The Nu'uanu FACE of Fashion shows have introduced some of Honolulu's most talented designers to a broader audience. Now they'll make their moves on to Waikiki, as the Chinese Women's Club of Honolulu presents its 80th Anniversary Luncheon Fashion Show, "Cherished Heritage II," at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow in The Royal Hawaiian hotel's Monarch Room.

Featured designers are Andrew Southi-phong, Allan Carrell, Katrina Bodnyk plus the guys who started it all, 2Couture designers Takeo and Eric Chandler.

Tickets are $55, and proceeds benefit the club's commemorative event and its scholarship and welfare programs. Phone Violet Tam at 737-9046.

COSMETICS TAILGATE PARTY

Be an early bird — and precede the shoe stampede — at Nordstrom's Cosmetic Tailgate Party from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. today at the second-floor mall entrance.

It's all about lipstick and mascara. There will be complimentary beauty and cosmetic samples, make-overs and consultations by a myriad of the store's beauty, makeup and fragrance lines. Among them: Trish McEvoy, Deborah Lippmann, Laura Mercier, M.A.C., Chanel, Saffron James and Anastasia.

A traditional Hawaiian blessing will be held at 9:15 a.m., and the store opens its doors at 9:30 a.m.

FASHIONISTA'S MARKET

The Style Sisters, originators of Fashionista's Market, are having a crazy busy weekend.

The Ultimate Girls' Night Out is from 6 to 10 tonight at the Ala Moana Hotel. The evening will feature designer deals from lines such as Tokidoki, Harajuku Lovers, Ed Hardy and Scrapbook at 50 percent to 80 percent off retail.

The event also features Bacardi cocktails, beauty makeovers by Heaven on Earth, hairstyling by Alterna and skincare analyses by Q Laser Center. Local designers Roberta Oaks, Ginger 13 and Mu'umu'u Heaven will have their own booths. Tickets are $25 to $35 pre-sale or $30 to $40 at the door, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Chicks with Checks. This is a 21-and-older event.

On what they're billing as "Super Saturday," the Style Sisters will take their merchandise over to the Manoa Ballroom in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., when all ages will be able to access the deeply discounted designer items. Admission is $8 pre-sale or $10 at the door.

Tickets for both events are available online at www.fashionistasmarket.com.

MAUI CALLING

Maui designer Tamara Catz is bringing her line of wedding attire for men and women, as well as her Resort '08 collection, to O'ahu tomorrow, for one day only. Her friends at Coral Loft, 1033-A Smith St., are turning her visit into a mini bridal shower, with mimosas and Couture Cakes, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 808-579-9184 or e-mail info@tamaracatz.com.

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL EVENT

The Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a Cherry Blossom Festival fashion show titled "With a Sincere Heart" from 5:30 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Hawai'i State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St. Fifteen contestants, along with the reigning court, will model fashions from local designers such as Reincarnation, Polka Dot Tree House and KariJane Threads, as well as jewelry by Ginger 13. Featured boutiques include Cinnamon Girl, Fashionista's Market, The Butik and Split Obsession.

Tickets are $55. To reserve one, phone 949-2255 or e-mail info@cbfhawaii.com.

SEPHORA WELCOMES OSCAR BLANDI

Celebrity hair stylist to the stars Oscar Blandi brings his tress team to Sephora to dish tips and tricks, and offer hair prescriptions to Island women, at the Ala Moana store from 1 to 6 p.m. today and noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow. Appointments: 944-9797.

Hear the behind-the-scenes scoop on this year's hottest hair styles as Blandi takes to Center Stage for Shop a Le'a from 2 to 3 p.m. tomorrow.

Sephora's Pearlridge store will welcome the Blandi team from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Appointments: 487-0660.

MEET ARTIST AL FURTADO

Honolulu artist Al Furtado, whose work is now appearing on ICON shoes, handbags and small leather goods, will make a public appearance from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Sandal Tree Ala Moana.

Throughout the month of March, shoppers can enter to win one of two hand-enhanced giclee prints of Furtados' "Shave Ice" or "Keiki Hula Class." A drawing will take place April 1.

In addition, next-door neighbor Martin & MacArthur is featuring Furtado's prints in a special display.

NEIMAN MARCUS CELEBRATES SPRING

David Lin, a local jade expert, has searched the world for the finest rare jade jewelry. He will be on hand with a special collection of jade jewelry from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow in the Precious Jewels Salon, level one.

For the woman who's searching for the perfect evening gown, Neiman Marcus at Ala Moana Center will be holding an in-formal fashion presentation at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the dress collections on Level 2. Designers include Nicole Miller, Badgley Mischka and Vera Wang.

Need stilettos to go with that gown? There will be a Christian Louboutin trunk show today through Sunday featuring the flirtatious spring collection from the French designer.

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Eskandar representative Tracy Bouse will present the spring collection from the London-based designer known for his unique fabrics. The collection features loose cashmere sweaters and Pima cotton shirts, which are layering pieces inspired by traditional work wear like French A-line peasant dresses, Thai fishermen's pants and Chinese robes. There will be informal modeling and styling ideas from noon to 2 p.m. in designer sportswear, level two.

Reach Paula Rath at paularath@aol.com.