Weekend Picks – Saturday, February 4, 2012
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Consider Yourself Wu’d
What: Your Game Plan: Up and out by 7:30 a.m. so you can be the first in the doors to scoop up armfuls of Jason Wu's new line of retro-dorable structured dresses, separates, and bags. If you want to skip the lines and don't mind paying shipping and handling watch for Wu's collection to debut on Target.com late tonight.
When: Tomorrow, stores open at 8 a.m.
Details: Figure out your plan of attack by perusing all 29 pieces. Then prep yourself for the season with a glimpse at the lookbooks for the Mossimo, Merona, and Converse One Star spring collections.
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Peaking Your Pintrest
What: Soft chignons, street style, and some of Oscar de la Renta's greatest hits (by his PR guru) top Fashionista.com's top 10 people to follow on Pinterest. The popular site allows anyone (so feel free to jump in) to create grids of favorite looks, trends, or products for others to peruse.
Details: Find one inspiration board (or ten) now.
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Breezy Does It
What: Spring is here with a whole new crop of Tiare Hawaii. We’re loving the dramatic, cut-out sleeves, one-shoulder dresses, dip-dyed and ombre dresses, and lacy tanks.
Where: On Oahu, you can find pieces in Aloha Aina, Fighting Eel, both Flower Child locations, as well as San Lorenzo in Waikiki, Ala Moana, Puck’s Alley, and Haleiwa.
Details: See the entire Daydreams Collection on Facebook.
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Love Bites
What: Bail yourself out of the “forgot to make Valentine’s Day plans” with the just announced Pig and the Lady pop up. This special event comes with six courses including a take-home jar of the restaurant’s signature custardy kaya updated with the flavor of fresh pomegranate.
When: 7:30 p.m., February 12 through 16.
Where: Hank’s Haute Dogs, 324 Coral St.
Details: $79 and BYOB. See the full menu and make reservations here or e-mail questions to pigandthelady@gmail.com.
Anticipate
Coming Soon
March – Gillia's new collection lands with loads of embroidery details added to the beachy chic line. Get a preview, including our favorite pink and orange dolman tunic, on Gillia's Facebook page.
March 1 – Pour yourself a scotch and some 60s style: Mad Men's second collection arrives at Banana Republic.
Julu – A second iron chef finds out if his cuisine reigns supreme in Hawaii when Hiroyuki Sakai opens a restaurant in Waikiki. The French-trained chef will take over the space that's now Starbucks in the DFS Galleria.
August – Designer Rachel Roy goes toe-to-toe with the competition unveiling her own line of shoes.
Sales
Who: Mellows Antiques, Davis Pacific Center, 841 Bishop St. Suite 156
Deal: 20 percent off of any floral or heart jewelry.
When: Through the 14th.
Also: Enter to win a pair of 14k cubic zirconia earrings. Call 808.533.6333 with questions.
Who: Tory Burch.com
Deal: Up to 65 percent off select jewelry styles. Scroll to the bottom to see the python leather cuff for $79, the geometric peaks ring for $50 or feather bangle for $16.
Also: Use code VDAYSHIP for free shipping on orders over $250.
Who: J. Crew.com online store
Deal: Take an additional 30 percent off sale items with code LOVEIT.
When: Through tomorrow.
Who: Catherine Weitzman Jewelry online store
Deal: 25 percent off everything with code lovers12
When: Through Friday
