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Summer Cinema

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By Greer Wylder
June 25, 2012

A fantastic new artsy summer film series debuts Thursday at sunset at the Orange County Museum of Art thanks to Cinema Orange. All films will be screened on the museum patio and are free with admission and to museum members. The Flip Truck will start serving foods at 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Arrive early to see the galleries of Jack Goldstein x 10,000 running through Sept. 9.  At 8 p.m. catch the screening of “Gerhard Richter Painting,” a documentary about Richter, a media-shy painter who allowed filmmaker Corinna Belz into his studio while he worked on a series of…

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Expert Skin Care

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By Greer Wylder
June 25, 2012

We just discovered an esthetician worth knowing about. Robin Marie Lawrence, based in both Costa Mesa and Palm Springs, offers expert skin care therapy to clients who seek out her expertise. She has more than a dozen years experience working with plastic surgeons, however she can work magic on skin without Botox, fillers and surgical treatments. Her specialties include skin resurfacing like DiamondTome and Dermaplaning treatments, as well as holistic chemical peels using natural products such as Vitamin A peptides, red wine vinegar distillate and acids derived from exotic lotus roots. The treatments can give your skin a healthier glow,…

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THE TASTES OF SUMMER

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By Greer Wylder
June 22, 2012

Celebrate the start of summer at the inaugural Taste of Doheny in Dana Point Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and there aren’t any confusing tickets or scripts to deal with, you just pay cash directly to the incredible food vendors.  The event features live music, exhibits, a kids zone, surf cars, rock climbing wall, wine, microbrews, food from local restaurants, and delicious drinks from the Rastarita Mobile Margarita Bar, microbrews and wineries. ​Parking is free along Niguel Road and Stonehill. Taste of Doheny at Sea Terrace Park in Dana Point.

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Dress for Success

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By Greer Wylder
June 22, 2012

First impressions can be critical to your success in business, and now you can learn some crucial makeup and wardrobe tips at Sephora South Coast Plaza Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. The free “Into the Night” master class is put on by the Asian Women Entrepreneurs in Irvine. Michael Kors will give tips how to transition from business to nighttime wear, and Dior’s prestige artists will give make-up techniques for business and cocktail events.  Level 2, Sephora at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.429.9130. RSVP at info@aweusa.org.

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Reduce, Reuse, Restyle

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By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2012

REUSE Jeans, offering denim for men and women made from 80% recycled textiles, just summer 2012 collection available online atwww.REUSEJeans.com or at its Laguna Beach store. Choose from skinny jeans, boot cuts, straight leg, bell bottoms and flare, crop and Capri. There are also skirts, shorts, top’s jackets and men’s jeans. We’re especially loving the low-rise skinny jeans in summer pastels. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 1020 S Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.715.0473  

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