The Dose

Spring Fashions Solutions

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By Greer Wylder
February 28, 2013

When it comes to shopping for coveted jeans it’s hard to beat the denim bar, Solutions The Premium Denim Store in Newport Beach. Owner, Susan Cianciulli Bailey scours the universe to find the latest denim, from trend-setting Siwy Denim to LA based and celebrity favorites Sinclair. Solutions will have the denim that will quickly become your favorites in ultra flattering styles. And now’s the time to find great deals at Solutions; its Spring tent sale starts today through Saturday. You can save up to 75% off on great denim for men and women, as well as dresses, tops, shoes, and…

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And The Best Live Band Is…

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2013

In just two weeks Orange County’s talented musicians will be honored and lauded at the premiere music event of the year: the 12th Annual OC Music Awards celebration at City National Grove of Anaheim on March 9. Leading up to the grand awards show, five finalists in the Best Live Band Showcase Series will battle it out at a free show tonight at House of Blues Anaheim. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the first band will perform at 8 p.m. Kat Corbett from the World Famous KROQ will host and the winning band will be announced at the end of the night and take home the Best…

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Jewelry Designed in NB

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2013

Former TV news/anchor reporter, Brenda Burdette started designing jewelry 14 years ago as a way to relieve stress during her broadcast career.  On air she wore many of her own pieces and viewers started inquiring asking about her designs. That's how her second career began. Today she’s a full-time jewelry designer from her Newport Beach home/studio. One of her lines, B. Bijoux, is a fine jewelry collection made of the finest 14k and 18k gold, sterling silver and gemstones: green amethysts, aquamarine, black onyx, garnets, white topaz and ancient Byzantine coins.  She sets stones in unexpected ways to give her rings, earrings, cuffs, bracelets and necklaces a modern look. “I'm…

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Wanted: Affordable Pampering

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2013

Want some affordable luxury and pampering? Stop by the new Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa that just opened on E. 17th Street in Costa Mesa near Sprouts Farmers Market. As an introductory special it’s offering a one hour massage or facial for $49.95. The Spa features a variety of massages as well as facials tailored to women, men and teens.  Facials can include exfoliation treatments, microdermabrasion and other techniques.  Hand & Stone also just partnered with world-renowned LA-based skin care treatment line Dermalogica and uses and sells its products. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and…

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Orange County’s Week To Eat!

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2013

Leave the cooking to the pros starting Sunday. The only thing you need to do is make reservations during the best week for dining out in Orange County. The OC Restaurant Week will be celebrating its 5th year anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 24 to Saturday, March 2.  More than 100 of the best restaurants throughout the county will be creating delicious prix fixe menus for you to enjoy. It’s a great opportunity to get out and dine, support local businesses and expand your culinary horizons. At lunch you can order multiple course menus (starters, entrees and dessert) for $10, $15…

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