The Dose

Emerging Fashions in OC

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By Greer Wylder
January 23, 2012

Fashion expert, Elizabeth Charles just opened her third eponymous boutique in the former chic A’Maree’s store at Westcliff Court in Newport Beach. She already enjoys a loyal following of fashionistas who appreciate her sophisticated and elegant merchandise found at her flagship New York and San Francisco stores. (Her celebrity clients include Michelle Pfeiffer, Kate Hudson, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez, Rashida Jones, Edie Falco, Helena Christensen and Gretchen Mol.) Charles is bringing hard-to-find elegant and stylish apparel and accessories to Orange County from up and coming designers that she loves. “It’s not that I don’t appreciate a big name designer like…

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Get Your Beauty Sleep!

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2012

We’ve just discovered Sleep ‘n Beauty, a heavenly silk pillowcase that makes our favorite pastime, sleeping, even better! It makes a great gift or better yet, buy one for yourself. Sleep ‘n Beauty arrives in a beautiful box, and the soft pearly silk pillowcase is made from 100% natural, undyed, chemical free, 19 momme, 100% mulberry silk. Sleep ‘n Beauty founder, Andi Spanger Neugarten came up with the ultimate luxury pillowcase concept after she slept on a silk pillowcase several years ago. In the morning, she noticed how well she slept, she felt more rested, and her hair looked amazing…

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OC Weekend: Heaven in a Bowl

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2012

The new Bowl of Heaven in Huntington Beach celebrates with a red ribbon cutting ceremony today at 4:30 p.m., and a grand opening Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, stop by for free small Acai bowls all day, as well as games for kids, raffles and prizes. Enjoy a live performance by Ashley Caille at 3 p.m., and “Barefoot Ken” (Ken Bob Saxton) will be signing copies of his book, “Barefoot Running Step by Step” and answering questions about his running technique. A Bowl of Heaven specializes in fresh made to order Acai bowls and smoothies with…

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Welcome to the Jungle!

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By Greer Wylder
January 18, 2012

Pita Jungle, the newest restaurant in Newport Beach dedicated to the art of eating healthy specializes in made from scratch Mediterranean dishes with a twist. The Arizona based award-winning eatery is already a local favorite for those looking for a sit-down health conscious restaurant with fair prices, and a full bar.  We’re loving the artistic hip interior, from the glazed concrete flooring, exposed white ceiling, repurposed table stands, to the second-hand chairs and stunning resin art panel. (It’s hard to believe this once housed a Blockbuster Video store.) The extensive menu covers special diets like vegan and vegetarian options, and…

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Cash in those Clothes!

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2012

Look at your teen’s closet that’s bursting with unworn clothes in a new way—as a resource for instant cash.  At the new Plato’s Closet South Coast in Santa Ana you can recycle a closet, get paid cash on the spot, and find an entire new outfit for under $30. Just bring in top name brand gently used apparel and accessories that are preferably cool, hip, trendy and clean. Sought after labels include Abercrombie & Fitch,  Forever 21, Billabong,  Juicy Couture, H & M, Seven for All Mankind, Steve Madden and True Religion. Plato’s Closet accepts men’s or women’s apparel—the target…

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