While Costa Mesa is known as the home of one of the international shopping destination South Coast Plaza, this city also offers a wide variety of boutique shopping.

Boutique shopping is one of the best ways to find that unique, one-of-a-kind new or vintage piece to take an outfit to the next level.

The word boutique is French for "shop" – and it usually refers to small storefronts featuring high-fashion clothing, jewelry and accessories. Today's fashionista knows that hitting local boutique stores can find them the trendiest pieces of the season, especially boutiques in Orange County. Many of these small shops feature items created by noted or emerging designers. Many shops also feature items using sustainable or eco-friendly resources. When visiting a consignment or resale shop, shoppers are making a small contribution to helping the environment by "recycling" a previously used piece.

Pretty in Pink boutique in Costa Mesa is a hip, relaxing, eclectic boutique for women. Centrally located in the city, they a wide variety of exclusive items, hard-to-find labels and one of a kind pieces designed by local upcoming talents. Twice the Style on 17th street has raided the best closets in Orange County, reselling some of the finest designer brands like Christian Louboutin, Tory Burch, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and more. Shoppers can get extra savings with 50-75% off sale items on the last Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the month.

Owned by a stylist who was also a freelance makeup-artist in LA/OC for 10 years, Hey Gorgeous! Boutique has unique pieces hand chosen by the owner herself. The store specializes in unique yet affordable clothing, bathing suits, shoes, purses and accessories for women who want to make a statement with fashion.

High fashion isn't just for adults! Stop over at Newport Kids Consignment on Newport Blvd., where they specialize in upscale resale children's clothing, equipment and furniture, selling top brands like Roxy, Quicksilver and Seven Jeans.

The list of boutiques goes on and on, including Bella Bleu, Verbania Boutique and Gloss or Buffalo Exchange at The Lab. Find new and unique pieces or vintage designer treasures that come in daily at various locations.

With the variety of shops and merchandise available, Costa Mesa is truly a shopping mecca for those looking for the latest trends and timeless classics. Take a tour around Costa Mesa to browse its unique, cozy boutique shops and you could be a part of creating the next big trend in fashion.