Craft expo includes clearance sale

Old projects die, new ones begin. Crafters clearing out the old may give life to your current and future projects during the "Craft, Gift & Rubberstamp Expo" with the Crafters Clearance Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Neal Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites.

Local vendors will be selling a variety of crafts and gift items, with many contributing to the clearance sale. Admission is free. For details, email nanstar@hawaii.rr.com.

Sephora gift set combines chocolates and lip color

You survived Christmas, but don’t think you’re off the hook for gift giving. Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and Sephora is making shopping easier with a limited-edition, decadent beauty gift set created in collaboration with La Maison du Chocolat.

The La Maison du Chocolat for Sephora Collection features four signature pralines from the luxury chocolatier, paired with a lightweight matte lip color from Sephora Collection, all packaged in an elegant red box for $20. Sweet!

Neiman Marcus event introduces new Estee Lauder items

Just ahead of the new spring beauty season, Neiman Marcus is hosting an ”Up Close: Estee Lauder” event during store hours through Jan. 25 to introduce the brand’s new color and skin care products, in Cosmetics, Level One. Those spending $75 or more in Estee Lauder items will receive a Lisa Perry-designed tote with deluxe samples, as well as a full-size lipstick and eyeshadow palette in your choice of subtle or bold colors. One gift per person, while supplies last.