AAA holds local car sale

The Automobile Club of Southern California hosts its popular one-day

used car sale Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the club’s

administrative offices, 3333 Fairview Road in Costa Mesa.

Club members can choose from more than 225 used vehicles. The

selection includes high-quality domestic and import luxury cars, SUVs

and pickup trucks.

Each car comes with a 12-month, 12,000-mile limited, powertrain

warranty and a seven-day, 1,000 mile, buy-back guarantee. To avoid

some of the risks related to buying used cars, all vehicles have

passed the Automobile Club’s 86-point vehicle inspection program at

an independent AAA-approved auto repair facility.

Financing and insurance will be available. Buyers can get

pre-approved by applying at www.aaa-calif.com /autoloans and by

bringing a check to the sale. Trade-ins also are accepted.

The first 100 attendees who test drive a car at the sale will

receive a free $20 gas card.

Prospective buyers can enter the sale parking lot from Susan

Street. (800) 943-0000. www.aaa-calif.com/carsale.

TWO FOR THE HOME

Riviera Collections is a showroom of chic gifts and home

accessories. It’s celebrating its two-year anniversary with a sale

from Aug. 1 to Aug. 6. Everything is reduced 20% to 50%.

It’s a great resource for hipper and edgier looks. Riviera’s

owners search for pieces from around the world. It’s the place to go

for custom silk floral arrangements, silk trees, terrific design

services, Italian bedding and Eastern-influenced pillows.

New furniture lines will arrive soon, including couches, chairs,

occasional tables and beds. For entertaining, there’s great barware

and crystal.

Store manager Kelsey Hochstatter is a wonderful artist from New

York. She can design custom art for individual tastes. Free gift

boxes and shipping services are offered.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday. Newport Hills Shopping Center, San Miguel Drive and Ford

Road in Newport Beach. (949) 640-4433.

BABY YOUR BABY

Babystyle at Fashion Island is a leading maternity and baby

lifestyle brand. The 3,300 square-foot store offers exclusive and

high-quality yet affordable products.

Babystyle offers an efficient, hassle-free and friendly shopping

environment. The store carries its own brand of apparel and products,

as well as leading brands and hard-to-find specialty items.

Shoppers can choose from maternity wear, baby gear, adorable

clothes (sizes range from newborn to 5T) and even toys for infants

and toddlers.

Babystyle also carries stylish transitional wear for new moms who

just can’t fit into much. Whether you’re nursing or not, the

In-Transit Collection will be just what you’re looking for. Choose

from summer tank tops, jeans, skirts and more. There are also great

tops for nursing and a gift registry, too.

Upcoming events at Babystyle include a pajama party tonight at 7

p.m. Listen to a fun bedtime story and wear your favorite PJs. On

Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., get an appointment with a car seat

installation expert who will give safety tips for traveling and help

you find the best car seat. Babystyle also offers a fun storytime

every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

The store hosts a happy hour with light refreshments before every

concert at Fashion Island from 5-7 p.m. each Wednesday through August

17. Babystyle will even hold your bags while you attend the annual

Summer Concert Series in the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard.

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 759-1129.

www.babystyle.com

CACHE IN ON SOME NEW CLOTHES

Cache celebrates its first anniversary in its new location at

South Coast Plaza with a party Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to

benefit Working Wardrobes.

Just bring in gently worn clothing to be donated to Working

Wardrobes for a New Start, which helps men, women and at-risk teens

get back to work.

Cache specializes in fashion-forward and sophisticated looks for

women. It carries high-end styles that are unexpectedly affordable.

Apparel ranges from day to evening sportswear to signature evening

gowns.

During bridal season, Cache features mother-of-the-bride, second

wedding, wedding party and bridesmaid dresses. In winter season, it’s

a source for holiday and cocktail wear.

Now that denim is hot, Cache imports 25 styles from Europe. Sizes

range from 0 to 14. Cache also carries sticky bras, belts and

accessories.

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. Level 2, at South Coast

Plaza, next to Brooks Brothers. (714) 540-0979. www.cache.com

GET SOME SOLE SALVATION

Sole Comfort Shoes at Corona del Mar Plaza celebrates the season

with a Summer Cool Down Sale through September 5. Sole Comfort offers

up to 70% off on select ladies and mens shoes, as well as some

accessories.

Featured brands include Mephisto, Dansko, Naot, Donald Pliner,

Beautifeel, Bernardo, Finn Comfort, Think, Paul Green, Keen, Joseph

Siebel and more. Sole Comfort specializes in hard-to-fit feet and

provides personalized customer service. Customers can make

appointments for leisurely fittings.

Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday. 836 Avocado Ave., in Corona del Mar Plaza. (949) 644-5939.

* 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.