STYLE FILE
Trunk show highlights latest bridal fare
The Bridal Boutique will host a trunk show Friday through Sunday featuring new fall designs by Allure Bridal at a 20 percent discount.
Gowns reflect moods from romantic to glamorous — from those made with lush fabric, Swarovski crystals and lace, to casual designs.
On Saturday there will also be Polish & Powder manicures from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and minimassages with Jasmine Apana.
Trunk show hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The boutique is at 614 Cooke St., second floor. Call 597-8893 for information or to make an appointment.
Designs on display at Neiman Marcus
The fashion calendar is heating up for fall. At Neiman Marcus, trunk shows this weekend include Valentino, today through Saturday; Armenta, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and Dolce & Gabbana, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Meet Santiago Gonzales, who will share Nancy Gonzales exotic skin handbags, like the one pictured, from noon to 4 p.m. Friday.
Recycling drive seeks formal attire
An Aloha ‘Aina Earth Day recycling collection and community cleanup takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Alvah A. Scott Elementary, 98-1230 Moanalua Road, to benefit the Aiea Community Association.
The monthly recycling drive was created to provide residents with an easy way to get rid of recyclable waste while raising funds for community groups. For the first time, the drive will accept new or like-new formal (prom) dresses, accessories, handbags and dress shoes, to assist the Bella Project in its mission to provide prom attire to Hawaii high school students unable to purchase garments.
New career attire, accessories, handbags, shoes and makeup will also be accepted on behalf of Dress for Success, which provides professional attire to disadvantaged women, along with a network of support and career development tools.
Other desired items include scrap metal, bicycles, appliances, lawn mowers, beverage containers, corrugated cardboard, newspaper, used cooking oil, cellular phones, printer cartridges, PDAs, cameras, gaming systems, electronics, telephone books, magazines, bath and beach towels, cardboard egg cartons, DVDs, CDs, games, used eyeglasses, hearing aids, all types of batteries, computers, printers, scanners, usable household items, plastic bags, plastic bottle caps, canned goods for Hawaii Food Bank and monetary donations for Hawaii Meals on Wheels. One television may be turned in per car, and incandescent light bulbs can be exchanged for CFLs (two per person). For free towing of unwanted cars and free roll-off bin service for scrap metal, call 306-1876.
Do not bring tires, motor oil, paints, hazard fluids, freezers, refrigerators, air conditioners, microwave ovens, gas tanks or green waste.
Orchids lend their scent to product line
Malie Organics’ Orchid Collection is the latest in its family of locally sourced organic spa products.
The collection is a tribute to orchid lovers who might “have no idea that orchids can have such an exquisite aroma,” Malie creator and co-founder Dana Roberts said.
After searching local farms, orchid shows and state fairs, Roberts settled on purple cattelyas from Kauai, where the company is based, for use in the products.
The collection features organic body cream, body wash, body polish, mist, liquid hand soap, soy candles and reed diffusers, at prices from $20 to $72.
On Oahu, Malie Organics products can be found at Nordstrom, Martin & MacArthur and spas such as Spa Halekulani and the Moana Lani Spa at the Moana Surfrider. Visit www.malie.com.
