The Dose

Glow Tonight!

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2012

Glow Boutique +Wellness is a new concept in fashion and wellness in Laguna Beach. The women's apparel and accessories store will make you feel good on the inside and out as it also combines traditional Chinese medicine: acupuncture, constitutional facial acupuncture, and herbs. Shop for classic everyday basics with a modern twist that are easy going, stylish and beautiful. Lines available include Lanston, Krisa, Velvet, 360 Sweater, Susana Monaco, Whetherly, Feel The Piece, Citizens of Humanity, Addison, Nation Ltd., Makana, Ria Ray candles and Mai scarves. Shop for 360 Cashmere, Love Quotes linen and viscose wraps, Bella Dahl button downs,…

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Kick Start Your Baking Heart

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2012

One of our favorite bakeries in Orange County, Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine will be opening its second location soon at the Camp in Costa Mesa. In anticipation of the exciting new bakery, owner Chef Rachel Marie Klemek, who was just named Golden Pastry Chef of the Year by the Golden Foodie Awards, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to add a steam-injected, rotating rack bread oven. With this crucial piece of equipment, you can enjoy more delicious loaves, buns and rolls that Blackmarket is famous for. Blackmarket Bakery is shooting for a November opening at the Camp providing…

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Rootsy Beauty

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2012

Luckily for Laguna Beach, one woman did crazy research to hunt down the best in non-toxic cosmetics and brought them into one new shop, Roots The Beauty Underground. Owner Laura Linsenmeyer says many big-name beauty products have “mind blowing toxicity,” yet there’s a whole other world of lesser-known products that are non-toxic and high performance. “They’re just not plastered in magazines,” says Linsenmeyer. “I find privately owned companies making non-toxic beauty lines. Ninety percent of them I personally know. They have integrity and passion.” Roots is a fantastic old-fashioned beauty supply store that just happens to stock the best in…

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Accelerate the Cure

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2012

Celebrate UC Irvine Diabetes Center’s dedication to advancing science to cure Type I and Type II diabetes at the “Accelerate the Cure” annual cocktail party and fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Crevier Classic Car Company in Costa Mesa. Enjoy the lively festivities, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine pairings and live entertainment at Orange County’s premiere classic and exotic car showroom. Dr. Ping H. Wang, Director of the UC Irvine Diabetes Center will give an important research update and you can support the Center by participating in an opportunity wheel and silent auction. Funds raised…

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Get Fit

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By Greer Wylder
October 03, 2012

Ladies looking for a boutique style fitness studio committed to CrossFit’s core strength and conditioning programs can join CrossFit Fly in Newport Beach. The philosophy at CrossFit Fly is to empower women through fitness. You don’t need to be in great shape to start, all fitness levels can benefit from their program that’s committed to improving women’s strength and confidence. Similar to a personal training studio, you’ll receive personal attention; they train in small groups, or crews, and each crew meets at the same time and day each week. Want to learn more about CrossFit Fly before  making a commitment…

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