Outdoorsy designs dead ahead

GREER WYLDER

The Territory Ahead just opened at South Coast Plaza. It’s a Santa

Barbara-based clothing company known for its outdoorsy designs for

men and women. The look ranges from casual to urban styles, in rich

colors in trademark fabrics. Originally, Territory Ahead was an

award-winning catalog that journeyed each season to far-away

locations shooting dramatic photographs that complimented its

clothing line. Now its new retail store incorporates props and

seasonal photos from the catalog’s current location. Spring’s catalog

was shot in Spain, so this season’s line features yarn-dyed fabrics,

textured weaves and knits and colorful prints. The Territory Ahead

offers nearly 300 clothing and accessory items. And it also offers an

exclusive collection by Isabella Bird -- contemporary silhouettes in

luxury fabrics. It’s open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m.

to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, on Level Two at

South Coast Plaza. Call (714) 437-1817 or visit

https://www.territoryahead.com.

BLOOMIN’ ORCHID SALE

Gorgeous orchids and blooming plants can be found each Saturday at

Green Systems International orchid and tropical plants nursery. Just

arrived are colorful Cymbidiums from Santa Barbara, thousands of

beautiful blooming orchids, Phalaenopsis (butterfly orchids), bamboo

and palms. You can also pick up orchid and plant supplies. Orchid

prices start at just $5. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every

Saturday and located at 20362 Birch St. in Newport Beach. It’s

between Bristol and Irvine avenues, near the John Wayne Airport.

EGG HUNT

Don’t miss Eastbluff Park’s 21st annual spring egg hunt that

happens Saturday. To make it fair for all children, coordinators have

scheduled egg hunting by age groups. At 10 a.m. it’s for 2- to

3-year-olds; 10:15 a.m. is for 4- and 5-year-olds; 10:30 a.m. is for

6- and 7-year-olds; 10:45 a.m. is for 8- and 9-year-olds; and 11 a.m.

is for 10- to 12-year-olds. After the egg hunt, festivities will

continue at the nearby Eastbluff Village Center until 1:30 p.m.,

which will include face painting, free photos with the Easter bunny,

crafts and entertainment. Eastbluff Village Center is at Eastbluff

Drive and Vista del Sol.

TO A CELEBRITY TEE

On Saturday, stop by Bloomingdale’s at Fashion Island from 2 to 5

p.m. to meet Claire and Cheyann, the designers of C&C; California

T-shirts. They’ll help customers create the “layered” look they’ve

made so popular, and sign their tees. Spend $100 or more on C&C;

merchandise and receive a beach bag. Celebrities who wear their

shirts include Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Oprah Winfrey. The

line has tees for both men and women, in a variety of sleeve lengths

including short, long, three-quarters and tank-tops. A multitude of

fun colors include Bazooka Pink, Day-glo Green, Indian Burn and

Tiffany Blue. Call (949) 729-6816.

EASTER GOODIES

Ideal Easter gifts can be found at South Coast Plaza’s boutiques.

Brookstone carries “Fom” relaxation pillows in an array of Easter

colors ($39). Crane & Co. has stuffed Easter bunnies dressed in

Easter wear ($12.50 to $19.50) and Easter cards from $2.24 to $8.50

each. David Yurman has a “Madison” watch collection that comes in

link chain or alligator strap, mother-of-pearl dials, some trimmed

with diamonds ($1,500 to $18,000). Laundry by Shelly Segal has one of

fashion’s hottest items that are perfect to wear to church or brunch,

a long boucle jacket in pink ($305), with matching sleeveless boucle

shift dress ($210).

BRIDESMAID DRESSES

Macy’s at Fashion Island now offers stylish Vera Wang bridesmaid

dresses. These are not typical: Wear it once and try to forget it

bridesmaid’s dresses. They’re beautifully designed in Wang’s classic

styles, available in both short and long lengths. Current colors

includes pastel palette for spring and summer weddings. Available in

the dress department on the second level. Call (949) 644-8333, ext.

4108.

* BEST BITES runs every Friday. Greer Wylder can be reached at

greerwylder@yahoo.com or at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627.