GREER WYLDER
The Crystal Cove Promenade has a spectacular ocean view and a mix of
national retailers, local boutiques and premier restaurants. The
beautifully designed mall, inspired by the Santa Barbara mission
style of the 1920s, is at 8011 East Coast Highway at Newport Coast.
Jennifer Croll & Croll Sport offers fine women's apparel including
contemporary sportswear, suits, eveningwear and accessories. For men,
there's an in-store shop at Croll Sport that offers classic styles or
active casual designs by Ben Sherman and Ted Baker. Men can be
entertained with a game of pool at Croll Sport's pool table or watch
games on the plasma television. Jennifer Croll carries the latest
lines for women: Theory, Trina Turk, Diane Von Furstenburg, Blue Dot,
AG Jeans. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call (949) 494-4773.
Millie carries hip women's casual clothing and accessories.
Popular brands include Blue Cult jeans, James Perse T-shirts, and
pants by Billy Blues and Da-Nang. It's a great place to find
T-shirts, choose from about a dozen clothing lines, and in the winter
find warm cashmere sweaters. Terrific end-of-season sales. Open 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call
(949) 715-1111.
Novecento Studio Boutique showcases designs by Laura Stearn
Cruciano, other apparel lines and some exclusives from Italy. Stearn
Cruciano's collections are made of fine European and Asian fabrics,
and she handpicks Italian shoes and accessories to compliment her
designs. Connoisseurs go crazy over the never-before-seen shoes. The
attention to detail from these small Italian manufacturers can be
finer than popular high-end shoe designers. Trained in couture houses
in France and Italy, Cruciano wanted to bring the art of tailoring
back home. Even her linings are made of silk. Laura designs
functional sportswear, mothers' chic clothing and specialty
collections. She's known for her fantasy pieces for charity
functions, like her Mardi Gras collection. She uses the latest
stretch fabrics for comfort. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through
Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call (949) 715-1700.
La Diva offers contemporary and cutting-edge clothing and
accessories. Owner Liza Mahler has a talent for being one step ahead
of trends. She chooses fabulous, flattering fashions you'll see
celebrities wearing. Choose from hard-to-find apparel -- as seen in
magazines -- that's moderately priced. Many labels are exclusives to
