WOW: Women of the World, a fashion and jewelry show and fund raiser for the YWCA's Dress for Success Program, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Diamond Head Grill, W Hotel. Silent auction, pupu, no-host cocktails, beauty products and sale of show items. Presale tickets: $55 (RSVP by Monday), $65 at the door; mail check payable to Ligia Designs to 1904 Aleo Place, Honolulu, HI 96822. Information: ligiadesigns@hawaii.rr.com or 942-4775.

"ELIA 0505," cutting-edge French artist Marie Maillard's video wallpaper installation inspired by the image of a Chanel icon, the camellia, on view 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily through Jan. 9 in the Chanel Waikiki Boutique. Free. Information: 923-3555.

ST. JOHN TRUNK SHOW, of the 2006 Cruise Collection. St. John representative Lesley Keys will be on hand for personal consultations, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 15-16 at Neiman Marcus Ala Moana. Free.

CELEBRITY JEWELRY DESIGNER LIZZY SCHECK TRUNK SHOW, 10 a.m -5 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Designer Jewelry, Neiman Marcus Ala Moana. Scheck created the pave diamond horseshoe necklace Sarah Jessica Parker wore on "Sex and the City." Her new gold and diamond dove pendant is available exclusively at Neiman Marcus, Ala Moana Center, through December only. Free.

MORGAN BERET "MEN'S NIGHT," 7-10 p.m. Dec. 20, Morgan Beret, Kahala Mall. For men baffled when it comes to buying lingerie for their ladies, with informal modeling, refreshments and free gift-wrapping. Women can set up a "registry" before the event. Free; reservations required by Dec. 17. 735-8600.

NEW SHOPS

Just in time for the holidays, two shops at Ward Centers offer fresh lines:

Kicks/HI has opened a second Honolulu store featuring limited-edition sneakers and urban designs from LA, NY, SF, Tokyo and Australia. Ward Centre, street-front shops, 941-9191.

Mauka to Makai Outdoor Gear, a one-stop shop for the outdoor enthusiast. Lines include Patagonia, Da Kine, Marmot, North Face and Arbor. Ward Gateway Centre, 593-1313.

Reach Paula Rath at prath@honoluluadvertiser.com.