprise blue boxes with white ribbons.

I also like reading mystery novels on a Gulfstream.

I also like ....



HAHA. :-P
 
I just can't look at her without seeing "little Stacy" from Kids Incorporated! (The old show from the '80's.)



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[quote author="Allison C." date=1227172543]

Sorry, I only have eyes for Josh Duhamel...</blockquote>


That's what I'm talking about!



[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227172944]



Then you should?ve made it to last week?s book signing event where you could of met the OC?s and IHB version of Josh Duhamel.

I'm taller and have higher cheekbones than him.

Don?t take my word for it, read about it on some of the threads.

I really like Sprinkles cupcakes.

See you're already half-way there.

Now, let's see if you can close the deal.</blockquote>


Allison, might I suggest you go search for a certain thread about Lennar before responding further? :P
 
<blockquote>In the fall, Yard House reduced the size of its desserts and cut the price in half. The new pint-size treats such as Cr?me Brulee and Lemon Souffl? are selling like wildfire, Herrmann said. Earlier this year, Tustin-based Mimi?s Caf? debuted a ?Just Enough? dinner menu. Entrees are smaller and range in price from $8.29 to $11.29. </blockquote>


I could care less if the food is priced less...I like the idea of "Cayci Size" portions. I only ever eat half of a regular dinner so it sounds like I may be visiting Mimi's to check it out.
 
Mimi's "Just Enough" sizes are great, especially for things like their huge salads which don't keep well. You know you can't take the extra home to enjoy the next day anyway, so it's nice ordering the smaller size (but the price difference isn't that great in my opinion, just a couple bucks.)
 
[quote author="SoCal78" date=1227188374]Mimi's "Just Enough" sizes are great, especially for things like their huge salads which don't keep well. You know you can't take the extra home to enjoy the next day anyway, so it's nice ordering the smaller size (but the price difference isn't that great in my opinion, just a couple bucks.)</blockquote>


Yeah, took my mom and a couple of her friends to Mimi's in Irvine. She loves the quiche. Anyways, the portions are still quite sizable. Business was slow on a Saturday night. The waitress was sooooo nice and kept refilling their teas and carrot muffin. Yum. Before we left, the manager came by and gave us bunch of coupons for discounts for breakfast. Might wanna ask for that. And the nice waitress gave each one of us an extra muffin to take home!! 40% tip for her! Yea!
 
[quote author="SoCal78" date=1227176220]I just can't look at her without seeing "little Stacy" from Kids Incorporated! (The old show from the '80's.)



</blockquote>


Never heard of that show.

As a kid, I had a huge crush on Tiffani Amber Thiessen





<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/121/259560698_ddf19ba77a.jpg?v=0" alt="" />
 
[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227229944][quote author="SoCal78" date=1227176220]I just can't look at her without seeing "little Stacy" from Kids Incorporated! (The old show from the '80's.)



</blockquote>


Never heard of that show.

As a kid, I had a huge crush on Tiffani Amber Thiessen





<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/121/259560698_ddf19ba77a.jpg?v=0" alt="" /></blockquote>
Oh yes, the Saved By The Bell days. Didn't Tiffani get her boobies done because I do remember her being as flat as a board?
 
I used to fantasize about her coming over to my house to play Space Invaders with me on my Atari 2600:



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Wow...this takes me back.



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