BEST BUYS -- Greer Wylder

Greer Wylder

Lori Morgan, formerly at Making Faces in Newport Beach, has opened her

first nail and skin care business called Morgan in Newport Beach. Lori is

known for being the best find in town for manicures and pedicures. Lori’s

natural nail care includes manicures from $22 to $28, and pedicures from

$35 to $45. Annette at Morgan’s specializes in corrective facial

treatments. Facials start at $65. There’s a micro-dermabrasion end of

summer special for first time clients -- three treatments are $300.

Annette offers complimentary consultations. Also at Morgan, there are

Botox and collagen clinics, and permanent makeup. Morgan is at 404

Westminster Ave., Suite 5, Newport Beach. (949) 646-0888.

Ann Dennis Designs is having a great sale on custom-designed fabrics.

Wallpaper, trims and accessories are drastically reduced in price. Ann

Dennis is at 2915 Redhill Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 708-2555.

Misha Hennessy at Madison Salon in Newport Beach has created a new

gloss called Unity that she’s selling to donate money to the victims of

the recent attacks on the East Coast. The gloss sells for $14, and $11 of

it will go toward charity. The very sheer gold gloss is made with sesame

oil and aloe vera. It’s meant to be worn over any lip color, or by

itself. Madison Salon is at 3636 Birch St., Newport Beach. (949)

756-0493.

Gloria Godfrey at the American Cancer Discovery shop says a new

extraordinary custom bed has arrived. “The headboard and footboard are

made from Carpathian maple and elm burl,” says Godfrey. “They are hand

carved and stained to showcase the exquisite hues of gold and mocha.”

Other new items are a custom bedding ensemble in olive green sheered

velvet, which includes a bedspread, two king feather pillows, three

European feather pillows, four medium-sized pillows and one oversized

bolster. There are also vintage toys in their original boxes. New couture

winter clothing has arrived from American and European designers. And for

men, there are suits, jackets in wool and tweed, and golf ensembles.

Clearance-priced ceiling fans are $25. The American Cancer Discover shop

is at 2600 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. (949) 640-4777.

Neiman Marcus is offering a complimentary facial clinic and make-over

by Guerlain from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Appointments are recommended.

(949) 759-1900, Ext. 2244. Neiman Marcus is at Fashion Island in Newport

Beach.

Sue Clark of Newport Beach highly recommends the new Japanese

restaurant Choito on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa. Clark says it’s a

small, family-run business with a very personable staff. “They play cool

jazz, the food is excellent, large portions, inexpensive, lunch bowl,

sushi, you name it. And there’s specials on Mondays.” Choito is at 401 E.

17th St., Costa Mesa, next to Wherehouse Music. (949) 722-7447.

Britt, of Britt Ltd., has transformed her shop into a patriotic

accessories store with T-shirts, flags, hats, caps, and other red, white,

and blue items. It’s at 3442 Via Oporto, Newport Beach. (949) 675-2174.

Nordstrom is having a fall sale through Monday on fall shoes, apparel

and accessories for men, women and children. Sale merchandise is marked

down 33% to 60%. Nordstrom is donating 1% off all sales to the American

Red Cross, with a minimum donation of $1 million. Nordstrom is at South

Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. (714) 659-8300.

The Pacific Symphony Orchestra will have a gala opening at 8 p.m.

today at The Orange County Performing Arts Center. The opening will

include an overture from Verdi’s “The Force of Destiny,” Tchaikovsky’s

Symphony No. 5 and a violin concerto by Glass. Tickets start at $21, and

may be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the Center box office. The

Orange County Performing Arts Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. (714) 825-1610.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to Greer

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

646-4170.