The Dose

Fashions for Modern, Sophisticated Women

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2018

Lafayette 148 New York just opened a West Coast flagship store at South Coast Plaza. The store is the latest step in the brand’s rapid retail expansion, becoming its twenty-first new retail location globally in the past six years. You can find an extensive, thoughtfully curated edit of the latest fashion collection as well as designs ideal for California’s warmer climate. Luxury statement pieces, from Italian suede and cashmere double-face coats to hand-embellished dresses and fur-trimmed knits, are refreshed monthly. Lafayette 148’s famous precision tailored suiting and separates, as well as silk blouses, clean-lined trousers, and their iconic white shirting,…

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Five Crowns Presents Silver Oak & Twomey Wine Dinner

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2018

Five Crowns presents an evening to sip and savor at the highly anticipated Silver Oak & Twomey Wine Dinner on Friday, Nov. 9 from 6-9 p.m. The evening’s festivities begin with a cocktail reception followed by an indulgent five-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Alejandra Padilla. Each plate will be expertly paired with renowned varietals from Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars. The reception starts with a Five Crowns Specialty Cocktail and Roasted Grapes & Goat Cheese Crostino, as well as Salmon Tartare & Truffle Chips. The five-course dinner starts with Oyster with jicama, cilantro, passion fruit mignonette. Paired with 2017…

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Taking a Look at Haute Cakes Caffe Remodel on Greer’s SoCal Show

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2018

Everyone’s favorite café to meet for breakfast and lunch in Newport Beach, Haute Cakes Caffe just went through a major renovation after 28 years in business, and it’s never looked better. I just met up with my friends, next door neighbors, and owners of Haute Cakes Caffe, Paul and Tania Taddeo who managed to redo the entire project with the help of local talent, faithful customers, friends and their daughters in just three weeks. None of this work could have been completed so quickly without the expert team of their contractor Charlie Collins of CWC Construction and Scott Sandoval of…

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Escape to a Relaxing Mountain Hideaway

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2018

Need a relaxing and beautiful getaway this fall? Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, a charming mountain retreat located in Lake Arrowhead, is offering special packages including an Alpine Adventure in Arrowhead for families; and Bikes, Boats & Brews for mountain bike, boating and craft beer enthusiasts. Along the shores of picturesque Lake Arrowhead, the resort features expansive accommodations, including 162 guest rooms and 11 suites, all with spectacular lake or mountain views. Guests have full access to the resort’s outdoor pool or lake, seasonal “Fireside Chats” and s’mores at sunset on the private beach, chartered boat and fishing tours, guided…

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Newport Beach Nutrition, Eating Your Way to Good Health

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2018

If you feel like you need with help with proper nutrition and health, I've heard so many great reviews from readers and friends about Newport Beach-based Holistic Nutritionist, Risa Groux. I haven’t used her services but she comes highly recommended. She works with people of all ages with a wide variety of health issues such as diabetes, thyroid, digestion issues, pregnancy, cancer to weight management and cleansing. Depending on your health goals and issues, she offers a 4, 8 and 12-Week Nutritional Enhancement Program that gives you one and one nutritional counseling so that you can reach your goals and…

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