You do not must go to Beverly Hills, London or Paris to discover the newest fashions and accessories. Orange County has some of the finest buying centers and boutiques within the world. While you could come across haute couture for the well healed and fashionably wealthy, you'll find also a lot of higher style products for today's cost-conscious bargain hunters. Here's just a brief sampling of where to shop within the OC for that particular outfit or accessory.

South Coast Plaza

This well-known high-end shopping center just isn't only Southern California's biggest but also essentially the most well-liked in the OC. The international destination, just minutes in the ocean, provides the highest concentration of brand retail establishments. Right here you are going to come across the latest "bags and bling" from Cartier, Versace, Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton,Tiffany & Co., and many more. These fine stores rival the best of Paris and London. They greet you with stunning appointments that include floors of Italian marble, oil-rubbed bronze accents, and such world-class amenities as full concierge, valet, VIP Access Suite, personal shoppers, style consultant, package check, foreign currency exchange and language assistance. South Coast Plaza is hip and trendy, with a unique feel that says class. Daily shuttle service and information is available from the Anaheim Resort. After a busy day of flashing or scanning your credit card, you can sit down and discuss exactly where to go next with your BFF or significant other at a few of the best restaurants in Orange County, including The Capital Grille, AnQi by Crustacean, Charlie Palmer and Seasons 52.

Style Island

Higher on a bluff overlooking fabulous Newport Beach, with panoramic views of your shimmering blue Pacific, you will discover the treasures of Style Island. Right here, amidst towering palm trees and salty ocean breezes, you can shop to your heart's content in over 200 specialty shops, boutiques, and prestigious department stores. The beautiful outdoor shopping center is packed with many of your favorite high-end retailers, including BCBG Max Azria, Betsey Johnson, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Juicy Couture and Kate Spade. Kids, kids at heart, and nature lovers will delight to the koi pond, Pop Jet Fountain, carousel and Atrium Park. A must see is Fashion Island's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting hosted by Mickey Mouse & Friends from the Disneyland® Resort. After buying, you can "recharge" at any one of 30 restaurants, including True Food Kitchen, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine.

Anaheim GardenWalk

This 460,000 square-foot outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment destination is nestled within the heart on the Anaheim Resort District, just steps from the Disneyland® Resort and Anaheim Convention Center. Here you'll uncover a distinctive collection of well-liked, trendy shops, including G-Stage, Madison & Company jewelers and Red Apparel. When hunger pangs set in, you can stop in at California Pizza Kitchen, the FiRE + iCE Grill + Bar, McCormick & Schmick's Grille or the recently opened McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon.