December 2011

WHO: Lauryn Chun

HOMETOWN: Pauoa

FASHION RESUME: Holds a merchandise marketing degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

WHAT: Raise the Bar, the latest collection from her Wishing Bridge line.

WHY: The hammered-gold pieces are ultra-versatile—simple enough to dress up a slouchy tee and jeans but striking enough to pair with glam party looks.

WHERE: Shop the... Read more »

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Hopping from boutique to boutique in search of local designer Florencia Arias’ highly sought-after pieces can sometimes feel like a game of capture the flag. One shop may have her slinky tube skirt in a brilliantly colored palm- leaf print, but the only size left is extra, extra small. The other shop, way across town, just sold the last peacock-blue cut-out maxi from her fall collection.

Finally, there’s help—make a one-shop-stop at Arias’ newly opened flagship boutique in the former Peggy Chun Gallery space on Nuuanu Avenue.... Read more »

Reserve
Chow Down on the Farm
What: Dig into four-star fare under the stars at Hawaii's first Outstanding in the Field's dinner at Mao Farms. You'll work up your appetite with a walking tour, then pull up a chair at the beautiful outdoor table and dig into a family-style four-course dinner with wine featuring Mao Farm fresh ingredients cooked up by Town chef Ed Kenney.
When: Reservations are open now for the dinner on January 21, 2012, 3 p.m. Read more »

When you were a kid you obsessed over Skittles. You maxed out on M&Ms. Since you and your palate grew up your M.O. has been strictly Vosges and only in moderation.

You’re still sweet on sweets but what really bites are the pounds those favorite childhood treats pack on.

Indulge, instead, in the candy-colored luxury land of the new Tory Burch boutique in Waikiki. The 2,800 square-foot store just opened in Royal Hawaiian Center packed with bright, sophisticated, and... Read more »