YWCA Oahu is hosting a benefit clothing sale between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today in the Laniakea YWCA lobby at 1040 Richards St.
The sale features bargains on new and pre-owned designer and name-brand women’s clothing and accessories, including UGG footwear. Most items are priced at $5.
Sales support the Dress for Success program, which helps economically disadvantaged women re-enter the workforce with confidence and style. Bring your reusable shopping bags to carry your holiday dramas treasures home.
Call 538-7061 for information.
Flower pins can add polish to outfits
Montsuki designer Patty Yamasaki has created a colorful bunch of Hana flower pins using vintage obi silks. The colorful fabric pins can add a festive touch to jackets, sweaters, wraps and belts to wear during the holiday season and beyond.
They can also serve as an affordable gift or stocking stuffer, or add an elegant finish to your Christmas wrapping. All are one-of-a-kind in color and fabric combinations, at $32 each.
Yamasaki has also added a rich red brocade to her original collection of Edo handbags, at $198 each.
The Montsuki boutique is at 1132 Koko Head Ave., Suite F, in Kaimuki. Call 734-3457.
Holiday event features Chinatown vendors
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development is teaming up with popular urban pop-up market Art + Flea to present “Holidaze Chinatown Market” from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The street market supporting Chinatown’s brick-and-mortar businesses, as well as about 40 local pop-up vendors, will take place at Pauahi Street and Nuuanu Avenue.
The holiday shopping event is part of an effort to bring street activities to Chinatown per the transit-oriented Chinatown Action Plan. There will also be entertainment provided by KTUH, Pow Wow School of Music, the Willards and Ohtoro.
Admission is free. Visit facebook.com/artfleahawaii.
Allison Izu’s 5 Days of Giveaways
To thank shoppers for their support, Allison Izu is hosting a “5 Days of Giveaways” contest on Instagram, with Bianca tops, Misa tops, Lulu wide leg pants, Alex cowl tops and Hotel & Smith olive twill pants up for grabs.
To enter, follow @allisonizupetite, like her contest photos and tag a friend in the comments section. If the photo reaches 100 likes by Dec. 20, she will select two winners every day until Christmas. Keep the likes coming through Dec. 24 for a chance to win. Winners will be notified via Instagram message of their win.
M.A.C spotlights new collection
M.A.C Cosmetics welcomes beauty fans to celebrate its “Magic of the Night” holiday collection at M.A.C Pro Ala Moana, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
The event will feature musicians playing the blues and a DJ, surrounded by makeup stations where M.A.C Artists will be available for applications.
The holiday collection features deep smoky hues for eyes, and lips in a range of juicy to bold after-midnight tones. The collection debuts in stores today and online at maccosmetics.com.
