GREER’S BEST BUYS:

Shop and save Saturday and Sunday at the Lab’s Memorial Day weekend sale.

 At Urban Outfitters all merchandise outside the store is priced at $9.99. Call (714) 966-1666.

 At Harlow’s summer sale (at their Lab and Camp stores) buy any item in the store and receive 20-50% off your second item of equal or lesser value. Harlow also offers select denim from Sass & Bide, Earnest Sewn, Ever, Union, Anlo, Taverniti, Nudie and more reduced $75 to $100. Save on darling bikinis from Tyler Rose, Beach Bunny, Vitamin A and more. Also, spend $250 or more and receive a $25 gift card for your next purchase, spend $500 and receive a $50 gift card. For details, call (714) 966-6600.

 Carve, a boutique specializing in progressive men’s and women’s streetwear offers 50-60% off select items. Call (714) 434-0166.

 Habit offers sales racks in front of the store. Choose from sporty, hip apparel and shoes from high-end designers to styles designed by local artists. For details, call (714) 556-9141. Center hours: Open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The stores are at 2930 Bristol St. Call (714) 966-6660.

 

Sweet bakery treats

The new Dolcissimo bakery in Costa Mesa is quickly catching on as a great place to pick up cupcakes, darling mini-apple, cherry and berry pies, miniature cheesecakes, and rich fudge brownies. Co-owners and bakers Jenny Woo and Daniel Ramirez pride themselves on using premium ingredients. Their menu is simple and straightforward. The only thing that might boggle your mind is which cupcake to try. There’s always eight flavors, four rotate each day. Many bakery items are miniature and might make you feel less guilty. A local delivery service is available on advance notice to homes and businesses. Dolcissimo already plans to open a second location at Irvine Spectrum Center before Thanksgiving. The bakery, 560 W. 19th St., is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For details, call (949) 548-4700 or visit www.dolcissimo bakeshop.com.

 

Clothing for a goddess

Calypso Christiane Celle’s lux cashmere collection is reduced 50% at its South Coast Plaza boutique. Find an assortment of deep V-neck sweaters, cardigans, tanks, sweaters, dresses and wraps. For best selection, stop by soon, it’s selling quickly. The store features Christiane’s line of Calypso apparel for women and children, and her favorite ready-to-wear and accessories from around the world. Also choose from Calypso’s line of subtle candles, shower gel and fragrances. Calypso is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Calypso is on Level 1, near Carousel Court at South Coast Plaza. For details, call (714) 662-0100 or visit www.calypso-celle.com.

 

Island of savings

In the retail side of the Tommy Bahama Island Grille in Corona del Mar Plaza you can take advantage of their “on the flip-side event.� For every $250 purchase made now through June 21 you will receive a $50 voucher toward your next in-store purchase between June 22 and July 20. Tommy Bahama is at 854 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For information, call (949) 760-8686 or visit www.tommybahama.com.

 

FOR THE HOME

The Pottery Barn stores at South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island offer great Memorial Day sales on bedding, furniture, rugs, pillows and outdoor items reduced up to 50%. South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa can be contacted at (714) 966-2482. The store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach can be contacted at (949) 640-7023. For details, visit www.potterybarn.com.

GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys, which runs Fridays. She’s the founder and president of www.greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.