Standout athletes to appear at Sport Chalet

GREER WYLDER

Sport Chalet South Coast Plaza will have special appearances by

athletes on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. You can meet soccer player Mia

Hamm, triathlete Lokelani McMichael and pro wakeboarder Emily

Copeland. The event will also feature the latest fitness apparel

trends, relaxing massages, fitness clinics and a chance to win

prizes. And, if you try on the new Nike Shox Turbo, NikeGo will

donate a pair of shoes to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Orange County.

Sport Chalet is in the South Coast Plaza’s Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home

Store wing. Call (714) 424-9255.

FIT FOR THE RUNWAY

Marina Rinaldi offers runway chic styles for women’s sizes 10 to

22. The sleek and feminine designs are well-constructed and provide

great looks for fuller figures. Sophisticated Italian apparel is made

from high-quality fabrics including fine silks, wool blends and

cashmeres. Marina Rinaldi is part of the MaxMara Group, a leading

Italian ready-to-wear producer. Now Marina Rinaldi offers lines such

as Marina Sport, Marina Basic, Marina Voyage, Marina Day and Marina

Elegante, which caters to all fashion needs in a woman’s life. Marina

Rinaldi, on Level One of the Saks Fifth Avenue wing at South Coast

Plaza, is open from 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. Call (714) 918-7600.

TAILOR MADE

Best Buys reader Lynn Merles calls Mesa Tailors in Costa Mesa a

fabulous find. The shop specializes in men’s and women’s European

tailoring. It also offers professional weaving services, leather and

suede alterations and wedding gown fittings. They offer tuxedo

rentals too. Mesa Tailors is at 2790 Harbor Blvd., Suite 105 in Costa

Mesa. Call (714) 434-3969.

SHOES MADE FOR WALKIN’

Mephisto of Newport Beach carries the largest selection of

Mephisto shoes in California. The premier maker of comfort shoes,

even top podiatrists recommend Mephisto for a variety of conditions.

All shoes are handcrafted, made with top-quality, full-grain leather

and lined with calfskin so shoes breathe efficiently. Owner Michael

Lamoria says Mephisto shoes are a great investment -- built for

longevity. The life of a shoe can extend with its re-crafting

service. Shoes go through 40 steps until they’re in perfect

condition. Bring in any pair of Mephistos for next-day complimentary

cleaning, polishing and conditioning. Stop by for their January

clearance sale on men’s and women’s shoes reduced 25% to 70%. The

store, at 1727 Westcliff Drive, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday

through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (949) 642-3338 or

visit https://www.mephisto.com.

BILL BLASS PREVIEW

At the Balboa Bay Club & Resort you can preview the first Bill

Blass New York collection at an open house on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to

8 p.m. in the Commodore Room on the bay. Bill Blass New York is a new

fashion line sold exclusively through private showings. You can also

reserve a chance to see the new collection in the Presidential Suite

from Wednesday to Feb 1. The club is at 1225 W. Coast Highway in

Newport Beach. Call (949) 645-5000 or visit

https://www.balboabayclub.com.

BLOOMING RUG SALE

Don’t miss the Bloomingdale’s annual rug tent sale going on

through Monday. The tent is set up in the parking lot at

Bloomingdale’s, open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.

to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Also at Fashion Island,

three great apparel sales are in progress at Garys Per Donna, Garys

and Garys Island.

EXCLUSIVE WORTH

The Worth Collection is comprised of women’s clothing exclusively

shown in Newport Beach through private appointments with Ida

Middlesworth through Thursday. The collection features a full range

of apparel from T-shirts, professional wear to evening and black tie.

Having just returned from New York to preview the spring collection,

Middlesworth says vibrant colors are hot this spring and appear in

everything from sporty outfits to dressy ensembles. Worth offers

fashions in sizes 0 to 16 and petites in 0 to 14. Select styles can

be found in sizes 18 and 20. Call (949) 673-8028.

KRISTEN’S GOES ONLY ONLINE

After more than 20 years of business in Newport Beach, Kristen’s

Lingerie changed into an Internet business only, called Kristen’s

Pajama Company at https://www.kristens.com. Kristen closed her store

to spend more time with her two sons and sells Lanz of Salzburg

flannel nightgowns on the Web. Loved by women since the 1950s, Lanz

remains a difficult brand to find. The website offers a complete

collection of styles and prints including a perennial favorite,

mother/daughter gowns. Lanz also makes some boys’ clothes. Holiday

prints, bears, flowers, American flags and plaids are available in

sizes from 12 months to women’s 1X, in addition to some Nick & Nora

flannel pajamas.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays. 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.