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Wellness That Works: Vida by VTL Boutique Spas + Wellness

By Greer Wylder

November 21, 2025

Vida by VTL Boutique Spas + Wellness opened in 2008 and is raising the bar in beauty and body care with a holistic approach that blends advanced skincare, modern wellness and a touch of home from its founders’ Brazilian roots. Created by mother and daughter team Rosana Oliveira and Julia Sackis Breaux, Vida is a sanctuary for real results and deep relaxation. Personalized treatments are rooted in Ayurvedic principles and elevated through leading technology.One of their most in demand offerings is their unique approach to traditional lymphatic drainage style of massage with time-honored Ayurvedic body and mind techniques that bring…

Santa Maria Novella Brings Centuries of Craft to South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

November 17, 2025

South Coast Plaza is now home to a celebrated Italian brand, Santa Maria Novella, one of the world’s oldest pharmacies established in Florence, Italy in 1221 by Dominican monks. Known for its historic perfumes, skincare products, and herbal remedies that have been sought out for generations. When you shop at Santa Maria Novella, you can find enchanting scents and gift items that any recipient is sure to treasure. Must have essentials include Acqua Della Regina – Eau de Cologne that’s renowned for being Santa Maria Novella’s oldest fragrance. Born of love, it was created in 1533 as a royal wedding gift…

HOTWORX Costa Mesa Courtyards Offers 24-Hour Infrared Sauna Workouts

By Greer Wylder

November 16, 2025

Women owned HOTWORX at Costa Mesa Courtyards is owned and operated by Erica Graziosa, who keeps this top notch 24-hour infrared fitness studio spotless. I recently joined and I am already impressed by the variety of virtually instructed infrared sauna workouts.HOTWORX combines infrared heat with guided workouts inside personal sauna rooms. You can choose a quick 15-minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session, such as Hot Cycle and Hot Thunder Row, or a 30-minute isometric workout, such as Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, and Hot Barre (and many more) - Truly a detox, recovery, and exercise, all in one. Plus, there's a functional training…

Super Irvine International Market Opens in Irvine

By Greer Wylder

November 02, 2025

A new chapter begins for a beloved Orange County institution. The much-anticipated Super Irvine International Market just opened, introducing a luxury market hall experience that blends contemporary design with global culinary inspiration.Located at Parkview Center, part of the Irvine Company Retail Properties portfolio, the reimagined Super Irvine transforms the traditional international market into a modern destination inspired by Europe’s food halls.The new space was designed to be both elevated and inviting, encouraging shoppers to gather, dine, and explore flavors from around the world.Beyond its striking design, Super Irvine offers an immersive culinary experience uniting Mediterranean, Asian, European, and Western influences.…

Luxury Wellness Meets Concierge Medicine at Coastal Wellness MD

By Greer Wylder

October 16, 2025

Coastal Wellness MD, a luxury wellness clinic in Corona del Mar founded by Dr. Shery Mokhtare, is redefining modern health through a physician-led approach that blends science, beauty, and personalized care.Dr. Mokhtare recognized a need for a forward-thinking, whole-body wellness experience that goes beyond the surface. Her vision led to the creation of a mobile concierge medical practice that combines the sophistication of a luxury clinic with the accessibility of personalized, on-the-go care.Her Corona del Mar clinic offers a curated blend of aesthetic and regenerative services, including skin rejuvenation, IV therapy, and body wellness treatments. With a warm, approachable style…