Those with a passion for bling — especially the real thing — will not want to miss the Arcadia Retirement Residence Jewelry Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow in the Women's Building at Central Union Church.

More than a thousand pieces of jewelry, as well as a plethora of watches, have been collected during the past few years from residents. Many of the pieces are estate jewelry willed to the organization. Diamonds, pearls, rubies, coral, onyx and jade jewels are among the collections. Prices range from $2 to $4,000, below the appraised prices.

Proceeds will fund special services to patients in the nursing facility at Arcadia.

THE HIP EVENT TOUR 2006

Neiman Marcus partners with Theory to present The Hip Event Tour 2006. The national event debuts this week at Neiman Marcus Ala Moana.

"The Hip Event Tour 2006 is where the runway meets the street. Our collaboration with Theory brings our customer an exclusive collection that explores the major trends of the season, for a look that is cool, hip and right now," said Ken Downing, Neiman Marcus fashion director.

Designed for men and women, the exclusive collection fuses rock-star edge with architectural elements. It's an amped-up version of Theory, with unexpected pairings of fabrics, strong silhouettes and a collision of texture.

Although Theory now has its own store in Ala Moana Center, the garments featured in this event are exclusive to Neiman Marcus.

CHAMPAGNE COLLECTION

Meet Hilo-based jewelry designer Paula Nurse as she presents her exclusive Champagne Collection, a toast to Tori Richard's 50th anniversary. The earrings, bracelets and necklaces feature champagne-colored cubic zirconias and coin pearls in delicate peach. Nurse will also demonstrate how she creates the pieces.

COCOJOR HAWAII

Local doggie-wear designer Monica Shigenaga, who owns Cocojor Hawaii, was recently a featured designer on the runway at New York Pet Fashion Week. The company was among 30 companies, from a field of 150, to strut their stuff on the unusual poochie runway.

Cocojor's Hawaiian Sun Cooling mat and pet Zen Spa Collection for dogs were also a big hit with the canine fashion crowd as well as the viewers of an HGTV show featuring Cocojor as one of the hottest product lines at the Global Pet Expo 2006, the pet industry's largest annual trade show.

Cocojor products are sold at True Friends in Ala Moana Center, at Bark Avenue in Hawai'i Kai or online at www.cocojorhawaii.com.

SPLIT OBSESSION OPENS

East O'ahu recently welcomed a boutique combining art, clothing and accessories in one space. Split Obsession, owned by Erica Apana and Bruce Chin, is all about the art of living — and inviting art into all aspects of life.

Three of the artists represented are Kaws, Kozik and Kami. Clothing includes hard-to-find lines such as Level 99, Ames Bros., Amet & Sasha, Super Maggie and Poketo.

The store also carries its own line of logo T-shirts and infant wear, as well as art toys.

Reach Paula Rath at paularath@aol.com.