The Dose

Keeping It Slim!

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By Greer Wylder
January 05, 2011

After the holidays, It’s no surprise that dieting is tops on many New Year’s resolution lists—and with that in mind here’s an easy way to eat healthy or at least give it a try. Corner Bakery Cafe just added an extended “100 Under 600” program featuring more than 100 different combinations of sandwiches, toasty panini, hand-tossed salads or homemade soups, all under 600 calories. They’re not diet meals per se—just a way to keep calories in check. Corner Bakery Cafe’s “100 Under 600” menu includes chicken pomodori panini and roasted tomato basil soup, D.C. chicken salad sandwich and mixed greens,…

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Paula Hanson Pops Up!

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2011

You probably will never know about the incredible and hidden Paula Hanson Pop Up Shop unless you read this, or an up-on-fashion friend tells you about it. Paula Hanson, a longtime Orange County seeker of designer talent, has opened a fabulous boutique behind Gardenology at Westcliff Court in Newport Beach. She fills her boutique with avante garde and deconstructed fashions in sizes XS to XL that you will not find in anywhere else. And right now she’s having a sale—select shoes, apparel, jewelry and handbags reduced 50%. Paula has a rare talent for exposing unique artists from Iceland, Sweden, Australia,…

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Happy New Year Orange County!

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By Greer Wylder
January 03, 2011

Put this down on your list for New Year’s musts: Spa Montage Laguna Beach will be offering “E-volve” Wellness workshops and retreat series led by renowned yoga teacher and body-mind expert Ashley Turner starting Saturday and continuing monthly through April 16-17. The prices start at only $65 and include full daylong access to Montage’s incredible facilities. Turner has a loyal following of celebrities, business leaders and more who rely on her to bring innovative and yoga-inspired mind-body workshops that leave behind stress and achieve a renewed healthier sense of self. Each of the retreats will include two-hour yoga and meditation…

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Get Jiggy With It!

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By Greer Wylder
December 23, 2010

Jigsaw London, widely reported as a favorite brand of Kate Middleton, just opened its first OC boutique at Fashion Island. The renowned British designer offers high quality clothing and accessories that feature “on trend” elements as well as beautifully cut wardrobe classics. The 1,140-square-foot store carries dresses, knitwear, pants, skirts and coats made of the highest quality fabrics and close attention to detail. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The boutique is in the new Pacific Court near Macy’s, at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.…

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Time For A Daycation!

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2010

Who doesn’t want a break during the holidays? Here’s an ideal escape for ladies: spend a day at The Spa at Pelican Hill, awarded the Five-Star and Five-Diamond rating, while your kids escape to their own retreat, Camp Pelican for stimulating, hands-on activities and the Coliseum Kids Menu, serving endless pizza, pasta and resort-made gelato. The Spa will take care of your little ones, while you’re busy toasting to the good life with Prosecco, relaxing in the Acqua Colonnade with the Roman soaking tub, herbal steam rooms and saunas; and soaking up a 50-minute spa treatment. You can also savor…

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