GREER’S BEST BUYS:

Celebrate your love of shoes today with Hello Stiletto, a Boston-based shoe club for fashionistas across the country, at an exclusive shopping party at DSW at Metro Pointe in Costa Mesa.

Hundreds of shoe lovers will be treated to a private shoe party from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There will be 2,000 pairs of shoes to choose from, cocktails to sip and appetizers provided by Irezumi Sushi Lounge. A few lucky winners will win DSW gift cards, and the first 225 registered guests will receive a free leather handbag.

To sign up for Hello Stiletto and RSVP for this and future shoe shopping parties, visit www.shoeclub.us. The store at 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (714) 668-9631 or visit www.dswshoes.com.

Shoes galore!

Antonia, a Shoe Boutique at Corona del Mar Plaza, just earned major bragging rights: It was named the favorite women’s shoe boutique in Orange County, by viewers of “Good Day LA” on Fox. Select shoes are reduced up to 65% off. Collections include Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Giuseppe Zanotti, Donna Karan, DKNY and Tory Burch. It’s a great place to pick up sexy high-heeled sandals for evening, casual and fashionable flats for day, a Tory Burch tote for summer excursions and more.

The store, at MacArthur Boulevard and East Coast Highway, is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (949) 644-6910 or visit www.shopantonia.com.

Pampered for a cause

Attend the inaugural Charity Fashion Show from 6:15 to 9 tonight for the Alzheimer’s Association, hosted by Lucy Activewear in Corona del Mar Plaza. Enjoy complimentary hand treatments by Amadeus Spa, a fashion show and 20% off all regular priced merchandise. Ten percent of all proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Association programs. Space is limited, so please RSVP at (949) 717-6751. For more information, visit www.lucy.com.

Helping Africa

The roof top area of the Camp in Costa Mesa will host “Hope and Possibility,” from 5 to 11 p.m. Sunday to benefit Nap Africa, a small nonprofit that supports a village in Zimbabwe.

Bid on silent auction items donations from Lucca, Hyatt Regency Newport, Native Foods, Harlow, Humanitaire, Vestal, the Crew Salon, Memphis and more. You can order tickets online, or buy them at the door. Tickets cost $50, and includes dinner, beer and wine. All proceeds go to the village. The Camp is at 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more information, visit www.napafrica.org.

Fashionable walk

Next Thursday, don’t miss South Coast Plaza’s Fashion Walk 2008. Enjoy exclusive events at your favorite luxury boutiques in the Jewel Court from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

You can enter to win a $1,000 South Coast Plaza shopping spree. Just complete an entry form at one of participating Fashion Walk retailers. Here’s a sampling of in-store events:

At Oscar de la Renta, enjoy evening music by Deejam while models showcase the latest fall fashions. Also enjoy champagne and a chocolate fountain. The store is in the Penthouse, Level 3, adjacent to Nordstrom. Call (714) 754-9044.

At Cartier, enjoy a champagne reception showcasing the new high jewelry collection “Inde Mysterieuse.” The store is in Jewel Court, Level 2. For more information, call (714) 540-8231.

At Hermes, stop by between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. for an in-store scarf tying event with champagne and hors d’oeuvres. The store is in the Nordstrom Wing, Level 1. For more information, call (714) 437-1725.

At Valentino, taste light hors d’oeuvres and sip champagne and Bellini’s. The store is in the Nordstrom Wing, Level 1. For more information, call (714) 751-3300.

At Fendi, enjoy Campari and canapes and see how Fendi’s exquisite leather handbag collection, Selleria, is made. A gift of a Selleria card case is yours with the purchase of any Selleria bag. The store is in the Macy’s Wing, Level 1. For more information, call (714) 751-1111.

Please RSVP to the Fashion Walk at (714) 435-2089.

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.