GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

Young Seconds is having a blowout dress sale to make room for its huge

back-to-school inventory. “We must sell the entire remaining stock of our

‘Fairy Tale’ dresses, all available at an extra 50% off -- some are as

low as $10,” says owner Kathy Bell. “These exquisite dresses are perfect

for all of your readers’ special occasions, parties, weddings, first

communions and portraits.” There is also a new addition to the upscale

consignment shop: a gift room. It’s filled with selected children’s

whitewashed furniture, chenille items, pictures, rugs, toys and books --

with new treasures arriving daily. Young Seconds is at 436 Heliotrope

Ave. in Corona del Mar. The store hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and

Monday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Information: (949)

673-2120.

Shape-Up Fitness Center has opened its new Corona del Mar club. The

new 11,000-square-foot club has private men’s and women’s steam rooms,

more than 25 pieces of the most modern cardiovascular equipment; a full

Arcuate strength line; indoor/outdoor child care; a Spinning

theater-style room; a full staff of personal trainers and expanded group

exercise room; Pilates; chiropractic care; and a roomy free-weight area.

Regular classes offered are Spinning, Power Pump, yoga, t’ai chi and

Pilates. The Shape-Up’s Corona del Mar facility is at 2101 E. Coast

Highway. Phase One membership rates are available along with the popular

six-week trial membership for $89. Corporate rates are also available.

And Shape-Up members also have reciprocal membership at the Newport Beach

Yacht Club. The original Shape-Up Newport center is located in the

Westcliff Plaza Shopping Center at 1080 Irvine Ave. in Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 760-9335.

There’s a big annual blowout parking lot sale happening today from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Stone Mill Design Center. The sale will include

furniture, accessories, rugs, silk plants, artwork, mirrors and more.

Merchandise is reduced 30% to 70%. The Stone Mill Design Center is at

2915 Redhill Ave. in Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 641-4000.

Kayaks Surf Shop is in the middle of its “end-of-summer-and

-back-to-school” sale. Look for the 15% off coupon in today’s Daily Pilot

for merchandise at Kayaks. Kayaks carries all of the popular surf brands

for kids and adults. A new addition to the store is Hawaiian print duvet

covers from Dean Miller. Kayaks is located in the Westcliff Plaza

shopping center at 1036 Irvine Ave. in Newport Beach. Information: (949)

631-2996.

Shades of Red Contemporary Sportswear for Women is having a huge sale

on fall merchandise and designer labels. Name brands on sale include

Christine Albers, Emil Ruttenberg, Votre Nom sportswear, casual and

active wear. Merchandise is reduced 40% to 70%. Shades of Red is at 1024

Bayside Drive in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 719-9360.

A summer sale is in progress at Draper’s & Damon’s in the Westcliff

Plaza in Newport Beach. There are markdowns from 30% to 70% on

sportswear, dresses and accessories in misses and petite sizes.

Information: (949) 646-5521.

Yuen Lui Portrait Photography is having a family portrait special for

$38.95 (it’s a $100 value). The price includes a sitting fee and a color

8 by 10 photograph. Yuen Lui is in the Crate & Barrel wing of South Coast

Plaza in Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 545-8845.

Robinson’s-May is having a 25%-off sale on sport bras. Brands on sale

include Jockey and Champion sport bras. The prices range from $21.75 to

$27. Robinson’s-May is located at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, and at

South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

BEST BUYS appears on Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627, or via fax at (949)

646-4170.