The Dose

Black Friday in Corona del Mar!

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By Greer Wylder
November 25, 2009

Corona del Mar Plaza’s sidewalk sale kicks off the holiday shopping season Friday through Sunday. Throughout the weekend, Jack’s Surfboards will offer up to 50% discount on select items. Jewels by Joseph will offer a free in-store inspection and jewelry cleaning, plus a free polishing cloth; UNA will be promoting its amazing Michelle Scarf. Customers can purchase one scarf at 15% off, two at 20% off, or three scarves at 30% off the regular price. At Bikini and Diane’s Beachwear save up to 50% off select designer items such as Juicy Couture and Splendid; (and mention Black Friday Special, and…

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Black Friday in Corona del Mar!

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By Greer Wylder
November 25, 2009

Corona del Mar Plaza’s sidewalk sale kicks off the holiday shopping season Friday through Sunday. Throughout the weekend, Jack’s Surfboards will offer up to 50% discount on select items. Jewels by Joseph will offer a free in-store inspection and jewelry cleaning, plus a free polishing cloth; UNA will be promoting its amazing Michelle Scarf. Customers can purchase one scarf at 15% off, two at 20% off, or three scarves at 30% off the regular price. At Bikini and Diane’s Beachwear save up to 50% off select designer items such as Juicy Couture and Splendid; (and mention Black Friday Special, and…

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Pig Out on Bacon and Chocolate

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By Greer Wylder
November 24, 2009

Ever since the bacon chocolate bar was introduced, the once seemingly unconventional marriage of savory meat and sweet has spawned countless dessert trends across the country. There was bacon crumbled atop maple honey-frosted cupcakes, caramel bacon ice cream, and peanut butter bacon cookies. Now there’s The Sticky Pig, an Orange County-based company that hawks handmade candied bacon confections. Owner Tara Simon, 29, of Costa Mesa, a pilates instructor who also happens to call herself the Bacon Vixen, just launched the company. An avid foodie, Simon said she spent months experimenting in the kitchen to come up with eight lip-smacking flavors.…

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Sing in the Rain!

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By Greer Wylder
November 23, 2009

We just love this supe cute, gold flower Ombre umbrella that’s handmade in Italy. It’s available from the Passionate Collector, which has just gotten in a whole quiver full of stylish and fun Ombre umbrellas. A fun way to check out the rest of the Passionate Collector’s amazing gifts is at its annual Holiday Boutique,  Wednesday, Dec. 2,  from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP by Nov. 25 to susan@thepassionatecollector.com or 949.644.2246. First 50 people to RSVP will receive a goody bag (value up to $125). The Passionate Collector is a favorite online…

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Your Ship Has Come In!

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2009

What to expect at a re-purposed shipyard in Westside Costa Mesa? Dakota Collective is a new pop-up concept that promotes art, fashion, music and more. Tonight a huge blowout event will mark its launch with free Kogi Korean tacos from 6 to 8 p.m.; Morgan Collett Dj’s from 8 to 10 p.m.; Posso the DJ live set from 10 p.m. to midnight and a full open bar. Dakota Collective is a multi-brand lifestyle store for men and women, music and events space, café and coffee bar. Choose from hard-to-find apparel brands, limited-run collections and unique vintage pieces. Mainstay labels will…

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