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Taste of Boudoir!

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2011

B Bride, A Bridal Style Lounge, which recently moved to a larger boutique within South Coast Collection in Costa Mesa, is hosting a “Taste of Boudoir: A Girls’ Night Out” on Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Owner, Summer Giaquinta is planning a fun-filled night giving tips on tasteful ways to bring sexy back. The event is filled with sips and sweets, sassy snap shots, as well as trousseau and accessory trunk shows featuring various bridal and boudoir vendors. Opportunity drawings include chances to win lingerie, jewelry, and a private boudoir shoot with full hair and make-up services. Participating sponsors…

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Bread Baking!

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2011

We were super excited when Le Pain Quotdien opened at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Now you can bring the intoxicating smell of fresh baked bread into your home with their bread baking classes! The classes, offered every Tuesday and Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. will cover the 10 steps of basic bread making and the expert bakers at Le Pain share the secrets using hands-on techniques. The three-hour classes will be lead by Head Baker Jonathan Enh and are $55 each. Each class is limited to six students can can be booked online here.

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Designer Garage Sale

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2011

For one day only, you can save big on top-quality interior design items including home furnishings, art and accessories in Newport Beach. The Designer Flea Market is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cove. Confirmed designers include Steve Jones of Bettershelter, Amanda Malson and Jolene Huitt of Domicile Interior Design, Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise, Jim Olarte The Modern Beachcomber, Jeff Trenschel, Corey Gash Artisan Craftsman, Natalie Umbert of Atelier Natalie Umbert, Keri Shrimpton of Keri Shrimpton Design, Sabina Vavra of Madison West Interiors, Molly Wood of Molly Wood Garden Design, Julie Thigpen of Modern Chic Home, Typhanie Peterson of Typhanie Peterson Design and Brittany…

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Music Power!

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2011

Newport Beach-based Coalition Duchenne presents Music Power at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. featuring incredible OC bands and musicians who have performed with Santana, Alicia Keyes, Jordin Sparks, Ne Yo, Jonas Brothers, U2 and more to raise awareness for Duchenne is progressive muscle wasting disease that affects boys--one in 3,500 worldwide are diagnosed. It is often fatal by age 20. Dusty Brandom, the 18-year-old son of Coalition Duchenne founder Catherine Jayasuriya, is hosting the event. Brandom was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at age 10 and has inspired musicians to join in the…

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Holiday Pairings!

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2011

Turn to UC Irvine to help with the holiday season. Its extension class in wine education called “Holiday Pairing of Food and Wine” can make your feast and holiday parties even more memorable. The two-session course beginning Monday, Nov. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. teaches you how to choose wines for your holiday meals. Learn about the options in pairing domestic, international and sparkling wines with foods normally served at home or at a party. Find out more about the course here. For more information, contact Stephanie Fix, at 949.824.0325. unexArts@uci.edu.…

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