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Atkinson’s Men’s Clothing is having its semiannual sale throughout the

store. Merchandise is reduced up to 50%. Included in the sale is clothing

from Reyn Spooner, Corbin, Hathaway, and Southwick. Atkinson’s is at 3430

Via Lido, across from the Lido Theatre in Newport Beach. Call (949)

673-0653 for more information.

My favorite baby accessories store, Bassinet & Blueberries, is having a

three-day-only sale starting Friday and running through Sunday. Selected

merchandise is reduced by 20%. The store carries the best in baby linens,

furniture, clothing and gifts. The clothing is sized for newborns to 24

months. It’s at 369 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(949) 650-2244.

Another great sale is going on directly next door at Suzy L. for fashion.

Ever since the ladies clothing and accessories boutique opened last

August, it’s been a huge hit. It’s filled with great dresses, sweaters,

pants, handbags and other accessories. There are styles and prices for

everyone and there are new arrivals daily. The winter sale merchandise is

reduced by 20% to 75%, and there are additional markdowns from the

previous sale. For more details, call (949) 650-2244.

Two other great stores in the same center having January sales are Blue

Springs, Ala. Antiques and Bow Danglers Boutique. If you love vintage

home furnishings, lighting, and the Shabby Chic look, you’ll love Blue

Springs, Ala. Its blowout millennium sale includes antiques and

accessories reduced by 20% to 50%, and 10% off on Shabby Chic bedding and

lampshades. Call (949) 642-3632 for more information. Bow Danglers is

having a sale on selected clothing and accessories, which will be reduced

by 30% to 75% through the end of the month. For details, call (949)

642-5459.

Today is the last day of the millennium blowout sale at Luxuries, Newport

Beach. The home furnishings and accessories store has reduced all store

merchandise by 20% and all Christmas and millennium merchandise is 40% to

50% off. The store is filled with Italian furniture, Italian ceramic

pieces, gifts items, scented candles, an exclusive line of Canadian bath

and body lotions, home and garden accessories and 1940s princess cases.

Luxuries, Newport Beach is at 322 Old Newport Blvd. in Newport Beach.

It’s open Tuesday through Saturday. Call (949) 642-1060 for details.

One of the best local women’s and children’s clothing stores, Magasin

209, is having a sale. Selected merchandise is marked down as much as

60%. Magasin 209 is at 209 Marine Ave. on Balboa Island. Call (949)

673-5542 for more information.

It’s a great time to stock up on holiday cards for next Christmas.

There’s a nice selection of cards at Where’s The Party? and at

Francis-Orr Fine Stationery. Where’s The Party? has reduced all holiday

and select everyday items by 50% to 75% through Saturday. The one-stop

party supply store also carries wedding announcements and special

occasion announcements, and offers custom gift-wrapping. It’s at 270 E.

17th St. in Costa Mesa. Call (949) 722-1803 for details. Francis-Orr Fine

Stationery has reduced its prices on Christmas cards, napkins and other

supplies. The store carries the best in stationery, custom cards, gifts,

and frames. It’s at 2823 E. Coast Highway. in Corona del Mar. Call (949)

675-1010 for more information.

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

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W. Bay St. Costa Mesa 92627.