GREER’S BEST BUYS

Tru Blu is a new laid-back boutique in Newport for trend followers. Co-owner Tony McClain seeks out hot labels that fly out the door. It’s a great time to discover Tru Blu as a sale starts this weekend. Choose from a section reduced up to 50% off, and a $20 rack, too. Tru Blu carries the adorable Butterfly Dropout line of chic-styled Tees, blouses, skirts and dresses in adorable antique-styled prints. Just-arrived lines include Matty M., Language, Sweetees, Orion from London, Hem and Fresh Karma. Other popular lines include Franki B denim, Stitch’s, Tag Jeans, Testament, Julie Kang, Pink, Frenzii, Drifter, Mek Denim (so big in L.A.). You can also find Brokedown Hats created in a garage in Costa Mesa, by former West Coast fashion reporter Jodi Benavidez. The hats are embellished with vintage style buttons, Fleur de Lis, skulls and embroidery. With distressed edges they come in a variety of colors. Tru Blu, 3413 Newport Blvd., is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (949) 566-0322 or go to www.trubluboutique.com.

It’s your chance to save on emerging and established designers at Michael Nusskern’s annual spring and summer sale. With two Newport Beach locations, one at Westcliff Plaza and at Harbor View Hills Shopping Center there are plenty of great designs from which to choose. Co-owner Oscar Coronado has a knack for selecting creative designers with modern, sophisticated styles. If you’re current on fashion you won’t want to miss this sale; some items are reduced up to 75%. Michael Nusskern carries collections from Rozae Nichols, Flavio Castellani, Pauw from Amsterdam, Gossip, Hoss, Isabel De Pedro, Pier Antonio Gaspari, and Ya-Ya. Denim lines reduced include Taverniti and Up Jeans, and shoes include Barbara Bui, Maloles, and Juan Antonio Lopez from Spain. Both locations are open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For information on the Westcliff Plaza store, 1036 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, call (949) 631-9902. For details on the Harbor View Hills Shopping Center, 1630 San Miguel Drive, Newport Beach, call (949) 759-5500 or go to www.michael nusskern.com.

Restoration Hardware’s summer outdoor furnishing sale is in progress at its Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza stores. Save 20% to 40% on furniture, cushions, umbrellas, accessories and more. In-stock furniture collections include Santa Barbara, Antibes and Del Mar, and cushions are upholstered in fade-resistant Sunbrella fabrics. Restoration Hardware offers classic designed quality furniture, bedding, lighting, flooring, window coverings, hardware and more. Restoration Hardware is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. For details, call (949) 760-9232. The South Coast Plaza store in Costa Mesa is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. For information, call (714) 540-1445 or go to www.restorationhardware.com.

While traveling this summer, carry your precious iPod safely and in style with an Orange County-based-Sena Case. The luxury hand-held device is designed exclusively to protect Apple’s iPod 30-gigabyte and 80-gigabyte as well as the iPod Nano. Sena’s cases are made of premium European leathers, hand-stitched by leather artisans, and they combine the best in style, function and form. The iPod Nano MagnetFlipper’s patented design protects the screen, click wheel and the port. The case features an ultra-slim design and easy access to operating buttons including the charge port. And with 17 leather styles and colors to choose from, there’s something for everyone ($34.99 to $39.99). Sena Cases designs slim, functional and elegant leather cases for PDAs, phones, smartphones, MP3 players and cameras. Sena’s designer cases are custom-created for devices by HP, Apple, Palm, Blackberry, Sony, Dell and more. For details, visit www.senacases.com.