Bringing local style to Waikiki, Barrio Vintage and Gillia Clothing have opened temporary pop-up stores at Royal Hawaiian Center.
Barrio Vintage, a Chinatown boutique, owned by Bradley Rhea and Jonathan Saupe, will feature some of its collection of vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories for women and men on Level 2, Building C (C-213). Open through Feb. 28.
Gillia, a Honolulu-based online women’s resort wear brand designed by Saori Santos, is featuring feminine beach lifestyle dresses and coverups, as well as pieces from its Gillia Swim vintage-inspired swimwear collection on Level 1, Building B (B-114). Open through March 31.
YEAR OF ROOSTER BRINGS NEW MAC LINEUP
In celebration of the lunar new year, MAC cosmetics has introduced a new collection, MAC Year of the Rooster, featuring a festive lineup of products online and in stores through Feb. 23.
The collection includes eyebrow pencils, lipsticks, blushes, an eyeliner and eye shadows in colors intended to invite good luck and good fortune. Prices range from $17 to $42.
JAPANESE NEW YEAR POSTCARDS ON DISPLAY
If you happen to be at Kahala Mall today or Monday, stop by the Macy’s end for a display of Nengajo, or new year postcards, presented by the Hawaii Association of Teachers of Japanese.
More than 120 Japanese-language students from Oahu’s public and private schools entered a contest calling for postcards that are culturally appropriate to celebrate the Year of Rooster. The contest provided students an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of new year practices in Japan.
SPEND $20K AND POP THE QUESTION WITH ELAN
Dreaming of the ultimate engagement? The Montage Kapalua Bay on Maui has partnered with the House of Harry Winston to launch a “Love Is in the Air” engagement program. The resort’s Cliff House will be strewn with rose petals and a musician and Champagne will also set the scene for the proposal. Couples will be presented with an empty Harry Winston box and then whisked away via helicopter to receive a private consultation at a Harry Winston store on Oahu to select a ring.
The newly engaged couple will then head back to the Montage to enjoy its Maui Romance Couples Package, which includes a couple’s spa experience at Spa Montage and a one-hour session with Pacific Dream Photography and other perks.
The package price begins at $20,000, jewelry not included. Visit montagehotels.com/kapaluabay or call 808-662-6600.