Thinking of bolstering or upgrading your home entertainment gear? The 2nd annual Home Entertainment and Tech Expo, from noon to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Honolulu Design Center, may offer solutions. Free seminars will be offered, along with video games, digital TVs, wireless doodads and more.

Tickets are $2 at the door, but free advance tickets are available by preregistering at www.homeentertainmentandtechexpo.com. Information: 237-3673.

— Advertiser staff

EXCLUSIVE ITEM

WITH ALOHA FROM LOUIS VUITTON

Louis Vuitton is offering an exclusive sandal, offered nowhere in the world except in Hawai'i. Called "Amber Hawai'i," the style was inspired by a 1970s Donna Summer album on which the singer appears with an orchid in her hair. The sandal comes in fuchsia, black and turquoise, and the turquoise option is available only in the Waikiki boutique. It's strappy, but not for the budget-strapped: the shoe sells for $730.

— Paula Rath

FINAL WORD

"I want to cut the labels out of everything and say, 'Look, just put it on! Is anyone going to ask you what size pants you're wearing?' No, they're going to look at you and say, 'You look fabulous in those pants!' "

Fashion guru Tim Gunn | who has a new Bravo show, "Guide to Style," in Entertainment Weekly