The Dose

Eye Love You!

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2010

The new OC Eye Designs Optometry combines exceptional eye care (from Dr. Alisa Wald in Costa Mesa since 1991) and a hip optical boutique environment with nearly 1,000 contemporary designer frames including David Yurman, Fendi, SALT, Roxy, Quiksilver and more. Just for Greer’s OC readers, it’s offering a complimentary photograph of the back of the eye called retinal photography that can document, record and assist in the early detection of eye disease (a $39 value). Also, stop in Wednesday, Oct 20. from 5 to 7 p.m. for a grand opening with wine tasting and appetizers while browsing the entire eyewear…

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Fashion Week Arrives in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
September 28, 2010

It’s officially Style Week Orange County at Irvine Spectrum! The stylish events for fashionistas includes runway shows, a free Rack Rave party, dozens of in-store fashion events, presentations, shopping rewards, and chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree at Irvine Spectrum Center. Here’s your Style Week itinerary: Rack Rave VIP party:  On Friday at 6 p.m., a fashionable VIP party with fashion shows, seven style vignettes showing fall’s hottest looks, beauty tips and more. Free admission and the first 500 guests will receive Marie Claire tote filled with stylish goodies. Runway Fashion Show: On Friday at 7 p.m., for the…

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Always The Bridesmaid Dress

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2010

Finally, a refreshing departure from the usual bridesmaid experience. Orange County’s first and only bridesmaid-exclusive shop, Bella Bridesmaid, just opened in Corona del Mar. It’s the source for fresh, chic and wearable designer dresses available in an intimate, upscale and approachable setting. Owner Trinh Chu seeks out only the hottest designer collections including THREAD, Carol Hannah, two birds, LulaKate and simple silhouettes to name a few. Each collection features modern and stylish dresses that are versatile – perfect for special events, cocktail parties or simply, a night on the town. Choose from more than 150 dress styles, as well countless…

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OC Goes Gaga!

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By Greer Wylder
September 24, 2010

Lady Gaga is making a stop at Anaheim’s Honda Center on March 31! Fans around the world can’t get enough of her smash Monster Ball tour. Gaga herself says it’s “the first-ever pop-electro opera.” The Sun called it “breathtaking stuff” and “the best live show you will see this year,” while London’s Independent wrote: “Gaga’s got it, which is why, right now, the whole pop world wants to take a ride on her disco stick.”  The New York Times noted that “her Monster Ball tour always provided something worth a snapshot: a sci-fi tableau, perhaps, or a skimpy, glittery costume.…

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2010

Orange County Restaurant Week will launch Sunday, giving you an opportunity to dine at top restaurants for seven days (Sept. 26 through Oct. 2) at great prices. More than 100 restaurants in Orange County will participate in this highly anticipated culinary event. Celebrate with a fun and free kick-off party at Prego Ristorante in Irvine from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. You can taste Prego’s famous Italian cuisine by sampling tray-passed fare, and signature cocktails from Tres Agaves tequila, Sobieski Vodka and 4 Orange Premium. A complimentary wine-tasting by Coppola Winery will allow you to experience some of the…

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