Line for plus-size petites debuts

Designer Lynn Sakutori aimed to make her mark as a petite designer, and perhaps she succeeded too well. Since her Sakutori line’s debut at Nordstrom earlier this year, the store has been inundated with requests from larger women.

So Sakutori is obliging with the launching of her plus-size line focusing on Hawaii women who average about 5-foot-4 in height and require sizes 1X to 3X.

Meet the designer during her launch in Nordstrom’s Encore department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Like the petite line, the new styles are contemporary, comprising easy-care fabrics suitable for warm weather that make excellent basics to complement or expand an existing wardrobe. Her first grouping includes two different top and bottom styles, with each piece selling for less than $80.

Expo offers fashion, food and fun

The 10th annual Hawai‘i Woman Expo, plus the Hawai‘i Sewing, Quilting and Crafts Show, takes place at the Neal Blaisdell Center this weekend, with three days of shopping, fashion, prize drawings, food and product sampling, and entertainment. Event hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Some of the highlights include the "Uptown Closet Fierce 365" fashion show beginning at 5:45 p.m. Friday; Bliss Online fashion show at 7:45 p.m. Friday; "Celebrities and their Pets" fashion show at 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 2Couture fashion show at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and the "Most Beautiful Man" contest at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

General admission is $3; military members and their families, and children younger than age 7 will be admitted free.

For a full calendar and more information, visit www.hawaiiwomanexpo.com.

Cosmetics shoppers can earn free gift

With fall comes a change in clothing styles that also calls for an update in makeup. Get an eyeful of new products, colors and techniques during the Beauty Event taking place during store hours through Sept. 16 at Neiman Marcus.

Shoppers who spend $100 or more in cosmetics or fragrances during the event will receive a crocodile-embossed tote, in lime green, navy blue or metallic, filled with samples of eight beauty, hair and fragrance products.

Participating brands will also offer gifts with qualifying purchases.

Barbershop hosts clipper contest

Mojo Barbershop will host a talent showcase, "Barbers in Paradise," at 7 p.m. on First Friday.

During the celebration of barbering as an art form, barbers will be showing their skill in three categories: gentleman’s cut, fade, and full head design, with contestants judged on creativity, skill, quality and time.

The barbershop is at 1157 Bethel St. Visit mojobarbershop.com, or call 927-8017 for more information.

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John Hardy designer showcases collection

John Hardy creative director and head designer Guy Bedarida returns for a trunk show at Neiman Marcus on Tuesday that will feature the Cinta collection and Moroccan motifs inspired by the 1970s jet-set lifestyle of Yves Saint Laurent, socialites and fashionistas. The collections will be available for viewing from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Bedarida will make an appearance during a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. in Designer Jewelry, Level One.

Browse eclectic selection of goodies

Wai‘oli Tea Room will be the site of a sale of shabby chic, cottage, Victorian, mid-century modern and country-style items and decor from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Shop for small furniture, garden antiques, linens, lace, porcelain, pottery, jewelry, handbags, enamelware, water lilies and mini herb gardens in the relaxing and lush garden setting of the 100-year-old tearoom at 2950 Manoa Road. Admission and parking are free.

Help Kaneohe Bay at annual air show

Volunteer opportunities for both the military and public are available for the 2012 Kaneohe Bay Airshow, featuring the Blue Angels, Sept. 29-30 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Helpers will receive an airshow volunteer T-shirt, water bottle and certificate of appreciation.

Positions include food service worker (must be at least 18 years old); front entrance, ticket taking and ticket scanners (must be at least 16 years old); alcohol I.D. checkers (must be at least 21 years old); marketing, including assistance with information booths, corporate chalets and commercial sponsors; retail merchandising; and ushers and scrip sales.

Find volunteer registration forms at www.kaneohebayairshow.com. For more information, call 254-7638 or 257-0372.

The Kaneohe Bay Airshow is free and open to the public. Gates open both days at 9 a.m.