Fashion, Dining & Trends of OC

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Greer’s Pick of the Week

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Patina Boutique features local jewelry designers, great denim lines, including True Religion, Rich & Skinny, Union and Kasil Denim; as well as tops, dresses, bikinis and more. Burning Torch, Joie, Trinity, Lauren Bell, Monteau are just a few popular lines. Patina carries a large variety of apparel for all types of women and figures. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 178 Wells Place in Costa Mesa. 949.548.1930.

Greer’s Good Life

A+ for A Restaurant
From the darling "valet girls" to the retro luxe interior, the legendary restaurant property has never looked so good. It's serving up a 3 p.m. bar menu daily; Saturday and Sunday brunch (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and dinner nightly from 5:30 p.m. 3334 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach. 949.650.6505

greer’s buys

A peek at Greer’s latest purchases! (updated as frequently as she shops!)

1. Habitual's Virtuoso Crest Trouser Jeans in Eventide at American Rag Cie at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.
This trouser jean has a well-tailored quality in lightweight stretch denim. ($200)
www.amrag.com
2. Velvet's Kamiah Top in a subtly tribal floral print contrasted with geometric print. ($119)
Velvet is one of my favorite brands, and this cherry red silk top is comfortable and cool.
www.macys.com
3. Factor 54, an up and coming skate/surf brand designs cool graphic tee's and more. Surfside Sports at 233 East 17th street
Costa Mesa. 949.645.4624
The kids love Factor 54 tee's, they can't get enough of them.
www.surfsidemailorder.com
4. Free People's Fiesta Florals Top, a mixed fabric top with jersey yoke, crinkled gauze bottom and floral trims. woven bodice with tie back. ($88)
Free People designs fun, flirty tops, dresses and more. I find a great selection at Patina Boutique at 178 Wells Place in Costa Mesa. 949.548.1930.
www.freepeople.com
5. Marc Fisher Ardenly pumps in all black at Macy's at South Coast Plaza.
This shoe is the best looking shoe for the price I've ever seen ($84). They're a major bargain, and just darling.
www.macys.com
6. New window pane leather chairs and pressed bamboo table at Here Today Gone Tomorrow. 1644 Superior Avenue in Costa Mesa. 949.279.5791.
The search is over for dining chairs and table. I love the contrasting off-white chairs with dark table. And the prices at Here Today Gone Tomorrow are affordable.
www.h2dg2m.com
7. James Jeans Dry Aged Denim at elle h. in Laguna Beach.
These jeans are so comfortable and fit perfectly. They're one of my favorites. ($172)
www.elleh.com
8. Zac Posen's tweed-printed jersey dress. Zac Posen is one of my favorite designers. Flattering fits and beautiful fabrics.
Great sale price on eluxury.com at $490
www.eluxury.com
9. Blinc Kiss Me Mascara is an incredible product. I'm hooked! Apply water-resistant tubes around your lashes that stay on better than waterproof mascaras.
I love this mascara! It doesn't flake, smudge, or run, even if you cry or rub your eyes. ($25)
www.2ndstbeauty.com
10. A Deep V Dress by Graham & Spencer
at Hannah Bean in Santa Ana. I love this tiny boutique!
This is a great dress for spring and summer. It was a great buy, sale price just $182.
www.hannahbean.com