Tiffany features a gem

GREER WYLDER

Tiffany & Co. at South Coast Plaza is celebrating Paloma Picasso’s

25th anniversary as a Tiffany designer, with an exclusive exhibit of

her masterpieces starting Friday and running through June 26.

The centerpiece of “Perfectly Paloma” is an exquisite necklace

that defines her influence on modern jewelry. The necklace features a

28.94-carat tanzanite, accentuated by an assortment of colorful

gemstones including pink and green tourmalines, mandarin garnet,

aquamarine, rubellite and yellow beryl.

Picasso’s fans will delight in viewing an assortment of her iconic

designs featuring “graffiti” shapes and “grooves,” or creations of

circles, spheres, cylinders and parallel lines.

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) 540-5330.

TAKING IT OFF

Shoppers can find deals on fitness equipment through Memorial Day

at LA Gym Equipment’s annual floor-model sale. All treadmills,

exercise bikes, elliptical cross-trainers and home gyms are reduced

20% to 50%.

Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 1880 Newport Blvd. in Costa

Mesa. (949) 631-1381.

HELLO AGAIN

Tacone at Fashion Island celebrates its grand reopening after

relocating within Atrium Court. Customers who spend $7.50 or more

this Friday and Saturday can receive a menu item free.

Tacone serves freshly prepared, gourmet wrapped sandwiches; tossed

salads; fruit smoothies; and side dishes, including its famous sweet

potato fries. Tacone takes international foods and wraps them in

tortillas, creating gourmet wraps, salad wraps and vegetarian and

low-fat wraps.

A few popular wraps include the Malibu Melt, with grilled or fried

chicken breast, melted Swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce and

honey mustard; the Pilgrim, with fresh roasted turkey, avocado,

tomato, jack cheese and romaine lettuce with a ranch vinaigrette; and

the Chinatown, with Chinese chicken salad with a sesame ginger

dressing topped with sliced cucumbers, scallions, crispy won ton

noodles and mandarin oranges.

Tacone also prepares gourmet grilled sandwiches, including the

Chick-a-Boom, Great Gobbler, United Steak of America and

Va-Va-Veggie. Tacone offers catering, perfect for parties, office

meetings and other functions. The restaurant accepts fax and e-mail

orders.

(949) 760-0500.

CASTING THEIR LOT

At Cassis boutique, sisters and co-owners Paige Collins and Brooks

West seek out a collection of flirty, feminine and classic apparel.

They carry hip designs by Post Vegas, Custo, Miguelina, Goa,

Rachel Pally, Just in Case, Alice plus Olivia, Goldhawk, Bellkat,

Future Paradise and People for Peace. And they carry sexy lingerie

from Cosabella, Aubade, Wendy Glez, Skin, Samantha Chang and Puella.

Cassis also offers top customer service. Customers can sip

champagne, attend private appointments and place special orders for

shopping convenience.

Cassis also hosts exclusive home parties and bridal showers.

Cassis transports the season’s hottest trends for a shopping

extravaganza at home. They serve cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as

well.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday. 8008 Crystal Cove Promenade at Newport Coast. (949) 376-

5900.

FROM THE CLOSET

This Saturday, The Closet at Fashion Island hosts a book signing

for “Lords of Dogtown,” along with an Aqua VI launch party from 4 to

7 p.m. You can meet some of the original Z Boys and members of the

cast from “The Lords of Dogtown,” including Original Z Boy Tony Alva,

Zephyr Team creator Skip Engblom, Dogtown artist and skater Jim “Red

Dog” Muir, and actress Nikki Reed. The movie opens June 3.

Costa Mesa-based Aqua VI is a popular collection of men’s and

women’s denim and casual wear. Customers can receive a free “Lords of

Dogtown” book with Aqua VI purchases of $60 or more.

The Closet carries a blend of action, contemporary and street

“California couture” sportswear for men and women.

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. The Closet is located near

Edwards Theaters at Fashion Island, adjacent to the Iris Fountain.

(949) 644-8777.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER

Subject Matter, an art gallery and clothing store, just opened at

The Lab.

With its monthly art shows, Subject Matter appeals to both art and

fashion enthusiasts. It showcases popular and undiscovered artists,

art academics and creative designers. Works include graffiti and fine

art.

The boutique offers men’s and women’s apparel. There’s also a

variety of accessories, toys and ladies’ shoes.

The Gallery also stocks books covering contemporary street art and

illustration, and museum and gallery catalogs.

2930 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa. (714) 668-9887.

* 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.