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Nui Mono brings in fashion for trunk and designer day

Nui Mono’s mother-daughter owners, Elaine Costello and Lue Zimmelman, are hosting a Girlfriends Holiday Sale and Teru JewelryTrunk Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Designer Laurie Ito, owner of Teru Jewelry, will show her Holiday collection fashioned from freshwater pearls, semiprecious gems and crystals, with pieces ranging from $30 to $250.

The Girlfriends include jewelry makers Laurie Ito, Cora Yee, Sherrie Rupert and Debbie Kaneshiro; handbag and accessories designer Kim Kono; clothing makers Wendy Kim-Messier and Lisa Wiemken; potholder maker Akiko Oka; purse and wallet maker Bev Seki; ceramist Jere Masumoto and others.

Shoppers who buy an item at regular price can purchase a second item of equal or lesser value at 50 percent off, excluding consignment merchandise. Nui Mono is at 2745 S. King St. Call 946-7407.

Hyatt spa contest employs Twitter for prize

The Hyatt Regency Waikiki’s Na Ho’ola Spa is seeking help in naming its signature scrub, and it’s turning to Twitter. The follower who sends the winning name to @NaHoolaSpa will receive a gift basket of spa products and a spa robe. The contest ends Dec. 30.

The as-yet-unnamed scrub includes several Hawaii ingredients: noni, kalo and kukui nut oil, which help in the spa’s mission to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through its treatments and product offerings. The new scrub is also scented with mango, and includes Hawaii cane sugar for exfoliation. Call 923-1234.

Lush Cosmetics’ party pours on the fun and crafts

Lush Handmade Cosmetics is hosting a national party, and everyone’s invited. Events take place during store hours Saturday at all Lush and Lush at Macy’s locations.

Guests will be treated to Christmas cookies and hot cocoa while stringing popcorn garlands, creating tree ornaments and viewing some of the holiday-inspired gift items available in the boutiques.

Shoppers also can enter to win a Winter Wonderland gift package valued at $114.95. Packed into the gift hatbox are 13 bath-and-body items including scrubs, soaps, gels and body butters.

Lush boutiques are on the ground floor of Ala Moana Center (941-7400), near the customer service office, and at the Royal Hawaii Center (923-5874).

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Hildgund Jewelry hides prizes across isle for ‘Hide and Tweet’

Hildgund Jewelry will brighten the holiday for 36 people who manage to find jewelry to be hidden in public spots on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island, in a $20,000 jewelry giveaway beginning Tuesday.

In the contemporary game of "Hide and Tweet," searchers can find clues to the "Twelve Days of Christmas" hiding spots by following HildgundJewelry on Twitter and Facebook.

Just as last year, there are no strings attached to winning. Find the white boxes topped with gold ribbon and the Hildgund logo, and the jewelry piece in it is yours. This year, pieces range in value from $100 to $4,000.

"It’s our way of saying mahalo to the local community for their generous support over the last 137 years," said Hildgund president Bruce Bucky.

Call 523-1123 or visit www.hildgund.com.

Wedding Ring Shop to help bring wishes true for needy

The Wedding Ring Shop is embracing the spirit of giving by hosting a Salvation Army Angel Tree through Dec. 15.

Each Angel tag on the tree represents the wish of a child or an elderly person in need. Adopt an Angel, then buy that Angel a holiday gift. Bring your unwrapped gift to The Wedding Ring Shop and receive a gift of a polishing cloth, jewelry cleaner and a $50 gift card to The Wedding Ring Shop.

The Wedding Ring Shop is at 1181 Kapiolani Blvd. Store hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call 945-2800.