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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, June 20, 2008

FASHION
Kahala Mall hosts 'Sex' viewing, shopping

By Paula Rath
Advertiser Staff Writer

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Shop for this Riches Kahala bag and more tonight at Kahala Mall.

Sharon Serene Creative

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OK, so every faithful fashionista has already seen "Sex and the City." But who can see it only once, or twice? Don't we have to get yet another look — and lust — at that incredible Vivienne Westwood gown and Miranda's bronze sweater on the Brooklyn Bridge, and, ahem, Dante's abs?

Kahala Mall plans to fill up a theater tonight with fashionistas for the evening showings of our favorite film. The mall's Kelly Kauinana invites fashion-loving friends and neighbors to enjoy the company of the like-minded to see the movie and to shop the latest trends en masse. Check theater listings in today's TGIF. Then there's always the cosmos after the show ...

MADONNA'S MAKEUP ARTIST AT ALA MOANA

Gina Brooke, celebrity makeup artist and artistic director for Shu Uemura, has become an icon herself. As Madonna's makeup artist, she travels with the superstar when she goes on tour or is photographed for fashion magazines. Her celebrity clientele also includes Eva Longoria Parker, Katie Holmes and Reese Witherspoon.

Now Honolulu women can benefit from her expertise as she makes herself available for a public appearance and individual consultations from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Neiman Marcus Ala Moana. Appointments are a must: Call the Shu Uemura counter, 948-7583.

FIGHTING EEL HOSTS SAMPLE SALE TONIGHT

Fighting Eel and Ginger 13 have paired up for a gigantic sample sale from 5 to 8 this evening at their headquarters, 47 N. Hotel St. There will be a $2 entry fee.

All proceeds collected at the door will be matched and donated by Fighting Eel to the American Red Cross China Relief Fund. Only cash will be accepted for all purchases. For more information, call 524-1472 or e-mail info@fightingeel.com.

ROCKABELLA STORE RELOCATES TO WEB

Crystal Murakami and Kelly Hidano, owners of Rockabella, have decided to close the doors of their Kaka'ako boutique and operate solely online at www.shoprockabella.com.

To say mahalo to loyal customers, they are holding a blowout sale with great discounts at 50 percent off, and more. They promise select denim priced from $20 to $50 (originally $150 to $275) and dresses for $50.

The sale is on now until store closing, which is scheduled for Tuesday. The boutique is at 510 Pi'ikoi St., upstairs.

U MAG COMING SOON

If you love fashion, you'll want to get your hands on a copy of "U," The Honolulu Advertiser's glossy magazine of fashion and style.

The summer issue features stories on how to put together a posh picnic, what to wear to the beach and beyond, 10 fabulous things to do right now in Hawai'i and so much more.

"U" mag will be tucked inside next Friday's Advertiser. It will also be on the stands at Starbucks and in select boutiques.

Reach Paula Rath at paularath@aol.com.