GREER’S BEST BUYS:

Solutions in Newport Beach just received the D’Angel line of glamorous and elegant handbags that previously could be found only in exclusive stores such as Henri Bendel in NYC and Fred Segal in Los Angeles. To celebrate the new collection, owner Susan Cianciulli Bailey offers 10% off any purchase today and Saturday. It’s a great time to discover D’Angel bags that looks chic, sexy and fashionable day and night. The handmade bags are available in four styles: two handbag options ($600) and two clutch designs ($400), along with 20 color choices such as vibrant purple, deep wine and classic black.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at 2043 Westcliff Drive, Suite 103 in Newport Beach; (949) 650-0479, www.solutionsdenim.com.

Trunk show in CdM

Subtle Luxury at Corona del Mar Plaza hosts a Christopher Blue trunk show today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can preorder Christopher Blue’s popular denim line and enjoy music and light refreshments. The exclusive and well-crafted line offers conservative Madison fits to the modern Twiggy style in soft-twist denim, stretch-cotton twill and stretch linen. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at 928 Avocado Ave., Corona del Mar Plaza at MacArthur Boulevard and East Coast Highway in Newport Beach; (949) 287-0278, www.subtletones.com.

AMERICAN RAG PARTY

American Rag at Fashion Island just added the Jack Rabbit Collection of handcrafted, American-made handbags. To celebrate the new line, American Rag hosts a party from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. You can meet the designer, Mollie Culligan, enjoy cocktails and preview the new fall line of handbags. 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. American Rag Cie is at Fashion Island; (949) 760-1510, amrag.com.

Meet Vietri’s founder

Visit Fleur De Lys today in Costa Mesa and meet Frances Gravely, founder of Vietri handcrafted Italian dinnerware, known for its color, texture, shape and style. She’s in town (her only local appearance) to celebrate the launch of Fleur De Lys’ online store and bridal registry. You can shop from the new Vietri collection, and Gravely will sign pieces and write a personalized Italian message. Guests will also receive the opportunity to take home free Vietri pieces and receive a 20% discount on all Vietri purchases more than $500.

Vietri’s collections are timeless and versatile. You can mix and match patterns for casual to formal looks. At the launch, enjoy delicious foods catered by Plum’s Cafe, a slice of a wedding cake by the CdM Bake Shop, and party favors for each guest by the Cocoa Room. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at 369 E. 17th Street, No. 14 in Costa Mesa; (949) 548-0910, www.ShopFleurDeLys.com.

PERUSE SOME LINGERIE

Legendary designer Diane Samandi’s line of contemporary lingerie, In Bloom by Jonquil, specializes in flirty babydolls with molded bras. The pieces are perfect for spring, and they’re now available at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island and Bloomingdale’s. The dresses come with built-in, molded-cup bras that push up-and-in in all the right places. And the revolutionary designs are available in dress sizes, which make it convenient for those who don’t share cup size information. The molded-cup bras offer incredible support and all pieces either come with matching thongs or boy shorts. They’re perfect for women who want to hide problem areas. 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 at Fashion Island in Newport Beach; (949) 759-1900, www.neimanmarcus.com. Bloomingdale’s IS at 701 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach, (949) 729-6600 and at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, (714) 824-4600, www.bloomingdales.com.

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