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Marco Bicego’s Masai Collection at Saks Fifth Avenue

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2016

You can preview Marco Bicego’s stunning new Masai Collection inspired by ornaments from the African Masai Tribe starting today through Sunday, April 24 at Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza. On Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., you can also enjoy a Champagne reception. Receive a scarf with your purchase of $1500 or more. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 714.540.3233. ext. 360. Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

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6th Annual San Clemente Micro-Brew Festival and Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2016

Left Coast Brewing Co. is celebrating their 6th Annual Micro-Brew Festival at their brewery in San Clemente on Saturday, April 23 from 1 – 5 p.m. with a VIP hour from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees can enjoy rare and limited edition micro-brews from more than 15 SoCal breweries as well as a special behind-the-scenes brewery tour of Left Coast during VIP hour, food trucks and live music. One hundred percent of ticket sales will benefit military welcome-home events hosted by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. Last year’s festival raised $17,000! Participating breweries include, but not limited to: Left Coast Brewing Company, Oggi's…

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The Early Bird Gets The Vinyl

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By Greer Wylder
April 15, 2016

Another locals favorite used records shop, Factory Records in Costa Mesa is celebrating Record Store Day from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. They will be getting their biggest batch of RSD vinyl ever. They will have tons of first time out used vinyl, rare LP’s and its famed $1 parking lot sale. 440 East 17th St. (behind Classic Clipper Barbers) in Costa Mesa. 949.722.8101.

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Beyond Measure Film Debut in OC

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By Greer Wylder
April 14, 2016

Concerned about your overscheduled, exhausted, stressed out student? Come see an inspiring film showing that change has started. On Tuesday, April 19th, a revolutionary new documentary called "Beyond Measure: What Counts Can't be Counted" will debut at two Orange County locations: Regency South Coast Village Theater in Costa Mesa at 9:30 a.m., and Sea Country Community Center in Laguna Niguel, at 7 p.m.​  This important film is a follow up to Director Vicki Abeles' eye-opening "Race to Nowhere" documentary and highlights innovative schools on the cutting-edge of education reform. They demonstrate that it is possible to transcend outmoded, test-driven education policies and create…

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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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