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The One Stop Makeup and Beauty Lounge

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By Greer Wylder
July 23, 2014

The wait is over for a quick and easy place to go for all your makeup and beauty needs. We just discovered Blushington Makeup and Beauty Lounge in the Atrium Court at Fashion Island, a one-stop shop that provides professional makeup applications at affordable prices. At Blushington (which has locations in West Hollywood and Dallas, as well), you can choose from signature looks such as smoke and mirrors, cutting edge, life of the party, pure and simple, and simply glowing. You can also go in for expert brow, lash, and waxing services. Blushington uses and sells top products such as…

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Sips and Sweets at Golden Foodie Awards

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By Greer Wylder
July 21, 2014

At the upcoming Golden Foodie Awards on Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Fairmont Newport Beach, the top cuisine in Orange County will be honored at the red carpet soiree, and guests can also indulge in decadent samples of sips and sweets for an unprecedented culinary experience.  For Golden Foodie Awards attendees with a sweet tooth, Valenza Chocolatier, B. Toffee, and Casey’s Cupcakes will showcase their extraordinary treats. Valenza Chocolatier will be creating an exclusive ‘Bonbons of Gold,’ an adult version of a traditional peanut butter cup, wrapped in a 23k edible gold dusted shell. B. Toffee, the ‘Official Toffee of…

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Art, Fashion and Food Converge

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By Greer Wylder
July 18, 2014

Fashion Island and Orange County’s beloved Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach  will partner together for an art, fashion and food series this month on two consecutive Sundays. From noon to 4 p.m. July 20, the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard lawn will be filled with works from Festival of Arts’ artists who will be showcasing their craft. Shoppers can enjoy complimentary light bites from featured Fashion Island restaurants such as Fig & Olive, Red O, Lark Creek and Blue C Sushi as they enjoy art and fashion on display. Informal modeling will highlight the season’s hottest looks from retailers such as Ella…

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Goodbye Sugar! Hello Elli Sweetness

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2014

We just discovered Orange County based, Elli Quark, the first spoonable German-style quark cheese to hit the U.S. market. Think cottage cheese but with a smooth texture similar to Greek yogurt. Here’s the skinny, there’s less than 90 calories in a 6 oz. cup, and there’s no fat or added sugar. Each cup is high in protein (14 to 17 grams) and calcium, low in sodium and free of rBST, gelatin, gluten and GMOs. Elli Quark Founder Preya Patel Bhakta, was on a mission to eat healthier at home with her husband Sachin, and after much investigating she found that…

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Spice World Free For All Movie Mondays

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By Greer Wylder
July 14, 2014

Movie fans are in free and fun musical screenings at Segerstrom Center for the Arts as Movie Mondays screens tonight on the Arts Plaza. Projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall, Movie Mondays kicks off at dusk (about 8 p.m.) with the screening of the Spice Girls’ musical, Spice World (July 14.). Then it’s turn-of the-20th century Paris with the Academy Award-winning musical Gigi (July 21). Thanks to the Audience Favorite Fan Poll, Cabaret (July 28) and Sweet Charity (August 4) will conclude the summer film series. You can bring beach chairs or other seats, as early as 5:30 p.m.,…

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