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Wild, Wild Horses

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2014

The stunning photos of Roberto Dutesco will be celebrated at ‘The Wild Horses of Sable Island’ exclusive book signing, taking place at the Environment Showroom at SOCO on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Roberto's limited-edition book is a documentation of his twenty-year journey of photographing the wild horses that run freely on the remote Canadian island off the coast of Nova Scotia. Dutesco’s photographs representing the beauty of the horses will also be on display at the Environment showroom at SOCO. Attendees can enjoy refreshments, and have the opportunity to meet author and photographer Roberto Dutesco. Guests must RSVP by emailing eventsoco@environmentfurniture.com.  Environment Furniture is at 3315 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa. 714.557.3100.

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Real New York Pizza in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2014

Johnny’s Real New York Pizza just opened its third location in Orange County at Quail Hill Shopping Center in Irvine. Its other two pizzerias are in Newport Beach at Bison Avenue, and in Corona del Mar on the Coast Highway. The concept, founded by New York native Johnny Younesi, is known for its large slices of authentic New York-style pizza made with the highest quality and freshest ingredients.  Younesi says Johnny’s secret is a special water filtration system that mimics New York’s soft water to make the perfect dough. Recipes are also from New York, by way of Sicily just…

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MAC Heirloom Mix Holiday Showcase at South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2014

M·A·C Cosmetics enthusiasts are in for a special weekend-long event starting tomorrow at South Coast Plaza. For the first time ever, South Coast Plaza and M·A·C Cosmetics are celebrating with a holiday showcase of its Heirloom Mix collection. The event will feature a unique dance performance and live DJ on an impressive stage, surrounded by makeup stations where M·A·C Artists will be available for demonstrations. The M·A·C Heirloom Mix collection evokes sophisticated hues for the holiday season for the face, eyes, nails and lips. The limited-edition collection is decadently encased in refined black packaging collaged with silver sparkles. The collection…

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Lyfe Begins in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2014

Palo Alto based Lyfe Kitchen just opened its first OC outpost at Irvine Spectrum Center, near Dave & Busters and Panda Express. The concept is all about great-tasting food that’s affordable, convenient, and if that’s not enough, it offers sustainable and local ingredients, as well as 100% grass-fed steaks, antibiotic and hormone free meat and poultry and dishes, and as many organic ingredients as possible. Award winning chef Art Smith of “Top Chef Masters” and formerly Oprah
 Winfrey’s personal chef and Executive Chef Jeremy Bringardner developed Lyfe’s menu featuring dishes that are mostly plant-based and contain fewer than 600 calories.…

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If The Left Shoe Fits

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By Greer Wylder
October 28, 2014

The innovative made-to-measure men’s shoe brand, The Left Shoe Company just opened a pop-up shop in Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle on the corner of Cannon and Little Santa Monica. It serves as a one-stop-shop for custom men’s accessories and luxurious apparel essentials through the holiday season. With its permanent home on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles which opened last year, The Left Shoe Company is expanding its state-of-the-art 3-D foot scanning technology and custom shoes that optimize style, fit, and comfort.  The company’s scientific approach to style creates a 360-degree digital last of each foot to ensure the most accurate and…

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