Nadine Kam photos Renee Nobriga, in lei, posed with judges after her win in the Most Beautiful Leggs contest at Pearl Oct. 22. From left are Ron Nagasawa, Leilani Keough and Yu Shing Ting. It didn’t surprise me that Renee Nobriga was named Miss Hawaii USA 2010 Monday night. The Kahuku High School graduate also won “The Most Beautiful Leggs” (why there are two g’s I don’t know) contest at Pearl a few weeks ago, on Oct. 22. Her competition comprised fellow Miss Ha... Read Full Story

Shaesby Shaesby Scott’s bridal jewelry collection is on view at Neiman Marcus. Jewelry designer Shaesby Scott is in Hawaii to introduce his first bridal collection, already an award winner in the Bridal Boutique category of the Platinum Guild International Couture Style Challenge. The designer was at Neiman Marcus last night, and will be in the store until 5 p.m. today to help customers with their selections. He said his clients have long requested bridal pieces, but he took his time ... Read Full Story

When do cosmetics ever go on sale? Neiman Marcus has a one-day sale going on today, Nov. 11, with about 25 brands offering 20 percent discounts. Participating brands include Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Clinique,YSL, Armani Beaute, Sisley, Kiehl’s, Kate Somerville, Cle de Peau, Shu Uemura, Lancome, Natura Bisse, ReVive, and more. There are also discounts on men’s apparel and contemporary women’s wear at 20 to 40 percent off. Don’t run me over getting there. Read Full Story

Just yesterday, in talking about the opening of the film, “Coco Before Chanel,” I mentioned how Chanel “had to be tough and smart to make it in a man’s world when, to this day, all the major French couture houses bear the names of their male creators.” So just today, the Wall Street Journal ran a story about the resurrection of the house of Vionnet, founded by designer Madeleine Vionnet in 1939. But, just as Karl Lagerfeld serves as designer for Chanel today, design du... Read Full Story

Just yesterday, in talking about the opening of the film, “Coco Before Chanel,” I mentioned how Chanel “had to be tough and smart to make it in a man’s world when, to this day, all the major French couture houses bear the names of their male creators.” So just today, the Wall Street Journal ran a story about the resurrection of the house of Vionnet, founded by designer Madeleine Vionnet in 1939. But, just as Karl Lagerfeld serves as designer for Chanel today, design du... Read Full Story

Sony Pictures photos Audrey Tautou as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in tweeds, while her sister Adrienne, played by Marie Gillain, wears lace. “Coco Before Chanel” finally opens in Honolulu a little more than a month after its New York debut on Sept. 25. I remember the date because I wanted to see it but was bummed because that was the day I had to leave NY. I did see “It Might Get Loud” and “The September Issue” while I was there because I didn’t kn... Read Full Story

Sony Pictures photos Audrey Tautou as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in tweeds, while her sister Adrienne, played by Marie Gillain, wears lace. “Coco Before Chanel” finally opens in Honolulu a little more than a month after its New York debut on Sept. 25. I remember the date because I wanted to see it but was bummed because that was the day I had to leave NY. I did see “It Might Get Loud” and “The September Issue” while I was there because I didn’t kn... Read Full Story

Style.com photos Peaked shoulders off the Balmain Spring 2009 runway appeared in Michael Jackson’s final concert footage. I was so happy the footage of Michael Jackson’s last concert rehearsals were made into the film, “This Is It.” I was especially thrilled for the many dancers, musicians and crew members who worked so hard at rehearsal and could finally get some long-awaited and well-deserved recognition. There was one segment I wish could have been explored more, a... Read Full Story

Style.com photos Peaked shoulders off the Balmain Spring 2009 runway appeared in Michael Jackson’s final concert footage. I was so happy the footage of Michael Jackson’s last concert rehearsals were made into the film, “This Is It.” I was especially thrilled for the many dancers, musicians and crew members who worked so hard at rehearsal and could finally get some long-awaited and well-deserved recognition. There was one segment I wish could have been explored more, a... Read Full Story

Nadine Kam photos My kind of trick-or-treat: The candy bowl at Reneux was filled with a mix of mini Twix and Milky Way bars and other sweets, plus mini samples of Skinceuticals skincare products. Reneux Med & Dayspa hosted a pre-Halloween open house Oct. 18 to demonstrate the latest tricks for treating your skin to beautifying techniques and products. There were tours of massage, acupuncture, laser treatment and facial treatment rooms, and the space, above Bamboo Sky, at 401 Kamakee St... Read Full Story