GREER’S BEST BUYS:

The Closet in Costa Mesa just relocated to Newport Boulevard with a whole new concept: store, salon and cafe. The flagship store carries a larger selection of casual looks, and in the spring, its salon and café will open for business. Stop in for a haircut, and get a bite to eat at Chow Cafe (an offspring of Haute Cakes Caffe).

Popular brands for women include RVCA, Frankie B., True Religion, Paige denim and Ella Moss, the Closet’s own line. Popular lines for men include Smooth Company, Obey, RVCA, Modern Amusement, Seven’s and Rock & Republic. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at 1800 Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa, (949) 645-1979; 121 Main St. in Huntington Beach, (714) 536-9535; and Fashion Island in Newport Beach, (949) 644-8777, www.thecloset.com.

  Steal of accessories

Here Today Gone Tomorrow is one of Costa Mesa’s best-kept secrets for home decor. The 6,000-square foot warehouse/store is in an old, funky building on Superior Avenue. Inside you’ll find plenty of bargains and things you’ve seen in high-end retailers for a lot less. The items owner Elaine Turney carries reflect discriminating tastes.

Pieces move quickly, so it’s best to stop by often. Here Today Gone Tomorrow is open to the public. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 1644 Superior Avenue in Costa Mesa; (949) 279-5791, www.heretodayandgonetomorrow.com.

  Reopenings with bargains

A’Maree’s fabulous winter sale starts Saturday. The store closes today in preparation for the sale. Choose from high-end and hard-to-find designer collections hand-picked by owners and sisters Dawn Klohs and Denise Schaeffer, and shoes reduced up to 50%. A’Maree’s is at 1649 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach; (949) 642-4423, www.amarees.com.

  Luxury luggage

Benchley Luggage & Gifts at Fashion Island offers two new lines that are worth checking out: French 1946 and Knomo bags from London. French 1946 is a modern reinvention of French luggage, a favorite American luxury brand. French 1946 offers sophisticated and contemporary designs that remain true to its standards of quality and attention to detail.

The Knomo collection includes high-quality, leather-quilted laptop bags, messenger bags, etc. Benchley carries a wide variety of luggage, travel accessories, games, business and personal gifts. 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 across from Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island in Newport Beach; (949) 759-9101, www.benchleyluggage.com.

  WINTER CLOTHES SALE

Michael Nusskern’s semi-annual sale goes Wednesday through Jan. 20 at its two boutiques at Harbor View Center and Westcliff Plaza in Newport Beach. The stores will feature 50% to 75% off fall and winter merchandise including all denim, tops, dresses, jackets, skirts and pants. Discounted brands will include Rozae Nichols, Burning Torch, Pier Antonio Gaspari, Vivienne Westwood, and Isabel De Pedro, to name a few, at Harbor View shopping center (at San Joaquin and San Miguel Drive); (949) 759-5500, and at Westcliff Plaza (at Irvine Ave. and 17th Street) (949) 631-9902, www.michaelnusskern.com.

  Expecting discounts

Find great deals on designer maternity wear at Xpecting in Costa Mesa. Most of the store’s apparel is reduced 30% to 70%. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at 369 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa; (949) 574-2184, www.xpectingmaternity.com.

  POLO DISCOUNTS

Ralph Lauren is having a winter sale event. Save up to 65% on select fall and winter styles. 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 on Level 1 at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa; (714) 556-7656, www.ralphlauren.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.