Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

Flight Centre Newport Beach is a new travel specialty store that

opened recently at Westcliff Plaza. It offers deals on flights, tours,

cruises and car rentals. There are no booking fees, and it advertises

that it can get you the “lowest any international air fare guarantee.” It

promises to offer a better price on an international flight from a

competing travel agent. Examples of low air fare rates are Cabo San Lucas

from $150, New York from $269, London from $275, Paris from $298, Hawaii

from $349, Costa Rica from $359, Tokyo from $366, Hong Kong from $425,

Rio de Janeiro from $435, Asia Pass from $747 and Sydney from $795.

Flight Center is at 1132 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 574-7450.

Sarah Whitcomb Antiques has recently opened a new antique mall in

suites F and G at 130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. The new “dealer mall” has

11 booths with all kinds of antiques. “The diverse styles and collections

are attracting much attention, with many positive comments from

customers,” says Sharon. “We have everything from vintage jewelry to

French country, old toys and trains to Chinese furnishings. Also, there’s

a great selection of old postcards and antique gardening items, even

Bohemian armoires and a Civil War doll.” More items include sterling

flatware, crystal stemware and porcelain. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. (949) 650-5947.

A new upscale children’s resale store called Newport Kids has opened

on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa. It specializes in infant, children’s

and maternity clothing, toys, equipment and furniture. It’s at 462 E.

17th St. (949) 548-2849.

Jo Malone, a British perfumer and skin expert, introduced a new skin

care line that’s available at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island. Jo Malone

started her business in 1983 with a small private facial clinic in

London. Malone’s business thrived since she started a “revolutionary”

technique of facial massage. Without using any electronics, Malone used

her hands. Malone soon found herself with more than 2,000 clients who

loved her hands-on approach and her wonderful skin care products. Her

latest skin care line comes from her background of skin care knowledge,

and it can be tailored for your lifestyle. All of her products are

designed to work alone or with others. There’s a selection of cleaners

and moisturizers for daily skin care, and there’s a collection of

specialists -- that can be combined with cleansers, moisturizes and other

specialist products for the skin’s individuals needs. “Your skin is

always changing and affected by everything you do,” says Malone.

“Learning to listen to your skin and become aware of its changes is the

first step toward creating healthier looking skin.” A list of Malone’s

cleansers includes Eucalyptus and Mint Frothing Cleansing Cream, $35;

Avocado Cleansing Milk, $25 and $45; Camphor Cleansing Gel, $25 and $45;

Rosemary and Lavender Skin Tonic, $20 and $40; Juniper Skin Tonic, $20

and $40; and Purifying Soft Clay, $35. The “specialists” are Vitamin E

Gel, $40; Protein Skin Serum, $100; Face Refining Serum, $70; Daily SPF

15 Lotion, $35; Eucalyptus Oil Control Solution, $35; and Blemish Control

Solution, $25. The moisturizers are Jojoba Day Moisturizer, $50 and $90;

Ginseng Day Moisturizer Cream, $45; Orange and Geranium Night Cream, $60;

Apricot and Aloe Eye Gel, $40; and Green Tea and Honey Eye Cream, $50.

Neiman Marcus is at Fashion Island, Newport Beach. (949) 759-1900.

Alta Dena Express is the most convenient place to buy milk and all

kinds of things when you’re short on time. It has a bargain on Alta Dena

milk at $6.49 for two gallons. It also sells other dairy products,

vegetables, snacks, beers, sodas and household cleaners. It has two

locations in Costa Mesa, on Santa Ana Avenue and on Baker Street.

“Sesame Street Live” is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts

Center in Costa Mesa from May 9 to May 12. Tickets are now on sale at

Robinsons-May Ticketmaster, on the third level, near gift wrap, at South

Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. If you purchase your tickets there, you’ll

receive a Sesame Street Growth Chart, while supplies last.

* 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.