L’Antico Splendora to auction imports

A silent auction featuring imported Italian antiques is set for

Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at L’Antico Splendora USA Inc.

warehouse in Costa Mesa.

Up for auction are renaissance revival furniture, Italian

ceramics, gilded mirrors, paintings, antique stone and metal urns.

Participants can leave bids, check in later and claim winning bids

after 7 p.m. Prices are affordable, starting just above dealer’s

cost. Ten percent of sales are donated to charity. Preview the

showroom from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 2940H Grace

Lane in Costa Mesa. (714) 751-1475. [email protected].

PARTY TIME AT MACY’S

Also on Thursday, Macy’s and DETAILS magazine are hosting a party

fashion event at the South Coast Plaza Men’s Store from 7 to 9 p.m.

“Fever: Cocktails. Music. Fun.” The event benefits the Sports Club

Irvine’s For Kids Only Foundation, a program to help children in

need, and the Newport Beach Film Festival. A $15 donation is required

at the door. The semi-annual event features 19 designers, including

the Calvin Klein Collection, Dolce & Gabbana, DKNY, Ferre Studio,

Hugo Boss, Iceberg, MANI, Moschino, Nicole Farhi, Paul & Joe, Theory,

Thierry Mugler, Versace Classic, Versace Jeans Couture and Impulse

Designers: 4 You, J Barnett, NY Based and Sharagano. Famed local DJ

Logic will be spinning live, as models show the season’s hot looks.

For a reservation, please call (714) 556-0611, ext. 4231. You must be

21 years of age or older to attend.

FASHION FOR A CAUSE

Macy’s South Coast Plaza is hosting a breast cancer awareness

presentation and cosmetics display from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday in

the Main Store, Level One. Ellen Tracy’s Spring Collection is

featured, and Dr. John S. Link, renowned breast cancer specialist and

author of “The Breast Cancer Survival Manual” will make an

appearance. Makeovers from Paula Dorf cosmetics will also be

provided. Proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Care & Research Fund

and Healing Odyssey, a treatment program to inspire women cancer

survivors to be strong, hopeful and courageous. A donation of $15 is

suggested. (714) 556-0611, ext. 4230.

BE KIND TO YOUR LEGS

Save 20% on all compression stockings at a one-day sale on Friday

at Newport Center Orthopedic. Name brands available include Jobst,

Medi, Sigvaris, Juzo and Therafirm. Call in advance to place

telephone orders. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 400 Newport Center

Drive, Suite No. 104, Newport Beach. (949) 644-0065.

MORE THAN HANDBAGS

It’s hard to believe that Louis Vuitton’s monogrammed coated

canvas is still in fashion since its introduction in 1896. The luxury French company started out in 1854 making flat trunks and steamer

bags. In 1914, Louis Vuitton gained notoriety for opening the world’s

largest travel accessories store on the Champs-Elysees. Since Marc

Jacobs took over as artistic director in 1998, the company has

improved and expanded its selections. Jacobs added a ready-to-wear

line and footwear; launched new handbags and accessories collections:

Monogram Vernis, Monogram Mini, Damier Sauvage, Monogram Glace,

Graffiti, the Patchwork Collection, and a new jewelry line. With all

the new products, the monogrammed handbags remain the core of Louis

Vuitton’s popularity. No sales. Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to

Friday; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6:30

p.m. Sunday. Level Two, at South Coast Plaza.

Z PIZZA COMES TO

CRYSTAL COVE

One of Orange County’s favorite pizza restaurants, Z Pizza, has

opened at Crystal Cove Promenade in Newport Beach. Z Pizza is known

for custom pizzas. Patrons can choose their crust, cheese, toppings

and sauce. Mexican pizza with spicy lime chicken, green and red

onions, fresh salsa, avocado and cilantro is often requested, as well

as the Portabella pizza with portabella mushrooms, roasted garlic,

green onions, fresh thyme and feta cheese. The pizzas have quality

ingredients, are made with hand-stretched dough and then baked in a

brick oven. Traditional toppings are available, too, and a selection

of calzones and sandwiches made on fresh French baguettes. The menu

also offers a variety of salads and pasta salads. Z Pizza is at 7955

E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, between Corona del Mar and Laguna

Beach. (949) 715-1117.

* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at [email protected]; at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa,

CA 92627; or by fax at (949) 646-4170.