O.C. Bargainista: Sample deals from Anthropologie brand

It’s sample sale time! The first stop on our list will be the BB Dakota and Jack sample sale at 1638 Pomona Ave., Costa Mesa, which is from noon to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Get tops and bottoms from a brand sold at Anthropologie for $5, dresses for $8, blazers for $10, coats for $20 and leather for $40, among other steals. Visit dakotacollective.com.

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In time for Christmas

Need inspirational gifts this holiday season? Bob Siemon Designs, a Christian housewares and jewelry company, will hold its first-ever warehouse sale at 3501 W. Segerstrom Ave., Costa Mesa, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, where shoppers will save up to 97% on products like sterling silver crosses and True Love Waits rings, mugs, VeggieTales products and Bible covers. There also will be a Crafters Corner where craft notions will be available. Visit bobsiemon.com/blog.aspx.

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Get ready for bikini weather

Planning a winter cruise or tropical vacation? Stop by the Beach Bunny Swimwear Sample Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 17795 Sky Park Circle, Suite G, Irvine. Save up to 90% off; deals include swimwear for $5 and up; loungewear from $10; $25 sandals; and beach bags for $10 to $15. Visit beachbunnyswimwear.com.

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Warehouse sale for all

For those in need of surf and skate lifestyle apparel for the holidays and beyond, the O’Neill Warehouse Sale at 17 Pasteur, Irvine, will be the place to be this weekend, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. With 40,000 square feet of merchandise marked a minimum of 50% off, all sizes will be available for men, women, boys and girls, including brands like O’Neill, Metal Mulisha, Rusty and Lost. Visit oneill.com.

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Rip on over to Santa Ana

Got Hurley? If not, stop by their Warehouse Sale, where everything from jeans to fleece will be 50% to 70% off, from noon to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 1880 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana. Visit hurley.com.

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Get ready for holiday crafts

Scrapbookers and crafters will love the Sizzix/Ellison warehouse sale from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 25862 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest. The event includes closeouts, overstocks, door prizes and product demonstrations. Call (877) 355-4766 or visit sizzix.com.

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Make your turkey perfect

Freebie of the Week: Did you enjoy the free Martha Stewart grilling cookbook download we told you about this summer? If so, warm up those typing fingers to visit Sirius.com/thanksgiving ASAP for a free full download of Martha Stewart’s Thanksgiving e-cookbook. Happy Turkey Day!

Have a hot sale tip, or know about a great local business that you think deserves a little attention? Contact the O.C. Bargainista at candicebaker@gmail.com. And remember — never pay retail!