Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

Nikki’s Flag Shoppe is having a flag sale. Through April, any U.S.

flag is reduced 10% when you bring any size U.S. flag to be retired. The

flags have a one-year colorfast guarantee. The store and the Newport

Harbor chapter of the National Exchange Club will retire your old flag.

“The 1940s service banner is back by popular demand,” says Gil Lukosky of

Nikki’s Flags. “Immediate family members serving in the armed forces

during a period of war display this banner. Organizations and businesses

may also display the service flag if they have employees or family

members serving in the armed forces.” Nikki’s Flag Shoppe is at 475 Old

Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 646-5166 or o7

[email protected] .

Spa Gregories is having a special promotion on its “Rolls Royce” of

skin care treatments, Epicuren Discovery. Through March 31, Spa Gregories is giving a free Enzyme Protein Mist (valued at $21) with any $75

Epicuren purchase and a free After Bath Body/Massage Lotion (valued at

$32) with any $150 Epicuren purchase. The Protein Mist is an enzyme

reactivating mist that hydrates and is used as a makeup base. The After

Bath Body/Massage Lotion is an all-natural, facial-quality therapeutic

moisturizer. Both of the products are made with botanical ingredients.

Epicuren is a medically based skin treatment system that’s become popular

with many skin care experts, as well as Hollywood movie stars, to be an

anti-aging skin care system. Spa Gregories carries the entire line of

Epicuren products, and has face and body care treatments for its

products. One of its most popular Epicuren treatments is the Epicuren

Enzyme Facial. It was designed to help improve the health of the skin.

Spa Gregories is at 200 Newport Center Drive, Suite 11. Reservations are

recommended for spa services and may be made by calling Spa Gregories at

(949) 644-6672. It’s open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, and from 9 p.m. to 9

p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Subtle Tones in Corona del Mar Plaza is having a 50% to 75% off sale

on all of its fall merchandise. Merchandise includes lounge wear, pajamas

and select clothing. It’s received new spring apparel, new shipments of

antiques and chandeliers, candles, jewelry, frames, bedding and

children’s clothing. (949) 640-2781.

There’s an upcoming two-day sale in April on the popular pewter ware

that’s sold at the Christmas Co. every year. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April

24 and April 25, you can find many new items of pewter ware at 75% off

what you find in stores. The pewter ware shines like silver but never

tarnishes. There are “tons and tons of different and tempting items,”

says Laura Udkoff, who sells the pewter ware at her home show. “Come

place your order; it will be shipped within two weeks.” You can call

Udkoff at (949) 644-6824 for an appointment.

Target now carries a professional makeup line by Sonia Kashuk. Her

spring collection focuses on pinks in a spectrum of hues. The new spring

Pinks 2002 include new Sweety Lip Glossing ($5.99), new Infatuation and

Temptation Lip Sheers ($5.99) and new Luxury Lip Colors in Luscious,

Charming and Smitten ($5.99). The pink lip colors are complemented by new

Enhance Eye Color in Periwinkle ($4.99). Target also carries Sonia

Kashuk’s makeup and toiletry bags. The bags were designed with Kashuk’s

philosophy that beauty should be chic and fun. All of her products are

affordably priced. Prices range from $4.99 to $19.99. The makeup bags are

available in 10 styles and four patterns, ranging from black and white,

New York stripe, pink plaid and pink floral. Target Greatlands is at 3030

Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. (714) 979-0372.

Barista Coffee makers at Starbucks Coffee are reduced through March

19. Also, if you buy any machine, you’ll get a half-pound of coffee free.

On sale are the Starbucks Barista espresso makers from $299 to $399, the

Starbucks Barista Athena espresso maker is $299, the Starbucks Barista

Burr Grinder is $99, the Starbucks Barista Utopia coffee maker is $89,

the four-up coffee maker called Starbucks Barista Quattro is $69, and the

Starbucks Barista Aroma is $99. Starbucks has many locations in Newport

Beach and in Costa Mesa.

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

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

646-4170.