Greer's OC

They had us at “chic shopping party” but then when we heard “proceeds benefitting our favorite charity, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)” we’re in love. So we’ll be at Fashion Island’s Passport to Luxury Event Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. hosted by Riviera magazine.

The evening includes exclusive in-store events, new fall fashions, elegant gifts and giveaways and delicious food. Participating stores include American Rag Cie, Bloomingdale’s, Garys, Kate Spade, Neiman Marcus, Room Service, Traditional Jewelers, Trina Turk, True Religion and more.

And some of our favorite restaurants are on board too: California Pizza Kitchen, Canaletto Ristorante Veneto, Daily Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Mariposa at Neiman Marcus.

JDRF will receive 20% of sales during the event, plus proceeds from a special grand prize opportunity drawing. To RSVP or for more information, please call 714.913.4697.

Save 25% Nearly Everything at Saks Fifth Avenue!

Shop, (save) and feel good at Saks Fifth Avenue’s charity shopping weekend, Key to the Cure. Thursday through Sunday. And take advantage of Saks’ Friends and Family Shopping event, too! Just mention the event and receive 25% off nearly everything in the store (20% off jewelry, 10% off beauty and fragrance, sorry some exclusions apply). Saks at South Coast Plaza will donate a portion of sales to local and national women’s cancer organizations and research centers.

Special guests at the Key to the Cure shopping event include John Hardy’s jewelry designer Guy Bedarida signing purchases from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday; and Kilian Hennessy of By Kilian fragrances and Marco Bicego signing jewelry purchases Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday. Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.540.3233.