The Dose

Party All the Time in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
April 04, 2011

We just discovered Party All the Time! a new boutique in Corona del Mar that’s best described as a combination of Anthropologie, Where’s The Party? and Roger’s Gardens. Three-sister-in-laws opened the shop a few months ago, and locals are going crazy for its affordable mix of gifts and party supplies that's unlike anything in Corona del Mar. You can run in and find a gift in the $20 to $30 range in no time, and if you’re planning a party you’ll find glittery fun birthday décor, invitations, wrapping, cards, a candy buffet and more. Choose from Easter decor (currently), seaside-themed…

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Art of the iPhone!

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By Greer Wylder
April 01, 2011

Ready to feel inadequate about your picture taking skills? You can’t use the my-only-camera-is-an-iPhone excuse anymore. You'll be amazed at the fine art capabilities that can come from an iPhone at "Pixels: The Art of iPhone Photography" at Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Ana. The exhibit opens with a reception Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. and continues on display through April 28. The father of modern photojournalism, Henri Cartier-Bresson, said, "Aim well, shoot fast, and scram.” And Knox Bronson, curator of "Pixels: The Art of iPhone Photography," says, "Aim well, shoot fast, and app that bitch…

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Weekend: Fitness Block Party!

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By Greer Wylder
March 31, 2011

Pilates Plus OC is hosting a full day of health and fitness in Costa Mesa on Saturday, all while raising fund for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The 17th Street Block Party will be a health conscious street faire, allowing guests to indulge in complimentary treatments including mini sauna sessions, massages, body fat testing, hair styling, make-up application, eyebrow shaping, eyelash extensions, spray tanning, nutritional advice, etc while treating their palette to the latest taste of health including a mini juice bar by Nekter. Visitors can explore local and national health and fitness wares and even participate in a class by…

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Mad About Madewell!

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2011

We're super excited about the newest store opening at South Coast Plaza and it's name says it all: Madewell! At Madewell, a part of the J.Crew Group, everything starts with a great pair of jeans and the best part of its opening party on Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. is that all customers get 15% off all jeans. Guests can also enjoy snacks and cocktails (don't spill on the jeans) and rock out to guest DJ Zinzi Edmundson of Kisses. No matter what the season, OC residents can now visit Madewell's Denim Bar to find the perfect pair…

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Trio of Italian Cuisine!

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2011

Ever since Cucina Alessa brought its Italian cuisine goodness to Laguna Beach, when it opened its third location in November, we feel that the coast has been well fed thanks to Chef Alessandro Pirozzi who owns the original Cucina Alessa in West Newport Beach and in Huntington Beach. The Laguna Beach restaurant boasts a prosciutto-and-mozzarella bar (like its Newport Beach location) and serves nearly the same menu—minus a few dishes and no breakfast. Expect the same delicious homemade pastas that Alessa is famous for (even whole wheat upon request), reasonable prices and big helpings. Allessandro divides his time between the…

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