For grad and dad, selection not bad

GREER WYLDER

Fashion Island, at 401 Newport Center Drive, offers fabulous Father’s

Day gifts.

At Garys, find stylish suits and casual apparel. Garys has a new

apothecary department with colognes, shaving cream, candles and

toothpaste. It features high-quality products from around the world.

From Italy, find Santa Maria Novella; from England, there’s Mark

Birly; Histoire and Creed are both from France; and Bond No. 9 hails

from New York.

Benchley Luggage & Gifts always has ideal gifts for dads and

grads. It features Mont Blanc pens, Tumi luggage and travel

accessories, Hartmann luggage, Ghurka leather goods, Brighton

accessories and various games. Through June 25, Benchley gives a

complimentary full-year refill offer on all Mont Blanc Meisterstruck

writing instruments while supplies last. Benchley Luggage & Gifts is

temporarily located in Atrium Court.

Indigo Palms, a new division of Tommy Bahama, offers luxurious,

casual denim apparel and sportswear for men. Find lightweight

trousers, shorts, summer linens and jackets in cashmere, silk, linen

and suede.

At Ease has terrific Father’s Day gifts. The store currently shows

the latest styles of shoes and belts from Mezlan, silk T-shirts from

Tricot, titanium sunglasses from Maui Jim and Bobby Jones golf

shirts. Some hot summer looks include soft island prints, 100%-silk

sport coats, rainbow-colored prints in woven shirts and anything

cotton.

Treat dad to a box of exquisite Teuscher truffles, imported from

Switzerland. They’re some of the world’s finest chocolates. Teuscher

offers various gourmet chocolates, but is best known for its

champagne truffle, which has a cream center of Dom Perignon.

St. Croix has handmade sweaters, each with unique designs and fine

weaves. Current St. Croix looks include short-sleeve sweater knits

and micro-fiber jackets in a variety of colors. St. Croix also has an

exclusive collection of lightweight, Italian-knit, short-sleeve

shirts perfect for summer.

SOME YOGA IN THE WORKS

Yoga Works just opened in Newport Beach, near Fashion Island. In

celebration of its opening, Yoga Works’ staff is offering 50% off on

unlimited yoga classes or a 15% discount on any series. On June 26,

Yoga Works will offer complimentary classes and festivities. On June

27, there’s a firefighter event, benefiting the Orange County Burn

Assn. 230 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. (949) 640-9642.

https://www.yogaworks.com.

CAPTURING LIFE OUTDOORS

Outdoor photographer Kim Brennan of Traditions Natural Setting

Family Photography in Newport Beach offers color, black and white and

special effects, including tinting, sepia and water coloring. She’s

great with children. She also sells beautiful environmental and

wildlife photographs. Brennan teaches individual and small-group

photography classes. (949) 722-4784.

IT’S ALL IN THE CAN

The Cannery Village hosts a summer art fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday. Art and antiques will be available, as well as a large

selection of paintings by cannery artists. It’s at 31st in Cannery

Village. 416 31st St. (949) 675-0851.

THIS SHOP IS GOLD

Blackman Ltd. Jewelers has discounted select jewelry 40% to make

room for new pieces arriving from designers. Sale items include a

diamond-cuff bracelet, sterling silver and gold earrings and rings,

ruby-bead necklaces, Masriera fairy pins and flower earrings. For

Father’s Day, they offer Brian Arthur bronze pelicans, Rolex watches,

Baccarat golfers and other collectibles. Since June is a popular

wedding month, Blackman carries ideal anniversary gifts. Choose from

eternity bands that can be customized with any stone; pink sapphires

and diamonds are especially popular. And hand-engraving on sterling

makes a great gift for newlyweds. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday

through Saturday. 3408 Via Oporto in Newport Beach. (949) 673-9334.

A STEP INTO THE ‘PATIO’

Patio Outlet sells furniture made from rust-free, lightweight

aluminum, cast aluminum and teak, with choices of table tops. To

avoid problems with uneven ground of patios, the tables and chairs

come with adjustable feet. Umbrellas are the best buy. They’re

custom-made, tilting options, weather-friendly Sunbrella fabrics,

with a three-year warranty. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 1741 Newport

Blvd. in Costa Mesa. (949) 548-2449.

FOR THE WOMAN ON THE GO

No Rest For Bridget just opened on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa.

It caters to stylish and health-conscious women seeking workout and

everyday casual apparel. The latest hard-to-find brands arrive each

week. Selections vary for every fitness regime including cycling,

running, yoga, Pilates and exhausting errands. Find the current tech

fabrics that stretch and dry quickly. Featured lines include Nuala by

Christy Turlington, Mari Dade, Save the Queen and Phases. Open 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 250

E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. (949) 645-3201. https://www.norestfor

bridget.com.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays. Send information to Greer Wylder at

greerwylder@yaoo.com; at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627; or by

fax at (949) 646-4170.