Cooperating with fashion

GREER WYLDER

Fashionistas can find young, urban stylish collections from hot

designers at Barneys New York CO-OP, opening today at South Coast

Plaza.

Barneys New York CO-OP features a bohemian look with touches of

recycled, flea market and surplus finds to display its hip fashions

from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Diane Von Furstenberg, Theory, Rolland

Berry, Rozae Nichols, Wyeth by Todd McGill, Vince and Juicy Couture,

Generra, PS Paul Smith, Trovata and Rogues Gallery.

It also offers a plethora of in-style jeans, showcasing denim by

Seven, Citizens for Humanity, Rogan, Paper, Stitches, Edun and James.

Fabulous shoes come from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Clements Ribeiro,

Guillaume Hinfray, Jean-Michel Cazabat, Puma and Adidas.

Shoppers can also find bags, jewelry, fashion accessories, as well

as cosmetics, skincare and home fragrances.

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 1 at South Coast Plaza.

(714) 641-0072.

WE LOVE THE BUNNY

South Coast Plaza celebrates spring with a new addition, a baby

bunny operated by former Disney puppeteers at the gazebo at Carousel

Court.

Children can converse with the bunny and then continue down the

path to the Wonderland Craft Party to make springtime crafts. South

Coast Plaza’s classic children’s carousel features bigger-than-life

bunnies, as well as floral carriages. The Bunny Carousel operates

through the end of April. Rides are $1.

The Crate & Barrel wing has been transformed into a spring garden

full of hydrangeas, lilies, tulips and hanging begonias. The Easter

Bunny makes the picture-perfect setting complete. He’s available for

photos with kids of all ages through March 26.

Carousel Court and the Crate & Barrel Wing at South Coast Plaza.

(714) 435-2000.

PUTTING HER BEST

FOOT FORWARD

Mischa Barton of “The OC” will appear at Macy’s at South Coast

Plaza on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Mischa is the new face of Keds and she will introduce some new

styles. If you’re one of the first 300 to purchase a pair of Keds,

Mischa will autograph them (as time permits) in the shoe department

on Level 2.

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. (714) 556-0611.

MAKING THE

ULTIMATE MOVE

For 20 years, The Ultimate Invitation at Fashion Island has been a

great shop to find invitations, announcements, stationery, cards and

gifts. Now it’s relocated to Crystal Cove Promenade.

The Ultimate Invitation carries classic, traditional styles, as

well as contemporary lines ideal for any occasion. Among the brands

available are Crane and William Arthur.

The store also offers gifts, including frames, wedding and baby

accessories, note cards, party favors and more. Services are

available too, including printing for invitations and announcements,

as well as business cards, corporate and personal stationery and

unique gift wrapping.

Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday. 7884 East Coast Highway in Newport Coast at Crystal Cove

Promenade. (949) 715-0130.

SPRING BEBE

Bebe at Fashion Island will host a spring collection premiere next

Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. Attendees will receive 10% to 15% off

select purchases made that evening.

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 640-2429.

BENCH MARK

Through Saturday, Benchley Luggage & Gifts at Fashion Island will

give customers a free Brighton umbrella with any single Brighton

purchase of $100 or more. Brighton is just one of the many designer

names carried at Benchley.

Benchley Luggage & Gifts is located across from Bloomingdale’s at

Fashion Island. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7

p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 759-9101.

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

greerwylder@yahoo.com; at 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626;

or by fax at (714) 966-4679.