GREER’S BEST BUYS:Athletic Club marks anniversary

The Athletic Club for Women & Pilates Place has much to celebrate Friday and Saturday — it’s the company’s 30-year anniversary. Members and prospective members can join a party from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today; and the club offers free Pilates and personal training sessions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

“A Pilates program transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs; helps build strength to create a sleek, toned body; improves flexibility and alleviates back pain,” owner Zeena Dhalla says. “Weight training is important, too, and personal trainers are incredibly successful in helping clients achieve their overall weight loss goals.”

Saturday’s special includes a free 30-minute session with a Pilates instructor on the Pilates reformers, or a free 30-minute session with a personal trainer working in the weight room. Call to reserve a spot. Also, find pricing specials on training packages and no enrollment fees with new club memberships. The club is dedicated to personal service, state-of-the-art equipment and a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The club is at 2036 Quail St. (at Campus and Quail, near the John Wayne Airport) in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 852-8655 or go to www.athleticclubforwomen.com.

BOUTIQUE SALE

Shop at Michael Nusskern’s two Newport Beach boutiques and save 50% on fall and winter apparel and shoes. There’s even a 60% off-rack of clothing. (Jewelry, handbags and accessories are not included in the sale.) Michael Nusskern’s innovative and stylish boutiques are at Westcliff Plaza and at the Harbor View Hills Shopping Center in Newport Beach. Owner Oscar Coronado selects some of the most creative designers from around the world. Each season at Michael Nusskern you’ll find modern, sophisticated apparel for fashion-savvy types. Choose from a well-edited collection of emerging and established designers, including Rozae Nichols, Barbara Bui, Pier Antonio Gaspari, Gary Graham, Atsuro Tayama, Inhabit, Vivienne Westwood, Wyeth, Ya-Ya and others. Both boutiques are open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Westcliff Plaza store is at 1036 Irvine Ave., in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-9902. The Harbor View Hills Shopping Center store is at 1630 San Miguel Drive in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-5500 or go to www.michaelnusskern.com.

WEDDING FASHION

Future brides looking for hard-to-find wedding couture gowns won’t want to miss the White Dress’s trunk shows through May that feature renowned bridal designers. At each trunk show guests can save 10% on purchases. The schedule is as follows: Elizabeth Fillmore today through Jan. 28; Reva Mivasagar Feb. 1 to Feb 3.; Platinum Gown Feb. 9 to Feb. 11; Melissa Sweet Feb 23 to Feb. 25; Kirstie Kelly March 2 to March 4; Bonaparte NY by Junko March 9 to March 11; Angel Sanchez March 30; Melissa Sweet May 5 to May 7; Badgley Mischka May 11 to May 13. The White Dress specializes in one-stop bridal shopping where you can find the perfect slipper, vintage bag, fabulous clutch and a diamond tiara too. Owner Marlis Porter searches for exquisite bridal gowns throughout the country and in Europe. She carries gowns from Angel Sanchez, Bonaparte N.Y. by Junko, Melissa Sweet, Amy Michelson, Jenny Lee, Hannah Hartnell, Cocoe Voci, Carmela Sutera, Elizabeth Fillmore, Robert Danes, Reva Mivasagar, Model Novias and Palazzo. (Fabulous bridesmaid dresses designed by Lynn Lugo.) Gowns are priced from $1,700 to $9,800. Each dress is made to order. Local custom jeweler Jayson Hanson offers men’s rings, beautiful crosses, and platinum and diamond designs. Hanson can even convert a tiara into a necklace. Hair accessories, tiaras and hair combs are available, too. Other local jewelry designers include MMM Jewelry by Michele Marie Miller.

The White Dress, 2853 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, is open daily by appointment. For more information, call (949) 723-0121 or go to www.thewhitedress.com.

SKINCARE PIONEER

Lucky for us, Shu Uemura now has a boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. He’s internationally recognized as a pioneer in skincare and cosmetics. Shu Uemura combines elements of nature, science and art in his collections. Try Shu Uemura’s iconic products that include the Eyelash Curler, and award-winning curler exclusively designed for all eye shapes. (Lashes turn out perfectly curled, no crimping.) The Nobara Cream Foundation, another beauty award winner and makeup industry favorite is a cream foundation that can be adjusted and layered for a natural look. And of course the High Performing Balancing Cleansing Oils that first put Shu Uemura on the map in 1960, when he created his first cleansing oil. Shu Uemura products are developed and designed to perfection as seen in the presentation of the eye shadows, meticulously handmade makeup brushes, and the famous Tokyo Lash Bar Collection, fashion accessories for the eye. Shu Uemura offers a collection of top-of-the-line false eyelashes to create dramatic statements. 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 (Saks Fifth Avenue Wing) at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. (714) 957-0521. www.shuuemura-usa.com.

GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys for the Daily Pilot each Friday. She’s the founder and president of greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.