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One World, One Goal, One Cure

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By Greer Wylder
September 07, 2010

UCI is working tirelessly on diabetes research. And I am beyond thankful for that! Sadly, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are on the rise, and we need continued research to find a cure. Please join the annual Celebrate the Center: The Allure of India, a cocktail party at the Island Hotel & Resort in Newport Beach on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. It will be an incredible evening of wine pairing, hors d’ouevres, entertainment and most importantly a research update from Dr. George Chandy, whose research could result in a treatment to eliminate insulin dependence…

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Marche Noir Pasta in WSJ!

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By Greer Wylder
September 02, 2010

Three cheers for Chef Rachel Marie Klemek at Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine and creator of Marche Noir foods, an innovative line of nutritious and tasty wine flour based pastas, brownies and other baked goods. Marche Noir’s Pasta Caberneti, a purple-hued black penne pasta was just featured in the Wall Street Journal (seen above).  Looks like Fireside’s chefs at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel in Midtown Manhattan are also fans of Marche Noir and follow Chef Rachel Marie’s motto “Eat Your Wine!” You can buy their products online, or better yet stop in Blackmarket Bakery. 17941 Sky Park Circle in Irvine.…

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Project Runway’s Daniel Vosovic in OC

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2010

Meet “Project Runway” season two fan-favorite Daniel Vosovic Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Michael Nusskern at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. You can enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and be among the first to see Vosovic’s fall/winter 2011 collection. Michael Nusskern received some great pieces: a front-slit mini-skirt, ivory asymmetrical cowl neck top, button-down gray and white blouse, long-sleeve wrap jacket, and wide leg black trousers. 949.287.0220.

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Luxury Linens for Less

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2010

Frette, coveted luxury linens from Milan, are on sale for a limited time at Frette’s boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Ask for manager Salwa Cohen. She’s wonderful and will introduce you to linens that you never knew you couldn’t live without—and they’re 60% off. Choose from spring/summer linens, duvets, towels and ready-to-wear. Frette’s finest Egyptian cotton linens are already found in the world’s most elegant hotels, homes, and restaurants. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Level 2, near Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza…

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Celebrating Women Tonight

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2010

Spa Gregorie’s Newport Beach hosts a free Women are Wonderful: In Full Bloom Expo tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come check out more than 40 exhibitors including beauty maven experts Clarisonic, Epicuren and Kerastase; local boutiques, fitness studios, wellness services, fashion and more. Educational seminars include a Container Store rep sharing tips for home, closet and personal space organization and a professional fashion stylist from Style 2020 giving personal shopping tips and the hottest fashion trends for summer. Each guest will receive a generous goodie bag and will be eligible for valuable prize drawings. 200 Newport Center Drive, Ste…

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