The Dose

Always The Bridesmaid Dress

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2010

Finally, a refreshing departure from the usual bridesmaid experience. Orange County’s first and only bridesmaid-exclusive shop, Bella Bridesmaid, just opened in Corona del Mar. It’s the source for fresh, chic and wearable designer dresses available in an intimate, upscale and approachable setting. Owner Trinh Chu seeks out only the hottest designer collections including THREAD, Carol Hannah, two birds, LulaKate and simple silhouettes to name a few. Each collection features modern and stylish dresses that are versatile – perfect for special events, cocktail parties or simply, a night on the town. Choose from more than 150 dress styles, as well countless…

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OC Goes Gaga!

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By Greer Wylder
September 24, 2010

Lady Gaga is making a stop at Anaheim’s Honda Center on March 31! Fans around the world can’t get enough of her smash Monster Ball tour. Gaga herself says it’s “the first-ever pop-electro opera.” The Sun called it “breathtaking stuff” and “the best live show you will see this year,” while London’s Independent wrote: “Gaga’s got it, which is why, right now, the whole pop world wants to take a ride on her disco stick.”  The New York Times noted that “her Monster Ball tour always provided something worth a snapshot: a sci-fi tableau, perhaps, or a skimpy, glittery costume.…

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2010

Orange County Restaurant Week will launch Sunday, giving you an opportunity to dine at top restaurants for seven days (Sept. 26 through Oct. 2) at great prices. More than 100 restaurants in Orange County will participate in this highly anticipated culinary event. Celebrate with a fun and free kick-off party at Prego Ristorante in Irvine from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. You can taste Prego’s famous Italian cuisine by sampling tray-passed fare, and signature cocktails from Tres Agaves tequila, Sobieski Vodka and 4 Orange Premium. A complimentary wine-tasting by Coppola Winery will allow you to experience some of the…

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Try Using Tacks

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2010

Laguna Beach-based Diamond Head Upholstery Tack is completely reinventing and raising the standard of common brass upholstery nails on furniture. Its tacks feature crystals or stones that add sparkle, dimension and shine to lounge chairs, dining chairs, headboards, sofas, chaise lounges and wall paneling. At Diamond Head, creator Bree Cox offers upholstery nail heads made with a genuine crystal from the Czech Republic or glass cabochons. You can choose from 11 stones, in five sizes and three metal finishes for custom looks on all furniture. Diamond Heads are also interchangeable, and can be switched out according to taste or season.…

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2010

If you’re anything like us, your home and garden has seen better days.  But we are in luck. Stephen Frank Garden & Home in Laguna Beach is running its only sale of the year through Sept. 30. Stephen Frank offers an exclusive destination for home and garden décor, as well as artisan foods, distinctive tabletop goods, European pottery and decorative accessories. During the sale, you can pick up incredible buys on select Fortunata and Vietri pottery, lighting, and home accessories. In addition, its fantastic selection of Annie Glass is 40% off. Garden lovers will find the perfect garden topiary planters…

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