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GREER’S BEST BUYS:Jeweled flip-flops you’ll flip over

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Slide into a pair of luxury Sugar Toes flip-flops, and you’ll transform your feet into sparkling jewelry.

Anita Rovsek, owner and designer of Newport Beach-based Sugar Toes, offers a collection of high-quality Havaiana flip-flops adorned with handset Swarovski crystals in a classic pave style for optimum sparkle and shine. There are also designs with brightly colored ribbons and new silver- or gold-studded styles, as well as a range of colors.

Sugar Toes are carried at more than 200 boutiques nationwide and sell for $48-$112. They are also available for girls and make ideal matching mother/daughter gifts. Sugar Babies are also available online or at local boutiques, including Bassinettes and Blueberries in Costa Mesa, (949) 650-2244; ShopGirls by Lisa & Helen in Costa Mesa, (949) 574-9622; Magnolia Charlie on Balboa Island, (949) 673-0066; 5 Seas on Balboa Island (949) 673-1955; and Lilikoi in Newport Beach (949) 644-2330. www.MySugarToes.com .

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Big sale at Bloomies

Bloomingdale’s is having its July sale and clearance at its Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza stores. This sale only lasts through Sunday, but the savings are great. Save 20% to 70% off on merchandise throughout the store. (714) 824-4600. www.bloomingdales.com .

Car detailing as you shop

Now that ProntoWash opened at Irvine Spectrum Center, you can pull up to any valet and take advantage of car detailing services while you enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment. When you are ready, your car will come out beautifully washed, waxed and detailed.

The company prides itself on being the most environmentally friendly hand car wash in the world. The state-of-the-art service cleans a car with less than 1/4 gallon of water! Car wash services are performed in the parking area with biodegradable lotions and micro-fiber cloths.

You can drop your car off at any valet station, or the Service Hub is located in the North Parking Deck, near Edwards Theater, on the lowest level.

ProntoWash celebrates its grand opening Sunday through July 15. When you use the valet service, you will receive a special offer for a Premium Carnauba Wax for only $49 (regularly priced at $74). ProntoWash costs start at $29; a full detail costs $159. ProntoWash has more than 400 locations in 20 countries. 71 Fortune Drive in Irvine, at Irvine Spectrum Center. (949) 727-4113. www.prontowash.com/usa .

Hair studio fundraiser

MK Hairdressing Studio celebrates its grand opening at Woodbury Town Center in Irvine on Sunday with a fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Society. Stop in at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a wash and blow-dry styling for $20 (regularly a $50 service), with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Reservations are not required for the blow-dry service that day.

Also, MK Hairdressing Studio offers a basket of Aveda products in an opportunity drawing, and all new clients on Sunday will receive a certificate for 20% off a future service. MK Hairdressing Studio is a full-service salon that specializes in hair color and offers custom Aveda formulas mixed at their color bar. The salon is located in Woodbury Town Center at 6250 Irvine Blvd., next to Elite Fitness. (949) 559-6001.

Wrap yourself in luxury

Is there anything better than being wrapped in a comfy shawl on a cool summer night? Soft and luxurious Bettina Knits, an O.C. original, are handmade custom stoles, shawls, sleeveless jackets, scarves, wraps and warm throws. Owner and designer Bettina Rogers of Laguna Niguel chooses fine European yarns for her beautiful knits in 20 rich colors with shimmering fringes. The artisan-quality knits are perfect accessories for many occasions: the theater, restaurants, chilly nights and for brides. They’re light and airy, yet keep you comfortably warm. (949) 495-6487. www.bettinaknits.com .


  • GREER WYLDER 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.
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