The Dose

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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The Fixtures Are In!

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2011

Orange County has never seen anything quite like the new Fixtures Living, a one-stop, wonderfully interactive showroom for premium kitchen, bath and outdoor living products at South Coast Collection in Costa Mesa. It’s an emporium of state-of-the-art kitchen and bath vignettes designed by some of the hottest local interior design firms, including Audra Miller Interiors, Kitchen Interiors, and Brittney Fischbeck with AboDWELL. You can literally walk in and find your dream kitchen, schedule a meeting with a designer, and have it recreated at home. Warning: you can experience symptoms of dream-home envy. You’ll discover mirrors with built-in TV screens, toilets that look like pieces of art,…

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A Shoe-in For Style!

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2011

Eilatan Shoes’ motto is: “A shoe store like no other,” and now is a good time to see for yourself during its current sale with select styles reduced by 50%. Eilatan Shoes carries alternative styles for fashion forward types, from its cutting edge designs by Jeffrey Campbell, to basic hip sneakers from Pro Keds and vintage styles from one of Japan’s oldest shoe companies, Onitsuka Tiger by Asics. Eilatan Shoes recently opened at Costa Mesa Courtyards and also has a store at Irvine Spectrum. It’s packed with popular trends in footwear for men, women, and kids. Choose from UGG Australia, TOMS, Seychelles, Rainbow Sandals, Penguin, Converse and more. …

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