STYLE FILE

FLAG-J has fun with trendy shoes

Shibuya style has arrived at Ala Moana Center with the opening of FLAG-J, offering trendy shoes and accessories geared toward women 18 to 35.

Current fall and winter styles include ultrasuede and knit boots at about $129. Also available are a range of fun, ornamented slippers, ballerina flats, kitten pumps and sexy platforms.

Parent company Akakura has been in business in Japan for 60 years, and the opening of the boutique marks its first foray abroad.

An Akakura boutique, with more serious footwear, is slated to open in April in Waikiki.

Diamonds on display at N.M. trunk show

Neiman Marcus will be hosting a diamond trunk show featuring award-winning designs by Maria Canale for Forevermark, carried in the store’s Precious Jewels Salon. Meet the designer between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Jan. 3 and 4.

Sedona turns 24 with discount offer

Sedona is marking its 24th anniversary with a post-Christmas sale continuing through New Year’s Day.

Those who make purchases of $80 or more will receive a 24 percent discount. Some restrictions apply.

Call the Ward Centre store at 591-8010.

Bag some bargains at New Year’s event

Ala Moana and Royal Hawaiian centers will welcome the Japanese retail tradition of fukubukuro on New Year’s Day.

Merchants will sell fukubukuro, or "lucky bags" full of mystery products discounted 50 percent or more. The bag’s contents are revealed after purchase.

» Royal Hawaiian Center: Kenny Endo’s Taiko Center of the Pacific will perform before the start of sales at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Select restaurants will offer a limited number of gift cards of $20 to $50 at up to 50 percent off.

Red balloons will mark the entrance of participating shops and restaurants.

Participating merchants at Royal Hawaiian Center are: Allure Swimwear, Aloha Aina Boutique, Anteprima Wirebag, Beach Cabana, Crazy Shirts, Da Kine, Fendi, Forever 21, Furla, Island Soap & Candle Works, Jams World, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York, Komang Jewelry, LeSportsac, L’Occitane en Provence, Lole Hawaii Aloha Wear, mocchin, Princesse Tam-Tam Lingerie, Ranger Sports, Reflections of the Heart, Royal Hawaiian Boutique, Royal Hawaiian Quilt, Salvatore Ferragamo, Simply Wood Studios, SoHo and Waikiki Harley-Davidson.

Visit www.RoyalHawaiian Center.com.

The center offers an hour of free parking with validation and charges $1 per hour for the next three hours. After four hours, a standard rate of $6 per hour applies. Special-event parking validation is $5.

» Ala Moana Center: Shoppers are advised to arrive early because many of the bags sell out immediately after stores open at 9:30 a.m.

The 45 participating retailers are: Animation Addict, Animation Magic, Anteprima Wirebag, Balenciaga, Bath & Body Works, Big Island Candies, Boardwalk Treats, Claire’s, Dewcarat, Diane Von Furstenberg, Diesel, Dooney & Bourke, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Folli Follie, Forever 21, Godiva Chocolatier, Gucci, Hawaiian Quilt Collection, Hula Lehua, Ilori, Island Magnets, Juicy Couture, Jungle Fun, Kate Spade, Lacoste, LensCrafters, LeSportsac, Local Motion, L’Occitane, Loco Boutique, Lupicia, Martin & MacArthur, Maui Divers Jewelry, MAX&Co., Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus, Salvatore Ferragamo, San Lorenzo Bikinis, Spiral Girl, Swatch, Teavana, The Pacific Tea Garden, True Religion Brand Jeans, Valerie Joseph Boutique, Vera Bradley, Victoria’s Secret, Vim N’ Vigor and W Salon.

All sales are final.