BET PICK FOR CLOTHES SHOPPING When it...

BET PICK FOR CLOTHES SHOPPING

When it comes to Hawaiian shirts, Reyn Spooner is the brand to

have. “Maxwell’s down on Balboa Island is where I go to get most of

those. They don’t ever wear out, so my 35 or 40 [shirts] is probably

a 15- or 20-year collection.” He occasionally gets his straw hats

there too.

Don Webb, a Newport Beach city councilman who’s known for his

sartorial savvy

“I just love Robinsons-May. They have everything, and you can go

and it’s one stop.”

Gay Wassall-Kelly, owner of the Balboa Beacon newspaper

“I would say for the best clothes, fine clothing, Gary’s. They

have a very large variety of resort wear to Armani suits. For shoes,

suits, resort wear, whatever it may be, they have it. It’s a great

store.”

Stephen Sutherland, hotel designer

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“There’s a store on Balboa on the main street, called Art for the

Soul. The owner has the most eclectic collection of artists and

whimsical pieces. It’s got everything from furniture to smaller

pieces of art to jewelry. It’s a real eclectic mix of fun things and

it’s high quality.”

Paula Tomei, managing director of South Coast Repertory:

“The Orange County Swap Meet. We buy stuff for our team there. We

can find novelty stuff like key chains, bracelets where we can get

enough for everybody and get what we want printed on them.”

Beth Renkoski, Vanguard University softball coach:

“Tuesday Morning on 17th street. They have a lot of unusual things

at good prices.” How often do you go? “A couple of times a month.”

And do you buy? “Unfortunately yes, especially when they have a good

sale.” What was your last purchase there? “Actually [I bought] some

beautiful wrought iron dog beds that were real expensive and I got

them for next to nothing. They’re very decorative and very pretty.

Being in rescue, you always need beds.”

Tina Seri, president of Pugs ‘N Pals, Newport Beach

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“The Dog Wash in Corona del Mar. I had three dogs at one time and

it’s a once-a-month ritual. They also clean your pet’s teeth without

anesthetic. It helps them live longer. The dogs like it there, what

can I tell you?”

Cerise Feeley, Newport Coast

“It’s the French Connection in Corona del Mar. The owner is

French. I take my dog there every Friday. Since I moved here about

six years ago. She has a steady clientele of weekly groomers. She

does wonders with the dogs and she loves my dog.”

Sally Crockett, owner of Crockett Concepts

“I have three dogs and I take to them to CDM Dog Grooming on 17th

Street in Costa Mesa. They do a great job. They put bows in their

hair and do all the right things and make them look darling. Once a

month, they have a dental hygienist come in and clean their teeth.”

Beverly Ray, owner of the Balboa Bay Club