July 2012

Is it us or is summer just flying by?

Kids are already going back to school. Our favorite TV shows are buzzing about their returns (we still can't get over who's leaving Grey's Anatomy). The U.S. men's gymastics team finished fifth in the team finals.

Oh, wait. Wrong fall...

Nevertheless, you'll want to prepare yourself for the upcoming season. That means catching up on your Lei Chics and finding out what's changed since you first saw... Read more »

Christmas in July. It's totally a thing if you a) are super organized, or b) want yet another excuse to shop.

Naturally, we're the latter, so we've been shopping up a storm this month. Want to join in? Use our Most Wanted list to kickstart the fun.

But you better get going, because in case you have haven't noticed, you only have a day and a half left.

After all, there's no such thing as Christmas in August.

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Watch
Synch or Swim
What: We can't wait for tonight's 400-meter race with Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps (especially after Phelps barely made the cut earlier this morning). In the meantime, we're loving the U.S. Olympic swim team's rendition of "Call Me Maybe." We know, we said Read more »

You should totally be in London right now.

You're constantly running laps through the mall. You can deadlift five shopping bags without breaking a sweat. You dive into sample sales with perfect finesse. And when it comes to the latest trends, you always hit the mark.

But since shopping isn't an Olympic sport (yet), support Team USA with these eight Olympics-inspired additions to your wardrobe.

Just don't pull a Michael Phelps and wear them all at once.

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For you, shopping is the ultimate game - hunting down the perfect pair of pumps and scoring the best deals. But lately, you haven't felt like playing. In fact, just getting to the field has you totally defeated thanks to your bitter rival, parking.

Every time you shop, you either circle for hours, waiting for a space to open; you park really far away and end up with marks on your hands from hauling all your junk back to your trunk; or you're forced to park somewhere truly expensive and rush through your shopping... Read more »

Mondays. Great, aren't they?

You're back in the saddle, refreshed after a relaxing two days off, and ready to tackle some high-priority jobs.

Like planning your next weekend...

Allow us to offer some assistance. You see, our calendars are already marked with a detailed itinerary for the upcoming Labor Day weekend - and in between our poolside cocktails and beach barbecues, we've managed to pencil in some serious shopping.

So open your planner and make note of Waikele Premium Outlets'... Read more »

Celebrate
Let the Games Begin
What: The 2012 London Olympic Games officially kicks off tomorrow, but soccer (a.k.a. football) is already underway. Can't wait for NBC's tape-delayed primetime coverage? Hop online and track updates via Twitter or watch live video streams of all 302 events in 32 sports, not including the opening and closing ceremonies.
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You have things to say. Important things.

Insightful comments on hot-button issues, like rush hour traffic. Loud next door neighbors. Kim Kardashian.

Sure, you broadcast your thoughts on Facebook and Twitter. But lately, you've been craving a bigger audience.

Like, oh, every person you pass on the street.

Sounds like you need a custom T-shirt from Blank Canvas.

The process is simple. You come in with a concept; anything from a simple phrase or photo (say from your... Read more »

LC: Hansel, why the rush?

Hansel: I was in this amazing house full of mouthwatering treats, but when I tried to take a bite, the owner turned into a total witch!

LC: There's no need to split. I found a charming place that serves up cases of delicious desserts called Sugarlina Bakeshop. It's nestled in the far away land of Pearl Kai Shopping Center.

Hansel: Ah, yes. I've heard of it. But a bakery that churns out moist cupcakes with addictive... Read more »

Just a friendly observation for you moms out there. We can't help but notice your daughter is turning into quite the budding fashionista.

And, like any respectable, stylish young woman, she's taking her cues from all the major trendsetters.

Disney princesses. Hello Kitty. You.

Set a good example and take her to Luwana Hawaii, a new boutique located just off Waikiki's Kuhio Ave. You'll find a warm, inviting space filled with feminine clothes, delicate accessories and an original line of mother-daughter dresses.
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