The Dose

Pop Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
May 24, 2010

For the first time ever, and only through July 31, you can shop for SwimSpot.com‘s high-end, luxury and fashion-forward swimwear at an OC pop-up store at Irvine Spectrum. Channeling a chic closet vibe with jet rails, SwimSpot.com is divided into three areas: Young Contemporary (GUESS, Hurley, and Reef), Luxury (St. John, LUXE by Lisa Vogel, Ella Moss Isla, and Splendid) and Missy (Athena, Tommy Hilfiger, and NEXT by Athena). Just mention Greer’s OC when you shop and save 15% through Memorial Day. In-store there’s a kid friendly area near the changing rooms so mom’s can shop while the little ones…

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Poppin’ Bottles

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2010

Is this ingenious? Bottle Betty is a line of swimwear that solves the ago-old issue of searching for a bottle opener while you’re wearing a bikini! Why didn’t we think of that! The light bulb moment went off for Bottle Betty’s owners while they were at home in the always hot town of Valencia, where pools, bikinis and bottle openers are commonplace—but never in one spot. The new swimwear line come with a halter or bandeau top in black or white with the convenience of a built-in bottle opener either in the top, or on the hip with certain styles.…

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Beach Blues

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2010

Two days of non-stop blues, rock and soul music at the beach? It doesn’t get much better than this. The Doheny Blues Festival is returning Saturday and Sunday at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. It features more than 26 performances on three stages, including headliners, the Black Crowes on Saturday and Crosby, Stills & Nash Sunday. You will not be bored for one second. Whether you are sampling beers at the microbrew tasting at the Backporch (where bands and artists perform acoustic blues in an intimate setting), enjoying international foods from BBQ to Greek to vegetarian, or tasting wines…

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Stop That Truck

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2010

If you don’t have it in you to chase down the next taco truck that comes through town, consider having one come to you! OC based Rasta Taco is a mobile taco cart company that cooks up original Mexican fusion recipes and brings them to your next party, backyard bash, or corporate event. The system is pretty straightforward. You just give them 48 hours notice and Rasta Taco will provide for 20 to 2,000 guests Caribbean carne asada, Jamaican chicken; slow simmered carnitas, al pastor, and side dishes including tortillas, rice, beans and vegetarian entrée selections too. No canned food…

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Our Favorite Team

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By Greer Wylder
May 14, 2010

We are big fans of Team Kids, which is changing the trajectory of children’s lives by encouraging them to help others. Since its inception in 2001, Team Kids has organized free and innovative programs in schools that give students the opportunity raise funds for local charities. More than 24,000 students have raised more than $200,000 and 100 percent of the money has gone to youth-serving nonprofits, including those that serve homelessness, the hungry and the environment. The way we see it, Team Kids is creating an army of community-minded children who are making a difference in their schools, communities and…

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