These aloha shirts are fit for women
Roberta Oaks is siding with the guys in admonishing women to stop stealing their boyfriends’ shirts. She’s making it easier with her new line of aloha shirts for women, cropped smaller with a fit so clean, sharp and sassy that you won’t want his boxy old shirt anyway.
The shirts, in seven prints, sell for $95 and $98 at Roberta Oaks downtown boutique at 19 N. Pauahi St., or online at robertaoaks.com. Call 428-1214.
Embellish new boots at reopening of UGG
UGG Australia is celebrating its store expansion at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki with a reopening celebration at 6 p.m. today.
The event will feature a store blessing, music and refreshments, plus complimentary application of Swarovski crystal embellishments offered with the purchase of classic UGG boots during the event. Shoppers will be able to choose a heart, peace sign or star design to grace their new boots.
Launching in select U.S. stores, including the Waikiki location, the "Bling It On" program enables customers to customize their UGG boots with 76 other designs, including a celebration of their favorite places, ranging from "aloha" for Hawaii to "Sin City" for Vegas shoe lovers, starting at $5 per design.
The expansion doubles the boutique’s existing store to 3,778 square feet, with room for expanded collections of men’s, women’s and children’s footwear, as well as handbags, loungewear and the UGG HOME collection of knit pillows and rugs and throws for those who like to loll around on sheepskin.
Submit your photo for a possible prize
The Valerie Joseph boutique is searching for its next "It Girl."
The grand prize winner will receive a $250 prize package. Ten finalists will receive a $50 prize package and be featured on valeriejoseph.com. In addition, friends and family of the finalists will receive a 10 percent discount during a meet-and-greet reception at the boutique.
To enter, submit your best look in a photograph to valerie@valeriejoseph.com by Nov. 9. Your primary style piece must be from the Valerie Joseph boutique.
Finalists will be notified by Nov. 11, and all 10 must be available to compete for the grand prize in their outfit, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 23 on the Ala Moana Centerstage.
The Valerie Joseph boutique is on the makai side of the mall in the former Slipper House space. For more information, call 942-5258.
Include trunk show in weekend plans
Tutuvi Sitoa will be hosting a trunk show featuring men’s and women’s apparel, pillows, lavalavas, tote bags, children’s quilts, yardage and more, this weekend at Moiliili Community Center, 2535 S. King St., Room 105.
The event will run from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.
Also featured will be a collection of vintage Japanese textiles from Joan Okino, including haori, obi, kimono and yukata.
Call 949-4355 or 780-2422 for more information.
Fashion event on tap at Modern
Fashion from Aloha Sailor, KJ Kinis, ME Swimwear and Maia will be featured at "Elements at The Modern Honolulu" at 8:45 p.m. Friday.
Designs will range from Aloha Sailor’s casual vintage-inspired nautical designs to the luxury resort and beachwear line of Rupal Gohil, who is drawn to the vibrant colors and luxurious fabrics of Indian fashion.
There will also be jewelry by Melinda Butler, and an exhibition by PangeaSeed, an organization that marries art and environmental activism.
Tickets are $10 in advance, and $20 at the door. Must be 21 and older. Limited VIP Bottle Service is available for $350, for up to six people. For tickets, visit 2013elements.eventbrite.com.
Also at The Modern, designer Beverly Horton will have a pop-up shop featuring her spring-summer 2014 collection today through Saturday during the hotel’s boutique hours, with informal modeling from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday. Call 943-5800 for more information.
