Picture this: a processing studio worth a 1,000 words

Pro 19 Min Photo is a film processing studio for print and digital

images. It specializes in digital work, including printing without

out negatives, scanning, printing from any digital file, saving

pictures to CDs, borders, picture restoration and editing,

front-letter printing, printing from slides, and business and

birthday cards. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through

Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

It’s at 370 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-2718.

SURF WEAR

“Blue Crush” is opening in theaters today, and all of its surfer

girls are wearing makeup from jane cosmetics. The affordable

cosmetics line appeals to teenagers and is available at Rite Aid in

Costa Mesa and in Corona del Mar, and Target in Costa Mesa. Jane

cosmetics offers products such as new Glow Goddess for a shimmer,

natural tan look; Eyezing eye shadow, a watery blue eye shadow; Going

Steady eye definer; Fan Club waterproof mascara; Weather Wear

Antichap lipstick with SPF 15; and Fabulizer for Lips for a lacquered

shine look.

TRENDY FINDS

Erica Dee is the ultimate find for the latest trends in women’s

fashions. It’s now carrying ultra-hip clothing for expectant moms

from Seven Jeans, Diane Von Furstenberg, Juicy, Micheal Stars, Cara

Mio Bambino and more. Other recent additions at Erica D. are jewelry

from Stacy G., a Laguna Beach artist who specializes in hand-made

beaded pendants priced at $300 and below; Leah Sim’s novelty kimono

tops and dresses; and Anya Flint’s handbags, tops, dresses and belts.

It’s open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. It’s at 2919 E. Coast

Highway, Corona del Mar. (949) 673-9333.

DRINK UP

Hi-Time Wine Cellars is a wine connoisseurs dream. It has the

biggest selection of fine wines, spirits, beers and cigars in Costa

Mesa. It also has a chocolate shop. Wine-and beer-tasting and classes

are offered in its wine bar. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday

through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. It’s at 250 Ogle St., Costa Mesa. (949)

650-8463, (800) 331-3005. www.hitimewine.com.

TINY DEPARTMENT

“We’re the world’s smallest department store,” says Darren Calkins

owner of Paris to the Moon. The tiny boutique carries French items

and everything in between. The biggest sellers are its Cat’s Print

pajamas and dishes with card, Paris, monogram and princess motifs.

Other items offered are Chinese lanterns, jewelry, soaps, art,

chandeliers, music, vintage toys and baby gifts. It’s open from 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

It’s at 1720 Santa Ana Ave., Suite D, Costa Mesa. (949) 642-0942.

FLOWERS ON HIGH

Couture Flowers Design Studio is a high-end floral boutique owned

by Andrew Gromuck. “I don’t do country or sweet,” says Gromuck. “Pink

is my least favorite color.” Gromuck’s work is sophisticated. He does

wonderful color combinations and mixed-media floral arrangements

using copper air conditioning coils, feathers and artichokes in his

arrangements. “It’s the marriage of fashion and flowers,” Gromuck

said. “And we only use premium ingredients.” It’s open from 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and

Saturday by appointment. It’s at 1720 Santa Ana Ave., Costa Mesa.

(949) 650-1067.

VERY FASHIONABLE

Fashions by HiQui offers expert alterations for men and women, and

custom designs wedding dresses and special occasion gowns. Once

you’ve had alterations done at HiQui, you’ll be hooked. Their work is

impeccable, and they can make anything fit better than you’d expect.

The high-end shop also offers couture fabrics from Europe for custom

clothing. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,

and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. It’s at 1703 Westcliff Drive, Newport

Beach. (949) 650-1177.

* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at greerwylder@yahoo.com or 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa,

CA 92627, or via fax at (949) 646-4170.