You never must go to Beverly Hills, London or Paris to locate the latest fashions and accessories. Orange County has some of the finest purchasing centers and boutiques in the world. Though you could find haute couture for the well healed and fashionably wealthy, you'll find also lots of higher style things for today's cost-conscious bargain hunters. Here's just a brief sampling of exactly where to shop within the OC for that unique outfit or accessory.

South Coast Plaza

This well-liked high-end buying center is just not only Southern California's largest but also one of the most well-known within the OC. The international location, just minutes in the ocean, presents the highest concentration of brand retail establishments. Here you'll discover the newest "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, fashion 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 where to go next with your BFF or significant other at a number 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 with the shimmering blue Pacific, you are going to discover the treasures of Style Island. 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 in the heart of your Anaheim Resort District, just steps in the Disneyland® Resort and Anaheim Convention Center. Right here you'll discover a distinctive collection of common, 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.