Kahala Mall handing out keys to unlock your style

By Nadine Kam

Kahala Mall will be starting the spring season by giving away special keys that will unlock exclusive prizes and offers throughout the mall during the “Unlock Your Style” event beginning at noon Saturday.

The keys will be distributed to the first 250 fashionistas arriving at Center Court beginning at noon. Keyholders will be able to unlock deals, gain access to a VIP lounge, and have the chance to win more than 30 prizes at a giveaway event at 3 p.m. at Center Court.

The tech savvy can also win prizes before the event officially starts by participating in the Instagram contest #UnlockStyle. Take a photo of anything you consider Spring Style, use the hashtag #UnlockStyle and tag photos of your favorite Kahala mall purchase, your outfit, accessory, color trend ... anything on trend this spring. The more photos you tag, the better your chances are of winning. Kahala Mall will announce the winners on March 7 via Instagram.

It's a continuing joke that I can't remember my Instagram password (for those who have tried to be my friend on Foursquare, I'm not being snobby but I can't remember that password either). Looks like I'd better figure it all out fast!

On that day, the public is also welcome to attend 20-minute Trend Sessions at Center Court between 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., during which fashion professionals from M.A.C., Honolulu magazine, Marsha Nadalin Salon and Spa, and local stylist Tyson Joines and others will share the latest in hair and makeup, and ways to incorporate the season’s trends into one’s wardrobe. Audience members will be able to win prizes and consult with stylists for individualized wardrobe tips.

While there, enter to win a roundtrip for two to the West Coast on Hawaiian Airlines. In addition, those who spend $75 or more at any store, restaurant or theater at Kahala Mall will receive quadruple HawaiianMiles, four miles for every dollar spent that day.

Visit www.KahalaMallCenter.com for more information.

Urban Decay's 'Great and Powerful' Oz palettes

Disney photos

By Nadine Kam

Coinciding with the opening of the film, “Oz: The Great and Powerful” tomorrow, Urban Decay has come up with two beautiful limited-edition eye palettes inspired by the witches in the Disney film.

While the company named the palettes after Glinda, played by Michelle Williams in the film, and Theodora, played by Mila Kunis, fans have already been referring to the palettes as being for the good girl, and the bad girl, respectively.

Urban Decay refers to the Theodora palette of muted browns and greens as being for the “fiery, strong-willed and spell-binding” woman, while the Glinda palette of glittery silver and gold, with touches of pink, peach and violet as being for the “graceful, fearless and bewitching.”

The palettes are $49 each at Macy’s and Sephora, though those embracing their inner saint and sinner might want to pick up both.

I could have used the Glinda palette when "Wicked" was in town. My friends and I regretted not sparkling for the event, and the Glinda palette delivers. The silver and gold is really too much for most occasions, but just the thing when you want to stand out from the crowd.

Urban Decay photos

Cotton's 24-hour lifestyle

Cotton looks by Gypsy05, among the brands offering cotton apparel at 24 percent off to mark Cotton Incorporated's 24 Hour Runway Show.

Cotton Incorporated is hosting a 24 Hour Runway Show demonstrating the versatility of cotton through 1,440 different looks — one per minute — inspired by regional trends from across the U.S.

Judging from the brands being shown, it seems as if Hawaii designers and Hawaii as a site would have been a perfect fit for a show like this because cotton is so breathable and comfortable to wear.

The curious can view the show, taking place in South Beach, Fla., beginning 3 p.m. today and ending the same time tomorrow, via computer or mobile device at http://cotton24hours.thefabricofourlives.com

Those who visit the site can also visit links to dozens of designers—including Tommy Hilfger, Cosabella, Cubavera, Denim Habit and French Connection—who are offering cotton apparel and accessory items at 24 percent off.

The fashion show will be hosted by Giuliana Rancic of E! News and E!'s Fashion Police and Bill Rancic, and feature special appearances by actress Camilla Belle, who appears in Cotton's "The Fabric of Our Lives" advertising campaign; and more.

A look from Cubavera.

More of Hawaii in print

Hawaii made a strong showing in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, but we're also represented in other publications.

Lucky magazine's February issue includes a feature on Oahu as a "Shopper's Paradise." Featured are a number of downtown boutiques—Fighting Eel, Owens & Co., Community, and Barrio Vintage—plus the fashionable Collins & 8th on Pensacola, Rebecca Beach at the Kahala Hotel, and Aloha Rag on Kapiolani Boulevard, plus So'Mace Lifestyle, and venturing beyond Honolulu to Olive and Muumuu Heaven in Kailua, and Guava Shop in Haleiwa.

Some of the downtown boutiques missing were Roberta Oaks, and La Muse, where I picked up this nifty Joomi Lim spike bracelet.

And Vanity Fair's March issue includes a photo of former Hawaii resident, actor Jason Momoa, in a photo retrospective of "Bruce Weber's Adventures in Hollywood." Beautiful black and whites demonstrate why Bruce Weber is Bruce Weber.

Beauty spot: Orogold a Waikiki hit

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A display inside the new Orogold store at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

Ten months after opening its first outpost in the Outrigger Reef Hotel in Waikiki, Orogold has opened its second boutique, this time at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, celebrating with a grand opening that took place Feb. 15. And come April, the company will be opening at a location on Front Street in Lahaina, Maui.

That's pretty fast, but understandable in a place where excessive sun and the need for skincare go hand in hand, and there are countless tourists willing to try something new. In this case, creams and serums infused with 24K gold, and expectedly pricey.

Gold has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are said improve circulation and speed up healing, though its skincare benefits are inconclusive. Any skin improvement is more likely to come from the various cream and serum formulations. For a little more information on gold as skincare, check out this article from Truth in Aging: http://www.truthinaging.com/ingredient-spotlight/gold-is-it-worthy-of-a-new-standard-in-skincare

The gold orb is the Vitamin C Mask from Orogold's 24K Vitamin C line formulated with vitamins C, E and A, as well as tangerine fruit extract and flecks of gold.

A 24K gold mask.

The room is done up in gleaming, polished white.

The copper-colored containers are from the 24K DMAE line.

Also represented here are masks from the 24K Brightening (silver tone), 24K Collagen & Caviar (lime) and 24K Oil Control (blue) product lines.

One of two demonstration rooms.

Some of the products that can be sample in the treatment room.

Ferrero Rocher candies served during the store's grand opening mimicked the shape and color of some of the cosmetic containers.

NM Beauty Event celebrates spring season

Neiman Marcus photo

The Beauty Event is back, starting Feb. 21 and continuing through March 3 at Neiman Marcus. During the event, sample new skin treatments and fragrances, and enjoy makeovers utilizing the latest colors and products.

Those who spend $125 or more on cosmetics or fragrances during this event, in stores or onlin, will receive a bright-colored spring tote filled with beauty samples, at one per customer, while supplies last.

Those with a NM or Bergdorf Goodman credit card can enjoy double InCircle points online through the 21st, at 11:59 p.m. CT, and in stores through the 21st. The bonus points may not be combined with other InCircle point offers and points cannot be earned on prior purchases, sales tax, shipping or gift packaging.

Search for next 'Prom Style Star' is on

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Hey teens, your best prom tip could make you the next Prom Style Star.

Beauty expert Cassandra Bankson has teamed up with Davids Bridal in the search that will lead to 10 winners of an "Ultimate Prom Package," and one grand prize winner of $10,000.

The Ultimate Prom Package comprises a prom dress and accessories from David's Bridal, a tuxedo rental for your date from Men's Wearhouse, a $250 Visa gift card good for use toward hair, nails and makeup, and your video featured at DavidsProm.com.

The contest involves making a prom tip video and uploading it to YouTube, completing the submission form and then copying and pasting the URL of the video at www.DavidsProm.com where you can also find more details about the contest.

Your video could be about anything from beauty to planning the perfect prom night. Some ideas:
How to feel confident at prom
Favorite prom hairstyles
Essential beauty products for prom
Sources for prom inspirations (i.e. celebrities, style experts, magazines, websites, videos)

The video should be less than 5 minutes long, include David's Bridal in the title and a link to http://www.davidsprom.com in the description.

March 3 is the deadline and the grand prize winner will be revealed on April 29.