The Dose

The Quickie Facial

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2013

One of the hottest concepts in skincare, Skin Laundry which recently debuted in West Hollywood and Santa Monica, is an in-and-out, 10-minute super-speedy laser quickie facial perfect for men and women on the go. And on Thursday, Orange County’s first Skin Laundry will open at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Skin Laundry emphasizes the need to maintain a healthy complexion by tightening and toning your skin. You'll have healthy, radiant glow in the time in takes to grab a cup of coffee and it's the perfect solution to problematic skin. Skin Laundry’s technique is an affordable alternative invasive procedures and formula facials. Pricing starts at…

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TOPSHOP AND TOPMAN LOVE ORANGE COUNTY

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2013

For the first time in Orange County, TOPSHOP and TOPMAN, the source for British high street fashions, will open a branded shop in shop at South Coast Plaza’s Nordstrom on Saturday. Fans will have a brick-and-mortar access to the cult trend-focused British styles worn regularly by international influencers and tastemakers including Diane Kruger, Kate Bosworth, Beyonce, Lily Collins, Alexa Chung, Kate Moss and Sienna Miller. In celebration, top local fashion blogger, Kimberly Pesch of Eat Sleep Wear will be at the opening to host a shopping event on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. showcasing Orange County’s unique fashion sense…

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Yoga With GRIT

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2013

Make this Sunday a fun day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the grand opening of the highly anticipated GRIT Yoga in Newport Beach. You're invited to join the community and the founders of GRIT Yoga in Mariners Mile Shopping Center for an open house party with a live DJ, Nektar mimosas and cocktails, Wahoo's food truck, food from Jan's Health Bar, and much more. Guests will be able to check out the state-of-the-art yoga facility, yoga demonstrations, meet the GRIT Yoga founders and instructors. You can also enjoy the full gourmet coffee bar at the swanky outdoor lounge,…

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Healthy and Homemade Vegan Treats

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2013

Vegan baking is tricky business. How can you omit butter and eggs without sacrificing flavor and texture? At Orange County based Sugar Beak Bakery, founder Ashley Fiocco has perfected vegan baking using all-natural organic (whenever possible) ingredients, fresh produce, and no refined sugars. Her products are mostly naturally gluten free, full of fiber, plant-based protein and omega-rich seeds, nuts, and grains. For the past 10 years Fiocco has worked as a personal chef in NYC, as well as alongside a celebrity chef in the SoCA area, but she always wanted to create a business of her own. When CA Assembly…

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Paint the Town Pink

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2013

Los Cerritos Center, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, Painted the Town Pink in Celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month last Thursday. The center’s signature fashion event and fall fashion show featured fall collections from select Los Cerritos Center retailers including Macy’s, bebe, New York & Company, Nine West, GUESS, The Limited, Cache, White House Black Market and Nordstrom with hair by Regis Salon and make-up compliments of M-A-C Cosmetics. You can watch highlights from the show on Greer's OC TV.  

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