GREER’S BEST BUYS:Sandals that sparkle

Your feet will love the comfort and glamour of Crystal Soles, a Newport Beach-based company that designs glittery, high-quality flip-flops. Some pairs sparkle with as many as 400 genuine Swarovski crystals bejeweled on everyone’s favorite Havaiana flip-flops. Two childhood friends and moms — Laurie Barbarosh and Winnie Robie — design sandals for women, kids, brides, and even matching mothers and daughters.

Choose from many colors, as well as flat and 2 or 2 1/2 -inch wedge styles. Hot boutiques in Costa Mesa that sell Crystal Soles include Shopgirls in Costa Mesa, (949) 574-9622; Persimmon Tree in Newport Beach, (949) 673-4280; Lola Rouge at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, (949) 719-9030; Lola Rouge in Costa Mesa, (949) 646-5652; Lilikoi in Newport Beach, (949) 644-2330; and Becker Surfboards in Corona del Mar. For details, go to www.crystalsoles.com .

DOG GRUB

Here’s an option for healthy dog food. Although Avanti Cafe is not a doggie cafe, they are dog lovers, so they offer natural, holistic dog food. Avanti’s dog food is made of organic chicken and wild-caught salmon with organic whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Learn more about Avanti Cafe, 259 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, by calling (949) 548-2224 or going to www.avantinatural.com .

WHAT TO DO FOR EASTER

Are you panicked because you’re in charge of handling reservations for Easter and don’t know where to go? Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at Fashion Island is there for you. It opens early, at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, and offers a special menu with suggested wine pairings, as well as its regular menu.

The Easter lunch menu includes an almond-crusted shrimp with grilled pineapple and mango sauce. The shrimp goes well with a glass of Au Bon Climant, Chardonnay Santa Barbara County, 2005. Or order pork loin stuffed with chorizo pesto. Try the pork with a glass of Hope Shiraz Western Australian The Ripper, 2004. Fleming’s exceptional prime rib, served with a trio of sauces, marries well with St. Supery, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2000. Each entree includes your choice of salad, one side dish and dessert. At 4:30 p.m., Fleming’s traditional dinner begins, which includes the restaurant’s famous prime deal featured every Sunday — a prime rib dinner for just $33.

Any day of the year, Fleming’s offers premium steaks, homey comfort food and outstanding wines. Where else can you find 100 wines-by-the-glass, more than 100 reserve bottles and wine flights? Fleming’s is at 455 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 720-9633.

Or you can try these great Easter Sunday brunch options: Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge and Pinot Provence, two of chef Joachim Splichal’s creations in the Patina Restaurant Group.

Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge at the new Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa serves Easter brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A three-course, fixed menu costs $40; the four-course, fixed menu costs $48. Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge serves contemporary American cuisine with a French twist, and it’s open to everyone, not just theatergoers. Leatherby’s is at 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For information, call (714) 429-7640.

Pinot Provence serves Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A three-course, fixed menu for adults costs $35; and a three-course, fixed menu for children costs $22.95. Pinot Provence is one of the top-rated restaurants in Orange County. It offers fine French Mediterranean cuisine for theatergoers as well as diners looking for a first-class experience. Pinot Provence is at 686 Anton Blvd. (at Westin South Coast Plaza) in Costa Mesa. For information, call (714) 444-5900 or go to www.patinagroup.com .

SCHLEP IN STYLE

Benchley Luggage & Gifts, established in 1977 at Fashion Island, offers one-stop shopping for the best in luggage, business accessories, unique gifts and games, including Mont Blanc, Brighton and Tumi.

Fine luggage collections include Hartmann, Briggs & Riley, Swiss Army, Travel Pro and more. It’s a great place to find gift items such as clocks, travel games, business cases, globes and more. Benchley offers complimentary monogramming on leather items, free gift wrap, and ships anywhere in the U.S.

Benchley Luggage & Gifts is in Bloomingdale’s Courtyard at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The store is 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. For information, call (949) 759-9101.

writes Best Buys for the Daily Pilot each Friday. She’s the founder and president of www.greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.