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.

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