GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

The Christophe Salon has declared Monday as National Blonde Day. The

salon at Fashion Island in Newport Beach is honoring the day by offering

free coloring services to anyone who wants to become blonde from 11 a.m.

to 3 p.m.

“We support this holiday because everyone has the right to be blonde,”

says Christophe Schattemann, owner of Christophe. “Some people have more

fun as blondes, feel more sexy and confident or just simply like the

look. We respect that and encourage people to try blonde on for size. Our

expert team of colorists in Fashion Island can give everyone a shade of

blonde that’s right for them.”

Christophe Salon in Fashion Island opened in 1999, and employs a team

of internationally trained technicians, cosmetologists and stylists. The

services offered at Christophe vary from haircuts and color treatments to

seaweed wraps and deep oil massages. The salon also offers aromatherapy,

hair and scalp treatments, and cosmetic services. If you’re interested in

becoming blonde, you can call (949) 219-0920 to schedule an appointment.

Color appointments are subject to availability and because chemical

processes are involved, Christophe Salon retains the right to refuse

color service on the grounds of appropriateness and hair health.

Christophe Salon is located at 315 Newport Center Drive. It’s open seven

days a week.

Jacques Speicher and Joe Corso, the owners of Les Alpilles de Provence

say that since the American dollar is doing so well against the French

franc, they’re now paying less for imported fabrics and table linens.

“We are passing those savings on to our customers,” says Speicher.

“All of our yardage and most of our tablecloths have been reduced.

Yardage has come down 25%, so our Provencal prints, which were selling

for $29 per yard, are now $21.75 per yard.”

Most of the tablecloths have been reduced by $10, a 70-inch round

tablecloth that was $75 is now $65. The prices should remain the same

through summer. Les Alpilles is open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to

6 p.m. It’s located at 211 Marine Avenue on Balboa Island. Information:

(949) 673-0719.

Treasures on Consignment co-chairmen Carol Cowden and Johanna Rose of

Assistance League of Newport Mesa are excited about the constantly

changing showcase of special bargains from estate and private homes. Some

of the current specials include a French-import Louis XIV-style desk and

red velvet chair for $795, a Drexel desk with leather pad insert for

$507.50, a three drawer Indonesian hand-carved mahogany desk for $450, an

8 by 11 foot Kirman carpet for $2,995, a green leather Hacienda recliner

chair for $500, a set of sterling candlesticks for $80, a Flow Blue china

sugar/creamer for $300, a Flow Blue covered vegetable dish for $200 and a

71-piece rose-shaded set of Franciscan china for $350.

This is just a sampling of the lamps, paintings, posters, dining room

sets, sofas and mirrors that fill Treasures on Consignment. The hours are

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on

Saturday. The showroom is located at 2220 Fairview Road (at Newport

Blvd.) in Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 645-5477.

The American Cancer Discovery Shop is a constant source for new

bargains. The latest bargain is a DSS Satellite Dish that’s almost new.

Other merchandise includes a slot machine, computer desks, patio

furniture, picnic baskets and collections of Ferragamo and Stuart

Weitzman shoes in all sizes. The summer clearance sale has started so

everything is priced to sell. It’s located at 2600 E. Coast Highway in

Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 640-4777.

Some of the best linens in the world are on sale at Frette at its

semi-annual sale. About 80% of the store’s merchandise is reduced up to

50% through July 31. On sale are Frette bedding, ready-to-wear, robes,

shoes, quilts, towels and more. It’s located on the second level of South

Coast Plaza, next to the Rizzoli bookstore. Information: (714) 556-7080.

Fitigues is having a semi-annual sale. The entire spring and summer

collections are marked down up to 50%. Fitigues carries clothing for

women, men, children and babies. It’s most known for its signature line

of cotton thermal wear for the entire family. It’s located at Fashion

Island in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-6485.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to Greer

Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, or via fax at (949)

646-4170.