Late adds to Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events

Weekend Picks - Saturday, March 9, 2013

19th & Whimsy Shop
Prints Charming
What:
Though it's only been in stores for a few days, 19th & Whimsy's spring collection is already turning up the heat with handkerchief hem wrap dresses, shimmery raglan tees with tiny flower details, and belted dresses covered in colorful paw prints (left), courtesy of designer Lauren Hayashibara's very own pooch.
Where: LMS Boutique, 2909 Lowrey Ave., Basique Threads, Ward Warehouse, and coming soon to 19th & Whimsy's Etsy shop.

Watch
Praise the Bar
What:
Snag a front-row seat as some of Honolulu's hottest bartenders duke it out in The Bacardi Oakheart Iron Bartender Challenge. Competitors are judged on best original cocktail, speed & accuracy, personality and use of a mystery ingredient, Iron Chef-style. Winner takes home $5,000 in cash and prizes; you get an amazing show alongside judges like HONOLULU Magazine's own A. Kam Napier and Martha Cheng.
When: Preliminary rounds begin Tuesday at 7 p.m. and continue March 19 and 26 with the big competition on April 2. Full schedule here.
Where: Safehouse at The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd.
Details: Free admission, open to the public.

Wardrobe (and Other) Updates

  • Shut the front door. After 10 years, What Not to Wear has been canceled. The final season of TLC's long-running show premieres in July. Read what hosts Clinton Kelly and Stacy London had to say about its end.
  • Malie Organics just opened a third boutique at The Shops at Kukuiula in Poipu, Kauai, filled with signature spa and beauty products and resort wear.
  • Got four minutes? Watch a six-year-old dance better than you ever will.

Sales

Who: Pamela Love
Deal: 40 percent off everything online for one hour only with the code DAYLIGHT.
When: Today, 6-6:59 p.m.

Who: Fluro Swimwear
Deal: 15 percent off everything online with the code WEEKEND15.
When: Through Monday.

Who: Bamboo Sky
Deal: 15 percent off anything black and/or white online with the code BLKWHT.