GREER’S BEST BUYS:

It’s time for the fashion event of the year. This Saturday and Sunday, the Blue Dot Boutique Sale hosts a blowout sale featuring Orange County’s best women’s, men’s and children’s boutiques — all under one roof!

More than 30 hand-selected retailers offer rock-bottom prices (up to 75% off) on designer apparel, shoes and accessories. And even better, a portion of the entrance fee goes toward Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), which helps break the vicious cycle of child abuse.

The Orange County Fairgrounds, Building 16, offers more than enough space to spread out and shop hip boutiques such as Erica Dee, Lola Rouge, The Closet, Patina, Goat, Harlow, Satisfy My Soul — and many more.

Admission to this shopping extravaganza is $12. Die-hard fashionistas can purchase a VIP ticket ($25) for first choice at bargains. All tickets are purchased at the door. Cash only. Orange County Fairgrounds is at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, visit www.bluedotboutiquesale.com.

Dream date in the sky

Are you looking for a romantic and over-the-top evening to celebrate Valentine’s Day? How about a sunset flight along the Orange Coast, followed by a delicious prime steak or seafood and legendary hot chocolate cake from Morton’s The Steakhouse in Anaheim along with a dozen roses and a limo?

To help Cupid out, Morton’s and Sunset Flying have paired up to create “The Ultimate Dream Date.” You can choose from two different plane rides: the coastal sunset tour or an evening flight over Disneyland to view the spectacular fireworks show from the air (fireworks only on weekends).

Flights take off every night except Thursday. The evening — which doesn’t have to be celebrated exactly on Feb. 14 — starts with a private limousine ride for two. Depending on which flight you take, dinner at Morton’s will come before (if you choose the fireworks flights) or after (if you pick the sunset flight).

The evening costs $999. For reservations, call Sunset Flying, 866-SKY-FOR -2. www.sunsetflying.com.

Shop while they watch the game

Attention ladies! Gear up for the Super Bowl event of the year: A five-hour only (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) sale held on Super Bowl Sunday at Garys per Donna at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Imagine the thrill of finding designer women’s shoes, clothing, handbags and accessories marked half off the existing sale price! And the sale ends just about at kick-off time, so you can still make it to Super Bowl parties!

Garys per Donna at Fashion Island (across from GARYS/ Hugo Boss men’s store) is in Newport Beach. For details, call (949) 721-5730. To reach Garys Island store, call (949) 640-2371, or visit www.garysonline.com.

Get life in order

Simplify & Organize is a local business serving Newport Beach and Costa Mesa that helps busy people manage their lives more efficiently.

Owner Lauren Stabler-Johnson offers organizing, relocation and lifestyle management services designed to give people back the time and space they need in both home and office.

Services offered include organizing and cleaning out your kitchen, closets and garage as well as assisting in downsizing and relocating elderly family members. There’s also help preparing your home to sell, and assisting in moving. For details, call (949) 554-5840 or visit www.simplifyandorganize.com.

Share soles with Paris

Macy’s South Coast Plaza just received the Paris Footwear Collection. Be one of the first 200 customers to buy a pair between now and Feb. 8, and you can meet Paris and receive an autographed photo at the exclusive launch event from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 8. Prices range from $59 to $195. Each box is composed of recycled materials. The Ladies Shoe Department is at Macy’s South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. For more, call (714) 556-0611 or visit www.macys.com.

GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys, which runs Fridays. She’s the founder and president of www.greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.