Cycle Werks provides for the bikers

Cycle Werks opened a new location in Corona del Mar. It carries the

best brands in mountain and road bikes, and guarantees to beat

competitor’s prices. It’s known for its free lifetime service. That

includes cleaning and adjustments on gears, braking and wheel

systems. Top brands available are Derosa, Trek, Gary Fisher, Klein

and LeMond. There’s a nice selection of apparel, shoes and

hard-to-find women’s pieces. Open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to

Friday and from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at 3617-B E. Coast Highway

in Corona del Mar. (949) 723-5779.

HAND FABRICATED JEWELRY

Soho-based Stuart Moore showcases 35 European jewelry designers,

including Stuart Moore, who specializes in hand fabricated platinum

jewelry. Designs are minimalist. Two collections are featured: a

stainless “funky” collection priced from $200 to $700, and upscale

18k gold, platinum and diamond pieces. Stuart Moore’s new collection

just arrived, and an annual sale started April 1. Prices on selected

styles reduced up to 50%. Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to

Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949) 644-0501.

PAJAMAS FOR THE TROOPS

Local entrepreneurs Cheryl Fisher and Stacey Downey formed a great

pajama company called Just Jammies ... For Wearever. They’re fun

pajamas made of the most comfortable fabrics with darling prints that

can even be worn to the market. Just Jammies are available at private

pajama parties. Lori Morgan is hosting a party Friday from 11 a.m. to

4 p.m. at her nail studio, Morgan in Newport Beach. A portion of the

proceeds will go toward purchasing supplies for U.S. military troops.

The shop is at 404 Westminster, No. 5, Newport Beach. (949) 646-0888.

SPRING LINE IS HERE

Robinsons-May now carries Ideology, an exclusive New York-based

apparel line. Ideal for women ages 18 to 30. Ideology offers day and

evening looks -- all with modern styling. Pieces cost from $19 to

$199. The spring line features floral prints skirts, white romantic

blouses, cropped chocolate brown jacket and khaki blazer with

knee-length matching pencil skirt. Robinsons-May is at Fashion Island

in Newport Beach, and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

NORTHERN EUROPEAN STYLE

Montblanc was named after the highest European mountain, Mont

Blanc in the French Alps. It was chosen to symbolize highest quality

standards for its products. In 1924, the Hamburg, Germany based

Montblanc company introduced the Meisterstuck fountain pen that it’s

most famous for today. The luxury pen starts at $195 for an 18k gold

trim style and can cost up to thousands of dollars for limited

editions with rubies and white gold. Collectors shop here for latest

editions. Montblanc is also known for its Swiss-made watches --

sports collection, classic and profile styles for casual and business

looks -- as well as leather collections, desk accessories,

sunglasses, money clips, and fragrances for men and women. South

Coast Plaza, Level 2, near Book Soup. (888) 299-4810.

IT’S IN THE DETAILS

Handmade detailing on most Lucky Brand jeans distinguishes them

from other denims. Sandpaper grinding adds frays and whiskers for a

“vintage” distressed look. Lucky Brands are cut and sewn by hand and

vary by weights measured in ounces. There are 20 styles to choose

from for men and women. Prices range from $68 to $120. Sizes vary

with cuts, colors and length -- women sizes from 24 to 32, men sizes

from 29 to 40. It’s best to try them on for a proper fit. There’s

also a big selection of logo shirts, western shirts, bathing suits,

purses, belts, shoes and baseball caps. There are two sales a year --

almost 75% of the store reduced 50% -- in July and January. Open from

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Fashion Island,

Newport Beach. (949) 759-7800. www.luckybrandjeans.com.

EVERYTHING DESIGNED BY HAND AT SNOB

“A snob is never negative,” says SNOB’s owner, Ramine Hajipour.

“Everyone loves our name.” SNOB has some of fashion’s best casual, as

well as formal loungewear for men and women. Even its basics are

hand-detailed and hand-designed. SNOB carries an exclusive line

featured in “Sex in the City” that can only be found at Patricia

Field’s in New York. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday

and from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 2345 E. Coast Highway, Corona

del Mar. (949) 723-0914

* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at [email protected]; at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa,

CA 92627; or by fax at (949) 646-4170.