The Dose

You’re Invited to Chic Shopping Party!

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By Greer Wylder
October 14, 2009

They had us at “chic shopping party” but then when we heard “proceeds benefitting our favorite charity, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)” we’re in love. So we’ll be at Fashion Island’s Passport to Luxury Event Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. hosted by Riviera magazine. The evening includes exclusive in-store events, new fall fashions, elegant gifts and giveaways and delicious food. Participating stores include American Rag Cie, Bloomingdale’s, Garys, Kate Spade, Neiman Marcus, Room Service, Traditional Jewelers, Trina Turk, True Religion and more. And some of our favorite restaurants are on board too: California Pizza Kitchen, Canaletto Ristorante Veneto,…

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Chinese (Artfully) Take OC!

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2009

For the first time in history, Carnegie Hall is offering its programming outside of New York City and it has chosen OC!! Take that LA! “Ancient Paths, Modern Voices” is a six-week celebration of Chinese culture in OC. Carnegie Hall’s epic partnership with the Philharmonic Society of Orange County will feature performances by leading international musicians, including some artists and ensembles traveling outside China for the first time (such as Lang Lang, Wu Man, the Shanghai Symphony and Quentin Shih). The festival will include Western symphonic and chamber music influenced by Chinese culture, traditional folk music, contemporary music, traditional marionette…

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We Scream for Homemade Ice Cream!

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2009

Haven’t we given fro-yo enough press for now? Even the “f”, “r” “o”, and “y” keys are wearing down on our keyboards. It’s time to give ice cream its day in the sun, or at least time out of the freezer. And with all of this talk about Farrell’s making a comeback (with the much anticipated opening its first OC shop in Mission Viejo on Oct. 27), it has us thinking about Hans Homemade Ice Cream in Santa Ana, an independent mom-and-pop-shop that’s been churning fresh ice cream daily (on the premises) for nearly 40 years. And starting today for…

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The best boutique EVER!

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2009

The first EVER boutique in Orange County just opened at Fashion Island. The EVER store features its entire apparel collections for men and women, featuring classic styles, quality construction and finishes, with a casual and timeless feel. Choose from premium denim, T-shirts, sweaters, dresses, sweatshirts, boardshorts and more. There’s also a selection of travel and fashion books along with eyewear, footwear and a selection of unisex bags. OC native Jason Bleick founded EVER, and chose the trademark logo of a stylized tree inside a circle, signifying the Asian proverb, “Though a tree grows so high, the falling leaves return to…

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Jump-Start Your Fall Wardrobe!

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2009

Jump-start your fall wardrobe at elle H boutique in Laguna Beach with 20% off all new merchandise this weekend only. Save on all the must-haves of the season such as legging jeans, banded miniskirts, shoulder details, and tailored blazers. Still feeling summery? Spring and summer merchandise is 60% off, including selected styles of denim, handbags and sandals. 1833 S. Coast Hwy. #110, Laguna Beach, 949.715.1345

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