Greer’s Best Buys:

We hardly need an excuse to pick up a box of Sprinkles cupcakes, but we can’t wait to surprise our Fourth of July barbecue hostess with the bakery’s special selections for this holiday.

Sprinkles is cooking up scrumptious lemon blueberry and classic red velvet cupcakes with creamy white frosting studded with red and blue stars. It’s at 944 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

For more information, call (949)760-0003. www.sprinkles.com.

Jazz up those old sandals

Newport Beach designer Laura Matthews has expanded her handbag collection to include tootsi-wraps, an assortment of pretty and colorful ribbons that can be used to jazz up any pair of good old rubber flip flops.

The ribbon wraps through any flip-flop and snaps securely on and is ready to be wrapped around the ankle for a fun summer look.

It’s a cute way to punch up a simple cotton dress or a tank and cuffed jeans.

Ribbons cost $18 each and come in 18 solid colors or bright, preppy stripes.

Or buy the tootsi-wrap with the flip-flop for $40. Go to www.lauramatthewsdesigns.com to purchase your pair. And just for Greer’s Best Buy readers, get 20% off your order by typing in the promo code: GreersOC.

Accessories in Spades

What could be more brilliant than adding a little Kate Spade accessory to your Fourth of July look?

Kate Spade in Fashion Island is making it easy, with an extra 25% off sale items until July 7.

With fab jewel tones and fun, whimsical designs, their shoes, handbags and jewelry are the perfect summer style statement. It’s at 819 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For information, call (949) 219-0785 or go to www.katespade.com.

New boutique for brides

Jenny Lee, a luxury wedding and evening gown designer, has opened a boutique at Crystal Cove Promenade in Newport Coast.

Based in Los Angeles and previously named Best New Designer of the Year by bridal fashion editors in Wedding Dresses Magazine, Jenny Lee is a favorite of celebrities for wedding and red carpet gowns and recently had a bridal gown featured in the hit comedy, “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.”

Using the finest silk from Como, Italy, and lace from France, Jenny Lee offers extraordinary, ultra feminine and simple, elegant styles, with gowns complementing the female form with the most natural fit.

Her dedication and demand for perfection goes into every gown she makes, which allows each bride to share in Jenny’s incredible enthusiasm. The unique designs are made for today’s modern and fashion-forward bride and her collection is sold in luxury bridal salons across the country and around the world.

The elegant boutique is highlighted by an architectural dome in the center of the store, and is accented with Swarovski crystal chandeliers and sheaths of custom colored silk taffeta wrapping the fitting rooms.

Polished floating racks adorn the dark wooden floor and a large video monitor showcases Jenny Lee’s runway shows.

In addition to a comprehensive collection of bridal gowns, Jenny is introducing an exclusive collection of evening gowns. The gowns creatively blend evening, cocktail and more into one collection for any special occasion. She also has exclusive accessories and veils to complete the ensemble.

Customers will have the opportunity to meet Jenny Lee at the boutique or have a consultation with her to create a custom couture evening gown in as little as two weeks.

Jenny Lee is in Crystal Cove Promenade at 7942 E. Coast Hwy. at Crystal Heights Drive in Newport Coast . The boutique is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Bridal gowns are shown by appointment only. For information, call (949) 376-8100 or visit www.JennyLee.net.

Wine pairings for 22

Experience a unique French wine and food pairing event with certified wine consultant Pierrick Bouquet at California Shabu Shabu in Costa Mesa. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, you’ll savor four different French wines paired with the delicate meats featured in Shabu Shabu cuisine. This special event is limited to 22 people. It’s at 801 Baker St., Suite A, Costa Mesa. For information, call (714) 540-1888 or go to www.pierrickbouquet.com or www.californiashabushabu.com.

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.