The O.C. Bargainista:

It’s a great time for bargains! We’re very, very excited about Boutiquing.comBoutiquing.com’s blowout sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 13 at Park Privé, 1570 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. The addictive boutique review site has assembled 30 Orange County boutiques for a one-stop shopping experience with major — did we mention major? — discounts. Bonuses include swag bags for the first 50 shoppers, lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., giveaways every hour, a cash bar and a deejay. Word to the wise: This sale has fitting rooms! Cash encouraged; credit cards accepted. $10 entry. For more information, visit boutiquing.com.

Loehmann’s opens in Costa Mesa with big names

Loehmann’s lovers, rejoice! Their long-awaited new store at Metro Pointe at South Coast in Costa Mesa opens March 12; the following day, there will be a celebration with guest stars and an 8 p.m. concert by the Band from TV, whose celebrity members include actors Jesse Spencer (“House”), Greg Grunberg (“Heroes”), Bob Guiney (“The Bachelor”), Adrian Pasdar (“Heroes”) and Scott Grimes (“ER”). All of the proceeds from the $35 ticket sales will benefit charity. Tickets are available at other Orange County Loehmann’s stores in Huntington Beach, Laguna Niguel and Tustin. For more information, visit blog.loehmanns.com.

Showplace discount coming up next week

This is the time to upgrade your abode. The Showplace South, 3020 Pullman St., Costa Mesa — the Orange County center for designer furnishings used by those in the interior design industry — is having a blowout sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through March 13. Savvy shoppers who know their quality furnishings and accessories could save thousands, but don’t go here expecting IKEA prices (or IKEA “quality”).

Staging the right feel

Want your digs to look like one of those fabulous, pre-decorated model homes? Check out the new model home furniture and accessories at Just Like the Model, which resells décor after it’s had its run in sale homes. New offerings include French country and hip modern. Just off the 405 Freeway at 18429 Pacific St., Fountain Valley.

For more information, call (714) 968-9888.

Have a ‘bloody’ good Sunday brunch

One of our favorite restaurants, Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza, has introduced a new $35 Bloody Mary Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, with all of the tomato stuff you can drink.

For more information, call (714) 352-2525.

Easter bunny burrows into South Coast Plaza

Speaking of South Coast Plaza, the Easter Bunny will arrive March 12 for photos and chats with kids; he’ll camp out there until April 3, and be available until 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The iconic carousel also will be festooned for Easter today through April 20; rides are $1.

For more information, visit southcoastplaza.com.

Celebrate your birth with snow or mud, your choice

Have the birthday blues? Fear not — Disneyland may not let you in for free this year, but plenty of other places are trying to attract your business! Into skiing or snowboarding? Local ski resorts are offering you a free lift ticket and more on your birthday.

Visit snow-valley.com, mthigh.com, bearmountain.com, snowsummit.com and mtbaldy.com for more details.

Snow not your thing? Try a mud soak at Glen Ivy Hot Springs’ Corona location, where you get free admission (up to a $52 value) to their world-renowned facilities.

For more information, visit glenivy.com.

Have a hot sale tip, or know about a great local business that you think deserves a little attention? Contact the O.C. Bargainista at [email protected]. And remember — never pay retail!