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GREER WYLDER

South Coast Plaza hosts the 24th annual Fascination of Orchids

International Show and Sale starting today through Sunday. The show

features more than 100 exhibits and more than 60 of the world’s most

respected orchid vendors participate. More than 100,000 beautiful

orchids will transform South Coast Plaza’s Crate and Barrel/Macy’s

Home Store wing into a tropical paradise. Co-chairs Tony Glinskas and

Roberta Fox called it the largest and most spectacular orchid show in

the Western Hemisphere. All orchid enthusiasts -- from novices to

serious collectors -- can learn from experienced growers and authors

who host informative seminars, workshops and demonstrations. The show

will offer free parking and admission. For complete show information,

visit https://www.ocorchidshow.com.

HIP MATERNITY LINES

See the latest hip apparel at Erica Dee’s third annual Spring

Fashion Show at 7 p.m. on Saturday in a heated tent next to Erica Dee

in Corona Del Mar. The show will feature chic swimwear, ready-to-wear

shoes, accessories and even a special presentation of stylish

maternity and baby looks for spring. Some great lines to find include

swimwear by James and Vitamin A, baby by Juicy Couture, vintage

Disney, ready-to-wear by Ella Moss, JET and Rogan. Look great

throughout your pregnancy in maternity wear by Citizens of Humanity,

Liz Lange, and NOM Jewelry by Kimberly Faith. The show will wrap up

with wedding fashions from the White Dress. The event features

deejays, hors d’oeuvres and a bar. Erica Dee is at 2919 East Coast

Highway in Corona Del Mar. Call (949) 673-9333.

TRENDY ISLAND WEAR

Sydney Michelle, an apparel boutique, is Balboa Island’s answer

for trend followers who want to shop on the island. They specialize

in popular labels: Paper, Denim & Cloth, Lacoste, Development,

Rebecca Taylor, Mint and Ernsdorf. The latest accessories include

Jelly Kelly bags (a Hermes Birken Bag knockoff) and Trina Tarantino

jewelry. The boutique, at 307 Marine Avenue in Balboa Island, is open

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call (949) 673-2150.

ROBES FIT FOR THE FAMOUS

Winter’s must-have fashion accessory is a Kashwere robe, available

at the Chris Allyn cart at Fashion Island. Celebrities adore them,

including Oscar nominee Charlize Theron, J Lo and Noah Wyle. Oprah

even featured the Kashwere robes on her show during the holidays as a

hot gift item. The Chris Allyn cart, located on the Atrium Lawn,

carries luxurious, cashmere-like robes, throws and even baby

sweaters. They’re made of soft microfiber chenille that’s safe for

machine washing and drying. “His and her” robes are perfect for cozy

Valentine’s Day celebrations at home.

DRESSING THE HIGH-END BABY

New mothers and baby fashionistas can find stylish items at All

the Rage Baby, a new high-end baby boutique at Crystal Cove Promenade

in Newport Beach. The premier baby emporium offers more than 175

complete fashion collections, dozens of hand-painted custom cribs and

accessories, and baby necessities and gifts. Top American and

European designers are carried, with sizes from newborns to size 6x.

Labels available include Cach Cach, Catimini, Roxy, PJ Salvage and

Little Mass. There’s also a selection of matching mother and child

pajamas by Nick and Nora, matching sweaters by Michael Simon, and

matching robes by Barefoot Dreams and Kashwere. New moms or those

looking for the perfect baby gift can also choose from a selection of

lotions, shampoos and other baby necessities from Beary Basics and LA

Natura; or popular first toys for babies, including Baby Einstein CDs

and DVDs, Gund plush toys and more. Select from about 40 styles of

custom cribs, as well as furniture that can be special ordered. The

boutique, at 8057 Pacific Coast Highway at Crystal Heights Drive in

Newport Beach, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through

Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Call (949) 376-7243.

GALLERY OF FURNISHINGS

Lido Consignment Gallery sells upscale furniture, antiques, art

and home accessories, assorted collectibles, Oriental rugs and

mirrors. Traditional to contemporary home furnishings are available

for pickup and delivery. The gallery, at 2700 W. Pacific Coast

Highway, Suite 115 in Newport Beach, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday

through Wednesday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through

Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (949) 650-7793.

* 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.