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Collective2one9, Orange County’s Newest, Unique Shopping Experience

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2022

Located in the heart of DTSA, Collective2one9 will bring a new and innovative shopping hub to the Orange County community with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, November 5. A project that has been in the works for years and gone through numerous iterations after being delayed by the pandemic and construction on the long-awaited Santa Ana Streetcar, the collective connects with its resident city and urban environment by hosting a carefully curated mix of vendors.“The goal of Collective2one9 is to provide brick-and-mortar opportunities to small businesses looking for a cool, walkable area that represents their brands. Collective 2one9 offers…

The Aura Light Therapy Mask

By Greer Wylder

October 24, 2022

Facial masks are all the rage for home use and for aestheticians. Now there’s a four-in-one LED light therapy mask that helps eliminate bacteria that cause clogged pores, oily skin, and inflammation via red, blue, yellow, and multicolor lights. It even reduces new breakouts and treats facial scars.The Emberela AURA Light Therapy Mask is a mask that addresses different skin types and issues. With five combinations of lights ( \Red, Blue, Yellow, and Multi-color), it's a must-have mask for anyone that is trying to improve their skin tone, texture, acne issues, wrinkles, pigmentation, and much more. The Red Light has -…

The 2022 Newport Beach Film Festival

By Greer Wylder

October 12, 2022

The 2022 Newport Beach Film Festival will host world premieres, awards contenders, nightly special events, and compelling conversations with filmmakers. This year’s highlights include the Opening Night film Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and the Closing Night film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Centerpiece films will also include All Quiet on the Western Front, Argentina 1985, Armageddon Time, Bardo, The Banshees of Inisherin, Broker, Corsage, Devotion, Empire of Light, The Good Nurse, Joyride, The Lost King, My Policeman, Mothering Sunday, She Said, Taurus, White Noise and Women Talking. The Festival Honors event will also recognize Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch: Kerry Condon (The Banshees of…

Protecting Laguna Beach’s Small Town Charm with Measure Q

By Greer Wylder

October 05, 2022

Known the world over for its dramatic coastline, art shows and charming village vibe Laguna Beach welcomes more than 6.5 million visitors a year. Remaining true to its roots is one of the reasons Measure Q will be on the ballot next month. Laguna Beach voters will be asked if they would like the right to vote on significant projects. 22 years ago, Newport Beach residents were asked a similar question with the Greenlight initiative and the answer was a resounding “yes.” Dana Point passed its initiative in 2016. Orange County’s coastal cities face increasing challenges. Built out and in a high…

Dr. Yeral Patel, Founder of YouvaMD, Launches Signature Skin Care Product

By Greer Wylder

September 21, 2022

Respected Orange County physician, Dr. Yeral Patel, has served patients through Kaiser Permanente for nearly a decade. Known for her tailored treatment protocols and her empowering philosophy, Dr. Patel has moved on to the next phase of her career in proprietary skincare. Inspired to defy the ordinary, Dr. Patel embarked on a mission to develop YouvaMD’s first product, “All I Need Serum,” during the height of the pandemic. As an all-in-one product, the innovative serum rejuvenates, hydrates, protects, and repairs while always being formulated without fragrances or dyes, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic ingredients. Learn more HERE: youvamd.com.The “All I Need Serum”…