GREER’S BEST BUYS:Reductions up to 40% at Burberry’s hot summer sale

One of Burberry’s biggest sales of the year is in progress at its South Coast Plaza boutique.

In accessories, find calf leather handbags and wallets (not the check print) reduced 35%. And in women’s apparel, find select merchandise reduced 40%, men’s apparel reduced 35%. Select shoes are on sale too.

Of course, Burberry’s latest and hottest bag of the season — the glamorous Beaton — arrived, and with the savings from the sale, you can pick one up too. The baby Beaton bag starts at $1,595. It’s made in Italy of quilted patent leather with double handles and polished nickel hardware. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Level Two, at South Coast Plaza. (714) 556-8110 www.burberry.com.

CHIP & PEPPER

Chip & Pepper, a brand that’s developed a hip, cult following, just arrived in Orange County. Its first West Coast boutique opened at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Chip & Pepper carries hot styles and celeb favorites for men, women and kids. Choose from premium denim, a new sportswear collection, kids and maternity fashions, as well as the C&P; University line of T-shirts, knitwear and twills that borrow vintage and original logos from more than 75 colleges. Wear your favorite school’s tee in soft cotton and vintage washes designed by Chip & Pepper.

And the summer must-haves arrived: lightweight denim, tanks, shorts and skirts.

Identical twins Chip and Pepper Foster originated the brand in Canada, so when it came time to designing their first California store, they borrowed elements from nature in Canada: genuine birch trees and wooden carvings of deer, elk and fish along with Southern California’s bright pallet of clean and modern design trends.

Adjacent to the koi pond at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 644-2447. www.chipandpepper.com.

SLEEK SHADES

Want to predict the future? For sunglass lovers, that’s actually pretty easy. Just check out the summer line from Oliver Peoples at South Coast Plaza. Founder and creative director Larry Leight has long dictated eyewear trends. And this season’s frames move away from oversized shapes and feature smaller, sleek designs with a modern twist on old Hollywood style.

The epitome of the look is the new Moffitt, a ‘50s-inspired cat-eye sunglass. This must-have frame (as seen in Vanity Fair on Jessica Biel and in British Vogue) comes in ivory, black, Lucite and transparent neutrals. Other cool small frames included in the new collection are Jezebelle, Arabelle, Prentice and Ingenue.

Oliver Peoples also carries the Mosley Tribes collection, a lighter-weight, sport-driven line; and Paul Smith, English eccentric frames in quirky fun colors.

Oliver Peoples also offers expert fitting advice and fills eyewear prescriptions.

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 3, in the Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing at South Coast Plaza. (714) 557-7000. www.oliverpeoples.com.

SWIM IN IT

Vitamin A, the O.C.-based swimwear line, is a summer essential. Once you try on a chic Vitamin A bikini created by Laguna Beach designer Amahlia Stevens, you won’t believe how healthy you look. Styles are sexy, not skimpy, and luxurious custom fabrics hug curves perfectly. Meticulous attention to detail and fabulous cuts are Vitamin A’s standards. It’s one of the top swimwear lines, seen in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and favored by celebrities and models.

Vitamin A’s collection of bikinis, maillots and resortwear are made in custom European fabrics and cut-outs in Italian hardware. Signature contoured rings fit any shape without digging into the hips, and the hardware never cracks, rusts or heats up. No matter what your figure, styles are flattering and comfortable. Incredible support and fabulous fitting tops and bottoms are sold separately for custom fits.

Vitamin A can be found locally at Everything but Water at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, (714) 540-8523; Diane’s at Corona del Mar Plaza in Newport Beach, (949) 759-6880; Erica Dee in Corona del Mar, (949) 673-9333; the Closet at Fashion Island, (949) 644-8777 and in Costa Mesa, (949) 645-1979. www.vitaminainc.com.

writes Best Buys, which runs Fridays. She’s the founder and president of www.greersoc.com , a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.