BEST BUYS

Greer Wylder

One of the best local antique shops, Jefferies Ltd., carries high

quality antiques from 12 antique dealers under one roof. Merchants who

occupy space at Jefferies Ltd. include Tom Stansbury Antiques, The South

of France, Ann Mudgett, Inger Osterra, Marianne Coberly and Chris Gayner,

and Patina. Jefferies Ltd. also specializes in custom framing including

French matting, hand painting, mirrors and custom finishes. The selection

of antiques includes beautiful sconces, French pieces, mirrors, armoires,

tables, chairs, chandeliers, art and furnishings. Jefferies Ltd. is

located at 852 Production Place in Newport Beach. The phone is (949)

642-4154.

Richard Stevens, a nationally known makeup artist who was chosen to do

Sara Ferguson’s makeup on a trip to Newport Beach is offering a special

through Nov. 7. The offer includes 1 1/2 hours with Stevens, and you are

encouraged to bring in products you have from your home. Together with

Stevens, you can learn how to work on the things you want to improve and

pick up a few tricks from a pro. The makeup lesson costs $40 -- it’s an

$85 value. Following your session, you can choose $50 in products for

free. During the makeup lesson you can also sample the new fall colors,

Stevens says gray is the new neutral, and you can improve the look of

your eyebrows. Richard Stevens Cosmetics, at (949) 646-1394, is at 2650 Avon in Newport Beach.

Best Buys reader Sally Shea called in to say that she finds the best

deals on Calvin Klein frames at the office of Dr. Andrew W. Cies, a

Newport Beach ophthalmologist. Shea says she knows Calvin Klein frames

well, and that Dr. Cies has the best prices. Her favorite style frame

costs $130 there, about $50 to $75 less than other retailers sell them.

Dr. Cies is at 400 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. The phone is

(949) 640-2023.

Baby Bloomers & Maternity has moved as of Sept. 1 to a new location at

2346 Newport Blvd. No. B in Costa Mesa. The phone number is (949)

548-1001. “I’d like to add that I also have increased my maternity line

tremendously,” says owner Nancy Blanchard. “I have great names including

A Pea in the Pod, Motherhood, Dan Howard, Oh Maternity, Gitano, Dividens,

Mimi and more. I am also working on a maternity line of my own.” The

store also specializes in top name-brand children’s clothing, bassinets,

changing tables, cribs, car seats and accessories. “I am planning a grand

opening sale the week of Sept. 7-11,” says Blanchard. “I’m looking

forward to meeting the needs of new customers, as well as maintaining the

needs of my longtime dedicated customers.”

Skateboarders and inline skaters love the local RSA Inline indoor skate

ramp located at 1644 Superior Ave. in Costa Mesa. If you’re really hooked

you can purchase a yearly membership for $50, which allows you to skate

for a day-rate of $5, rather than the nonmember day-rate of $10. Monday

through Friday there are specials for skaters. On Monday it’s skateboard

day -- nonmember skateboarders pay $7. On Tuesday it’s inline day -- only

inline skaters can ride the ramp for $7. Wednesday is Senior Citizen day

-- those 25 years and older can ride for $7. Thursday is all riders’ day

-- all nonmembers pay $8. On Friday there is an early bird special -- all

members, who pay before 2 p.m., may ride for $3. Their phone is (949)

574-9966.

Plaza Jewelry Mart reopens on Thursday, Sept 16, and sells wholesale

jewelry to the public. It specializes in engagement and wedding rings and

has GIA and EGL certified diamonds. Inside the store are 16 independent

merchants to choose from. Plaza Jewelry Mart is at 3723 S. Bristol,

between Sunflower and MacArthur. It’s closed on Mondays.

Young Seconds is a great shop to find back-to-school clothing. The

upscale children’s consignment store sells all of the popular-name brands

that kids love, and Young Seconds accepts garments only in perfect

condition. The children’s clothing comes in kid’s sizes from infant to

teen. It’s at 436 Heliotrope in Corona del Mar. Call (949) 673-2120 for

more information.

Balboa Island’s The Collection clothing store for contemporary women’s

wear and accessories is having an end-of-the-season clearance sale on

summer merchandise. The store already has everyday low prices, so the

clothing should be greatly reduced. It’s at 332 Marine Ave. on Balboa

Island. The number is (949) 675-6887.

Lladro collectors won’t want to miss Juan Vicente Lladro’s appearance at

Robinsons May, (949) 644-2800, at Fashion Island in Newport Beach on

Sunday, Sept. 26 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 6 p.m.

to 8 p.m.; and on Sunday, Sept. 18. from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mr. Lladro will

sign Lladro purchases of $100 more. It will be the last signing event of

the millennium.

BEST BUYS is published Thursdays and Saturdays. If you know of a good

buy, send a fax to (949) 646-4170 or write to Daily Pilot, Best Buys, 330

W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627.