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Kiehl’s New Gentle Peel With Quinoa

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By Greer Wylder
April 13, 2016

Quinoa isn’t just a favorite superfood—it’s also in Kiehl’s latest anti aging product that just launched. We love Kiehl's new Dermatologist Solution Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate with quinoa husk extract. It’s designed to gently refresh your skin overnight—even for sensitive skin. We’ve seen results after only one week of use--it renews and brightens.  The quinoa husk extract is sustainably sourced from discarded quinoa husks. It was waste and now Kiehl’s is using it as a skincare innovation. It features fruit acids, cactus extract and phytic acid and it’s great as a gentle alternative to dermatologist peels. It’s been found to accelerate cell…

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makeup parties at Butterfli Me

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By Greer Wylder
April 12, 2016

Butterfli Me Makeup Studio in Irvine is offering a great promotion on its in-studio makeup parties. If you book before the end of April, makeup parties are 50% off, just $25 per person. It’s great way to celebrate birthdays, girl’s night out, prom, bachelorette or work party. The makeup parties include two hours in Butterfli Me’s large makeup studio with makeup applications/lessons with pro artists, Champagne, music, a group photo, product discounts on is own line of Delphine Cosmetics, and a gift raffle. You can choose a theme: the latest makeup trends, color for your eye/skin type, summer makeup or…

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Homemade and hearty, Carolina’s Italian In Anaheim

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By Greer Wylder
April 12, 2016

If you love old school Italian food—hearty portions, homemade pasta, made to order pizzas and cheesy garlic bread—you are going to love Carolina’s Italian Restaurant a longtime family owned restaurant in Garden Grove that just opened a second location in Anaheim. The wait staff at Carolina’s in Anaheim goes out of their way to make you feel at home. They’re friendly, attentive and will bring you complimentary cheese garlic bread and will happily make menu suggestions. The Taste of Italy—a trio of Shrimp Alfredo, Chicken Pesto & Spaghetti with meatballs is one of their signature plates and it’s great for…

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#Fashion + ArtLIVE

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By Greer Wylder
April 12, 2016

By Christianna Barrack Fashionomics LIVE, a non-profit internship program, presents #Fashion+ArtLIVE, at the OC Fair and Event Center, Saturday, April 16, at 3 p.m. This student-produced fashion and talent showcase celebrates the return of the arts to schools, and is free of charge. Guests will be treated to music and dance performances lead by Chapman University and UC Irvine production crews of stylist, set designers, graphic designers, and more. Caitlin Carmichael, who is known for her roles in “Criminal Minds,” “True Blood,” and “Hot in Cleveland,” is set to MC, and professional model Michael Aronwits who was featured in Italian…

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Spring Menu Celebrations at Raya

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By Greer Wylder
April 11, 2016

Raya at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers the best views of the Pacific Ocean and you cannot beat its Latin American and Asian influenced cuisine. Chef Steve Wan goes all out with the seasons to present enticing and delicious dishes inspired by coastal living and the freshest ingredients.  Raya proudly serves sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats and what’s even better—Raya offers innovative menu items you won’t find elsewhere. We have yet to see sweetie peppers, tempura pickled tempura, or berry drops created from liquid nitrogen blackberries on any other menu. For spring, chef Wan has added Shoyu Salmon,…

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