Greetings at Paper House

The Paper House celebrates its grand opening Tuesday. It’s a

specialty boutique featuring unique invitations, stationery and

greeting cards. There are also darling baby accessories by My Vintage

Baby, Little Giraffe and Woof and Poof.

The staff can help design invitations and select shower gifts. A

15% off special is being offered through April. Open from 10:30 a.m.

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

by appointment at Cannery Village, 417 31 St. South, Newport Beach.

(949) 556-9863.

POSH FOR MEN

For 25 years, POSH has offered exceptional service and personal

attention. It has long-standing relationships with loyal customers.

The updated traditional men’s clothing store does exceptionally well

with Robert Talbott suits, Cole Haan shoes, Italian Zanella slacks

and golf apparel from Carnoustie. It’s the only boutique store here

to carry Oxxford -- known as the finest American-made tailored

clothing. POSH carries the same herringbone suit President Bush wore

to his inauguration. Oxxford suits start at $2,295, but they could

last a lifetime. There are two annual sales, in January and July.

Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; from 10 a.m. to

9 p.m. Thursday through Friday; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and

from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

(949) 640-8310.

SHOES OF THE UPSCALE VARIETY

Madison attracts upscale fashion followers. No boutique can rival

the incredible shoe selection at Neiman Marcus, but Madison comes

close. They carry Miu Miu, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo and

Chloe shoes, mostly sandals, clogs and tennis shoes with some evening

styles. One-of-a-kind understated jewelry from European, New York and

L.A. designers. Apparel is from Earl Jeans, Jiwon Park, James Perse,

Philosophy by Alberta Ferreti, Ann Demeulemeester and more. Back in

fashion are the Pucci print headbands, T-shirts, hats and totes. Open

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

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

Newport Beach. (949) 719-9444. www.madisonstyle.com.

NOT TOO SHABBY

Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic store is a showroom of her entire

collection. Some confuse the ubiquitous Shabby Chic name with flea

market finds transformed into romantic vintage looks. Ashwell’s store

is far from that. Shabby Chic has classic-style furniture that can be

custom sized and slipcovered with custom fabric. There’s also

bedding, handmade lampshades, vintage and reproduction chandeliers,

Venetian and over-sized mirrors with wood frames, Moroccan tea

glasses, and cotton and silk rugs. Fabric patterns change twice a

year. No sales. Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday;

from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at

Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949) 219-0663. www.shabbychic.com.

MEN AT EASE

Established in 1965, At-Ease is a specialty shop for men’s casual

to dressy sportswear. Robert Comstock, Barry Bricken and Remy leather

are top sellers. Uniquely found at At-Ease are its concept shops

inside the sprawling 10,000-square-foot store: Cutter and Buck

weekend wear, Bobby Jones golf wear and Zanella’s fine Italian

sportswear. There’s also an exclusive collection of Reyn Spooner

apparel. The store offers same-day tailoring, and gift certificates

are sent for client’s birthdays. There are two big sales a year, in

January and July. Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday;

from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at

Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949) 759-7979.

WOMEN AT HOME AND AT EASE

At-Ease Women’s & Home Store opened in the Atrium Court in 1995.

Home furnishings are bought in Dallas and Atlanta by owner Linda

Beale. She selects pillows, pictures, dolls, table top decor and more

that can’t be found anywhere else. Sophisticated sportswear is from

Zanella, Barry Bricken, Lucia and Audrey Talbott. There are only two

sales a year, in January and July. Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday

through Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to

6 p.m. Sunday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949) 759-7985.

NECESSARY ACCESSORIES

Going in Style is a well-stocked travel accessories and apparel

store. The best selection in rain gear, backpacks, alarm clocks, ID

passport holders, money belts, neck pillows and organizing systems

for packing. The most requested items are the multipurpose Tilley

hats that come with a free replacement guarantee if worn out, and

durable LeSportsac travel bags. Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday

through Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to

6 p.m. Sunday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949) 644-9760.

* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to

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

CA 92627; or by fax at (949) 646-4170.