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Easter Brunch At Back Bay Bistro

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By Greer Wylder
March 14, 2016

Back Bay Bistro in Newport Beach will celebrate the Easter holiday in style from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. with an elaborate brunch and bottomless Champagne and mimosas. Guests will enjoy make-your-own omelet station, pancakes, carving station featuring tenderloin with au jus and horseradish, fresh shrimp cocktail and a chocolate fondue with fresh strawberries, marshmallows and other treats. Cost is $79 for adults (includes bottomless Champagne and mimosas) and $38 for children 12 years and under. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 949.729.1144. 1131 Back Bay Drive in Newport Beach.

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Newport Dunes Annual Pre Easter Egg Hunt

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By Greer Wylder
March 14, 2016

Hundreds of children, thousands of hidden Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny himself – will take center stage as Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina rolls out its annual Easter weekend round-up. Starting on Saturday, March 26 at 9 a.m. with a free Easter Egg hunt open to the community, more than 6,000 eggs will be hidden with a variety of goodies contained inside ranging from candy and toys to cash prizes and a token for a new bicycle.  The Easter Bunny, who will be available for family photos at both the egg hunt and Easter Brunch, will lead the festivities and will make an appearance during brunch at the onsite Back Bay Bistro. 1131 Back Bay Drive in…

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Springtime at Island Hotel

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By Greer Wylder
March 14, 2016

Island Hotel Newport Beach is one of the best places to celebrate spring and they’ve planned some fun events for the holidays. Irish enthusiasts can revel at a St. Patty’s Day Party at Aqua Lounge, families can enjoy Easter Brunch at Oak Grill, and the Spa is offering special spring indulgences throughout the season. Aqua Lounge is getting into the St. Patty’s day spirit with its Kismet Party on Friday, March 18, at 9 p.m. You can arrive decked out in green to thoroughly enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day themed shindig, complete with a complimentary Kismet Cocktail. There’s also a…

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OC Fashion Week Kicks Off Sunday

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2016

Orange County’s most glamorous and stylish week of the year--OC Fashion Week presented by Maserati of Newport Beach March 13-16—features incredible runway fashions and events showcasing local talent, models, hair, beauty and fashion designers as well as international designers presented by Orange County Fashion Council. OC Fashion Week kicks off Sunday, March 13, as OC Fashion Week sponsor Dawson Cole Fine Art hosts an opening reception cocktail gala in Laguna Beach to mark the official opening day of OC Fashion Week with the fashionably responsible programs that give back. The OC Fashion Council initiative starts their A/W 2016 seasons with a year of…

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Introducing Our Newest Greer’s Girl: Christianna Barrack

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2016

We are excited to announce that are newest Greer’s Girl is Christianna Barrack, a new contributor to our site. Christianna shares our love for fashion and philanthropy---in high school she single handedly organized a fashion show to benefit Helpers in Heels and raised $5,000 for the cause. She was the entertainment editor of her high school paper, had her own fashion blog, and even designed her own graduation dress. She’s modeled on “The Today Show” and Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O are her style icons.   Today, she is a student at Chapman University, with a double major in Public…

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