Neiman Marcus has just launched its first ever interactive mobile challenge with SCVNGR, a social game all about going places, completing challenges and earning rewards. It runs through April 10 at all Neiman Marcus locations, of course including our store at Ala Moana Center. SCVNGR works with the following few steps: + Download the free
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This is the second in a series featuring members of my Fashion Forum. It’s all about those five favorite things they simply cannot (or at least do not want to) live without. The five things they always take on a trip. The five things they only recommend to their best friends because they’re afraid they might sell out.
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The long-awaited, highly anticipated debut of South by Andy South did not disappoint. Far from it. The crowd at Ala Moana CenterStage was mesmerized from the opening number, featuring dancers from 24/7 DanceForce wearing costumes by Andy, until the closing wedding gown which was coveted by every woman at the show. In fact, I overheard
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This is an extremely busy weekend for me! Please join me at any – or all – of these events: Today I’ll be volunteering in the Hifi Pop-Up Incubator from 1 to 5 p.m. Come visit and shop! Of course we will ALL be at Andy South’s show tonight at 7 p.m. at CenterStage in
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A lot of people think there’s a lot of magic in fashion design: The designer sketches it and voila! the garment appears. Hardly. That sketch is just the beginning of a long, laborious, complicated process that can take months to complete. There are patterns to engineer, muslins to make, fabrics and notions to be chosen, samples to sew up and a
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Today is a HUGE day for fashion at Ala Moana Center. Tonight marks the public debut of Andy South’s first South by Andy South collection, his fall 2011. His show at 7 p.m. at Center Stage promises to be exciting and entertaining. In addition to his fashions, Andy has created costumes for 24/7 Danceforce and
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Honolulu-based fashion photographer Kaveh Kardan recently made a trip to New York City to work with models there and to build up his portfolio – and theirs. He has graciously agreed to share his photos, and the stories behind them, with us. This is the second in his series. Martina is a model I worked
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We all have questions from time to time about fashion, styling, accessories, hair, makeup, nutrition or fitness: What are the best new makeup colors for spring? How can I take my hair from beach to a dinner date? What is plantar faciitis and how is it treated? Where can I find a good Pilates instructor? What’s a good,
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Lovelessizm, the line designed by Honolulu’s multi-talented Richie Miao, has already earned an avid following in Asia. Last night, in its premeir fashion show in Hawaii at Ala Moana’s CenterStage, the line got its big introduction to an appreciative Honolulu audience. I don’t think anyone expected such an extensive line to come down that runway. Some of
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