The Early Bird Gets The Vinyl

April 15, 2016

Another locals favorite used records shop, Factory Records in Costa Mesa is celebrating Record Store Day from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. They will be getting their biggest batch of RSD vinyl ever. They will have tons of first time out used vinyl, rare LP’s and its famed $1 parking lot sale. 440 East 17th St. (behind Classic Clipper Barbers) in Costa Mesa. 949.722.8101.

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Beyond Measure Film Debut in OC

April 14, 2016

Concerned about your overscheduled, exhausted, stressed out student? Come see an inspiring film showing that change has started. On Tuesday, April 19th, a revolutionary new documentary called "Beyond Measure: What Counts Can't be Counted" will debut at two Orange County locations: Regency South Coast Village Theater in Costa Mesa at 9:30 a.m., and Sea Country Community Center in Laguna Niguel, at 7 p.m.​  This important film is a follow up to Director Vicki Abeles' eye-opening "Race to Nowhere" documentary and highlights innovative schools on the cutting-edge of education reform. They demonstrate that it is possible to transcend outmoded, test-driven education policies and create…

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Kiehl’s New Gentle Peel With Quinoa

April 13, 2016

Quinoa isn’t just a favorite superfood—it’s also in Kiehl’s latest anti aging product that just launched. We love Kiehl's new Dermatologist Solution Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate with quinoa husk extract. It’s designed to gently refresh your skin overnight—even for sensitive skin. We’ve seen results after only one week of use--it renews and brightens.  The quinoa husk extract is sustainably sourced from discarded quinoa husks. It was waste and now Kiehl’s is using it as a skincare innovation. It features fruit acids, cactus extract and phytic acid and it’s great as a gentle alternative to dermatologist peels. It’s been found to accelerate cell…

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makeup parties at Butterfli Me

April 12, 2016

Butterfli Me Makeup Studio in Irvine is offering a great promotion on its in-studio makeup parties. If you book before the end of April, makeup parties are 50% off, just $25 per person. It’s great way to celebrate birthdays, girl’s night out, prom, bachelorette or work party. The makeup parties include two hours in Butterfli Me’s large makeup studio with makeup applications/lessons with pro artists, Champagne, music, a group photo, product discounts on is own line of Delphine Cosmetics, and a gift raffle. You can choose a theme: the latest makeup trends, color for your eye/skin type, summer makeup or…

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Homemade and hearty, Carolina’s Italian In Anaheim

April 12, 2016

If you love old school Italian food—hearty portions, homemade pasta, made to order pizzas and cheesy garlic bread—you are going to love Carolina’s Italian Restaurant a longtime family owned restaurant in Garden Grove that just opened a second location in Anaheim. The wait staff at Carolina’s in Anaheim goes out of their way to make you feel at home. They’re friendly, attentive and will bring you complimentary cheese garlic bread and will happily make menu suggestions. The Taste of Italy—a trio of Shrimp Alfredo, Chicken Pesto & Spaghetti with meatballs is one of their signature plates and it’s great for…

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