Bye-bye for True Blue

Unfortunately, after 16 1/2 years, True Blue is retiring. The store

has been a favorite for many shoppers who appreciate its selection of

women’s casual, comfortable clothing and accessories: Brighton

luggage, belts, footwear and watches; Lucy Ann charms; necklaces,

earrings and anklets. A retirement sale is in progress. Open from 10

a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and

from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Fashion Island, Newport Beach. (949)

721-8829.

ENOUGH SAVINGS TO TAKE QUITE A BIT HOME

Save up to 75% on home furnishings at the Von Hemert Interiors

annual warehouse sale through June 2. This fourth-generation business

imports one-of-a-kind Italian pieces and fine furniture lines. The

selection ranges from classic to contemporary. Von Hemert Interiors

also offers designs consultations, space planning, custom drapery

treatments, flooring, faux painting and more. Lines from Baker,

Maitland-Smith, Henredon, Century, Jeffco, Hickory White and more.

Open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday; and from 10 a.m. to

7 p.m. on Sunday. 1595 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 642-2050 or

www.vonhemertinteriors.com.

A LITTLE MODERN LEARNING

You can learn how to care for classic modern furniture by

attending an informal lecture by Alfie Hume, a mid-century furniture

specialist, at Design Within Reach from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in

Fashion Island’s Atrium Court. Hume’s expertise ranges from finding

rare parts to fixing difficult repairs on designs by Charles and Ray

Eames and pieces from Herman Miller, Vitra and Knoll. He’s also the

owner of Venice-based HUME. Gelato Paradiso will serve refreshments.

Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 721-0031.

AN AMERICAN VERSED IN FRENCH DESIGN

American designer Michael Kors, now chief designer and creative

director at the French house of Celine, designs luxury ready-to-wear,

shoes, handbags and accessories. It’s hard to pinpoint Celine’s

style. One season it’s a biker chick look, and the next it’s an

oriental collection. Bestsellers for spring are the very sexy silk

georgette tie-dye dresses, Punjab sandals and Boogie and Polbot bags.

The shop has seasonal 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 2, South Coast Plaza. (714) 641-1315 or

www.celine.com

A LOOK AT YOUNG ARTISTS

Sher’s Art Gallery is the perfect place for young and creative

students to practice their artistic skills. A special art showing by

Sher’s students, ages 8 through 15, is open to the public from noon

to 2 p.m. Sunday. 2830 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 675-9306.

A FIVE-COURSE WONDER AT ROY’S RESTAURANT

Roy’s Newport Beach, one of our best restaurants, offers a special

wine dinner with Miura Wines (a small Napa winery) on Monday. Miura

is known for highly allocated wines -- production is low and demand

is high -- restaurants and specialty wine shops are pre-determined,

and bottles limited. Wine connoisseurs can meet founder and owner

Emmanuel Kemiji and enjoy a special menu created by Roy Yamaguchi and

chef partner Chris Garnier. The five-course dinner is $95, which

covers all wine, tax and gratuity. The first course is sashimi of

Hawaiian moi with sea urchin custard and soy drizzle; the second

course is salad of Kauai shrimp with Japanese mountain potato and

baby frissee; the third course is seared foie gras with shiitake

bread pudding and Maui onion lardon sauce; the fourth course is

domestic Kobe beef New York with big island hearts of palm, edamame

mash and garlic soy lemon sauce; the fifth course is braised Chinese

black pig, creamy polenta and red wine sauce; and the dessert is

berries and chocolate. 453 Newport Center Drive at Fashion Island,

Newport Beach. (949) 640-7697.

GOOD FOR THE FEET AND GOOD FOR THE EYES

Receive a free pair of sunglasses, a $25 value, with the purchase

of two pairs of shoes at Aerosoles at Fashion Island through Memorial

Day. New sandals for summer have arrived. Aerosoles is between

Robinsons-May and Macy’s at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Open

from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 640-1668.

* 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.