Hear that? It’s a helpful staff

Atlantic Stereo offers much more than high-end stereo and home

theater equipment. It provides what giant chain stores can’t --

personal service.

Employees will walk you through every question you have to fulfill

your dream of creating the perfect media room.

“The only way I know how to keep customers for a lifetime is to

offer impeccable service,” said owner Tom Farinola.

Atlantic Stereo not only sells great products, but also educates

customers in making the right decisions. They offer expert design and

installation and can even conceal speakers in the shower.

With Atlantic Stereo’s help, you can centrally control your music,

lighting, shading, security systems, fans, televisions, heat and air

conditioning. It’s also a source for high-end furniture for theater

seating.

The retail store is open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and by appointment Sunday. Custom work is

done from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 445 E. 17th St.,

Suite A, Costa Mesa. Call (949) 646-8895 or visit

o7www.atlanticstereo.comf7.

SIGHT FOR SORE EYES

The clientele for Ziggy’s Optical is 95% repeat and referral

customers.

For 24 years, Ziggy has offered expert service and the latest in

eyewear fashions. A lab on premises ensures accurate and controlled

work and fast service.

Ziggy is very choosy. His philosophy is “quality must come first,”

and his employees must be as good as he is or better.

Quality eyewear collections available at great prices include

Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Alain Mikli, Gucci, Fendi, Tura,

Silhouette, Escada, Maui Jim, Persol, Oakley, Prada and Cazal.

Ziggy’s also carries exclusive eyewear collections from Daniel

Swarovski.

Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5

p.m. Saturday. 3417 Via Lido, Newport Beach. (949) 673-1883.

TAKE A BOW

Bow Danglers is a local boutique for comfortable wash-and-wear

apparel and casual elegant dresses, as well as designs you won’t see

anywhere else. It’s a resource for designs by Bryn Walker, Blanque,

Flax, XCVI Wearables, Spirit House and Pacific Cotton.

It’s offering major markdowns on spring and summer fashions to

make room for fall and holiday styles.

“At Bow Danglers, style is an attitude, not a size,” said owner

Liz Calafiore. “We have things for all shapes and sizes of beautiful

women.”

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 369 E. 17th St.,

Costa Mesa. (949) 642-5459.

BEDDING IN BLUE

Blue Springs Home is having an end-of-summer blowout sale to make

room for fall merchandise.

Shoppers can find savings on bedding, accessories and lingerie.

High quality bedding from Bella Notte and House Inc. is reduced up to

75%. And there are some terrific buys on Pillow Talk bedding, mirrors

and Susan Brown paintings.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday. 369 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Call (949) 642-3632 or visit

o7www.bluespringshome.comf7.

WORK IT OUT

For nearly 30 years, the Athletic Club for Women has provided

women a haven for achieving health and fitness goals.

Owner Zeena Dhalla provides personal service, a state-of-the-art

Pilates studio for group mat classes, and private instruction on

Pilates equipment. There are also circuit training and yoga classes

available.

Cardio equipment available includes StairMasters, PreCor

elliptical cross trainers, StepMills, Lifecycles, StairMaster

recumbent bikes and treadmills, and Life Fitness cross trainers.

Certified fitness professionals can assist with personalized training

programs.

Open 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 2036

Quail St., Newport Beach. Call (949) 852-8655 or visit

o7www.athleticclubforwomen.comf7.

THE LOOK FOR MEN

The Look Inc., a popular women’s boutique at Fashion Island since

1967, has reintroduced men’s fashions after a 15-year absence at the

store.

“The Look offers hip, edgy styles for men that can’t be found

anywhere else in Orange County,” said Arlan Flaum, who co-owns the

store with Kirsten Strahl.

The high-end boutique offers a men’s “denim bar,” a cashmere

collection and other trend-conscious looks. The new 151 label

features embroidered long- and short-sleeved T-shirts, hooded

cashmere sweaters and sweatshirts.

Shoppers can also choose from exclusive A&G; and Raw 7 T-shirts,

sweatshirts and cashmere hoodies for both men and women.

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

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Look is located in Fashion

Island’s Atrium Court. (949) 644-2400, ext. 1.

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

o7greerwylder@yahoo.comf7; at 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA

92626; or by fax at (714) 966-4679.