The Dose

Hello Ella

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2011

Now that LA-based Ella Moss opened its first freestanding store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, you can find the full spectrum of its playful feminine collections for all ages– Ella Moss, Ella Girl and Little Ella – under one roof. The boutique fashioned after a girl’s dream closet reveals the bohemian lifestyle inspired fall collection, and a glimpse of holiday selections. Shop from an eclectic mix of casual and dressy pieces meant to be mixed and matched in its signature dress up, dress down look. Seasonal trends include pleating and lace, faux fur and chunky knits as well as…

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Not A Bridget Too Far!

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2011

No Rest for Bridget, a budget minded fashionista’s fave boutique for in-style apparel, just opened its third store in OC. Now Newport Beach has its own No Rest for Bridget at the new Landing Shopping Center, a few doors down for Crow  Burger Kitchen on the Balboa Peninsula. It’s a place for teens or women of all ages to shop for affordable apparel including tops, dresses, denim, sweaters, basics, accessories and more. You can perfectly mix finds with expensive designer apparel or just where pieces on their own. New merchandise arrives weekly and moves quickly. Want the latest in fall…

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No Wimpy Burgers!

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2011

Is it just us or are burgers achieving a cult-like following in Orange County? At no other time in OC history could you find this many specialty burger joints. We’re over the moon with the burgers coming out of OC kitchens, including Haven Gastropub in Orange, Crow Burger Kitchen in Newport Beach, The Counter Burger, TK Burger’s six locations in OC, and of course In-N-Out Burger. We’re still wanting to try Slater’s 50/50 Burger (50% ground beef and 50% ground bacon) in Anaheim Hills and Huntington Beach, plus we’re excited that Los Angeles burger phemon, Umami Burger, is opening its…

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Cut-a-thon for Childhelp!

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2011

Images Salon in Corona del Mar is celebrating its 10th Annual Cut-A-Thon Sunday for Childhelp. Last year, this award-winning salon (Voted Color Salon of the Year by Elle Magazine, and Best Salon in Newport Beach two years in a row by the Orange County Register) raised $20,000 in one day with $45 haircuts. Images’ stylist will be coming into work Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise money for abused children on their day off. All proceeds will go directly to Childhelp’s group home in Orange County. So book an appointment now, you’ll go home with a great haircut and help improve the lives of children. You’ll…

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OC Weekend: Fashion Forward for Fall!

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By Greer Wylder
September 15, 2011

Worried about your fall wardrobe after finally setting up your summer closet? Let the experts at Style 2020 help you discover how to make fashion work for you and your body this season on Thursday, September 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Join Style 2020 for a sneak peak of their style experts favorite picks from this year's fall runways and advice on how to update your wardrobe with fabulous and fresh trends! An RSVP is required to 949.219.2360 or to marie@mystyle2020.com to find out whether seventies fashions stilll rule the catwalk and how to fit pleats and cuffs into your closet. The event…

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