GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

The best sale in town is the semiannual sale at Atkinson’s Men’s

Clothing. All Reyn Spooner shirts are reduced 25%, and the entire stock

of men’s clothing is reduced 25% to 50%. The traditional men’s clothing

store was established in 1947 and is across from the Edwards Lido Theater

at 3430 Via Lido in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 673-0653.

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The Bruno Magli Boutique is having a sale on selected items this

month. Because the store is so new, most of the sale items are

discontinued items sent from stores back East. There are select women’s

shoes and apparel and men’s jackets reduced up to 50%. The boutique is on

the second level of South Coast Plaza in the middle of the mall, across

from Gucci. Information: (714) 966-2600.

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Girls’ swimwear is on sale at Magasin 209. The clothing shop for women

and children has reduced many of its popular name-brand swimsuits. On

sale are Roxy, Raisins and FlapDoodle styles. Magasin 209 is on Balboa

Island at 209 Marine Ave. Information: (949) 673-5542.

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If you are looking for good buys on teak outdoor furniture, stop by

Teak Imports at 1240 Logan Ave. in Costa Mesa. The prices are more

reasonable than most because the company directly imports the furniture.

There’s a five-piece patio set for $1,395. Information: (714) 544-7268.

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Applications are being accepted for the upcoming Pacific Coast

Triathlon scheduled for July 23 in Newport Beach. The triathlon includes

a mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and a three-mile run. The cost of the race

is $70 until July 15; after then, it will cost $80. Information: o7

https://www.pacificcoasttriathlon.comf7 .

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Fitigues comfortable clothing is so popular with regular customers

that they can’t wait for the upcoming collections in new fabrics and

colors. Everyone will like the semiannual sale that’s in progress, with

up to 50% off on spring and summer collections. At the Fashion Island

location, you’ll find clothing for men, women, babies, maternity and a

gym line. Information: (949) 644-6485.

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DVD owners will love the low prices at Borders Books, Music and Cafe.

DVDs are regularly reduced by 20% to 30% of suggested retail prices.

There are new releases, classics, family movies and box sets available.

Borders locations are at Newport Boulevard in Costa Mesa, and South Coast

Plaza’s Crate & Barrel wing.

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Britt Ltd., located in the Lido Marina Village, has made additional

markdowns on end-of-season designer clothing and accessories to make room

for new fall items. Britt’s new collections are a colorful mix of

one-of-a-kind cruise and beach mix ‘n match wear. Popular items are the

reversible magnetic earrings that look like pierced earrings -- they can

also be worn on blouses and lapels as pins. Another big seller are

fold-up reading glasses that come in a tortoise shell case for $28, found

at other stores in town for $40 to $60. Britt’s is open seven days a week

from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: (949) 675-2174 or e-mail at o7

[email protected] .

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Miner Mistakes Designer Outlet is having a bed sale through July 15.

The beds will be reduced by an additional 15% on marked-down prices. For

bargains on furniture, this is the place to go. The showroom stocks

upholstery, accessories and many one-of-a-kind items. There are mirrors,

lamps, dining room pieces, tables, coffee tables, bedroom accessories,

Oriental screens and recliners. It’s at 2925 Airway Ave., Suite A, in

Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 979-6679.

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* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to Greer

Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627, or via fax at (949) 646-4170.