Greer's Blog

Working Wardrobes!

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By Greer Wylder
November 08, 2011

Working Wardrobes is hosting a morning of food and fashion at Baubles & Bags on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda. Enjoy a delicious brunch by Crème de la Crème catering and runway fashions by Rakish. Proceeds from the brunch will support Working Wardrobes’ programs and services helping men and women confidently reenter the workforce. Guests can contribute to the “Dress the Client” initiative, where they will be able to purchase clothing for dolls and pledge support to Working Wardrobes. Guests can also shop for a cause at The Hanger pop-up shop,…

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OC Roller Girls!

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By Greer Wylder
November 08, 2011

Fans of the OC Roller Girls can catch three games Saturday at the Rinks in Huntington Beach. At 6 p.m. the Rolling Knockouts are taking on the Crash Test Bunnies; then at 7 p.m. the Psycho Ex-Girlfriends are competing against the Hidden City's Heebie Jeebies from Oceanside. The final game is taking place at 8 p.m. when the OC Roller Girls’ Blockwork Orange skate against the Wildfires from San Diego Derby Dolls. Tickets range in price from $12 for general admission to $22 for VIP bleachers. The Rinks is at 5555 McFadden Ave. in Huntington Beach. 

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Global Grins!

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2011

Join Joanne Artman Gallery in Laguna Beach on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. for an evening of food, wine, music and art benefiting Global Grins, an Orange County based non-profit that delivers toothbrushes to impoverished and disadvantaged people all over the world. It’s improving the health and self-esteem of others who wouldn’t have the means to afford a basic toothbrush—many will be receiving one for the first time. Global Grins was founded by Todd and Joselyn Miller, a Laguna Beach couple who traveled the world, and were moved by smiles they encountered everywhere. Giving as little as $1 will supply…

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Taste of Boudoir!

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2011

B Bride, A Bridal Style Lounge, which recently moved to a larger boutique within South Coast Collection in Costa Mesa, is hosting a “Taste of Boudoir: A Girls’ Night Out” on Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Owner, Summer Giaquinta is planning a fun-filled night giving tips on tasteful ways to bring sexy back. The event is filled with sips and sweets, sassy snap shots, as well as trousseau and accessory trunk shows featuring various bridal and boudoir vendors. Opportunity drawings include chances to win lingerie, jewelry, and a private boudoir shoot with full hair and make-up services. Participating sponsors…

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Bread Baking!

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2011

We were super excited when Le Pain Quotdien opened at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Now you can bring the intoxicating smell of fresh baked bread into your home with their bread baking classes! The classes, offered every Tuesday and Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. will cover the 10 steps of basic bread making and the expert bakers at Le Pain share the secrets using hands-on techniques. The three-hour classes will be lead by Head Baker Jonathan Enh and are $55 each. Each class is limited to six students can can be booked online here.

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