Greer's OC

Fashion expert, Elizabeth Charles just opened her third eponymous boutique in the former chic A’Maree’s store at Westcliff Court in Newport Beach. She already enjoys a loyal following of fashionistas who appreciate her sophisticated and elegant merchandise found at her flagship New York and San Francisco stores. (Her celebrity clients include Michelle Pfeiffer, Kate Hudson, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez, Rashida Jones, Edie Falco, Helena Christensen and Gretchen Mol.)

Charles is bringing hard-to-find elegant and stylish apparel and accessories to Orange County from up and coming designers that she loves. “It’s not that I don’t appreciate a big name designer like Chloe,” Charles said. “It’s just that I want to find designers before they hit it big.” She prides herself on offering value to her customers by seeking out high quality pieces with exquisite attention to detail that you’d expect from major fashion houses, but you’re not paying for branding and marketing. Elizabeth Charles’ mix of designers are more affordable. For instance, she carries beautiful boots by Laurence Dacade (who also design shoes for Chanel).  His label’s high-end leather and quilting detailed boots cost $1,100, whereas a Chanel boot can run much higher.

An Elizabeth Charles customer wants to look original, sophisticated and stylish—and wears denim on occasion (that’s why Charles' favorite Genetic Denim brand is carried) but doesn’t need a highly recognized label to define herself.

Choose from hand treated, distressed and painted leather jackets from LA based designer, Beryll; multi functional Sedgwick handbags with straps by jewelry designer Lulu Frost that can be worn as a belt or necklace; a sexy black Cushnie et Ochs dress with precise cut-out around the waist; and coveted black leather leggings by Kevork Kiledjian. Other designers include Vanessa Bruno, Carven, Doo.Ri, Giada Forte, Roseanna, Aquascutum, Marios Schwab, Heimstone, Todd Lynn, Rue du Mail, Thakoon, Peter Som, Preen, Rachel Comey, Rick Owens Lilies and Darkshadow, Rika, VPL, Felder Felder, Wayne and Willow.

Jewelry designers include Rona Pfeiffer, Arielle di Pinto, Made Her Think, ACB, +Beryll and Lady Grey.

Open 10 am. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
1649 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.645.2300.

Best in the West!

Want to learn insider tips from travel experts, as well as find out about incredible vacation opportunities, and have access to hundreds of exhibitors? Attend the 14th annual Los Angeles Times Travel Show Saturday and Sunday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The trade show is considered one of the best in the West.

Whether you're interested in safaris or scuba diving, kite surfing or wine tours, archeology excursions or kicking back on a tropical beach, you’ll find the latest in travel destinations, attractions, activities, resorts, products, luxury goods, services and more. Renowned travel writers and TV personalities will be making presentations including Lisa Ling, Arthur Frommer, Rick Steves and Adam Richman.

Stop by the Culinary Stage, the Xtreme Adventure Zone (featuring an exhilarating zip line), Kid's World, and the Travel in Style Pavilion. Admission cost $10.

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 

Los Angeles Convention Center is at 1201 South Figueroa St. in Los Angeles.