The Dose

Find Your Perfect Makeup Match

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2012

When it comes to choosing makeup it can be tricky. Matching a foundation perfectly to your skin tone takes an expert eye, any misstep can be terribly unflattering. To the rescue is Sayuki Custom Cosmetics, a revolutionary technology and innovative concept that can match your skin color to makeup instantly and precisely. You can experience Sayuki’s color scanner and custom color-blending machine at the new Sayuki Custom Cosmetics store at the Laguna Hills Mall. Sayuki’s High Definition Color Scanner analyzes skin pigment and sends the data to a machine that creates custom combination of pigment colors for foundation concealer or…

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Sun, Snacks, Sips, and Surfers

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2012

The Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach will be the place to be Saturday at 1 p.m. for Sun, Snacks, Sips and Surfers. You can meet favorite pro-surfers including Kalani Robb, Teddy Navarro, Sean “Barney” Barron, Hans Hagen, Brian Ortega and more. Bring your surfboards, the surfers will be happy to sign them and autographs too. Surfer and Mauli Ola leader Kala Alexander will guest bartend at The Deck on Laguna, serving a “Pina Kala-da” drinks for $8. Participate in a raffle with 100% of the proceeds going to the Mauli Ola Foundation, which promotes education, awareness of genetic disease and…

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Spa Heaven on Earth

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2012

Ready to have your hair cut, colored and styled by highly skilled experts in luxurious style? The Salon at Spa Gaucin at St. Regis Monarch Beach recently debuted its redesigned luxury salon services. The Salon at Spa Gaucin offers a bespoke experience and a tranquil respite for locals and guests at one of California’s only resorts to receive Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond award. Book an appointment for indulgent nail and makeup services and for hair, premier stylists Dennis Lee and Elizabeth Castillo are bringing with them years of experience working with industry greats and celeb clients. (And as…

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Mastro’s Saturday Social

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By Greer Wylder
July 24, 2012

Mastro’s Ocean Club in Newport Beach has just made Saturday as exciting as the evening. Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. join Mastro’s Saturday Social where Champagne and cocktails will be flowing and you can receive a complimentary Bellini or Mastro’s Cosmopolitan upon arrival. Let’s not forget the delicious seafood that Mastro’s is famous for. Enjoy an array of shellfish, a sensational display of sushi, carving and dessert stations featuring its famous warm butter cake until 3 p.m. The DJ will be spinning contemporary, classic rock and island beats until 4 p.m. The cost is $75 per person, not…

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Five Years on the VIne

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By Greer Wylder
July 23, 2012

Old Vine Café at the Camp in Costa Mesa just hit the five-year mark of serving fresh and delicious breakfast, lunch and dinners with an emphasis on seasonal foods, great service and wines. In celebration, Chef/owner Mark McDonald and sommelier, Mario Miranda are updating the wine list and reworking pairings for their famed community wine dinners and seasonal tasting menus.  With the duo, expect exciting new elaborate regional food and wine pairing experiences.  At dinner, Old Vine Café offers four-course tasting menus such as seasonal, original, vegetarian, vegan, Italian, comfort, premium and epicurean dishes paired with wine priced from $65…

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