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Right in time for Valentine’s Day, Sprinkles debuts the XOX box, topped with heart decorations; each box contains a dozen limited-edition cupcakes.

Included is chocolate marshmallow, a Belgian dark chocolate cake filled with vanilla marshmallow cream and glazed with a rich bittersweet chocolate ganache.

The XOX box costs $36, and special Valentine’s flavors are available from Feb. 8-17. Sprinkles is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call (949) 760-0003 or go to www.sprinklescupcakes.com for more details.

CUSTOM TREATS

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Wonderland Bakery offers gorgeous red rose “cookie bouquets,” personalized conversation heart cookies and the special “Kobe-style” strawberries.

Wonderland in the Bluffs Shopping Center, 1314 Bison Ave., Newport Beach, is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call (949) 640-9095 or go to www.wonderlandbakery.com.

Clothes, accessories

South Coast Plaza offers a baby doll from La Perla’s Black Label Collection ($588). For details, call (714) 754-7500. Frette carries a shawl-collared robe, assortment of towels and candle from its home fragrance collection. Call (714) 556-7080.

Yves Delorme offers beautiful nightgowns and robes, starting at $200. For more, (714) 549-7880. Chloe carries the new Saska, the latest must-have bag. For details, (714) 481-0308. Tiffany & Co. offers the Elsa Peretti Open Heart pendant in 18k yellow, white and rose gold. ($895). Call (714) 540-5330.

Swatch carries a “Sparkling Love,” bracelet of hearts and a stainless-steel dial with red enameled accents. A heart-shaped photo frames comes in the box too. (714) 444-1180.

REGISTER TO WIN

Stop by lululemon Athletica at Fashion Island now through Feb. 14 and enter to win an Inner Make-Over for two giveaway. The winning couple will receive a private yoga class, a couples massage at Equinox Fitness, an at-home Feng Shui consultation; and a home-cooked meal prepared by a personal chef. The store is 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. Call (949) 644-9642 or go to www.lululemon.com

SPECIAL BENEFIT

Charriol hosts a special Valentine’s event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to benefit the Orange County American Heart Assn. Stop by for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and receive a Charriol gift with the purchase of any item. A portion of the evening’s sales will benefit the association. To make a reservation, call (949) 720-9300. Charriol in Fashion Island in Newport Beach near the carousel outside Macy’s, is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For details, www.charriol-usa.com

ENTER TO WIN FLUTES

Stop by Simon Pearce at South Coast Plaza and enter to win a Vermont Valentine Package. The winner will receive a pair of Simon Pearce hand-blown Hartland flutes and a heart-shaped box of Lake Champlain Chocolates. Drawing will be Feb. 15. The store on Level 2 at South Coast Plaza’s Macy’s Home Store/Crate and Barrel Wing is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Call (714) 825-0477 or go to www.simonpearce.com

PAUL FRANK’S JULIUS

Even Sisters at Balboa Island hosts a special appearance of Paul Frank’s Julius from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Julius is available for pictures, and you and the kids can enjoy face painting, balloon animals, Valentine’s to make, giveaways and more. Even Sisters just received new spring shipments from Roxy Girl and Teenie Wahine, as well as a beautiful mix of red and pink Zulugrass for Valentine’s Day. Even Sisters, 207 Marine Ave., Balboa Island, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Call (949) 673-2130 or go to www.evensister.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.

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