August 2011

There are some things you really miss about your school days.

Prom – Sure there were unfortunate big hair pictures. But it came with a reason to shop for semi-formals.
Lunch – You sat and chatted with friends (albeit over those mysterious chicken patties) instead of eating hunched over your desk.
Christmas Break. Spring Break. Summer Vacation.

You need a break from your all-too grown-up responsibilities. Now... Read more »

Dance
Opening Bites
What: Friday gains a new nightspot with the launch of OASIS at THE CLUBHOUSE in the former Hard Rock Cafe on Kapiolani Boulevard. The weekly late-night event boasts seven bars and more than 20 pupu such as soft shell crabs and ahi poke tacos going for $4.99 all night long. Don't worry about covering the admission fee - ladies who RSVP get in free.
When: Fridays, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Where: 1837 Kapiolani Blvd. across from the Convention Center.
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Jack and Jill wanted some water and ended up with bumps and bruises.
Little Miss Muffett wanted a snack but got the scare of her life.

You just want some great new pieces for your wardrobe. But without a trip to town, it may take all the king’s horses and all the king’s men to put your stylish look back together again.

You’re in a pickle (or in a peck of pickled peppers). Pick yourself up with a trip to Pink Piper.

The new boutique opened today in Windward Mall. Owner Marla Mings has been dressing Maui... Read more »

You wish you were a brickhouse. Actually, your figure is more like a bouncy castle – featuring little jiggles, bulges, and ripples that are anything but a good time when you’re getting dressed.

You need to firm up your foundation. But the last few forays into the lingerie section fell flat (when that bustier smashed down your bustline) and left you out of breath (since the sausage-like slip cut off all circulation).

Fortunately, we found you some strong support. Kiana Anvaripour is the founder of Read more »

Gaze
August Showers
What: A full moon will outshine most of it, but you will still be able to see about 20-30 meteors an hour during the famous Perseid meteor showers. Binoculars are not needed.
When: Best viewing will be after midnight tonight.
Where: Anywhere dark, get away from street and house lights.
Details: Read more about the shows in the night sky this month from Read more »

Your big summer bash is just minutes away and you are calm, cool, and collected.

Your gourmet five-step pupu are more than all bite. Those dragonfruit and mango cocktails you mixed are sure to give your guests a chill. And you’re looking hot in your new silk dress and Read more »

Shop
Setting the Stage
What: The Design Center becomes a shopping center when favorite boutiques Bamboo Sky, The Butik, Sas N Sol, and House of Aria join forces with Pure Joy's lovely accessories and mens lines Noteworthy and Crooks & Castles. Add on threading by The Waxing... Read more »

You never put all of yours in one basket, know to avoid the bad ones, and you’re pretty sure the chicken came first.

Other than that, the only thing you do with eggs is grab them when you’re scrambling for a snack that you can be over with easy.

Break out of your shell with a new treat that’s all it’s cracked up to be.

The Puffettes Egg Puff truck rolled into Kakaako just a few weeks ago. Kent Lee grew up in Hong Kong helping his mother make the popular Read more »

On behalf of the Captain and entire crew, welcome aboard Lei Chic Airlines flight 8911, stop-and-go-service to the Land of Nod.

Our flight time will be anywhere between five minutes and six hours depending on your comfort level. For $7, you may rent a scratchy wool blanket and flat, postage stamped-sized pillow non-hermetically sealed in a plastic bag.

But if you direct your attention to the tvs set too high above your head or to our flight attendants, they will demonstrate another option to speed your trip to unconsciousness – the Sky... Read more »

A few months ago you would have bagged, borrowed, and peeled for a taste of your favorite summer fruits.

But several bouts of mango bread, mango salsa, mango salads, and mango smoothies later, you’re dying to branch out with a new way to use up that bumper crop.

We'll help you shake things up with some tasty cocktail recipes using seasonal fruit stirred up by Hawaii’s top mixologists.




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