This Leopard is in the pink

Pink Leopard is Corona del Mar’s newest cutting-edge designer

boutique. Owner Christina Armijo works hard at carrying stylish

fashions and hard-to-find accessories. So far she’s succeeded.

Pink Leopard carries Michael Kors spring line; Betsy Johnson

clothing; Yemee tie dye separates; the So Low terry lounge line;

high-end jeans from Sharagano, FRX, Silver and Bella Dahl; Dolce &

Gabbana and Robert Cavalli sunglasses. Customers love the

one-of-a-kind turquoise and coral jewelry from New Zealand designer

Haill and the gemstone belt line from Safia.

Holiday dresses and an expanded designer shoe line are coming

soon. The store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Open by appointment Sunday. Pink Leopard is at 2721 East Coast

Highway, Suite 201 in Corona del Mar. Call (949) 675-4225.

SKI SECONDS

Young Seconds is opening its famous ski room Tuesday for the

winter season. Some of the best in ski and snowboard apparel is

available in children through adult sizes. They carry everything from

boots and gloves to designer ski outfits.

Young Second is known for its top quality consignment clothing.

They carry only the best and latest styles in children’s casual and

formal clothing. Sizes range from infant through teen. There is also

a maternity section. Children’s furniture, strollers, cribs, jewelry

and accessories are among the offerings. New designer clothing from

popular designers too.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 12

p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Monday. Young Seconds is at 436

Heliotrope in Corona del Mar. Call (949) 673-2120.

A WALKING SAMPLE

Mephisto of Newport Beach is having its second annual sample sale

Wednesday. If you are one of the lucky few to wear a sample size

(men’s 8 and 8 1/2 and women’s size 7 and 7 1/2), you won’t want to

miss this. Shoes are marked down 50% to 60% off regular prices.

Mephisto is known for its handmade walking shoes and accessories.

The entire shoe collection is sold here including dress, casual,

comfort walking, sandals, outdoor hiking/trekking and golf.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Mephisto is at 1727 Westcliff Court in Newport

Beach. Call (949) 642-3338.

THE SHIP IS IN

Ann Dennis Designs, a to-the-trade and retail showroom of antiques

and home furnishings, has recently received new shipments from France

and England. The store carries exclusive fabrics from Manuel Canovas,

Colfax and Fowler, Jane Churchill, Cowtan and Tout, Larson, Hinson

and Kathryn Ireland.

Ann Dennis is also known for its fine art, large selection of

bamboo, limited edition porcelain and custom furniture from Beau

Sejour, Quackenbush and Winkler, and Martin of London.

Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The shop

is in the Stonemill Design Center, 2915 Redhill Ave., B106-7, Costa

Mesa. Call (714) 708-2555.

NEW SHOWROOM

New to the Stonemill Design Center is Peter Taylor Interior

Design. Taylor’s original showroom is popular in The Atrium at Rancho

Mirage.

Well known for his innovative style, Taylor offers one-of-a-kind

items to the public as well as to the trade. International and

sophisticated furnishings include authentic Chinese artifacts,

ancient hope chests, honed and polished cart wheels, shrimp cages,

unusual baskets and bottles. Prices are reasonable.

Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The store

is at 2915 Redhill Ave., F106, Costa Mesa. Call (714) 549-6770.

ARMANI TRUNK SHOW

A Men’s Armani Collezioni Caravan and trunk show is happening at

Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island through Oct. 20. You can choose from

a large selection of beautiful fabric swatches and styles for

made-to-measure clothing. Armani Collezione’s quality is second to

none. The Men’s World department is at level one. Call (949)

759-1900, ext. 2012.

WELL-PRICED PAINTINGS

June’s Fine Art Gallery is carrying a new collection of paintings.

A few are from French and award-winning artists, and all are

reasonably priced. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday to

Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The store is at

326 Marine Ave. on Balboa Island. Call (949) 673-0939.

* 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.