Fashion, Dining & Trends of OC

Greer’s Pick of the Week

Luscious Lip Enhancers by Velana K
Velana K gloss formula is unique. It is packed with vitamins A and C and contains a golden seaweed mixture which moisturizes and protects against photo aging. The marine based filling spheres are infused throughout the gloss, promoting collagen production. Shea butter also helps protect against dehydration and other climatic influences.

Greer’s Good Life

Villa Nova special offer
One of our favorite waterfront restaurants invites you to receive $10 off any $50 food purchase or 20% off a bottle of wine. (Fine print: Offer not valid Saturdays and cannot be combined with any other discount. One offer per table. Expires Nov. 30, 2008.) www.villanovarestaurant.com. 3131 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. 949.642.7880.

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11.17.06

SHEER DELIGHT!

The new Chris Allyn Intimate Apparel Boutique at Fashion Island in Newport Beach offers one-stop shopping for hard-to-find and exclusive lingerie lines.

Owners Allyn Trott and Chris Tritschler offer in-demand labels like Hanky Panky, Cosabella and Only Hearts. Plus you’ll discover new favorites that may have escaped you until now. Among the selections you’ll find Simone Perele, a wonderful old French line; Fleur’t cute soft modal knits; Myla, a sexy, edgy line from England; Mina V.'s exquisitely embroidered bralets; and Diesel lingerie, sporty styles for men and women.

Even supermodel-slash-lingerie designer Elle Macpherson sells her Intimates collection of incredibly lacy and sexy lingerie at Chris Allyn.

Chris Allyn is already becoming a hot spot for brides, lingerie connoisseurs, and even new moms. It carries adorable Belabumbum nursing gowns and matching baby outfits in pink and blue, and Glamour mom nursing tank tops.

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.

At Fashion Island (near Francoli Gourmet Emporio) in Newport Beach. 949.640.1149

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