Transformers: robots in disguise

With the sequel blockbuster coming out this summer, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," and the 25th anniversary of the cartoon, there has been a comeback in Transformers apparel.

And you're in luck. You can get a large array of Transformer tees at 80stees.com. Not only do they have tees from our childhood cartoons, but they also provide 80s movies, video games, and super heroes.

-Christina

Forever 21

Many fashionistas are torn, and some just don't care. Forever 21 has been knocking off designer looks for years and for those years they have been sued for copyright infringement.

This so-called Christian company has been stealing designs from designers like Marc Jacobs and Diana Von Fustenburg. So shoppers don't know whether to support Forever 21 or support the designer. Of course Forever 21 is cheaper, but it was the designers original idea.

Whose side are you on?

Forever 21 v. Diana Von Fustenburg

Forever 21 vs. Marc Jacobs

-Christina

Beach Bunny Swimwear Grand Opening

Beach Bunnies of Newport gathered around on May 7 to celebrate and welcome the grand opening of Beach Bunny Swimwear at 950 W. Coast Highway Newport Beach, 92663. (949) 548-3300. Click HERE to visit and shop for swimwear for this summer.

As all the beautiful people of Newport Beach poured in, the models came out showcasing the shop's summer 2009 line.

Your very own me, serving inverted strawberries

There was music, food and hot hot girls. Even some celebrities like Tara Reid made it out to get their very own Beach Bunny suits.

Tara Reid

Laurie from "the Real Housewives of OC"

This parking lot party was hit and was welcomed by neighboring buisnisses like Ferrari, 930 Sushi, and Mardo Jewlery.

Mardo Jewlery

Mardo Princess

Tennis star Jan-Michael Gambill with Newport Harbor's Clay Adler

"Girl Next Door," Bridget

Oakley

When most people think of Oakley the first thing that comes to mind is eyewear and there is no reason why it shouldn't. The company is considered number one at eyewear. But incredibly,there is much more to the company.

They offer golf apparel, sunglasses for the military and a built-in MP3 connected to your shades.

Oakley's eyewear is so high tech it has patents on its designs. They test every pair of glasses before they're on the market?

I learned all of that and more when I took a tour of the headquarters of Oakley. The Oakley facility is an incredible sight to say the least. They even have a military tank hanging out in the front. Check it out.

The Star Wars looking entrance.

Spikes all along the side of the building? Crazy cool.

Look how tall this door is.

-Christina

Vans shoes at OCC

Since 1966 Vans has immersed itself in almost every part of American culture with its well-known shoes. And Vans representatives took some time out of their busy schedules Thursday night to tell Orange Coast College all about it.

Things you may not know about Vans:

1. Vans is a family own company founded by Paul Van Doren.

2. Was originally called the Van Doren Rubber Company.

3. The original price for the men's shoe was $4.49 and the women's was $2.29.

4. 1975 is when Vans started making shoes for skateboarders.

5. The checkered slip-ons first became popular when they were featured in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. That led to Van Doren's having to sell nationally as opposed to just in California.   

Representatives from almost every department in the Vans company came to talk to OCC about their job and how to get into the action sport industry. Even the founder's children work for the company and offered words of wisdom on topics ranging from resumes to work ethic. They had a lot of information to give out, as well as a bag of goodies from the company.

-Christina