The world of Kate Spade has come right to our doorstep at Ala Moana Center, on the mall level across from Sephora. It’s a world of timeless, not trendy, clothing and accessories, ladylike, pretty and polished. It’s easy to picture Audrey Hepburn shopping in Portofino in a white linen Kate Spade blouse, floral cotton pique skirt and hot pink Kate Spade “hula bag.”
The company’s creative director, Deborah Lloyd, has brought to Kate Spade a passion for retro styles and vintage-inspired fabrics. Think daisy appliques and hot pink and coral stripes, a peony-pink bag paired with a black and white polka dot shirtwaist. The accessories company is now offering head-to-toe dressing with a touch of wit and whimsy.
SEDONA PRESENTS ‘GIVE BACK, COME BACK’ GEM SALE
The summer Sedona Gem Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Ward Centre store. The show features dealer-direct pricing on natural crystals, mineral specimens and stone carvings, as well as handmade jewelry with colored gemstones. Part of the proceeds will go to the Hawaiçi Foodbank. Those who buy $100 or more will receive coupons for mini in-store services such as feng shui lessons, psychic readings or chair massages. Information: www.sedona-hi.com or call 591-8010.
AS SEEN IN HIGH-DEF
Are you ready for your photo op or appearance on high-definition TV? The pros will tell you your old makeup routine will not cut it in high-def. To the rescue: Make-up Forever’s education and artistry expert J’me Williams. She’ll be at Honolulu’s Sephora stores this weekend to offer personalized consult-ations with the company’s revolutionary High Definition Collection from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow at Ala Moana Center, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Pearlridge. For appointments call Sephora Ala Moana at 944-9797 or Sephora Pearlridge at 487-0660.
NIGHT OF LOCAL DESIGNERS
Two popular Kailua boutiques, Olive and Flower Child, are pairing up to present a Night of Local Designers, 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at 43 Kihapai St. Featured designers include: Hippie Chic Belts, Jo Jah Jewelry, Twin Island Surf Co., Kyote Designs, Anje Designs and Colin Redican Art; www.iheartolive
.com, 263-9919.
BULGARI ADDS COSMETICS
In a branding move that takes Bulgari outside the jewelry box, the iconic Italian company has introduced a skin care line. The significant ingredient, logically, is gem stones.
Bulgari Gem Essence, an exclusive ingredient present in every Bulgari skin care product, was created by dermatologists, cosmetologists and pharmacologists in Bulgari’s Swiss cosmetic research department.  Bulgari Gem Essence is a combination of sapphire, malachite, tourmaline and citrine in liquid and powdered form. The Essence is combined with proven anti-aging ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and polypeptides.
Bulgari Skin Care is available in three lines: the Precieuse Line, said to be anti-aging, the Lumiere line, said to revitalize and enhance the skin’s radiance and the Radiance Cleansing Line for deep cleansing and toning. Find it at Neiman Marcus, at prices ranging from $85 to $280.
— Paula Rath. Contact me at paularath@aol.com or 595-4904.

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