Gifts for grads and dads

GREER WYLDER

South Coast Plaza offers great Father’s Day gift ideas. Some of my

favorite suggestions include:

* Saks Fifth Avenue has Prada key rings ($130), wallets ($110 to

$260) and belts ($234 to $264).

* All Star Collectibles has an autographed Wayne Gretzky hockey

jersey ($999) and an Angels panoramic photo of Game 7 of the 2002

World Series ($159).

* Bvlgari has a seven-fold silk tie collection ($160 to $200).

* Bellini has matching surf dad and son/daughter trends ($32 to

$60 shirts).

* Wolford carries the best men’s socks ($35 to $42).

* Scandia Down has men’s pajamas in the season’s boldest styles

and colors ($84) and boxers as seen in April’s issue of In Style

magazine ($15).

* L.A. Eyeworks has new stylish and lightweight “Mart” titanium

frames ($375).

* The Territory Ahead carries a “Guy Stuff Collection” with laptop

bags ($169) and woven casual polo shirts ($39.50 to $49.50).

* Kiehl’s Since 1851 offers the Ultimate Men’s Collection, a

package of moisture treatments, ultimate strength hand salve, amino

acid shampoo and Kiehl’s lip balm ($68.50).

* Plaza Cutlery is giving away free micro lights at South Coast

Plaza’s concierge desks and valley stands on Saturday and Sunday. The

lights attach to any keychain to produce a powerful beam of light.

ON THE ISLAND

Fashion Island also has ideal Father’s Day gifts to fit any style

or taste, along with memorable graduation gifts.

* At Garys, find stylish suits and casual wear. Garys also has an

apothecary department offering cologne, shaving cream, candles,

toothpaste and more. An international selection of top-quality

products includes Santa Maria Novella from Italy, Mark Birly from

England, Histoire and Creed from France and Bond #9 from New York.

(949) 759-1622.

* Garys Island has great Hawaiian-inspired apparel from Vineyard

Vines, including boxers, ties and short- sleeve polos. The collection

features fun and whimsical prints, including palm trees, golf clubs,

sailboats and its signature “vineyard whale.” Also new at Garys

Island are classic khakis from Bill’s Khakis. (949) 640-2371.

* Benchley Luggage & Gifts offers perfect gifts for Dads and

grads. Choose from a variety of gifts such as Mont Blanc pens, Tumi

luggage and travel accessories, Hartmann luggage, Ghurka leather

goods, Brighton accessories and unique games. (949) 759-9101.

* The popular men’s store At-Ease has new Jhane Barnes waffle-knit

silk T-shirts available in a variety of colors. Other great gifts

include shoes and belts from Mezlan, silk T-shirts from Tricot,

titanium sunglasses from Maui Jim, Bobby Jones golf shirts and silk

sport coats. (949) 759-7979.

* St. Croix Shop specializes in handmade sweaters made of the

finest weaves. Current St. Croix looks include short sleeve sweater

knits; microfiber jackets; and lightweight, short-sleeved Italian

knit shirts. (949) 760-8191.

* Indigo Palms, a division of Tommy Bahama, features luxurious yet

casual denim and sportswear for men. Choose from lightweight

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

and suede. (949) 258-0688.

2’S FIRST

2NV celebrates its first anniversary Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. with

a party and a sale that will be extended through June 26.

Stop by for champagne, soft drinks, appetizers and great deals on

hip apparel. It’s also a great time to see the latest styles from

Susana Monaco, Miller Girl, Rangoon, Gold Hawk, American Groove,

Crash & Burn, Rock & Republic and Seven Jeans.

2NV is located next to the Crab Cooker at 2224 Newport Blvd. in

Newport Beach. (949) 673-0555.

SUMMER SKIN

Now’s your chance to stock up on quality skincare and beauty items

for summer, as L’Occitane at Fashion Island celebrates summer with

more than 100 products reduced 20% to 75%.

The sale starts Monday and runs through July 19.

L’Occitane uses Mediterranean ingredients to produce luxurious

skincare and beauty products. Highlights from the sale include

vanilla foaming bath and shower gel reduced 75%; rose massage oil,

four Reines bath soap and L’Occitane massage oil reduced 50%;

lavender Shea butter, verbena Shea butter and green tea home perfume

reduced 30%; and milk shower cream and Shea gentle facial buff

reduced 20%.

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) 718-0928.

www.loccitane.com.

LIFEGUARDS ON DISPLAY

Bloomingdale’s kicks off summer with a fashion show featuring

Newport Beach lifeguards at 2 p.m. Saturday. Local lifeguards will

step on the runway in the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard, wearing summer’s

hottest fashions for men and women. The event supports a great cause

in Project Wipeout, a group dedicated to saving lives and preventing

injuries at local beaches.

MADE BY MAN

Robinson’s-May at South Coast Plaza presents a special showing

today of Moissanite, an affordable man-made stone that’s nearly

colorless. The Moissanite jewelry collection features sparkling and

shimmering rings, pendants and earrings priced from $350 to $4,000.

Jewels are set in 14-karat yellow and white gold.

(714) 546-9321.

* 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.