The Dose

Locally Designed Feminine and Striking Fashions

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2015

Fashionistas looking for striking fashions that you won’t see elsewhere, rely on Dawn Nguyen, owner and designer at Dawn Sunflower in Corona del Mar. Dawn’s designs are always fresh and wearable—and she creates looks just the way she dresses: elegant, classic and feminine. “My personality reflects my creations. I like to be different and to change constantly,” Dawn says. “I love to experiment with new looks and will rarely repeat creations.” You can shop at Dawn Sunflower for a combination of fun and sexy, to classic and feminine looks, or request a custom design. The turnaround time for a custom…

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Satisfy Your Sweetest Tooth at Sugar Rush

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By Greer Wylder
December 01, 2015

Sugar Rush is the sweetest event you will ever taste, debuting Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. It’s a one-of-a kind dessert and sweet shoppe experience brought to you by Big Bite Events, creators of the sizzling Big Bite Bacon Fest in Long Beach. Sugar Rush is packed with entertainment, competitions, demonstrations, walk-about tastings of decadent and delicious sweet treats and shopping from dozens of the best pastry chefs and confectioners in Southern California. Foodie enthusiasts will satisfy their sweet tooth with an overload of artisan desserts in an unparalleled sugar shoppe environment…

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12 Days of Christmas Lunch at A Restaurant

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By Greer Wylder
November 30, 2015

For twelve special days starting Tuesday, December 1, the A Restaurant in Newport Beach will open for a lunch for a 12 Days of Christmas Lunch continuing Tuesdays through Fridays for the first three weeks of December. A Restaurant’s 12 Days of Christmas Lunch menu created by Executive Chef Jonathan Blackford offers both the lighter and more decadent sides of lunch. A variety of classic starters include a lobster bisque, mixed baby beets salad, and veal + pork meatballs. A diverse list of entrees features the porchetta sandwich, deep-dish quiche, smoked chicken cobb salad, and braised lamb + papperdelle.  A…

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Roger’s Gardens | Our Gift to You

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By Greer Wylder
November 27, 2015

November 27 ONLY Create new traditions by visiting Roger’s Gardens this holiday season and experience the true beauty of Christmas. Bring in your children to have photo’s taken with Santa. Start you holiday celebration now at Roger’s Gardens. Receive a complimentary set of three beautiful, handmade, European glass ornaments when you spend $125 or more. *Valid only November 27, 2015. Valued at $40. While supplies last. One per household. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Available in-store only. 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road in Corona Del Mar. 949.640.5800 | www.rogersgardens.com

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Dawn Sunflower, Runway Ready Fashions in Corona del Mar

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By Greer Wylder
November 25, 2015

With holiday parties and special occasions on the calendar, it’s prime time to look out for striking fashions. And, one of the best places to find beautiful pieces is local fashion designer, Dawn Nguyen’s flagship boutique, Dawn Sunflower in Corona del Mar. As featured in Vogue, Elle, Bazaar, Glamour, Hollywood Weekly and other fashion magazines, Dawn Sunflower is the place to find modern, feminine and elegant designs that Dawn created with heart and emotion in mind. She can transform a woman’s body into art with a simple piece of delicate fabric. Her heartfelt boutique’s name was chosen in part from…

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