Fashion, Dining & Trends of OC
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Greer’s Pick of the Week
Luscious Lip Enhancers by Velana K
Velana K gloss formula is unique. It is packed with vitamins A and C and contains a golden seaweed mixture which moisturizes and protects against
photo aging. The marine based filling spheres are infused throughout the gloss, promoting collagen production. Shea butter also helps protect against dehydration and other climatic influences.
Sponsored by Velena K
Greer’s Good Life
Villa Nova special offer
One of our favorite waterfront restaurants invites you to receive $10 off any $50 food purchase or 20% off a bottle of wine. (Fine print: Offer not valid Saturdays and cannot be combined with any other discount. One offer per table. Expires Nov. 30, 2008.) www.villanovarestaurant.com. 3131 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. 949.642.7880.
Sponsored by Villa Nova Restaurant
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ECO-FRIENDLY INTERIORS
Madison West Interiors, an award-winning interior design firm, just opened a new design studio and retail boutique in Laguna Beach.
Co-founder and designer Sabina Vavra, a proponent of eco-friendly designs, incorporates organic and reclaimed materials throughout her new location.
"By designing my studio in this manner I'm able to visually show my clients exactly how LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) practices are utilized and how it can improve their space as well as our environment," she says.
The studio incorporates concrete floors, organic material rugs, low VOC painted walls and custom stainless steel desks from reclaimed sources.
The boutique feature products ranging from art by James Verbicky and Catherine Steinberg, candles by Dayna Decker, custom furniture and pillows and much more.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1100 South Coast Highway, Suite 206A Laguna Beach. 949.916.4664.
HELP FIND A CURE
My teenage son has diabetes, so I hope you can come and enjoy an evening to celebrate the UCI Center for Diabetes Treatment and Research at Prego Ristorante in Irvine on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Your participation will help the center in its mission to prevent diabetes, improve care and advance science to find a cure. The evening's festivities include next-generation diabetes research and new technologies update, silent auction featuring luxury and entertainment items, and wine pairing with classic Italian dinner fare. Tickets cost $100. RSVP to Rebecca Ford, development assistant, UCI. 949.824.1677. Prego Ristorante 18420 Von Karman in Irvine.
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