The Dose

Prada’s younger, cooler sister

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By Greer Wylder
November 27, 2009

Prada’s younger and cooler sister, Miu Miu just opened at South Coast Plaza. The new boutique is the place to find modern fashion trends that we love. Miu Miu, (Miuccia Prada’s nickname) is known for its cutting-edge fabrics and influential styles. The coveted line pairs unlikely color schemes, and often combines serious looks with sensual designs. And just for South Coast Plaza’s store, Miu Miu is carrying a brown and silver sequined handbag at $995. The South Coast Plaza store sells the most up to date ready-to-wear, bags, footwear, accessories and eyewear collections. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday…

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VIP Black Friday Shopping!

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By Greer Wylder
November 26, 2009

We’re looking forward to the Black Friday VIP Shopping Event at the Dakota Collective! Come sip champagne and indulge in some retail therapy at the multibrand pop-up shop in Westside Costa Mesa. Mention Greer’s OC and get 20% off current season items from BB Dakota, Cheap Monday, Corpus and many more contemporary brands. In addition, all high end handbags and shoes (from Marni, Balenciaga, and Jil Sander) are 50% off! Dakota Collective is at 1640 Pomona Ave at 17th Street in Costa Mesa. Any questions, call 949.515.2248 or email dakotacollective@gmail.com. The event runs Friday from noon to 8 p.m.

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Black Friday in Corona del Mar!

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By Greer Wylder
November 25, 2009

Corona del Mar Plaza’s sidewalk sale kicks off the holiday shopping season Friday through Sunday. Throughout the weekend, Jack’s Surfboards will offer up to 50% discount on select items. Jewels by Joseph will offer a free in-store inspection and jewelry cleaning, plus a free polishing cloth; UNA will be promoting its amazing Michelle Scarf. Customers can purchase one scarf at 15% off, two at 20% off, or three scarves at 30% off the regular price. At Bikini and Diane’s Beachwear save up to 50% off select designer items such as Juicy Couture and Splendid; (and mention Black Friday Special, and…

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Black Friday in Corona del Mar!

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By Greer Wylder
November 25, 2009

Corona del Mar Plaza’s sidewalk sale kicks off the holiday shopping season Friday through Sunday. Throughout the weekend, Jack’s Surfboards will offer up to 50% discount on select items. Jewels by Joseph will offer a free in-store inspection and jewelry cleaning, plus a free polishing cloth; UNA will be promoting its amazing Michelle Scarf. Customers can purchase one scarf at 15% off, two at 20% off, or three scarves at 30% off the regular price. At Bikini and Diane’s Beachwear save up to 50% off select designer items such as Juicy Couture and Splendid; (and mention Black Friday Special, and…

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Pig Out on Bacon and Chocolate

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By Greer Wylder
November 24, 2009

Ever since the bacon chocolate bar was introduced, the once seemingly unconventional marriage of savory meat and sweet has spawned countless dessert trends across the country. There was bacon crumbled atop maple honey-frosted cupcakes, caramel bacon ice cream, and peanut butter bacon cookies. Now there’s The Sticky Pig, an Orange County-based company that hawks handmade candied bacon confections. Owner Tara Simon, 29, of Costa Mesa, a pilates instructor who also happens to call herself the Bacon Vixen, just launched the company. An avid foodie, Simon said she spent months experimenting in the kitchen to come up with eight lip-smacking flavors.…

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