The Dose

Glitter and Glam

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By Greer Wylder
June 15, 2010

If there’s one thing that OC is missing it’s boutiques that offer popular trends for women of all sizes and in all price ranges. So Glitter Girl OC in Irvine came to the rescue. Owner Christine Koedel feels that all women should feel pretty no matter the size or their budget. And she’s sweet on you: she’s offering Greer’s OC readers a 15% discount just for mentioning us. Glitter Girl OC carries trend-driven apparel, footwear and accessories. Top labels available include Black Halo, Betsey Johnson, Flavio Castellani, Nanette Lepore, Robert Rodriguez, Trina Turk, Hale Bob, Tarina Tarantino, Charles David, Pucci,…

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Visit The Bra Whisperer

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By Greer Wylder
June 14, 2010

The first Intimacy boutique just opened in OC at South Coast Plaza. It’s a destination shop to find the perfect fitting bra. Quite possibly the most renowned bra fit expert, (as seen on Oprah, and referred to as the “bra whisperer”) Susan Nethero, founded Intimacy, where you can take advantage of free 30-minute bra fit makeovers, complimentary lifetime alterations, and choose from an extensive size selection. The bra boutique boasts an eye-candy bra wall, a gilded “bra bank” housing thousands of bras in over 90 sizes (from A to K cup), and spa-like dressing rooms. Nethero says that to have…

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Time To Get Hip!

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By Greer Wylder
June 11, 2010

Just in time to add fresh new colors and accessories for summer, Ornate Home has opened on Balboa Island. It’s all about hip home décor: fun accessories, vintage chairs and other small furniture, designer pillows, unique lighting, area rugs and more. Owner Lisa Samuels draws from more than 15 years in the design industry to create a resource for an eclectic mix of merchandise.  She carries hard-to-find vendors, artists and designer only sources. You might find the perfect chandelier or find inspiration by browsing the new wallpaper books. Ornate Home also offers gift-wrapping and special orders on furniture.  Open 10…

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Celebrating Raw Talent

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By Greer Wylder
June 09, 2010

We’ll be celebrating Sunday with chef/owner Jenny Ross of 118 Degrees Restaurant in Costa Mesa as she hosts a three-year anniversary party for the community from 4 to 7 p.m. At the raw food restaurant at the CAMP guests can sample original recipes created by Jenny Ross Living Foods including salads, entrées and desserts, from living lasagna and portabella tacos, to kombucha martinis and chocolate truffles. Jenny Ross Living Foods are also available the Raw Bar at Whole Foods Market in Tustin (as well as throughout So Cal). Raw Bar’s offers a full menu of Jenny’s raw delights and made-to-order…

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Hair 101

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By Greer Wylder
June 08, 2010

In the mid-century modern space, formerly occupied by Baker Street Salon, is the new Chromatic Salon in Costa Mesa. The space has housed a salon for more than 30 years, but now with Chromatic taking over, it’s an extra special hair destination. As one of the only Paul Mitchell salons in OC, it’s headed by former Paul Mitchell the School educator, Javier VanHuss. The rest of the Chromatic Salon team will consist of Paul Mitchell trained Jessica Rodriguez, Paul Mitchell educator Justin Hernandez, Ivy Alva and Hope Smith. “The name of our salon means color, and color is what we…

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