Fashion, Dining & Trends of OC

Greer’s Pick of the Week

Style Week Orange County
Get your tickets now so you can check out OC's hottest brands and emerging designers at the second annual Style Week Orange County (Sept. 24-26) at the Irvine Spectrum Center. Trend-savvy visitors can attend five runway fashion shows with designer appearances and in-store events throughout the week. Tickets for each fashion show cost just $10 per person and proceeds will benefit HomeAid Orange County. As a Greer's OC subscriber, you get an exclusive $2 discount off every ticket you purchase! CLICK HERE Simply use the promo code GREERVIP (all caps) to receive your discount.

Greer’s OC Weekend

Wine & Dine and On Sale Now
Enjoy your weekend with Greer’s shopping and dining deals.

greer’s buys

A peek at Greer’s latest purchases! (updated as frequently as she shops!)

1. 08 Trek Madone 5.2 ($3,099.99) at CycleWerks at The CAMP 2937 S Bristol St in Costa Mesa. 714.751.9551: My husband's beloved triathlon bike was mangled in a parking garage accident. (He forgot it was on the roof of his car). He needs this bike for future triathlons. I wish that I could buy it.
www.cyclewerks.net

2. Christian Louboutin's Triclo pumps in Dark Purple ($795) at Barneys New York.: I'm dreaming of these shoes too! I love that they come in dark purple (or black), so perfect for fall.
www.barneys.com

3. Hudson Jean's White Stretch Bootcut on sale for just $60 at Solutions Denim at 2043 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.650.0479: White jeans are perfect for summer, and Hudson's fit is one of my favorites. They're so comfortable!
store.solutionsdenim.com

4. Epicuren X-treme Cream SPF-45 ($36) at Spa Gregorie's at 200 Newport Center Dr. # 100 in Newport Beach. 949.644.6672: This is Spa Gregorie's top selling product. It's the best sunscreen I've ever tried. I wear it everyday, rain or shine.
www.spagregories.com

5. MAC Cosmetics Brow Set ($13.50) in Beguile at Macy's at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.640.8333: I was leery of this product at first, but a MAC makeup artist insisted that I try it, and it's just incredible. It makes brows look perfect and it never flakes.
www.maccosmetics.com

6. Manolo Blahnik's Buckled Mary Jane ($775) at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.721.2000: I'm dreaming of these burgundy patent leather shoes. They're so beautiful. They're top on my wish list!
www.neimanmarcus.com

7. Pureology's Nanowax ($22) at Images Salon at 2515 East Coast Highway in Corona Del Mar. 949.675.5531: My favorite hairstylist, Ron Perez at Images Salon, suggested that I try Nanowax. It keeps unsightly fly-away hairs tamed. 100% vegan and it smells great.
http://www.imagessalon.net/contact.htm

8. "Power Sleep" by Dr. James B. Maas. Maas, a pioneer of sleep research at Cornell University, wrote this book that helps improve sleep disorders in a drug-free program. His tips can help you become more alert and productive. ($13.95): I was lucky enough to attend Dr. James Maas seminar on "Power Sleep" at the Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa. This book is changing my life!
www.amazon.com

9. Hudson Jeans Crush Knee Length Short in Pure ($143) at Solutions Denim at 2043 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.650.0479: These are my favorite shorts of the summer. They look great with heels or flip-flops. Dark denim with stretch.
store.solutionsdenim.com

10. Betsey Johnson's "Parasol" bikini ($170) at Everything But Water at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.540.8523: Betsey Johnson's bikini's are darling and so different. I'm in love with this bikini.
www.everythingbutwater.com