The Dose

Mark your Calendars - Events for Everyone Next Week at SoCo!

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By Greer Wylder
May 08, 2013

We know you don’t need a reason to shop at SoCo – OC’s destination for food, fashion, and design inspiration. But, just in case, we’ll give you five calendar-worthy events to whet your appetite for all things delicious, beautiful, and fun! So, get out your calendar, and follow the link below to save the dates for next Thursday, May 18 through Saturday, May 20.  We’ll see you at SoCo! Clear your calendars! Call in sick, play hooky, but don’t cancel that lunch date, since you can dine at SoCo and The OC Mix! We’ll see you next Thursday, May 18…

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Say ‘I Do’ to Coffee

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2013

If you’re already thinking about the wedding season, and need experts to help make that day the best experience possible, consider Café I Do, a wedding planning firm in Costa Mesa. Founders and co-owners Dannah Christensen and Briana Whitsell offer a customized, a la carte structure for meeting all of your wedding needs, from setting up appointments with their hand-selected vendors, from graphic designers to florists, to making favors look perfect. The way it works is that you can come in for a cup of coffee, and by the time you’re ready to leave, you should feel de-stressed and confident…

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Beauty’s Curator Arrives in Corona del Mar

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By Greer Wylder
May 05, 2013

It took 3 years for Shawn Tavakoli, owner of Beauty Collection to find the perfect place in Orange County to open the fourth Beauty Collection, a beauty haven since 1982 in Los Angeles (Calabasas, Malibu and West Hollywood). Now all beauty enthusiasts (men and women) can get over to Corona Del Mar Plaza for one-stop shopping of curated products. From skin, hair, cosmetics, fragrances, smiles, home, DIY tools and more, Beauty Collection offers the right solution for any issue. They even carry products for children and pets. The success story of the family owned business has much to do with…

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A Find at Hidden Vine

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2013

Celebrate the grand reopening of A Hidden Vine on the Lake on Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lake Mission Viejo. The wine tasting room and retail shop, formerly known as La Maison Gourmet Wine & Cheese Shop, is under new ownership. The event will include live music, discounts on wine tastings featuring boutique wines from Torrey Wines and Majestic Wines, and samples of gourmet artisan cheeses and charcuterie. Guests must be over 21. Also, a portion of any purchases of wine or raffle tickets will benefit the American Cancer Society, a cause near and dear to the new…

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Dog Gone Fashion Show

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2013

Dogs will be hitting the fashion runway Saturday, May 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. for Fido Frenzy at The District at Tustin Legacy. The dog-friendly District Promenade at the shopping and entertainment destination will offer activities for you and your pooch including a pet fashion show, pet treats, DJ spinning pet friendly tunes, appetizers and mocktails. The lucky winners of Orange Coast Magazine’s Fido Frenzy Pet Photo Contest will be announced. The online contest ended April 30. (Finalists must be present to redeem prizes.)  The Fido Frenzy event will also include contests such as best trick, agility and best…

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