Greer’s Best Buys:

Corona del Mar Plaza’s sidewalk sale kicks off the holiday shopping season today through Sunday. Throughout the weekend, Jack’s Surfboards will offer up to 50% discount on select items. Jewels by Joseph will offer a free in-store inspection and jewelry cleaning, plus a free polishing cloth; UNA will be promoting its amazing Michelle Scarf. Customers can buy one scarf at 15% off, two at 20% off, or three scarves at 30% off the regular price.

At Bikini and Diane’s Beachwear, save up to 50% off select designer items such as Juicy Couture and Splendid; (and mention Black Friday Special, and receive 20% off all day today).

Other participating stores include Antonia – A Shoe Boutique; Brighton Collectibles; Lucy Activewear; Peet’s Coffee & Tea; Sienna Brown; Sole Comfort; Marmi Shoes; Subtle Luxury; Tommy Bahama’s; Gelato Paradiso; and Three Dog Bakery. A jazz trio will entertain shoppers with holiday favorites, Peet’s Coffee from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, through Dec. 19.

Corona del Mar Plaza is at MacArthur Boulevard and East Coast Highway in Newport Beach. For a complete listing of stores and restaurants at the center, visit www.shoptheirvinecompany.com.

Going greek

It’s hard to relate to the joys of being a sorority sister, but not finding the perfect gift, I’ve been there. Ring Ching Ching’s Jennifer Martin (a former Pi Phi at USC) founded a line of stylish sorority wear after searching unsuccessfully for a great sorority-related gift.

Now her line is sought after throughout the Greek system, and it’s the only O.C.-based business that offers sorority gifts.

Choose from sorority-themed tank tops, T-shirts, pajama pants, hot pants, pillow cases, stationery, bags, totes, and new laundry bags that are the hottest seller.

And Ring Ching Ching is not just for sororities; they offer custom designs for fraternities, high schools, birthdays or any other group of function you may need! Ring Ching Ching is having an open house from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday at 1508 Cumberland Lane in Newport Beach. Great gifts for the holidays, big sis/little sis. Prices start as low as $2.

More information may be found at (949) 637-2401 or ringchingching.com/index.html.

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