Little Bohemian is where “hip and groovy”...

Little Bohemian is where “hip and groovy” women shop. This boutique

has a helpful staff in a friendly environment and tempting clothing

choices. Some of fashion’s best lines available: Paul Frank, Free

People, Joe’s Jeans, Serfontaine, Joie, Trina Turk, Nanette Lepore,

In Heiding and Burning Torch. Jewelry is also a main attraction and

is beautifully displayed in three large cases. Some popular items

include chandelier earrings, semi-precious beaded necklaces, reworked

one-of-a-kind vintage items and silver or gold treasures on leather

rope. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7

p.m. Friday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 210

Beach St. (949) 497-8850

SEARCHING FOR THE UNIQUE AT THE MUSE

A showcase store for 50 cutting-edge young L.A. designers is The

Muse Boutique. A strong local clientele, as well as customers from

all over, shop here for unique pieces and great Marc Jacobs and Miu

Miu knockoffs.

“Our customers do a lot of cross shopping,” says buyer Adrie

Patterson. “They like to mix high-end pieces with lower priced

items.”

Lines available include: Earl Jeans, Petro Zillia’s silk

collection and paper denim and cloth jeans-in extra low and classic

low.

“Everyone can find a pair they like,” says Patterson. Open 10 a.m.

to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through

Saturday at 300 Forest Ave. (949) 497-7026.

A RANDY SELECTION

Down the street from The Muse Boutique, don’t miss The Randy

Boutique, the little sister to The Muse. It carries trendy, lower

priced clothing appealing to juniors. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday

through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday at 265

Forest Ave. (949) 497-5822.

CASUAL TO EVENING WEAR

Main Beach Outlet attracts bargain shoppers looking for men’s and

women’s clothing. Styles range from casual to eveningwear. They sell

a lot of Hawaiian shirts, and prom and winter formal dresses. Dresses

can be special ordered. Leather jackets are priced from $49.99,

Laguna Beach logo t-shirts are $9.99 and sweatshirts are $20. There’s

always a $9.99 sale rack. Plus handbags, jewelry and sunglasses. Open

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

335 S. Coast Highway. (949) 376-6685.

GARDEN IDEAS

Madison Square & Garden Cafe also offers excellent landscape

services. Madison can help create garden themes, and offers a

seasonal color program to keep gardens looking their best year-round.

They can find the perfect plants that grow in your garden. Madison

also offers placement consultations for walkways, patios, fountains,

lighting and more. The garden cafe is a good place to see an example

of their work. 320 N. Coast Highway. (949) 494-0137.

JAPANESE HAIR STRAIGHTENING

The popular Bio Ionic Japanese hair straightening treatment is now

available at Jolie Salon and Spa. The treatment costs about $400,

varying with length, and it lasts about 6 months or more, depending

on tightness of curls. Jolie also offers massage, body wraps,

facials, makeup, nails, waxes and hair treatments. 610 N Coast

Highway. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6

p.m. Saturday, and by appointment Sunday and Monday. (949) 376-9950.

NEW CULINARY SCHOOL

Laguna Culinary Arts has opened a new bakery and professional

cooking school on Laguna Canyon Road. The bakery features a variety

of artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches and salads. Chefs in-training

share the new location. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday

at 845 Laguna Canyon Road. (949) 494-0745. toll free (866) 288-0745.

www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

HIP GLAMOUR

Hip fashion accessories for locals and tourists are at The Glamour

Boutique. The tiny boutique carries fashionable jewelry, handbags,

make-up bags, a lotion and makeup line, belts, watches, fun tank tops

and sleepwear, and greeting cards. In conjunction with Laguna’s Art

Walk, on the first Thursday of every month, The Glamour Boutique has

a trunk show featuring a jewelry designer, hand bag designer or

greeting card maker. Continuous seasonal sales. Open 10 a.m. to 6

p.m., daily. 735 S. Coast Highway. (949) 376-8313.

* BEST BUYS is a weekly feature of the Coastline Pilot. Send

information to Greer Wylder at greerwylder@yahoo.com; at P.O. Box

248, Laguna Beach, CA 92652; or by fax at 494-8979.