Lynne O'Neil is a well-known fashion show director whose work has been featured in "Sex and the City," both on TV and in the movie. She is a key player during New York Fashion Week, as she directs about 15 runway shows for designers, from Vena Cava to BCBG Max Azria.

The part-time Honolulu resident will be blogging from New York at www.hawaiisfashionforum.honadvblogs.com. Don't miss her missives!

SPRING ARRIVES AT NEIMAN MARCUS

Want to know what's in for spring 2009? Ken Downing, Neiman Marcus fashion director, has identified nine key trends he calls "Dressed to the Nines." The trends will be modeled informally from noon to 2 p.m. today and tomorrow. Want a head start on the trends? Here they are:

• Pink

• One-shoulder dressing

• Snakeskin accessories

• Statement shoes

• Ruffles

• Carryalls

• Colorful cardigans

• Graphic prints

• Bold jewelry

FEBRUARY NIGHT MARKET

The February installment of the popular Night Market event at Aloha Tower Waterfront will feature a fashion show of local designers from the membership of the Hawai'i Fashion Incubator. Emerging designers who would like to have a booth at the event can contact Jodi Salmonson at karijane@hawaii.rr.com for details.

Night Market will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday. It's a great shopping opportunity to find fashions and accessories that aren't usually readily available in Honolulu.

ROCK SHOP TAKES A HOP

Rock Shop, the shopping event with a clubby vibe, is switching it up. The next Rock Shop, featuring clothes and accessory booths from young local designers and entrepreneurs who bring in coveted labels, will take place on a First Friday, March 6, 4 to 9 p.m. at LOFT at 115 Hotel St. Your host is AnnŽ Au, a sometimes model and former boutique operator.

ALOHA 'OE TO SMART MAGAZINE

Nearly four years ago, SMART magazine burst onto the Island fashion scene. Its fresh, youthful outlook was a welcome presence in our local media. The three young partners and their magazine were pioneers in the media/fashion event partnerships that have since become de rigeur in our city.

We have learned, sadly, that SMART has published its last issue. "The difficult economic climate has unfortunately played a role in our decision to stop publishing SMART for the time being," said founder and publication director Molly Watanabe. "We are so sad to have to say goodbye to our readers and want to thank them for all of their love and support, which they gave us from the very beginning." SMART subscribers will receive Honolulu Magazine in place of SMART.

ON OUR RADAR | WE HEART THIS

So your valentine's a little too style savvy and sophisticated for a cutesy gift? Flowers and candy just too predictable? Here's a solution: Donna Struthers' artful heart pendant, which we found in The Contemporary Museum gift shop.

The Kailua jewelry designer sculpted the heart from fine silver and placed it on a handmade chain ($120). If you want to kick it up a notch and add a pair of earrings, we love Struthers' silver pods with pearl drops ($70), a style she can wear with everything from jeans to cocktail dresses.

The Advertiser's Fashion Forum and the Hawa'i Fashion Incubator (Hifi), a nonprofit promoting Hawai'i fashion as art and industry, have had a bond since the beginning. Now members of Hifi are blogging with us: Along with Stephanie Matsumoto's entertaining news and notes, you'll find insider information on beauty from Patricia Chang, as well as tips, shopping news and trends from Melissa May White and Toby Portner. Read all about it at www.hawaiisfashionforum.honadvblogs.com. And follow us on Twitter: @FashionForum.