Stuart Weitzman summer 2011 sandal. Photo courtesy Stuart Weitzman. Nordstrom is holding its Spring Shoe Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Representatives will be there from such popular brands as Callisto, Athena Alexander, Born, FitFlop, Mephisto, Sofft, Dezario, Michael Michael Kors, OluKai and Coach to answer questions and help with fit and selection. Information:
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Don’t forget to tune in tomorrow night at 7 p.m. to the Sundance Channel’s “All on the Line” with Joe Zee, creative director of Elle magazine. Last week Zee went to the rescue of Gemma Kahng, who was seeking her last shot at a comeback. In the ’90s Kahng was known for her tailored power
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In a major merchandising coup, Honolulu’s Catherine’s Closet Vintage Boutique recently announced that Barney’s Japan will be featuring more than 130 of its vintage items in the Shinjuku and Kobe stores from April 23 through May 8. The items include vintage women’s apparel, lingerie, hats and handbags, many of which have a ’70s vibe, with flowing
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I can’t remember when, if ever, the gift shop at the Honolulu Academy of Arts has had a trunk show. But this Saturday, April 30, they are holding one for Honolulu jewelry designer Fay Scherr of Two Hands. It’s perfect timing for Mother’s Day shopping. Scherr is known for her signature style of combining a
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A reader e-mailed me a question about her home manicures. She said hers do not last long and wondered if I could share some tips on how to extend a manicure. I asked Michele Lee, a manicure/pedicure professional who works out of Reneux Med and Day Spa. Here’s what she said: Before you begin your at-home manicure,
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Frederic Fekkai, one of the world’s most celebrated names in beauty,  and the lads of Proenza Schouler, Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez, have been colleagues and friends for years. Proenza Schouler lauds Fekkai for creating  magic on the models backstage during all their shows. His impressive understanding of their aesthetic in each collection has helped them achieve their success. That’s why they
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As we waited in line at HCC’s (Honolulu Community College’s) automotive department, we got a taste of what the student designer showcase was going to be like. In a performance art piece, a designer was spray painting a hoop-skirted damsel and buffed and beaming guy. There was energy and spirit in those sprays and splotches of paint.
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To the delight of a capacity crowd, Andy South hosted four of his Project Runway Season 8 friends at a fashion show at Ala Moana’s CenterStage at noon yesterday.   Casanova, Christopher Collins, Michael Drummond and Mondo Guerra showed their latest collections, giving Honolulu’s fashion crowd a special treat: insights into what they have been
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With its move into the Nuuanu Avenue space formerly occupied by the Peggy Chun Gallery, Deuces Hawaii has added its name to the list of fashion venues in Chinatown.In addition, it is adding its name to the list of Chinatown galleries. Deuces is using its walls as a gallery site for local artists. Each First Friday, Deuces
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