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“Come hungry, my friends” is the motto of Generic Youth’s Hamburger Wednesday (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) in Costa Mesa.

“We invite the neighbors and all our friends from the industry for a cheeseburger,” says Jeff Yokoyama, founder of Generic Youth. “The idea was to bring people together to see old friends and to meet new ones.”

Yokoyama fires up the barbecue outside his Westside Costa Mesa store and asks in return $5 or a donated used beach towel.

Generic Youth repurposes faded fabrics from beach towels and creates one-of-a-kind sweat shirts. Very green, just like Generic Youth’s entire line, an alternative to mainstream fashions and labels.

Choose from the Original Beach Towel Hooded Sweat shirt by Yoki, recycled fabric board shorts, silk-screened tees with irregular-placed pockets, fabric appliqués, even a flattened piece of plastic from a water bottle. There are also great tank tops, five-pocket jeans, chinos and a small group for girls.

Generic Youth, 1609 Pomona Ave., Suite A, Costa Mesa, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (949) 351-5389 or go to www.genericyouth.com.

Find clothes for Dad

Just in time for Father’s Day, Tommy Bahama is launching a limited-edition collection of boys sportswear, swimwear and accessories. The boys line will hit select stores, including Tommy Bahama’s in Newport Beach as well as tommybahama.com.

The collection is available in size 4-7 and features two camp shirts (one signature tropical print, one tonal Jacquard), the signature Aruba Zip three-quarter zip pullover, a T-shirt, swim trunks and two bucket hats. And all items are available in Dad sizes as well! Prices range from $18 for a bucket hat to $68 for a camp shirt.

Tommy Bahama is at 854 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more, call (949) 760-1886.

Pink Tie Ball ahead

The third annual Pink Tie Ball is coming up on June 6 at the Noguchi Garden at Pacific Arts Plaza in Costa Mesa. The Power of Pink affair will raise funds for vital local breast health services, and women without health insurance and unable to afford life-saving breast health care.

Guests will enjoy a pink-carpet arrival at sunset, and a champagne reception hosted by Bluewater Grill, and a three-course dinner catered by Crème de la Crème, with wines provided by Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.

Wings of Hope handmade butterfly keepsakes created by local breast cancer survivors can be purchased to enter an opportunity drawing for gifts, including a diamond and pearl necklace donated by Winston’s Jewelers valued at $20,000.

A silent auction will feature unique experiences and items donated by local artists and galleries. Music is provided by Tino and his Orchestra, and a live auction features a custom-designed, hand-sewn couture gown, a week at a private oceanfront home in Hawaii and a chef’s table dinner at Mastro’s Steakhouse for 10.

Tickets for the Pink Tie Ball cost $350 or $3,500 for a table of 10. Wings of Hope handmade butterflies cost $100 each. Tickets and butterflies are available for purchase by calling (714) 957-9157.

Noguchi Garden is at 3200 Park Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For details, go to www.komenoc.org.

Good senses from reader

A loyal reader just informed me that the eco-friendly SpaRitual nail products carried at The Spa at The Resort at Pelican Hill are also available at Sense of Beauty, and Beauty Quest, a great nail salon in Costa Mesa. Sense of Beauty is at 401 E 17th St. A in Costa Mesa.

For more info, call (949) 631-8333 or go to www.senseofbeauty.net. Beauty Quest is at 440 E 17th St., No. 4. For more information, call (949) 548-8743.

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.