Get hip with Herman street wear

Since the 1970s, with a flagship store at the Fred Segal Center on

Melrose, Ron Herman has been sought after for casual, updated street

wear from hip to high-end designers for women. What you see can sell

quickly; Herman buys select pieces from each designer. Casual lines

include Seven, Theory, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jet, Earl Jeans Habitual

and Katayone Adeli. High-end lines include Stella McCartney, Chloe,

Veronique, Missoni, Pucci and Jane Mayle. Great swimsuits by Emilio

Pucci and sexy lingerie from Cosabella and La Cosa. Fine and costume

jewelry, select handbags and shoes compliments all apparel.

Semiannual sales in January and June. Level 2 at South Coast Plaza.

(714) 540-9870.

STILL FOR MEN

Alfred Dunhill was a quirky guy. After inheriting his father’s

horse and carriage accessories company in 1893, he quickly turned the

company’s focus toward the up and coming motor car of 1897. He

branded his company as Dunhill Motorities supplying auto accessories:

goggles, driving gloves, caps and shoes. A 1904 London ad of

Dunhill’s Bobby Finders claimed they “will spot a policeman at half a

mile even if disguised as a respectable man.” Today, Alfred Dunhill’s

company has evolved as a “luxury emporium for men.” Dunhill is a

modern and contemporary boutique featuring seasonal men’s wear,

leather goods, humidors, lighters, pipes, games, pens, luggage,

briefcases, wallets and cardholders. Also, Dunhill offers a full

custom shirt program. It’s having a spring sale; most merchandise is

reduced 25% to 30% off. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10

a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Level 2

Saks Fifth Avenue wing at South Coast Plaza. (714) 641-0521.

www.dunhill.com.

SHOE STYLE

Family-owned Charles David is known for its stylish shoes

appealing to fashion-conscious women. Owner Charles Malka’s daughter,

known as Nathalie M., is creative director of the Charles David

Collection line -- sexier and younger styles. Other Charles David

lines are European influenced casual to dress shoes, including boots,

flats, mules and heels. Most made in Italy, all reasonably priced for

style. Highest price shoe is $245. Promotions each month. Open 10

a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m. Sunday Level 2 at South Coast Plaza. (714) 556-7950.

www.charlesdavid. com.

FASHIONABLE ICE

ICE Accessories specializes in trendy to classic home and fashion

accessories. For the home, there are functional and decorative

accessories: high quality Godinger silverplate, Italian pewter,

antique silver, vases, fun lamps and animal statues. Best sellers are

the extensive selection of picture frames, including high-end

enameled jeweled frames by Jay Strongwater and Edgar Berebi. New wine

glasses ($225 to $250) with stems that can unscrew and used as candle

holders are especially popular. Fashion accessories include watches,

reading glasses, Cathy Waterman platinum and diamond jewelry;

Konstantino 18k gold and sterling pendants, bracelets, and earrings;

Isabella Fiore beaded handbags, bright designs in leather and fabric.

The hottest fashion accessory only available here: decoupage Snip and

Tuck Opinionated shoes at $145. An annual after Christmas sale lasts

through January. Select trendy items reduced. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday. Level 2, near the Carousel Court at South Coast Plaza. (714)

432-7555.

ROXY OPENS

Roxy, Quiksilver’s happening line for girls, opened its first

boutique here at South Coast Plaza. The place to find the entire Roxy

collection: denim, sweatshirts, tees, dresses, handbags, hats,

slippers, sandals, sunglasses and more. Size ranges for 4-year-olds

up to junior 13. A promotional sale on the Boost Mobile phone ($129)

by Nextel is popular with teens. It comes with 25 prepaid minutes.

The cell phones offer pre-paid phone cards, no long-term contracts or

agreements. After Christmas sale only, most seasonal merchandise is

sent to outlet stores. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10

a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Level 2 at

South Coast Plaza. (714) 540-4555. roxystore@quiksilver.com.

* 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.