The Dose

SOCO Collection’s Father’s Day Gift Guide

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By Greer Wylder
June 17, 2015

Father’s Day is around the corner and finding the perfect gift for Dad can be a difficult task, so this year let SOCO and The OC Mix’s line-up of premier stores and restaurants do the heavy lifting. Whether your dad is an outdoorsman, techie, wine aficionado, or foodie, you’re sure to find something he’ll love. Read on for more dad-approved gift ideas from Orange County’s favorite destination for inspiration. The Techie For the music man, head to Cloth & Metal, which boasts a selection of state-of-the-art audio gear, specialty headphones, and vintage-style radios, so dad can jam out all summer long! The Outdoorsman Treat…

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BB Dakota It’s Only Fashion and Samples!

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2015

BB Dakota, the Westside Costa Mesa-based women’s modern lifestyle brand, that’s more concerned with making wearable and fashionable clothes that are made to last and affordable, than designing expensive and post-purchase stress-inducing clothes is having an exclusive semi-annual sample sale Thursday, June 18 through Saturday, June 20. Come shop BB Dakota samples and its sister line Jack, too.  Sample sale prices include leather at $50; outerwear/coats at $20; blazers at $10; sweaters at $10; dresses at $10; jumpers at $10; tops at $5; pants at $5; skirts/shorts at $5.  Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. BB Dakota…

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The Only Clutter You’ll Want

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By Greer Wylder
June 15, 2015

Excuse the eyesore above, but if you're feeling like this is where you're headed, and clutter is getting to you, to the rescue is Clutter, launching on Wednesday, June 17 in Orange County. Clutter is on a mission to transform the storage culture by taking the “self” out of storage so that searching for stored items is a snap. After a successful launch in Los Angeles--with a convenient and affordable one-click process similar to a valet car service-- Clutter announces its West Coast expansion, starting with OC.  Now, you’ll be able to experience the one-of-a-kind self-storage service. Clutter eliminates the need to hire movers…

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Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series

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By Greer Wylder
June 12, 2015

The ultimate in summertime entertainment is just a week away! You cannot beat the outdoor venue at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series at the intimate and relaxed Bay Bay Amphitheater at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach that’s kicking off on Friday, June 19. The annual Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series will be returning for four months of world-class music, kicking off on Friday, June 19 with Bobby Caldwell and Morgan James. The 15-show Friday night concert series will run through October 9 and feature performances by bestselling musician Kenny G, American Idol winner Ruben Studdard, Grammy-winning…

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Studio Suzan: The Sun and Sea Jewelry Collection

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By Greer Wylder
June 10, 2015

One of Orange County’s most talented jewelry designers, Suzan Zahedi, has been designing and handcrafting jewelry since she was 15 years old. Today, she’s one of the most sought after jewelry designers in the country and she just launched her new Resort collection, available at her Costa Mesa studio, online at Studio Suzan, and at a number of high-end resorts across Southern California (Balboa Bay Resort and the Montage Laguna Beach, to name a few). Suzan’s Resort collection is called “Soul-eil” and it’s meant to inspire and empower the women who wear them, knowing that each piece is one of…

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