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Beauty in Spades

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2013

Spade Skin Care & More is a new beauty lounge specializing in exclusive skincare technology and organic skincare products that just opened at Newport North shopping center in Newport Beach. And ideal for holiday gift-giving, Spade is offering three grand opening specials through December: a Hydrating Facial for $79 (regularly $130), which includes a hydrating hand treatment, organic enzyme peel and hydrating serum and mask; a series of three Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion treatments for $225 (regularly $330), which includes an organic enzyme  peel, microdermabrasion exfoliation, and oxygen therapy; as well as double the value of a gift card purchase, up…

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Haute Holiday Party & Shopping Event

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2013

Grab your girlfriends and head to the Dolce Vita “Haute Holiday Party & Shopping Event” for an afternoon of fun holiday festivities and shopping from over 40 different vendors all under one roof at the beautiful Royce Studios in Irvine this Sunday, Dec. 15 from noon to 4 p.m.  Ditch the mall and deck the hall when you get all of your holiday shopping done with fabulous gifting choices and holiday discount pricing on the hottest fashion, beauty, and home products, plus holiday gift items.  Shoppers can also enjoy complimentary gift wrapping, onsite beauty treatments and tasty treats from onsite…

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Breakfast w/Santa at Whole Foods Market Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2013

Santa is stopping by Whole Foods Market Newport Beach to enjoy a breakfast on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join this beloved holiday tradition and create memories with your family and friends. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elf will pop in and chat with everyone. The breakfast is $10 per person. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat by Dec. 10, by emailing cindy.oshea@wholefoods.com. Whole Foods Market Newport Beach is at 415 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.999.8572.

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Speakeasy Days at the Back Bay Tavern

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2013

Come out and celebrate the history of the 1920’s bar with Rising Sun & Co pop-up shop event and vintage car show on Friday, Dec. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14 from noon to 9 p.m. at the Back Bay Tavern at Whole Foods Newport Beach. Back Bay Tavern will be serving prohibition style beer and Chef Alan’s award winning chili fitting of era at 1930’s prices. The vintage car show will feature ‘30s era cars, hot rods and motorcycles, plus live music by RT and the 44’s and Speedbuggy. Preferred parking for vintage cars, bikes…

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Jewelry For the Soul by Rock of Eden

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By Greer Wylder
December 03, 2013

There is jewelry that is admired casually and then there is jewelry one dreams about.  It's that gotta-have-it, it-speaks-to-me feeling that can't be shaken. OC based Rock of Eden, original, fine jewelry is that kind of jewelry. This modern and antique online gallery of fine jewels (prices from $200 - $10,000) is a feast for the eyes. Elizabeth Hargreaves, designer, owner and curator chooses pieces rarely found anywhere else in the world. "These pieces have a story to tell and people connect with them intuitively and emotionally. It's gratifying to be part of that," she says. She can't mention names but a…

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