Have the best brunch at Accents

The Sunday champagne brunch at Accents Restaurant in the Sutton Place

Hotel is known as one of the best brunches in Orange County. Seafood

lovers can choose from Washington state oysters, jumbo shrimp,

mussels and crab legs, a whole-poached salmon display and a sushi

corner. Traditional brunch favorites include carved to order roasts,

salads, hot entrees, eggs Benedict, waffles, omelets, imported and

domestic cheeses, plus an impressive dessert display. Served from

10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. $25 per person. Add the house champagne

for $15 more per person. Charles Heidsieck is the specialty champagne

for March. 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 476-2001.

MAKEUP A LA MACHINE

Jeanine Lobell, creator and founder of Stila, opted for the

convenience of self-service at her new Stila Cosmetics Store at South

Coast Plaza. Customers can make their selection by pressing a button

on a vending machine, and presto, makeup is dispensed. Open from 10

a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and

from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. South Coast Plaza, Level Two. (714)

540-4960.

TRY TRENDY FASHION

Arden B., part of the Wet Seal corporation, is a national chain of

fashion forward apparel, the trendiest casual sportswear and cocktail

evening wear -- no basics -- available in sizes 00 to 10. The latest

styles in lingerie are there, too. Knockoffs come right off the

runway. Every Tuesday, markdowns are sent out of the store to

outlets. Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m.

to 7 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Fashion Island

in Newport Beach. (949) 720-9563. www.ardenb.com.

TRY ON VIA SPIGA

Via Spiga, a Milan-based company, is known for its reasonably

priced men’s and women’s shoes. One-third are Prada, Gucci and

Bottega Veneta knockoffs; the rest are original designs. Open from 10

a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and

from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949)

219-0952. www.viaspiga.com.

DON’T LOSE MEMORIES

The Video Editor is a perfect place to make a memorable and

original gift. The possibilities include a video photo collage and

preserving old home movies. Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to

Friday; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 1280 Bison Ave., Newport

North Shopping Center, Newport Beach. (949) 720-2080.

* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to

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