GREER’S BEST BUYS:
Lanis Boutique is a great find for chic shoes, handbags and accessories, and it’s the only store of its kind on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa.
Owner Stephanie Hsu chooses understated classic shoes like Cole Haan, Stuart Weitzman and Delman, and she also likes to punch it up with currently imported, hard-to-find styles including Modern Vintage from Canada and Gracienne from Brazil. And Hsu is careful to buy stylish shoes that are also extremely comfortable. It’s a great time to find deals at Lanis; its spring/summer inventory is reduced 20% to 50%. The boutique is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and by appointment Sunday at 270 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 515-3888 or visit www.lanisboutique.com.
Doggy swim for funds
Three Dog Bakery hosts its annual Summer Pool Party for four-legged friends from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Corona del Mar Plaza. Bring your dogs to splash in a pool, enjoy a free piece of special doggy cake, get your pet’s picture taken and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local animal rescue groups. Corona del Mar Plaza is at MacArthur Boulevard and East Coast Highway in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 760-3647.
Perfect-fitting bra
Itty Bitty Bra provides petite women who wear A and B cups supreme support, style and comfort. Ever since Irvine resident Jane Hodgdon founded Itty Bitty Bra, smaller women have found relief from what was a hugely frustrating shopping experience. There’s no more gapping, puckering, or slipping — just perfect fitting AAs, A’s and Bs. The Itty Bitty Bra line includes its signature, simple-yet-stylish, everyday bras; couture styles in light mesh print fabrics with cute trim and rhinestones; and, debuting soon, camisoles and panties. The line is available at Sydney Michelle, 307 Marine Ave., Balboa Island. For more information, call (949) 673-2150 or visit www.sydney michelle.com.
Closeout savings
Sustainable Collective and Convoy Apparel are closing their doors and everything must go! This Saturday and Sunday at Sustainable Collective’s warehouse sale, you can save up to 85%. All men’s items are priced at $10 or less, and all T-shirts and tanks cost just $5. The store is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 750 W. 17th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, visit www.sustainable collective.org.
Vintage savvy
Mary Lou’s Vintage Couture offers designer vintage apparel and accessories at a trunk show from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Patina Boutique in Costa Mesa. Enjoy an evening of wine, truffles and shopping. Janet Brown offers a selection of fine vintage fashions from Vivienne Westwood, I. Magnin, Valentino, Halston, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior and Whiting and Davis, and showcases her Kustom Vintage collection of women’s and men’s belts, and women’s headbands.
The store is at 178 Wells Place, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 548-1930 or visit www.marylousvintage.com.
Fashionable music
Fashion Island’s popular annual summer concert series continues Wednesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. The all-star line up includes Freda Payne, “A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald,”, Melissa Manchester, Ricci Martin, “An Evening of Dean Martin Music and More,” and Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Concerts are complimentary, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call (949) 721-2000.
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.
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