The Dose

Ride The Back-To-School Wave

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2010

Hands down our favorite OC-based surf shop, Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa, is going all out today and Saturday with a back-to-school sale. Here’s what’s in store for you: a two-for-one deal on all boardshorts and women’s swimwear (of equal or lesser value), and 20% off all apparel, bags, and sandals. Also, shop from huge racks carrying apparel marked down 50%. The sale merchandise is in-store only. Surfside is a premier action sports retailer offering the best selections of top brands, including Rip Curl, Volcom, Billabong, Vans, RCVA and more. Choose from men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, wetsuits, snowboards, skateboards,…

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Gardenology 101

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2010

Where to find new inspiration on home and garden furnishings? Encinitas based Gardenology recently opened its second location at Westcliff Court in Newport Beach in the former Les Interieurs spot, it’s all about bringing the inside out, and the outside in. The comfortable and relaxed store is owned by Lili McIntire who revels in finding unique vendors (mostly from California) and always in the U.S. She sources out small creative artisans who make vintage tile picture frames, hand-poured custom scented candles, vintage brick molds, and hard-to-find lighting. At Gardenology you can stop in for great gift: a vintage pot, a…

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Uniquely Kreiss

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2010

San Diego-based Kreiss, a name synonymous with casual yet elegant home décor, just opened an OC flagship showroom of fine home furnishings and accessories at Fashion Island. Kreiss boasts an international mix of custom handmade furniture, unique accessories, award-winning exclusive design, fabrics and fine linens. Kreiss offers products and services that can’t be duplicated anywhere else thanks to its exclusive contracts with craftsmen in the Far East and Italy to create unique handcrafted furniture and accessories only available at Kreiss. Choose from soothing combinations of color, texture, form and materials. The Kreiss showroom also offers a design studio with complementary…

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Surf’s Up!

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By Greer Wylder
August 09, 2010

Taylor grabs his sunscreen and heads to Huntington Beach to check out the final day of the U.S. Open of Surfing. Come along for the trip as Taylor talks to back-to-back champion Brett Simpson, the Huntington Beach High School graduate that brought home his second consecutive title this year. During the epic final day of competition, Simpson defended his title against stiff competition, but the past Orange County Surfer of the Year was able to keep the homesurf advantage for his unprecedented win. While former UFC champ Chuck Liddell signed autographs and took pictures with fans before enjoying the sun,…

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Rockin’ Style Salon

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By Greer Wylder
August 06, 2010

Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine is hosting a Rockin’ Style Salon on Tuesday, August 10.  Featuring a special guest appearance by celebrity stylist Dusty Simington, children will use their imagination and artistic talents to create hair styles, choose a rock star outfit and more. Dusty is the recipeient of the covert NAHA Master Stylist award, his clientele has included celebrities such as Ryan Seacrest and Daisy Fuentes, and he has been featured on “Extreme Makeover.” The all-day event kicks off the Pretend City Fundraising Raffle where anyone has a chance to win one year’s worth of women services from…

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