January 2009

Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.

Smells Like Green Spirit
What: Find local products and services that make sustainable eco-conscious living easier at the Green Living Expo.
When: Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Read more »

Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.

Smells Like Green Spirit
What: Find local products and services that make sustainable eco-conscious living easier at the Green Living Expo.
When: Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Read more »

Nothing worthwhile comes easy in life.

And that includes flawless makeup.

But O‘ahu-based Maleana Cosmetics has developed a line of makeup that solves one particular problem: keeping brides’ makeup perfect for an entire day through sweat, humidity, wind and rain, even tears.

And Maleana products keep their vow to stick around till soap and hot water do they part. Which means they can easily stand up to everyday wear. (We know. We tried them.)

Need your gloss to stay put? Lip Toxyl Sheer ($22) gives your lips a tingly plump-up with a hint of... Read more »

A breath of fresh air is not exactly how you’d describe what usually blows over from Kona.

But that’s only because you haven’t heard about Hamakua-based Hana Nai‘a Aromatherapy, whose scents are prized for their head and lung-clearing effects on the voggiest of days.

Until now, Hana Nai‘a’s essential oils were kept under wraps – make that 400-thread count wraps – and available only at the spa at Four Seasons Hualalai and a few other super-posh Big Island spas and resorts.

But the company’s newly launched... Read more »

You learned it the hard way: too much (or not enough) plucking and waxing are your arch enemies.

But you have an ally in eyebrow guru Rene Rodriguez. He reshapes brows to make subtle – but noticeable – changes that can make your eyes look more open, emphasize your best features and even make your face look a bit younger.

Rodriguez approaches brow shaping like a haircut (which it is, essentially) and has his clients sit upright in a chair as he wields tweezers and mini-scissors with precision. Before he starts, he’ll sketch out the arch shape he’s... Read more »

You’ve escaped the cubicle – for the afternoon at least. Here’s where to find a wifi spot fast – without all the “hot or not?” debate.

Start at www.jiwire.com, where you can call up a list of local wireless signals and hotspots, (many of them free), by inputting your zip code. There are more than 250 listed in Honolulu alone, making it easy to be at the right place at the right time.

If you’re an Oceanic Road Runner or... Read more »

Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.

Good Buy Love
What: A day of shopping and seminars from local boutiques and designers, all featured in the new book “The Ultimate Guide to Shopping on O‘ahu.” Get a glimpse inside here.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; VIP hour begins at 9 a.m.
Where: Cupola Theater at the Honolulu Design Center, 1250... Read more »

Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.

Good Buy Love
What: A day of shopping and seminars from local boutiques and designers, all featured in the new book “The Ultimate Guide to Shopping on O‘ahu.” Get a glimpse inside here.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; VIP hour begins at 9 a.m.
Where: Cupola Theater at the Honolulu Design Center, 1250... Read more »

Your beauty routine doesn’t have to be all about the Benjamins. Keep up appearances with these budget-friendly beauty services.

 In Good Hands
Well-maintained fingers and toes go a long way toward keeping your image polished. Keep your digits in check at Rainbow Nails in Kaimuki, where the re-grand opening special offers both mani and pedi for just $24.99. 1154 Koko Head Ave., 808.735.1751.‎

Wax On, Wax Off
You’re in your bikini practically every weekend – which means... Read more »

The last few weeks you’ve been focused on getting your body and your budget in shape. But your place could use a bit of a makeover too.

Tamara Li, Oahu’s only green home consultant, can get your home on track to being more environmentally friendly.

In a 90-minute walk-through, she’ll show you simple ways to make your place more energy efficient, how to reduce electricity and water usage, reduce waste, and make your cleaning routine less toxic. She’s even got CFLs and non-toxic detergents on hand so you can get started right away.

Li offers her... Read more »