GREER’S BEST BUYS:

l.a. Eyeworks’ much-anticipated sale starts today through Sunday only at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Thousands of chic l.a. Eyeworks frames, as well as other top designer frames and sunglasses, are reduced 20% to 80%. Some frames are priced as low as $25, and as an added bonus, you can receive 20% off prescription and new sun lenses for sale-purchased frames Monday to Oct. 4.

Since 1979, l.a. Eyeworks has designed cutting-edge eyewear with novel names such as Hedgehog, Flatbed, King Cab and Popcorn. Co-owners Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi are an artistic duo whose designs are inspired by their travels. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. l.a. Eyeworks is on Level 1, adjacent to the Carousel Court and Z’Tejas. The sale takes place at Suite 1848, Level 1, Bloomingdale’s wing, just around the corner from l.a. Eyeworks. Call (714) 957-8255 or visit www.laeyeworks.com.

WINE TASTING

Attend “Under the Newport Sun,” a wine-tasting event from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday hosted by award-winning Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery in the upper Back Bay. The vineyard is rarely open to the public and has an underground wine cave. Enjoy Tuscan-inspired hors d’oeuvres provided by Saltwater Events and Catering, entertainment, wine education, and wines available for tasting and purchase. A portion of the sales will benefit the Newport Harbor High School Foundation for student programs.

Tickets cost $75 per person. For tickets and information, contact Newport Harbor Educational Foundation, Emily Evans at eevans@nmusd.us or (949) 646-1556. Visit www.nbwine.com.

Shoe heaven

Saturday will be a dream day for shoe fanatics when Manolo Blahnik arrives at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The entire shoe salon at Neiman’s will be devoted to Manolo Blahnik’s incredible shoe collections. Blahnik will make a personal appearance from 1 to 3 p.m., and if you buy a pair of Manolo’s, he’ll sign your shoes. The shoe designer will even create a custom shoe for you! To RSVP, call (949) 467-3385. Neiman Marcus is at 601 Newport Center Drive. Call (949) 759-1900 or visit www.neimanmarcus.com.

ART EXHIBIT

You can see the incredible work of two acclaimed artists, Amy Paul and Deborah Brenner, at a reception at Studio Chameleon from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

Deborah Brenner’s paintings have a distinctive style. She combines techniques, both spatial and linear design, with textural effects. Her modern Asian paintings are bold but subtle.

Color, composition and abstraction come together in Amy Paul’s paintings, inspired by her environment, people and activities in her life. The unique store in Westcliff Court blends fine art from internationally acclaimed artists with the finest furnishings, accessories and gifts. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Studio Chameleon is at 1733 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach.

Call (949) 650-7979.

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.