Retailers plan hurricane help

Chat Noir Bistro & Jazz Lounge will host a benefit for Hurricane

Katrina victims Tuesday at 6 p.m.

David Wilhelm has donated use of Chat Noir and the appetizers for

the event to raise money for the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief

Fund. A live auction of fine art and jewelry will start at 6:30 p.m.

Just Friends and other sponsors are participating in the event.

There is no fee to attend. Reserve a spot by Saturday.

For more information, call Caren Lancona at Just Friends at (949)

278-1017. Chat Noir is at 655 Anton Blvd. in Costa Mesa.

MORE RELIEF EFFORTS

Blue Springs Home is donating a portion of its proceeds through

September to Hurricane Katrina victims.

“We would like to help our Southern families and friends

devastated and destroyed by the hurricane,” said owner Susan Ellison.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people in Louisiana,

Mississippi and my home state of Alabama.”

Donations will go to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund.

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

Sunday. Blue Springs Home is located at 369 E. 17th St. in Costa

Mesa. (949) 642-3632. o7www.bluespringshome.comf7.

NEW BOUTIQUE

A new John Varvatos boutique opens Monday at South Coast Plaza,

it’s an Orange County exclusive.

Varvatos, just named menswear designer of the year by the Council

of Fashion Designers of America, creates eclectic looks that focus on

signature detailing and timeless craftsmanship. Varvatos designs

casual pieces in luxurious fabrics that are perfect for the office or

elegant events.

His list of fashionable celebrity clientele includes Hugh Jackman,

Adrien Brody and Brad Pitt. Collections include tailored clothing,

sportswear, leather accessories and footwear for men and women, as

well as men’s fragrance and a skincare line.

Level 1 at South Coast Plaza. (714) 545-5551.

o7www.johnvarvatos.comf7.

BLUE JEANS

2NV is having a 10-day denim event starting Saturday through Sept.

20. The sale includes all jeans and denim skirts reduced 25% to 70%.

The shop’s hip and cutting-edge denim lines include Rock &

Republic, Hudson, Taverniti So, Joie’s, J & Company, Habitual and

many more. They carry flattering styles for all shapes and figures

from size zero to 12. 2NV also carries cute, funky shirts, silks, and

apparel from Paris, and popular tie-dye shirts from a local artist.

You can find out about upcoming sale events by getting on 2NV’s

mailing list.

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

2224 Newport Blvd. in Newport Beach, on the peninsula next to the

Crab Cooker. (949) 673-0555.

SAMPLER PLATE

Sample of some of the best beauty products for fall at Neiman

Marcus’ 10-day beauty event starting Friday and running through Sept.

18.

With any fragrance or cosmetic purchase of $85 or more, you’ll

receive a cheetah print tote filled with a dozen products for women

and men. A few essentials include Clinique Butter Shine lipstick,

Kiehl’s Since 1851 Creme de Corp Body Wash Cream, and a sample of

Miss Dior Cherie, a new fragrance from Dior Couture.

During the event, you can also receive expert advice on beauty

trends, new treatments, exclusive products and more.

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

Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Neiman Marcus is at Fashion

Island in Newport Beach. 949-759-1900. o7www.neimanmarcus.comf7.

TAKE ME HOME

Barclay Butera Home has extended its upholstery sale through

September. The Barclay Butera Home collection is reduced 30%. The

sale includes special orders.

Barclay Butera Home features a simple look with a Hollywood twist.

The contemporary showroom borrows from 1950s Hollywood era styling.

There’s “piano finish black” furniture from its Bel Air Collection,

tufted headboards, chrome accents, beveled mirrors, unique lamps, and

Asian furnishings set under a giant disco ball.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5

p.m. Saturday. 1733 Westcliff Drive at Westcliff Court in Newport

Beach. (949) 650-8570. o7www.buterahomecollection.comf7.

DAY TRIPPER

David Day Spa is an upscale and tranquil spa on the Balboa

Peninsula, next to the Balboa Pavilion. It’s the place to go for

pampering services that include facials, body treatments, massage,

hair and nails.

Experienced aestheticians offer treatments designed to bring

beauty and relaxation to your life. It also specializes in

three-dimensional nail sculptures. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 303

Main St. in Newport Beach. (949) 723-0020. o7www.daviddayspa.comf7.

* 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.