December 2010

January Effect
What: Stretch, climb, run and dance your way to fitness. Lululemon Athletica is ensuring you keep those weight-loss resolutions by pairing up with local trainers and offering a month-long event of free classes, from volcanic rock climbing and extreme bootcamps to yoga and cycling.
When: January 1 to 31
Where: Check listings.
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As we get set to ring in 2011, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2010. Enjoy and see you next year!
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Originally published January 26, 2010

You’re all for Livin’ La Vida Local, especially when it means celebrating with an ice cold local beer or two, shot, or Read more »

As we get set to ring in 2011, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2010. Enjoy and see you next year!
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Originally published January 5, 2010
Over the holidays, you raked in the gifts. Some were great (La‘akea Jewelry from your bestie), others, not so much (crocheted cat sweater from Aunt Hilda). But either way, you’ve gotta say thank you like you mean it. This year, pen your words of gratitude on unique, locally-made stationery, and send them off with customized address labels and stamps.

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Posted on Monday, December 27, 2010 in Permalink | Comments ()

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 Jingle bell necklace. Crocheted snowman ornament. Leftover Halloween candy.   Yikes. You waited so long to snag stocking stuffers, that your options are looking more junky than jolly.   Luckily, your Christmas stock just went up. Our handy holiday gift guide is brimming with fun, festive ideas for last-minute buys.


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Last year, Santa granted your wish and gave you the man of your dreams. (That extra tray of cookies totally worked.) And this year? All you want for Christmas is a clue on what to get him.

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364 days a year you love your fashionista friend.  She helps you dress for dates, keeps you from committing major fashion blunders and always knows the coolest, local up-and-coming designers. But on Christmas, well, she’s downright hard to impress.

Our gift to you? It’s an open-early—filled with tips on gifts for the trendsetters and scene stealers in your life.


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Showing up in a snakeskin mini. Accidentally hitting on your boss’ husband. Showcasing your Elaine dance.

Yikes. The Monday after last year’s company Christmas party was awkward at best.  

 This year you’re determined to redeem yourself, starting with your outfit. So head straight to Club Monaco, headquarters for sophisticated, urban-chic pieces that will show everyone that you’ve got fashion sense. And, better... Read more »

Interested in working for Hawaii's coolest fashion and lifestyle website? We are hiring for the following positions:

Associate Editor
Posted on: Dec. 3, 2010

PacificBasin Communications is seeking an Associate Editor to work on our daily fashion and shopping website, Lei Chic. We seek a high-energy, multi-faceted marketing/publishing professional who can deftly balance web publishing/marketing with journalism. With a daily newsletter, active social networks and a bi-weekly TV segment, the Associate Editor will function as part fashionista, part journalist, part expert web marketer.

Submit Resume/Letter of Interest to: Alyson Helwagen, Publisher, Read more »