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GREER’S BEST BUYS:Denim trunk show at Subtle Luxury

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Don’t miss the Level 99 premium denim trunk show today from 1 to 6 p.m. at Subtle Luxury in Corona del Mar Plaza. Be the first to see new designs, receive designer discounts and enjoy refreshments.

Subtle Luxury is a great find for casual-comfort apparel: denim, dresses, tops, loungewear, pajamas and more.

Apparel lines include Glam Vintage, Subtle Luxury’s label, Sanctuary, Splurge and everyone’s favorite silky Loungerie line. Moms can find children’s apparel and accessories too.

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Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at 928 Avocado Ave. Corona del Mar Plaza is at MacArthur Blvd. and Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, (949) 287-0278; www.subtletones.com.

A shot of green

Booster Juice at Westcliff Plaza offers a wheatgrass juice special. One single shot costs $1; double shots cost $2. Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at 124 Westcliff Plaza in Newport Beach, (949) 515-3685; www.boosterjuice.com.

Unusual things

Avitatt at Fashion Island is the place to find an international selection of high-quality home furnishings and gifts. There’s something for every decor: bookends, coffee tables, music, vases, art, jewelry, lighting and more.

Mention this column at the Fashion Island store at Atrium Court and receive a 10% discount on your next purchase. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Fashion Island, (949) 717-7611; www.avitatt.com.

Shop responsibly

Humanitaire at The Camp in Costa Mesa specializes in top-quality merchandise simpatico with vegan ideals. Its cruelty-free products are never tested on animals or produced in sweatshops. The boutique features stylish shoes, clothing and accessories for men and women.

Humanitaire also features O.C. designers: Perceive Clothing, Couch Guitar Straps, Stir Clothing, Studio Blue Jewelry, and Hillel Rzepka. The store carries exclusive products not available online. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Ste. 101A (across from Native Foods) in Costa Mesa, (714) 708-3386; www.shophumanitaire.com.

Sites to see

Join Bob Hodson, co-owner of StudioHodson, a popular photography studio in Costa Mesa, on a three-day photo expedition to Sedona, Ariz., Oct. 18-21. The adventure is geared for amateur to pro photographers.

During the trip you can shoot beautiful sites, hike and explore some ruins. The weekend schedule allows time for exciting Jeep tours, trail rides and exploring Sedona. There are only a few places available for this expedition. You can register online at www.studiohodson.com or call (949) 355-2198.

Sweet jewelry

Sweet Tooth Designs offers fun, flirtatious and fashionable jewelry designed by Laurie Chapman, a graduate of Parsons School of Design.

Chapman combines her love of fashion and fine jewelry into a stylish sweet collection of sterling silver and 14k-gold charms, dangling earrings, necklaces and more. Most designs are accented with fanciful gemstones and pearls.

Sweet Tooth’s collections include Sugar Drops, an earring and necklace line of semi-precious gemstones with fresh pearls and a tinge of sparkle in sterling silver or 14k gold; Linzer Tart, flower-shaped cut-outs in sterling or 14k gold that dangle from earrings or necklaces; and Rocky Candy, an oversized topaz or amethyst hanging from a rich leather cord.

The popular Smiley Collection features charms, necklaces, bangles and key rings. Most items can be shipped in just three to five business days; (310) 582-1954 or toll-free (877) 749-2737.


  • GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys for the Daily Pilot each Friday. She’s the founder and president of
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