The Dose

Stretch Your Core!

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By Greer Wylder
June 07, 2010

Core et’ Barre in Newport Center is a new upscale Barre studio in OC offering a seamless blend of pilates, ballet, and weight resistance, all choreographed to current and motivating music. All classes are open to any age and fitness ability. The one-hour classes promise to help tone your abs, glutes, thighs and arms. And as a special for Greer’s OC readers, mention Greer’s OC and receive a free class! Core et Barre offers amenities that you’ll find at luxury spas, including espresso, complimentary water, towel service, showers, lockers, and two group fitness studios overlooking the ocean. You can visit…

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Patch It Up!

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By Greer Wylder
June 04, 2010

PaTcHwOrK, OC’s premier festival for independent, locally made goods, is returning Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Santa Ana, and it’s even bigger and better this year. At this great indie craft fair you can shop from more than 75 vendors selling high quality, unique items from clothing to home goods and local honey and chocolate! Harveys is making seatbelt bookmarks for the event, KUCI is going solar, and there are DIY booths, doggie portraits, a bike valet, live screen printing and much more. Each vendor is hand-selected by Delilah Snell, owner of the fabulous Road Less Traveled…

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Ooh La LuLu

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By Greer Wylder
June 02, 2010

LULU boutique and gallery just opened in Costa Mesa, and we think you should know about it (especially now that they’re offering Greer’s OC readers a 30% discount through Sunday, just mention Greer’s OC). A trio of owners (two sisters and a sister-in-law) have transformed the former cottage/store into a charming boutique, a place to find a mix of inexpensive and upscale priced apparel and garden accessories. Choose from fresh and cute dresses, tee’s, light cashmere sweaters, denim and one-of-a kind vintage jewelry and handbags. And LULU carries great lines: 7 For All Mankind, Kenzie, Free People, 3 dot, CP…

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Sassy Snap Shots

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By Greer Wylder
June 01, 2010

When it comes to choosing a photography studio where you will receive the full glamour treatment (hair, makeup, expert retouching, and gorgeous photos) consider Crush Photos Studios in Costa Mesa. Photographer and owner Nancy Villere has 20 years experience in high fashion, boudoir, wedding and corporate photography. She’s a sought after photographer, easy to work with, and passionate about capturing the perfect moment for her clients. Her studio has just partnered with La Perla South Coast Plaza on a photo special. With the purchase of $500 or more at La Perla, (the ultimate in sexy lingerie and swimwear) you’ll receive…

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Playing House

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2010

The first-ever Newport Cottages store, a high-end children’s furnishings and décor company, just opened at Fashion Island. It’s already a favorite with celebrities like Halle Barry, Nicole Richie, Minnie Driver and Tori Spelling who outfit their kid’s rooms in handcrafted furniture and artisan pieces.  Choose from beds, bunk beds, dressers, side tables and nursery pieces. Shoppers will also find a variety of chandeliers and lighting, artwork, custom bedding, and an international selection of unique gifts. The store can also provide nursery design services and custom furniture. The SoCal-based company is owned by Pockets Alvarez, a father of three young boys…

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