In an effort to promote local designers and artists, as well as brands that she enjoys personally, Julie Waters opened a store called Community last July in Chinatown.

“The concept is to have a space where local designers and artists can showcase their collections and be able to create the look and feel that they feel properly represents their aesthetic,” says Waters (pictured at left), who grew up and still lives in Kailua. “Also, they can use the space to do launch parties, line releases and events to create excitement to the collections.”

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Danielle Groff: Lost For Her ‘lacey’ tank $28, Lost For Her ‘shine on indigo’ shorts $39, 100 percent Hawaii hat $22

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Waters, who has been a sales representative in the fashion industry in Hawaii for 20 years, says Chinatown’s creative energy and growth seemed to be the perfect environment for her store, noting that she usually participates in Chinatown’s monthly First Friday festivities with an in-store event.

Some of the brands available are Organik, Obey, Lost, Indah, Jens Pirate Booty, Black Swan, Lucy Love, Havaianas, Cameron Hawaii, Khush, Maaji Lingerie, Umee Honolulu, Big Buddha, Sati Gems, Kai Luxe Jewelry, Ola by Hawaiian Body Products, Kimi and Li Bikini, Mother Denim, Super Sunglasses and art by Jamie Allen and Kelly Patrick.

“The feel of Community is very comfortable and creative,” adds Waters. “We have men’s, women’s and kid’s apparel and accessories. There’s something for everyone. We also have rotating artists every month, so there’s always something new to see and check out.”

Community is located at 22 S. Pauahi St. (across from Hawaii Theatre). For more information, call 523-0001 or visit it on Facebook and Instagram at communityhi.

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The Honolulu Community College Fashion Technology Program presents Posh, a student designer fashion show Saturday, April 27, at the Marine Education & Training Center at Sand Island, featuring the designs of 19 graduating senior designers, as well as other students.

“This is the biggest senior class I’ve ever had,” says Joy Nagaue, associate professor and head of the fashion technology department. “We’ve sold out of tickets already, and this is the fastest we’ve sold out – in about four days. But we decided to offer standing-room-only tickets.

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Mikayla Sweitzer: Two-piece strappy bikini by designer Kitri Rowland

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“Besides designing and sewing, the students have worked so hard on putting this show together. They take a fashion show production class by Tania de Jesus, and have been putting on fundraisers, such as car washes, to help pay for a lot of the expenses.”

Standing-room-only tickets cost $10 (does not include refreshments) and can be purchased at HCC or at the door the night of the event. Doors open at 6 p.m. for regular ticket holders, and at 7 for standing-room-only. The fashion show starts at 7:30. For more information, call 845-9203.

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Collins+8th and Freshionable.com co-host a styling event Sunday, April 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring transitional clothing that can be worn from day to night or weekday to weekend.

The event takes place at Collins+8th, located at 560 Pensacola St., Ste. 4, and will spotlight local brands Allison Izu, Andy South, H&K Handbags, UMEE and 19th & Whimsy, among other independent designers.

There also will be light pupus, drinks and live music provided by students from Ellen Masaki School of Music. Shoppers who bring used paper shopping bags and lightly used clothing to benefit Oahu Dress For Success will enjoy an additional 10 percent discount on most items. Named after South Beach Miami’s new shopping district, Collins+8th is an upscale boutique offering men’s and women’s fashions and is inspired by Miami’s style, energy, vibrancy and culture.

Freshionable.com is a new online boutique featuring stylish career wear for women, as well as style inspiration, fashion advice and designer interviews through its style blog. For more information, visit collinsand8th.com or call 593-9696.

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[KI*ELE] Trunkshow At Nordstrom

Local jewelry company [ki*ele] hosts a spring trunkshow Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nordstrom Ala Moana (in the fashion jewelry department, level 2) showcasing its new and exclusive [ki*ele] one-of-a-kind and personalized pieces, as well as summer personalized bangles and seathemed macrame bracelets. Stop by to get your necklaces and bracelets personalized for Mother’s Day (which is May 12), or shop the trunkshow’s selection of hammered necklaces, earrings, bangles and Aloha wire rings in sterling silver and 14K gold-filled.

All handmade in Hawaii, [ki*ele] was launched in 2008 by Marylea Conrad and features Hawaii-inspired jewelry, specifically resonating the sea and shell life in Hawaii. For more information, visit ki-ele.com.

The 47th annual University of Hawaii Senior Fashion Show takes place Sunday, April 28, at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa featuring the collections of seven senior designers and designs by 13 junior designers, all from the school’s Apparel Product Design and Merchandising program.

This year’s show, Zeitgeist: Spirit of the Times, also will feature three special segments – Renewable Energy, featuring wearable technology such as LED lights, EL wire and glow fabric; Ecobilan, focusing on sustainable fashion using sun dyeing with natural materials such as flowers, plants and vegetables; and Blistering Magnetism, showing fashions with a modern abstract concept, such as bold colors.

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Angela McInarnay: Black peplum suit jacket with copper collar and pants, designed by Jazmine Nakamura

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A silent auction begins at 4:30 p.m., doors open at 5 and the show starts at 6. Tickets cost $25 (general admission) and $50 (VIP seating). For details, email director Cassie Louie at clouie@hawaii.edu.

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Sheryl Lowe, one of Hollywood’s leading make-up artists for more than 20 years and wife of actor Rob Lowe (who is in Hawaii with her this week), makes an appearance at Neiman Marcus on Saturday, May 4, from noon to 5 p.m. to celebrate the Honolulu debut of her jewelry line, Sheryl Lowe Designs. A trunk show also will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Designer Jewelry department on level one of Neiman Marcus with Lowe’s proceeds benefitting the Dream Foundation, a charity that grants final dreams from the heart for adults with a life-limiting illness.

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In 2007, inspired by her world travels, Lowe created jewelry for a small group of friends as gifts and tokens of friendship. With an overwhelming response to her designs and with the advice of longtime friend Maria Shriver, she created her jewelry line and donates a portion of all proceeds to various women’s and children’s charities. Each style of jewelry is named after Sheryl’s close friends and the various places in the world that she loves to visit.

A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with an associate

For the last 36 years, Masako Formals has been dressing brides, grooms and many others for their special occasion.

Originally located in the Ala Moana Building, the locally owned formal wear store moved to its current location at 716 Cooke St. about 12 years ago, and carries wedding gowns, tuxedos, and bridesmaid, flower girl, mother-of-the-bride or -groom, and prom dresses. Some of the brands you’ll find are Casablanca, Allure Romance, Alyne, Sophia Tolli and Pattis.

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Brittni Woodward: Alyne 'Wendy' modified pleated ball gown with a delicately draped organza bodice and soft voluminous organza and tulle swirled flower skirt $4,675
Hair and make up by Racyne Sugai of Sassarella • Location: Ko‘ olau Ballrooms | Conference Center

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“The trend for wedding gowns right now is vintage looks,” says sales associate Pauline Yoshizawa. “However, strapless gowns are still really popular.”

Featured here are some of the latest styles available at Masako Formals. They also will be at the Hawaii World Class Wedding Expo XXX happening May 17 and 18 at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Stop by the expo and meet with experts for all your wedding needs, including photography, location, hair and makeup, catering, floral arrangements, decorations and more. There also will be fashion shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday (May 17) and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday (May 18). The expo is open from 6 to 10 p.m. May 17 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18. For more information, visit BridesChoiceHawaii.com or Facebook.com/hawaiiworldclassweddingexpo.com. For more information on Masako Formals, call 947-2696.

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Leslie Johnson Designs Promo At Global Village

Looking for that perfect gift for Mom? Global Village in Kailua has a special promotion with Leslie Johnson Designs, designer of the original sterling silver or 14kt gold-filled Mokulua bangle bracelet.

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Purchase a bracelet through May 12 and receive a complimentary ‘Michael Kors’-inspired vegan leather wallet, while supplies last.

A longtime graphic artist, designer Leslie Johnson grew up in Windward Oahu and earned a degree in graphic design from San Diego State University. She now uses her art background to create beach-inspired jewelry, using shells she collects along with her daughters and friends.

Global Village is located at 539 Kailua Road. For more information, call 262-8183.

Moanalua In Vans Contest

For the fourth consecutive year, Moanalua High School has been named a national semi-finalist in the VANS Custom Culture design contest. The national high school art contest encourages schools to submit four original designs for the renowned shoemaker, with the winning school receiving $50,000 for its art program and the chance for the students’ designs to be produced and sold in Vans’ retail stores. The four runner-up schools also will receive money for their art programs.

Moanalua is among the top 50 teams in the country (10 from each of five regions) from among more than 1,000 entries. The school is in the Southwest Region for the competition, and online votes can be cast at vans.com/customculture/vote through 11:59 p.m. EST (5:59 p.m. Hawaii time) Monday, May 13.

One team from each of the country’s five regions will be invited to the finals at the Whitney Museum of Art in New York City this month. The nine students on the Moanalua High team are Analise

Austin, Raymond Feliciano, Jorjiane Guasch, Cayli Hirata, Sun Lee, Jonathan Rosen, Troy Souza, Erin Voss and Dylan White. The team is led by art teacher Jeff Fujimoto, who has been at Moanalua for nine years.

Mother’s Day Weekend At Kahala Mall

To help shoppers find the perfect gift for their mothers, Kahala Mall is extending a 20 percent off coupon good for one merchandise item valid from May 10 to 12 at more than 25 participating stores. The coupon can be found in MidWeek or online at kahalamallcenter.com (must be printed), and must be presented at the time of purchase.

In addition to the mall-wide promotions and festivities, individual stores will have their own in-store sales and events throughout the weekend. As an added bonus, on Saturday, May 11, a complimentary $10 California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) gift card will be given to those who make purchases totaling more than $100. Customers must bring receipts timestamped between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. May 11 to the redemption kiosk near Center Court, while supplies last.

For more information, visit kahalamallcenter.com.

Since 2001, Baby Banz has been protecting the sensitive eyes and precious skin of keiki around the world with its ever-growing line of sun-protective swimwear and accessories. Founded in Australia, the company started with the development of its popular Baby Banz sunglasses, which feature 100 percent UVA/UVB protection Category 3 lenses for high sunglare reduction and good UV protection, along with an adjustable velcro strap to keep them in place.

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Isaiah Ala: Banz ‘Fin Frenzy’ long-sleeve UPF 50+ rash top $26 and ‘Fin Frenzy’ blue swim diaper $17

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Its products can be found in specialty baby stores nationwide and internationally, as well as online at USA.babybanz.com. Baby Banz also will be at the 16th annual UnitedHealthcare New Baby Expo May 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Neal Blaisdell Center, featuring all the latest prenatal to preschool products and services, entertainment, activities and demonstrations for Hawaii’s young families.

There also will be a children’s activity area, infant and toddler play area, mother/baby changing area and special appearances by some of your children’s favorite costume characters, including Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer, Clifford the Big Red Dog and UnitedHealthcare’s own Dr. Health E. Hound.

Also, the first 500 expectant moms attending the expo’s Hawaii’s Largest Baby Shower event Sunday, May 19, at 1 p.m. will receive a special gift bag, including a $20 gift certificate from Baby Banz.

For more information, visit newbabyexpo.com.

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Target And Phillip Lim Collaboration

Target Corp. has announced it is collaborating with designer Phillip Lim on an exclusive collection for women and men to debut Sept. 15 at most Target stores and Target.com. 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target will feature a range of apparel and accessories, including shoes, bags and travel accessories. Rooted in a classic fall palette of neutral tones and prints, the collection consists of more than 100 items and ranges in price from $19.99 to $299.99 for apparel and $19.99 to $59.99 for accessories.

Standout pieces include bags, dresses and a trench coat for women, and shoes and a leather moto jacket for men. There also will be a travel duffle and pouches.

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NBC’s ‘Today’ Show Live From The Royal Hawaiian

Hawaii residents will have a chance to attend NBC’s Today Show without leaving the island.

On Monday, May 20, The Royal Hawaiian is partnering with Today to highlight Oahu and Waikiki as a great travel destination. Today co-anchors Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker, along with co-hosts Natalie Morales and Willie Geist, will team up for the live broadcast from Waikiki.

While viewing of the filming locations on The Royal Hawaiian property are reserved exclusively for guests of the resort, the public is more than welcome to enjoy Today‘s primary broadcast setting on Waikiki Beach fronting the property from 1 to 4 a.m. May 20.

As the resort will be closed for access at this time, spectators may walk through the public beach access located between The Royal Hawaiian and Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Parking in the Sheraton Waikiki parking lot will be available, however, normal parking rates will apply as The Royal Hawaiian and Sheraton Waikiki will not validate tickets for attendance at this event.

The Royal Hawaiian also invites kamaaina to spend their weekend at the resort with a special kamaaina offer: $280 per night plus tax/resort charge for a Garden room with upgrade to Royal Grove, 25 percent food discount, 2 p.m. checkout based on availability, access to a fashion show at The Royal Promenade and exclusive seating at the various locations identified for The Today Show. Reserve online at royal-hawaiian.com/resort/event-calendar/todayshow or call 866-716-8140 and ask for rate plan KAMVIP. Proof of Hawaii residency required.

Today‘s live broadcast normally takes place at NBC News’ glass-walled, ground-floor production facility at the corner of 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

For more information, call 923-7311.

Amber Chesebro grew up around art and jewelry, so it’s no surprise that she would become a jewelry designer.

“My father paints landscape paintings with oils, acrylics and watercolors, and my mother sold her amazingly crafted macrame jewelry when we were younger and she was a stay-at-home mom,” she explains.

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Tiare Thomas: (right hand, top to bottom): Salty Girl Jewelry 'Rockweed' ring in gold-fill $92, 'Limu' knuckle ring in sterling silver $125, 'Limu' rings in sterling silver $68 each; (left hand, top to bottom): 'Limu' ring in gold-fill $92, 'Limu' rings in gold-fill $87 each, 'Limu' ring $87; and 'Swirl Hoop' earrings in gold-fill $58

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Born in Rhode Island and raised in a fishing village on the coast of Maine, Chesebro graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 2008 with a BFA in jewelry and metalsmithing before moving to Hawaii, where she found work for a local jeweler.

“Ever since I started learning metalsmithing techniques I dreamed of having my own line of jewelry,” says Chesebro, 30. “I always have so many designs floating around in my head, and I felt it would be a waste if I didn’t do anything with them and spent my life working for someone else.”

In 2010, she started Salty Girl Jewelry, which is described as high-end beach chic with a slight edge. “My intention is to create handmade jewelry that is elegant and wearable without being boring,” she says. “My jewelry is mostly inspired by nature, and my main focus is strong design and originality.”

Each finely crafted piece is fabricated from sterling silver, 14k gold-fill and 14k rose gold-fill. To add color, Chesebro incorporates a variety of natural materials, such as beetle wings, shells, coral, sea-glass and semi-precious stones. Featured here are some of Salty Girl’s newest designs, including the just-released Limu-inspired jewelry available with or without diamonds.

Salty Girl Jewelry can be found at Sand People, Roberta Oaks in Chinatown; Showcase Hawaii gift shop in Hawaii State Art Museum; Rebecca Beach in Kahala Hotel & Resort; Oceanology in Whaler’s Village in Lahaina; HiFI Coop in Ward Warehouse; Restir Surfside in Tokyo; and an online store at saltygirljewelry.com (MidWeek readers can take 15 percent off with coupon code MIDWEEKSGJ through May 22).

For more information, visit @saltygirlhi on Instagram, facebook.com/saltygirljewelry or call 808-658-0015.

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Stop by Nordstrom Ala Moana this week for many great beauty events, including the Beauty Trend Show happening May 25 from 8 to 10 a.m., where you’ll see the newest of the new as industry insiders reveal the latest in makeup, skincare and fragrance trends for spring and summer during a high-energy runway show. Beauty experts also will be on hand to demonstrate cutting-edge techniques and show customers how to take runway looks to real life. Tickets cost $20 and are redeemable toward any cosmetics purchase of $20 or more on the day of the event. To purchase tickets, call or visit your favorite cosmetics counter.

Also happening at Nordstrom:

* May 22 to 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Anastasia Hypercolor Brow & Hair Powder Event – Learn how to use Anastasia’s new hyper-bold powders to create neon-ombre, dip-dye and hair streaks in five hyper-bright hues that wash out and work on any hair color. Space is limited.

* May 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. – Kate Sommerville will Skype with guests, highlighting spring and summer skincare trends, while discussing products in an interactive format.

* May 25 – Meet Dawn Cukierwar from the internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning skincare brand, EVE LOM. Discover the secret to how you can achieve a radiant complexion irrespective of age, skin type or skin concern in a consultation with Dawn Cukierwar. Reserve your appointment with the Advance Skincare counter.

* May 25 from 10 a.m. to noon – For the first time ever in Hawaii, meet FRESH co-founder Lev Glazman, a widely recognized pioneer in pure, natural beauty.

* May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Meet Dr. Harold A. Lancer, world-renowned Beverly Hills dermatologist and founder of Lancer Dermatology Skincare, and receive one-on-one consultations and age-reducing recommendations to achieve your individual desires.

* May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Experience the Miracle Skin Transformer, a complete breakthrough putting beauty and protection at your fingertips with founder Sarah McNamara.

* May 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Meet Fekkai hair connoisseur and global educator Lisa Ferruggia and learn insider tricks and tips to achieve your personal hair perfection plus the right product combinations and styling tricks to simplify your daily routine. Contact the Fekkai counter to reserve an exclusive one-on-one consultation.

* May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Meet Bobbi Brown featured artist Nikki Rust and the Bobbi Brown team for personalized skincare and makeup recommendations.

* May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Laura Mercier global makeup artist Regina Sanches and her team will be on-hand to share their suggestions on which Laura Mercier products will meet your specific needs and help you find a new summer look.

Many more cosmetic and skincare brands also will be participating in Nordstrom’s Beauty Trend Show. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 952-6100 or visit nordstrom.com.

Windward Mall welcomes the opening of Patty’s Closet Fashion Boutique offering a great selection of women’s fashions and accessories in limited quantities and at affordable prices.

The store carries only two smalls, two mediums and two larges in every item, and never re-orders, so its inventory is always new.

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Jessica Bartolome: Lumiere stripe maxi dress $38.80, earrings $13.80 and Pink Duchess black platform ankle strap heels $27.80

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The company is based in Las Vegas and offers franchise opportunities with a growing number of stores opening across the country, including the first location in Anchorage, Alaska, opening this summer. The Windward Mall store is owned by Rosalyn Bantolina, a graduate of McKinley High School and Portland State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in human resources and general management. “I wanted to find something that was fun and would allow me to have a better work-life balance,” says Bantolina, who also is a mother of two. “Also, it was always a dream of mine to own a boutique.”

In Hawaii, Patty’s Closet Fashion Boutique also is located in the Town Center of Mililani, which is owned by Bantolina’s aunty Myrna Mendoza. She also has a cousin who opened a Patty’s Closet in Summerlin, near Las Vegas. For more information, call 235-2924 (Windward Mall) or 625-6440 (Mililani), or visit ilovepattyscloset.com. Mention this article and receive 20 percent off your highest priced item at any Patty’s Closet location in Hawaii.

Makeup by Sharlene Ganotisi

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Aloha Aina Boutique Summer Trunk Show

Aloha Aina Boutique at Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki hosts a summer trunk show May 29 from 1 to 7 p.m. featuring the new summer collections of local designers Tiare Hawaii and Noelani Designs.

There also will be music by DJ K-Smooth, treats from Sweet Temptation and a wine tasting. Customers also will receive a 10-percent discount off their purchase, and can enter to win special prizes.

For more information, call 924-4333.

Beach Wahine Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary

Beach Wahine Online Boutique celebrates its one-year anniversary with discounts and giveaways from June 1 to 8. The first 20 customers to make a purchase during this time will receive 20 percent off their entire order, as well as a free gift.

The online retailer specializes in beach-inspired clothing, swimwear and accessories for women, and features more than 40 designers from throughout Hawaii.

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Jewelry Party At Cottage By The Sea

Cottage by the Sea in Ward Warehouse presents an exclusive Tidepool Love sunrise shell and Tahitian pearl jewelry party every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. now through the end of June.

The store will be bringing in “tons” of gorgeous Grade A round

Tahitian pearls for customers to choose and customize their own necklaces, earrings and bracelets. There will be dozens of sunrise shells to choose from too, and sale prices from 20 to 30 percent off.

For more information, visit cottagehawaii.com or call 591-9811.

Downtown Honolulu is known as the business district of Oahu, but in recent years it also has become a fun shopping community with trendy fashion boutiques moving in, including House of Aria, which opened in February 2012.

Owner Melody Domingo says she relocated the store, originally located in Pearl City, to 1140 Bethel St. to accommodate a growing clientele from East Oahu.

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“Our shoppers can expect to find clothing styles that range from casual to cocktail attire,” she says. “We can dress you for any occasion from an everyday outfit to a breezy lunch date or a special occasion dinner/party.”

On the First Friday of every month, House of Aria extends its store hours and holds a trunk show featuring a local designer. The next event takes place June 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will showcase B.E.A.D.S. HI, specializing in custom macrame and shamballa bracelets.

“We also are planning to hold our second annual summer fashion show in July,” adds Domingo. “More details will be coming next month, so look out for that.”

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Following the launch of Values Inside Out, Sephora’s charitable platform that seeks to make communities across America more beautiful, Sephora presents its first limited-edition cosmetic collection to benefit its nonprofit partners. The You + Sephora cosmetic collection, which launched June 1 in all U.S. Sephora stores and on Sephora.com, retails for $20 and features a collectable cosmetic pouch, a mini gold glitter liquid eyeliner, a mini lip gloss in a dusty pink shimmer finish and a mini nail polish in a warm champagne metallic finish.

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For each bag sold in-store, Sephora USA Inc. will donate $13 to the store’s selected charity. In Hawaii, the Ala Moana store has selected HUGS, the Waikiki store picked Hawaiian Humane Society, the Pearlridge store chose American Cancer Society Hawaii, and the Maui store lists Women Helping Women Maui as their charity to receive funds.

Bags sold on Sephora.com will benefit American Heart Association. Sephora will make this donation for each bag sold through Dec. 31, while supplies last.

For more information, call 944-9797.

Kailua continues to become a must-visit boutique shopping destination, with the recent opening of Gypsea Boutique offering a great selection of clothing, home decor, gift items, fashion accessories and more.

Owners Hawley and Todd Quick also own fashion boutique Flower Child in Kailua, which opened in 2009, and have been looking for a second location for an accessory store where they could expand to carry more home decor items, shoes, handbags, as well as their original clothing designs.

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Olivia Trask-Lopez: Bali Designs beach dress in pink $92, Ocean Dreamer Florals romance crown $65, Seychelles Wedge sandals $96, Straw Studios clutch $45

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Located at 439 Uluniu St. next to Tokoname Sushi Bar & Restaurant, Gypsea features original designs that the couple has collected on their travels, items from some of their favorite local designers and various brands from L.A. Some of the labels you’ll find are Tiare Hawaii, Bali Designs, Khush Hawaii, Gaya, Sanctuary clothing, Allen Allen, Lucky Brand, Toms shoes, Seychelles shoes, Chinese Laundry, Kerry Cassill, Otaheite, Soludos shoes, Votivo candles and more.

“The name Gypsea represents a woman who travels the far seas looking for all the things she loves,” says Hawley, who was born and raised in Kailua. “I have always been into arts and crafts, fashion design, home decorating, and always had a motivation to do something with it all. My family and I have always been vintage collectors. We’ve done many craft fairs selling our art and loved doing that but wanted to move on to something else. I’ve seen Kailua’s growth in the last eight years or so, and saw the potential to start up our business in retail.”

For more information, call 261-8069.

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Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Event returns to Honolulu June 21-23 at Windward Mall.

Shop for high-quality, new and gently used clothing (children, maternity and juniors), furniture (children and household), nursery bedding, nursing accessories, baby equipment (such as strollers, high chairs, etc.), toys, children’s books, puzzles, video games, DVDs, sports accessories and more.

The event is free and open to the public. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday (half-off sale).

For more information, visit honolulu.rhealana.com.

For six years, Rylee Cabaniero worked her way up from sales to manager to buyer at Philanthropy by Madison and Company in Waipio, so when the store closed eight months ago, she decided to open her own boutique in its place called Milieu (pronounced mil-yoo). Located at 94-1235 B Ka Uka Blvd., the boutique focuses on carrying specialty, oneof-a-kind pieces at affordable prices.

Brands you’ll find include Chief Hawaii, Tylie Malibu, Love at Dawn, Khush Clothing, Ginger Lamb, Melinda Y. Butler Jewelry, Kira Hawaii, Pieces of Me and She Speaks. The store also houses artwork by local artists including The Waves of Change, Pastenture, Mackdizz and Dylan McCain.

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Morgan Clark: Tylie Malibu feather ombré hi-lo dress $142.50, Melinda Y. Butler smoky quartz tourmaline necklace $67

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“I try my best to balance the daily operations of the shop and family life of two little ones at home,” says Cabaniero, 24. “Milieu is a hidden gem for Oahu, especially for people out West who don’t feel like going far.

It’s a refreshing boutique that features a variety of current and upcoming specialty apparel, accessories, jewelry and novelty items. We also have a consignment/recycled section where we sell gently loved apparel, handbags, accessories and shoes. Our buyer, Lynn Dagan, offers consignment services for designer goods.”

A summer family event is in the works to take place at the end of July featuring trunk shows and services by local vendors. For more information, visit facebook.com/milieuhi or milieuhawaii.net, follow them on Instagram @milieuhawaii or call 744-8667.

Styling assistant: Lori Kim
Wardrobe styling by Tyson Joines / www.tysonjoines.com
Makeup by Lorena Morallo Takushi www.lorenamakeupartistryanddesign.com
Hair by Mel Mariano Jr.

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Stop by Pearlridge Center Saturday, June 29 and July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and donate two shopping bags of new or gently used apparel, shoes, handbags or accessories to Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, and receive a “Grow Guy” desktop planter or two butterfly magnets of your choice. Donations can be dropped off at Pearlridge Uptown Center Court. One shopping bag is equivalent to one standard plastic grocery bag. One gift per donor. Also, visit the mall’s 16th annual summer exhibit, Flutter: A Green Experience, on display through July 14. The museum-quality display features a host of eco-friendly, hands-on educational activities, including The Butterfly Pavilion, housing approximately 125 living butterflies, where keiki can see the life cycle from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly.

The special “Grow Guy” and butterfly magnet gifts are available only June 29 and July 6, but Goodwill will collect donations through July 14 at convenient donation spots throughout Pearlridge Center, including The Body Shop, The Diamond Fairy, Razor Concepts, Razor Sports, Sephora, Tapestries by Hauoli, T&C Surf Designs, HIC, Mark’s Hallmark and Sanrio Surprises.

For more information, visit pearlridgeonline.com.

Macy’s celebrates all things American with its American Icons campaign this summer, featuring exclusive collections

in fashion, home and accessories from legendary American designers such as Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and Levi’s.

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Chelsey Sponsler: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren denim jacket $165, shorts $69.50 and halter top $59.50, Lucky Brand turquoise and red bead bracelets $45 each, red bead bracelet $35, gold bead necklace $42 (on head) and spike necklace $59, Steve Madden boots $109

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Customers also can show off their American pride wearing American Icons-inspired products from brands such as Alfani, I.N.C., Bar III, Betsey Johnson, American Rag, Charter Club, Style & Co., Vince Camuto, Coach, Keds, Haskell, Marilyn Monroe, Kipling, Estee Lauder, Fiesta, Lenox and many more.

The campaign also includes various in-store events nationwide and contests, including the Martha Stewart Collection Sweepstakes. Visit macys.com/icons through July 4 and enter to win an opportunity to meet Martha Stewart herself and lunch for four at the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia office in New York City, as well as a $250 Macy’s gift card, flight and accommodations in New York City, a one-year subscription to Martha Stewart Living, a private crafting session with a Martha Stewart Living expert and a signed copy of Martha’s American Food book.

For more information or to see more American Icons product, visit macys.com/icons.

photos by Nathalie Walker // wardrobe stylist Crystal Pancipanci // stylist assistant Savannah Tatreau

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