Athletic clothing to stretch out in

GREER WILDER

Lululemon athletica, a yoga-inspired athletic clothing retailer, just

opened at Fashion Island. It’s across from Bloomingdale’s. The

Vancouver-based company specializes in comfortable and athletic

lifestyle clothing. Choose from pants and tops, as well as casual

wear and accessories. The designs feature technically advanced

fabrics designed to fit all body types. Lulemon create designs

specific for the needs of yoga instructors and athletes.

“Lululemon clothing is great not only to wear while teaching and

practicing yoga, but for all the other sports and activities,” Lisa

Danylchuk said of Newport Beach yogaworks. “I love running, biking,

hiking, kayaking ... sometimes I even wear it when I’m not doing

anything athletic because it is so comfortable.”

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 644-9642.

NO DOUBT ABOUT LOLA

Lola Rouge opened its second boutique in Bloomingdale’s Courtyard

at Fashion Island. Its flagship store is at 270 E. 17th St. in Costa

Mesa. Both stores are having an after-Christmas sale from Sunday

through Dec 30. Lola Rouge carries feminine, sophisticated and edgy

clothing and accessories. Find fashion’s hottest jewelry, handbags,

shoes, undergarments, body items and gifts. Among the many designers

featured are Catherine Malandrino, La Rok, Ginger & Java, Foley and

Corina, and the new line by Gwen Stefani, Lamb. Lola Rouge also

carries the latest cosmetics and beauty products in an apothecary,

including Nuxe, Sundari and C.O. Bigelow. Open at Fashion Island 10

a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.

to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 719-9030. Open in Costa Mesa from 10 a.m. to

7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 646-5652.

KIOSK BRANCHES OUT

Yours Only, which was a kiosk at Fashion Island for four years,

now has a new store at the center in Carousel Court. Yours Only

carries its popular silver jewelry and gifts that can be personalized

with engraved initials or sentiments. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday

to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

(949) 760-1016.

CASUAL APPAREL IN STORE

IKKS will open soon on the main level of Atrium Court. It’s the

premier U.S. store for this French company that specializes in

women’s and children’s casual apparel. IKKS is a perfect fit for a

woman who wears sportswear daily. Fashions are mostly cotton, always

comfortable and contemporary. The IKKS winter collection features

looks that range from 1970s chic with aged velvet, flowery skirts and

embroidery, to weekend wear with fall colors including bronze,

copper, brown, beige and ivory, textured fabrics and details such as

oversized collars, corseted tops and fur. (949) 644-0550.

SPORTING WARES

Hollister Co. carries surf-inspired casual fashions for teens. The

new store encompasses 7,000 square feet and is located next to

Carousel Court. Sports Consignment specializes in gently used

treadmills, ellipticals, stair steppers and recumbent exercise bikes.

Prices are just a fraction of what new equipment costs. Top brands

available include Precor, Vision Fitness, Pacemaster, Lifefitness,

Stairmaster, Cybex, Tectrix and Schwinn. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 670 W. 17th St.,

G-1 in Costa Mesa, just west of Trader Joe’s. (949) 548-0660.

TALULAH HAS A NEW SPOT

Talulah G opened its premier Southern California boutique at

Fashion Island. Here you’ll find hip women’s designer fashions, many

lines are exclusives to Orange County.

Apparel selections include must-have basics, studded and tie died

velour pieces, Henley shirts and casual fall and winter designs.

Meital Grantz, a dedicated fashionista, created Talulah G from her

tremendous fashion sense. Grantz has a talent for selecting cutting

edge, yet simple pieces that aren’t just the latest trends -- they

can be classics. Talulah G attracts hip, sexy and sophisticated women

who command attention with their fashionable wardrobe. Talulah G’s

celebrity clientele includes Nicky and Paris Hilton, Anna Kournikova,

Chloe Sevigny and Naomi Campbell. The boutique carries designers such

as Michael Stars, Seven for All Mankind, Paper Denim and Cloth,

Chloe, Riley and Tarina Tarantino, plus many more.

Other Talulah G boutiques are in the Las Vegas area, at the

Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas strip and at the upscale shopping

village, Boca Park Fashion Village, located in the town of Summerlin.

Talulah G is located in Bloomingdale’s Courtyard at Fashion Island.

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

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 718-0777.

* 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.