While I was at Neiman Marcus yesterday learning more about ReVive with readers of paularath.com, my husband Jerry was at Sketch Crawl. Jerry describes SketchCrawl this way: “Sketch Crawl is a world wide organization through the Internet to have artists go out on the same day of the year, every few months, and sketch. The neat thing is
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Paularath.com hosted a master class with Hylton Lea of ReVive skin care yesterday at Neiman Marcus Ala Moana. Not only was it educational, it was fun! So much we read about skin care is confusing and, frankly, a lot of it is shibai. However I have found the science behind ReVive to be sound and
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THE ESTEE LAUDER DREAM EVENT at Neiman Marcus Ala Moana Sunday, July 31-Wednesday, August 10 With your Estee Lauder purchase of $60 or more during this event, you’ll receive an elegant champagne tote with beauty gifts, including Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Creme, a deluxe compact with six eye shadows and one blush, Pure Color Lipstick
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It’s kinda nice when there’s a mutual admiration between a retailer and a designer. That’s certainly the case with jewelry scions Jose and Maria Barrera of NYC and Lo Kaimuloa of Riches Kahala. I have been a huge fan of the Barreras’ work for many years, so when preparing for our trip to NYC I
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Here’s another reader idea from a fan of Lash Food, the all natural lash lengthener and thickener that’s getting great buzz: “I bought Lash Food from (makeup artist) Liz Dahl and cannot believe the difference in my eyelashes and brows. I put it on with a wand every night after I wash my face – like liner above
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Cara Perlman came up with this clever idea for storing a hot hair styling appliance when taking it to and from the gym. It works for various sizes and shapes, such as curling irons and straightening irons. If the appliance isn’t quite cooled off (and this can often take quite a bit of time), Cara simply tucks it
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Lo Kaimuloa of Riches Kahala shared a helpful travel tip with me recently. I used it on my trip to NYC and she will use it on her buying trip to NYC next month. Since we’re using her tip, Lo is now eligible for a drawing for ReVive skin care at our event on Saturday
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Richie Miao and Kara Matsunaga have opened I AM. at 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. in the space formerly occupied by Blue Buddha. There are lots of fun surprises there, from the merchandise to the visual merchandising to the prices. It’s a bit reminiscent of the time Richie and former partner Kihan opened CHOP Salon in Restaurant Row and both media
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I just discovered this terrific shawl/garment/coverup at CHAI Studio Honolulu. My friend Liz Dahl and I were admiring it on a mannequin and Liz said “Wow! That would be so perfect for breast feeding.” Chai’s owner, Amerjit, nodded enthusiastically and started showing us a few of the myriad ways it can be worn. Here’s what the soft,
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