Six reasons to do something this weekend
Weekend Picks - May 23, 2013
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Kid Loves
What: Celebrate the launch of Little Gillia, Gillia's new keiki collection (we previewed it here), with a fashion show, matching mommy-and-me giveaways, a live DJ, champagne and desserts by Sweet Temptations. Plus, check out Gillia's new adult summer collection and score 10 percent off all Gillia apparel during the event.
When: Tomorrow, 1-6 p.m., with a fashion show at 4 p.m.
Where: Aloha Aina Boutique, Royal Hawaiian Center.
Attend
About Face
What: Tickets are selling fast for Nordstrom's Beauty Trend Show. Watch as industry insiders from Laura Mercier, Fekkai, Fresh, SK-II, Eve Lom, and more showcase the season's hottest beauty products and trends in a high-energy runway show. Then, get pampered with a free beauty consultation to learn new DIY tips and tricks, and take home a free, exclusive tote filled with goodies.
When: Saturday, 7:30 a.m. doors open, 8 a.m. show, 10 a.m. appointments begin.
Where: Nordstrom, Ala Moana Center (enter through the second floor entrance).
Details: $20, redeemable toward any beauty purchase that day. For tickets, call (808) 953-6100 or stop by your favorite cosmetics counter. Click here for a full schedule of beauty events and appearances.
Shop
Star Power
What: As if we need another reason to love Kate Hudson, the actress collaborated with Ann Taylor on an exclusive capsule collection, now available online. The 14-piece collection features elegant, flowy white basics, delicate rose-gold jewelry, and a shimmery platform sandal, all inspired by Hudson's covetable personal style.
Details: Click here to shop.
Attend
Crew on This
What: Stop by J.Crew tonight for its first-ever Style Session. Pick up a June Style Guide (sneak a peek here), explore new arrivals, and enjoy one-on-one styling advice, sips and snacks. No RSVP required.
When: Tonight, 6-8 p.m.
Where: J.Crew-on-the-island, Ala Moana Center.
Explore
All the Stops
What: Two Museums and a Royal Palace gets even better with not one, but two full days of museum hopping, which means you'll have plenty of time to browse Bishop Museum's annual Native Hawaiian Arts Market, view the new drapery in the King's and Queen's bedrooms at Iolani Palace, and shop new arrivals from Treehouse Designs and Bangls at the Honolulu Museum of Art shop.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Details: $10 adult residents, $19.95 non-residents, free for ages 17 and under. Click here for more information.
Memorial Day Sales
Who: Banana Republic
Deal: 35 percent off everything in-store and online with the code BRSTART.
When: Today only.
Who: J.Crew Factory
Deal: 40 percent off everything online.
When: Through Monday.
Who: Express
Deal: 40 percent off everything in-store and online.
When: Through Monday.
Who: Nordstrom
Deal: Up to 40 percent off the store's Half-Yearly Sale for Women & Kids in-store and online.
Who: Rebecca Minkoff
Deal: Up to 60 percent off select handbags, ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories online.
When: Through Monday.
Who: Aloha Rag
Deal: Up to 45 percent off select spring/summer merchandise in-store and online.
Who: Williams-Sonoma
Deal: Up to 75 percent off more than 200 items in-store and online with an additional 10 percent off clearance items in-store only.
When: Through Monday.
Who: DVF
Deal: Extra 30 percent off all sale items in-store and online with the code WKEND30.
When: Through Monday.
Who: BCBGeneration
Deal: 30 percent off everything online, plus graphic tees for $29, shorts for $39, and denim for $79.
When: Through Tuesday.
Who: BCBG
Deal: 30 percent off new summer styles online.
When: Through Tuesday.
