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Island Lookbook: Dara Lum

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Ava Sky Fit Pants in White Banana, Fighting Eel Kahala Mall ($88) Quality People’s Free Hugs TShirt, No. 808, 66-165 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa ($49) Samudra Fiji Zipper Pouch, Le Tarte Paia 24 Baldwin Ave., Paia, Maui $(68) Toms Glasses ($155), Fighting Eel, 1133 Bethel St. Havianas, Flip Flop Shops, 2255 Kalakaua Ave. ($35) Dianne Von Furstenberg Yoga Mat, Neiman Marcus, Ala Moana Center ($50)

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Reese + Riley Blazer, www.reese-riley.com ($449) Ava Sky Yellow Tank Drift, Fighting Eel, Kahala Mall ($92) Ava Sky Zippy Pants, Fighting Eel, Kahala Mall ($128) Clare Vivier Clutch, www. clarev.com ($325) Anne Klein Pumps, Macy’s, Ala Moana Center ($98)

Describe your style: “Island resort with bold prints and touches of vibrant color.”

DARA LUM

>> Age: 39

>> Residence: Pacific Palisades

>> Occupation: Director of public relations, The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Dressing for success: “Comfortable shoes are key for me. I love Sam Edelman pumps; they’re perfect: super stylish and comfy. For the behind-the-scenes, outdoor shoots in the sand, grass and rugged terrain, Toms are awesome. The other item that keeps me together is Botanical Alchemy’s Isis Temple Aura Cleanser spray ($40 for 2-ounce bottle). I use it to refresh, balance and renew. It makes me feel happy!”

Off the clock: “When I’m not at work or at a social event, my staple outfit consists of T-shirts and active wear. I love the Ava Sky Fit line; it’s comfortable, versatile for everything I do from swimming to meditation, practicing yoga, hiking or my Spin class. I also like the fabric and fit; it’s not too constricting.”

Fun with a little black dress: “My favorite black dress is Ava Sky’s Dress Harley; it’s ‘conservatively hot.’ The long-sleeved, form-fitting dress has pleats that accentuate the right areas. To make it fun, I pair it with a striking-colored high-heel pumps: yellow, hot pink or cobalt blue. My signature style consists of wearing colorful or animal print shoes.”

Beauty routine: “My favorite beauty products are red lipstick (Cover Girl’s No. 355 Tempt Seduction), Diorshow mascara, SkinTech’s Luminous Stem Cell Serum, Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash and Coola sunscreen. I believe in taking good care of your skin, and I get facials at Helen’s Haven (in Kahala) once a month. Less is more; I’m super simple and staying natural, and sticking with the basics works for me.”

Must-have accessory: “I can’t live without my Samudra pouch, which holds my two mobile phones, my Kahala Resort ID card, pens, red lipstick, business cards and notebook. I love the pretty prints by Samudra; the clutches highlight the beauty of Hawaii, and it makes me feel grateful to live here in paradise.”

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