With money to burn for Mother’s Day

GREER WYLDER

Find ideal Mother’s Day gifts at the following Fashion Island stores.

The center offers great gift-giving ideas.

Charlotte offers a renowned German line of fine, interchangeable

jewelry available in platinum and other precious metals. It’s easy to

customize designs -- just attach one or more disks with diamonds,

colored semi-precious stones, flowers cut from pearl, colorful enamel

pieces or thousands of other options. Moms can wear Charlotte’s

jewelry as a necklace, earrings or a bracelet. (949) 719-1919.

Jules Allen carries a luxury signature cashmere collection --

fitted cashmere sweaters in great colors. It carries stylish cashmere

track suits, modish cotton knit tops and glamorous satin lingerie.

(949) 719-0633.

Lululemon Athletica carries ideal gifts for active moms: stylish

workout wear, yoga apparel and everyday wear. (949) 644-9642.

Lola Rouge specializes in the hottest designer looks, ranging from

feminine to sophisticated. There’s also jewelry, handbags, body items

and gifts. A few favorite designers include Catherine Malandrino, La

Rok, Ginger & Java, Foley and Corina and Gwen Stefani’s popular Lamb.

(949) 719-9030.

Yours Only offers sentimental gift ideas, including engraveable

silver jewelry and keepsake boxes. Yours Only is located in Carousel

Court (949) 760-1016.

The French boutique IKKS offers cutting-edge casual wear for moms

who can live in sportswear all week. IKKS fashions are mostly cotton,

always comfortable, and contemporary in design. Find styles from

hippie chic to feminine and fun. (949) 644-0550.

Find pampering gifts such as scented candles, lotion and soap at

L’Occitane, Bath & Body Works and the Body Shop. Moms who appreciate

home accessories, such as frames, pillows or other accents, will like

gifts from Anthropologie, At Ease Women’s & Home Store, April

Cornell, Benchley Luggage & Gifts, Shabby Chic or the contemporary

new home store, Avitatt.

TIFFANY CELEBRATION

For Mother’s Day and other gift-giving occasions, Tiffany & Co.

presents Tiffany Celebration rings, a fabulous collection of platinum

band rings. Moms lucky enough to receive one will adore the sparkling

diamonds, the contem- porary and classic design and the versatility.

The rings can be worn separately or stacked. The diamonds rings come

in a timeless shared prong settings; a pave diamond design from the

Etoile collection; square diamonds in a channel set; and more

signature styles. Prices start at $1,250. 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. Level One, at South Coast Plaza. (714) 540-5330.

https://www.tiffany.com.

HEAD TO SOUTH COAST

South Coast Plaza offers ideal gifts for Mother’s Day. Here’s a

sampling of favorite choices to make mom’s feel special.

Tumi just received a fabulous signature magazine tote in an array

of colors. Mom’s can carry it everyday. (714) 429-0997.

Salvatore Ferragamo offers a continental wallet in luxurious

calfskin. It’s available in a hot spring color: “Capri blue.”

Salvatore Ferragamo designs with top-quality hides and fabrics. Each

piece is finished and treated to withstand water damage and

scratches. (714) 979-7654.

David Yurman carries classic designed 18-karat gold Deco stack

rings that mom’s will love. (714) 444-1080.

ICE Accessories offers My Flat in London, a fashion forward

quilted diaper bag, available in black with a green trim with a

centered frog and also available in black with a pink trim with a

centered bee ($450) or Jude Frances Crown necklaces and matching

earrings -- 10K white gold crown with chain attached to the crown,

($2,600). Earrings are also 10K white gold, ($1,910). (714) 432-7555.

Judith Leiber designs jeweled handbags in various styles. prices

vary: small heart shaped pill box with Austrian crystals, available

in different patterns ($425 and up); and small mirrored compacts with

Austrian crystals, available in different patterns ($400 and up).

Judith Leiber also has crystal-accented sunglasses available in

different styles and colors ($295 and up). (714) 549-7177.

Burberry has a Brit charm bracelet watch in sterling silver with

iconic charms ($450); or a wide variety of Burberry handbags ($395

and up); or choose from a collection of nine Burberry fragrances ($50

and up). (714) 556-8110.

Dooney & Bourke carries a signature Anniversary Collection, mini

signature handbags available in various styles and colors

($135-$265); Heart Collection handbags in various styles and in

black, raspberry, and white with multi-colored hearts, $85-$265; and

Ostrich Collection, leather made handbags available in various styles

and colors ($285-$365). (714) 641-5622.

Penhaligon’s offers a Lily of the Valley Ornamental Candle, a

large three-wicked candle presented in a hatbox ($120); an Ellenisia

Eau de Parfum Limited Edition -- a floral and sensual fragrance,

presented in a limited edition box ($100); travel slippers in soft

leather with a non-slip sole ($100); and a manicure set with fine

suede lining and high quality stainless steel implements ($125).(714)

850-9956.

A GIFT WITH YOUR JEWELRY

Also in celebration of Mother’s Day, Ben Bridge Jewelers is giving

a gift with purchase. With any jewelry purchase, receive a

collectible porcelain jewelry box. 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.

Level One, at South Coast Plaza. (714) 549-3545.

https://www.benbridge.com.

CLOSET LETS THE LADIES OUT

It’s Ladies Night Out at the Closet at Triangle Square in Costa

Mesa on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The boutique celebrates summer

trends with a shopping event that features a Volcom trunk show,

giveaways, exclusive promotions, drinks, appetizers and live music.

Guests will receive special offers from Volcom, China Doll, L Space

and more. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7

p.m. Sunday. 1870 S. Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa. (949) 645-1979.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays. Send information to Greer Wylder at

[email protected]; at 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626;

or by fax at (714) 966-4679.