GREER’S BEST BUYS:

Peek…Aren’t You Curious just opened its first Orange County store at Fashion Island. It specializes in simple and sophisticated children’s apparel in size newborns through age 10. Peek celebrates its grand opening Thursday with treats, refreshments and easels displayed for painting.

A percentage of the proceeds from that day’s sales go toward Art & Creativity for Healing, an organization specializing in therapeutic art programs for children. Peek clothes are functional, easily mixed and matched, and designed to appeal to children as well as please a parent’s sense of style. The Peek line is available in sub-brands, for girls the lines include Fleur des Champs, Surf Royalty, Craft Dungarees and Sgt. Fletcher. Boys wear Surf Royalty, Craft Dungarees, Sgt. Fletcher and Williams and Sons; and infants wear the Little Peanut line.

Peek 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. The store is between the Carousel and the Iris Fountain at Fashion Island. Call (949) 719-7738 or visit www.peekarentyoucurious.com.

STRONG, DURABLE SHOPPING

Denim-crazed shoppers in Orange County can celebrate the scheduled opening today of AG Adriano Goldschmied at South Coast Plaza. AG Adriano Goldschmied is one of the most popular denim lines and also carries tops, sweaters, dresses, skirts and more.

The premium denim brand is known for its form-fitting cuts and intricate, pumice stone washes. And this boutique is unlike other denim boutiques. What other denim store offers on-site custom tailoring on an 18-karat-gold sewing machine and for relaxing, a coffee bar?

You’ll find the most sought after styles, and professionally trained sales attendants ensure the perfect fit. Nearly everything in the AG store is made out of denim, leather, stone and steel, suggesting the denim’s strong, durable character.

AG is 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. It’s on Level 3, Crate & Barrel Wing at South Coast Plaza. Call (714) 427-0055 or visit www.agjeans.com

LAIDBACK LUXURY ITEMS

Sally Bartz, founder and owner of Halsea, a beach-chic travel accessories company, has enjoyed more than two years of online and wholesale success, and now she’s branched into retail. Her first Halsea store just opened on the Peninsula in Newport Beach.

The store showcases Halsea’s travel products, with essentials from roller bags to all-purpose totes, and an expanded Halsea line for the laid-back luxury lifestyle at home. The collection includes fabric covered mirrors ($450 - $750); lounge pads for dogs or kids ($165 - $225); throw pillows with pom pom or ribbon trim ($65 - $88); fabric by the yard — laminated or regular canvas ($45/per yard); and cloth napkins ($35 set of 4) and table cloths ($55 and up).

Halsea signature fabrics are designed to mix and match, making it easy to expand a collection with the introduction of each new print. Ask about Halsea’s new custom creations, too.

Halsea is at 409 31st St. Call (949) 673-7743 or see halsea.com

4-COURSE TEQUILA DINNER

Award-winning Sam & Harry’s restaurant at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa spices up fine dining with an indulgent four-course dinner paired with tequila-infused cocktails inspired by wine-pairing feasts.

Chef Adrian Sbarna and a special host, Yehuda Ziv of Porfidio Tequila, invite guests to join them from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday to experience the memorable tequila dinner.

The four-course evening starts with Baja shrimp and scallop Porfidio marinated ceviche with jicama slaw garnished with jumbo prawn paired with the Rio Grande, a provocative cocktail of Porfidio Tequila, Grand Marnier, cordials and juices.

And then enjoy a refreshing salad of fresh romaine and baby bibb lettuce expertly paired with Mexican Violet, a cocktail of Porfidio Tequila in parfait Amour and the flavor of passion fruit. The main course is the Sonora-style filet mignon and slightly chilled Porfidio Anejo gold tequila served in a lime and sugar rimmed snifter.

And for dessert, dulce de leche and banana caramel flan accompanied by Segura Viudas Brut Reserve. The meal costs $75 per person. The event offers open seating, although reservations are highly encouraged. Sam & Harry’s is at 900 Newport Center Drive. Call (949) 729-6900 or visit. www.samandharrys.com /newportbeach/index.html.

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.