The fashionable way to find last-minute gifts

Last minute holiday shoppers can find great gifts at Fashion

Island. The Oak Tree Market in the Atrium Court offers a variety of

gift baskets filled with specialty food items. There are gourmet

olive oils, candy, fudge sauce and Bobby Flay barbecue sauces. Call

(949) 760-0403.

The Body Shop has a new personal care collection called “yoga for

the well being of the mind, body and spirit.” It includes a Prana

temple massager, Shanti massage gel, Shakti incense kit and Chakra

shower salts. Call (949) 760-1040.

Beverages & More!, also located in Atrium Court, is a must-shop

store if you plan to entertain or give a fine bottle of wine as a

gift this holiday season. It has California’s largest selection of

wines, spirits, beers and microbrews. It also has specialty foods,

including fresh cheese, caviar, chocolates and snacks, as well as bar

and wine accessories that could be combined to make custom gourmet

baskets. Call (949) 640-1080.

A gift certificate to The Greenhouse Spa, a day spa offering a

range of services and treatments for both men and women, is always a

great gift. Call (949) 644-4677.

L’Occitane offers pampering products, many of which feature shea

butter, a rich moisturizer. It also sells a variety of scented soaps,

lotions and candles. Call (949) 718-0928.

Teuscher Chocolates & Cafe offers what is considered by many

experts to be the finest chocolates in the world. Flown in fresh from

Switzerland, Teuscher chocolates have only the best, natural

ingredients. The champagne truffle, with a cream center of Dom

Perignon, is its specialty. Call (949) 721-1801.

Benchley Luggage has an array of pens, business cases, travel

games, clocks, globes and a selection of leather luggage goods. Call

(949) 759-9101.

SEASONAL STORES

South Coast Plaza has great seasonal stores for holiday shoppers.

The Calendar Club is the world’s largest retailer of calendars

with wall, desk and engagement calendars. It is located on Level 1 in

the Macy’s Home Wing. Call (714) 751-2166.

Christmas Dazzle carries a large selection of ornaments from

around the world, handmade gifts and custom lighting on trees. It is

on Level 1 in the Crate & Barrel Wing. Call (714) 641-3500.

Day-by-Day is another calendar store; everything is organized by

topics -- travel, sports, animals, entertainment and more. It is on

Level 1 in the Sears wing. Call (714) 435-2000.

Discovery Channel Store has a large selection of Meade telescopes,

toys for curious kids and items from all over the world. Call (714)

435-2000.

Global Groove specializes in exotic gifts from around the world.

It is on Level 1 in the Crate & Barrel wing. Call (714) 435-2000.

The Game Store is ideal for game lovers. It has the latest board

games, puzzles, mind bogglers and more. It is on Level 1 in the Crate

& Barrel wing.

Home Holidays & Traditions is the place to go for all kinds of

holiday ornaments, gifts and decorations. The store specializes in

Annalee Dolls, Fitz & Floyd, Midwest, Sandi Gore Evans and

complimentary personalization of ornaments. It is on Level 3 in the

Macy’s Home Store wing. Call (714) 708-2151.

The Lego Store specializes in the latest Lego toys. It is on Level

1 in the Macy’s Home Store wing. Call (714) 546-1120.

Macy’s Holiday Lane has gift items, ornaments, trees, lighting,

greeting cards, wrapping and more. It is on Level 1 in the Saks Fifth

Avenue wing. Call (714) 556-0611.

Utopia specializes in gifts for the home -- from candle holders

and lamps to furniture and accents. It is on Level 2 in the Macy’s

Home Store wing. Call (714) 966-9074.

PASSIONATE PASTRY

The new Passionate Pastry & Cafe specializes in gourmet salads,

sandwiches, homemade soups and some unusual pastries that owner Clare

Steele says you can’t find anywhere else in Orange County. Steele

recommends the mousses: caramel apple, cappuccino, passion fruit and

mango. Other favorites are the chocolate raspberry cake, lemon

meringue and chocolate box cake. Custom cakes can be made for any

occasion. Sandwiches are made with high-quality meats, cheeses and

baby greens, served on freshly baked breads and croissants. The

variety of coffee drinks include a blended ice mocha and a Mexican

spiced cocoa. Other drinks include chai teas and fruits smoothies.

Passionate Pastry also offers catering. Store hours are 7:30 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. It is at. 1500 Adams, Suite 100A, near

Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa. Call (714) 751-6422.

EGGNOG AND ORNAMENTS

Savings on Christmas ornaments and figurines can be found at

Blackman Ltd. Jewelers. Some items are marked down 50%. Blackman’s

has a nice selection of jewelry, and it now carries an extensive

selection of Baccarat. Stop by for eggnog today and Christmas Eve.

Store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is at 3408-1 Via Oporto in

Newport Beach. Call (949) 674-9334.

* 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.