The Dose

Bardot en OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 27, 2012

If we had to name one style icon who epitomized the French flirty, relaxed and seaside lifestyle, it would have to be Brigitte Bardot, the 1960’s sex symbol who still influences international fashions. Her carefree and fashionable style is obtainable at Bardot, a new boutique in Newport Beach created by owner Dana Harmon. Bardot specializes in basics to special occasion pieces from ALC, Haute Hippie, Rachel Pally, Clover Canyon, Amanda Uprichard, Current Elliott Siwy, James Jeans and more.  Harmon carries easy wearable dresses in colorful prints, Nation, Ltd.’s comfortable tunics perfect to wear with skinny jeans, ALC pleated dresses ideal for…

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I scream, you scream

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2012

Judging by the long line and the smiling faces on the first tasters of N’iceCream’s creamy gelatos and sorbets at the OC Mart Mix on Friday, this Venice born ice cream shop will make Costa Mesa even sweeter. Co-founders Laura Nielsen and Christian Toxboe, by way of Denmark, set up their first organic gelato and sorbet store just four years ago in Venice and now boast 3 more LA locations.  They pride themselves on making small batches of gelato and sorbet daily, (nothing is ever more than 12 hours old) and use organic milk from Rockview Farms and less sugar…

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Party at DKNY

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By Greer Wylder
March 20, 2012

DKNY's South Coast Plaza is re-opening and celebrating its new collaboration with Baublebar at its launch party today from 6 to 8 p.m. Stop by for a sip of Champagne, DJ music and enjoy 15% savings on DKNY’s Spring Collection.  Fashion jewelry enthusiasts can choose from nine DKNY + BaubleBar designs in 22kt gold clad chain with resin flowers and enamel stripes in vibrant colors and graphic silhouettes that pair perfectly with DKNY’s Spring Collection featuring pops of color in its Americana red, white and blue pieces; Green Story with shades of green ideal for all year; Tan Story with geometric designs;…

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Musical CHOC

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By Greer Wylder
March 19, 2012

This year’s smashing musical, the CHOC Follie's "Christina and the Crystal Ball - A Cinderella Story for the Social Net Set,” that’s raising funds for CHOC Children’s Hospital, will be running March 29-31 at the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. The original musical fundraiser brings together more than 100 volunteers who sing and dance to make a direct impact on the lives of children. Proceeds from this year’s show will help bring The Voice - a Ryan Seacrest Foundation interactive broadcast multi-media center to the new CHOC patient tower. You can join the cast…

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Calling All Film Buffs

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By Greer Wylder
March 16, 2012

Become a member of the Orange County Film Society today, for just $99 you’ll be the first to see 8 award-winning advance screenings of films and interesting lectures that you wouldn’t normally have access to. Plus, you’ll receive 4 tickets to the Newport Beach Film Fest, April 26 to May 3. On Tuesday at 7:30 pm. the OC Film Society is showing a special advance screening of “Bully” at the Regency Lido Theater in Newport Beach, followed by a panel featuring psychologist and expert on bullying, Dr. Jerry Weichman. The new documentary film Bully, directed by Sundance and Emmy-award winning filmmaker Lee…

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