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It’s the best time to discover Living Fitness in Newport Coast.

In celebration of its fourth anniversary, it expanded the workout area and added cutting-edge fitness equipment. The new Keiser pneumatic strength line of equipment features air-resistance for the most advanced workout (owner Tom Kousoulas says its the same equipment used in Olympic and professional sports training facilities).

Living Fitness is the first O.C. facility to introduce the new Power Plate Pro 5 Airdaptive trainer with a 500-pound vibrating platform for resistance and flexibility training in less than 60 seconds. And they just added the Freemotion line of functional training equipment, including their high-incline treadmills that simulate extreme mountain climbing. Living Fitness is a state-of-the-art personal training facility with a focus on elite personal trainers. The facility also offers a private Pilates studio; Precor elliptical trainers, LifeFitness treadmills and recumbent cycles, Stairmaster Stepmills and climbers all equipped with individual plasma-screen for TV, DVDs and CDs. Open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Living Fitness is at Newport Coast Shopping Center at 21139 Newport Coast Drive, at San Joaquin Hills Road. Call (949) 640-2300 or go to www.living-fitness.com.

Any dress you want

Oscar de la Renta just opened its first O.C. boutique at South Coast Plaza. Choose from Oscar de la Renta’s complete ready-to-wear collection ranging from ballroom gowns to cocktail dresses. And select from a full range of accessories: sunglasses, handbags, shoes, fragrance, even small home collection items like silver-plated accessories and candles. The South Coast Plaza store carries exclusive items only found at de la Renta boutiques. 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. Call (714) 754-9044 www.oscardelarenta.com.

Ready to dock

Don’t miss Calypso Christiane Celle’s cruise collection on sale now at its South Coast Plaza boutique. Find hippie chic lifestyle apparel reduced up to 50%. All designs look great with flip flops, sandals or heels.

The store features Christiane’s line of Calypso apparel for women and children, and her favorite ready-to-wear accessories from around the world. Also, choose from Calypso’s line of subtle candles, shower gel and fragrances.

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 1, near Carousel Court at South Coast Plaza. Call (714) 662-0100 or go to www.calypso-celle.com.

Mixing elements

Looking for a fresh approach (not so theme-driven) in home furnishings and interior design services? Atelier Natalie Umbert in Corona del Mar is your answer. Owner Natalie Umbert opened the retail space/showroom with nearly 10 years interior design experience in New York, Miami and Southern California. Umbert’s flagship location reflects her aesthetic of mixing different elements — old, new, traditional, modern, complex and stark — to achieve an exciting sense of rhythm throughout every space.

“I do a lot of traveling, which definitely influences the mix,” Umbert says. “At the same time, I really like to get into my clients’ heads and truly give them something timeless that reflects their individual lifestyles.”

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. By appointment Saturday. Got to 2620 E. Coast Hwy. in Corona del Mar. Call (949) 718-9100.

Check out local work

Local artist Clark Miller debuts his recent works at The Living Room Gallery in Costa Mesa, Saturday at 6 p.m. 125 Rochester St. in Costa Mesa. RSVP to clark mill@gmail.com.

Summerhill Home Collection offers a 50% off sale on select merchandise. Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Go to 369 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. Call (949) 646-6745.

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.