June 2012

Your relationship with plastic? Kind of hit-or-miss.

Hit: new plastic designer shoes that make your feet look amazing, purchased during a whirlwind late night online shopping spree.

Miss: tiny plastic card that funded said shopping spree then charged in with a bank account-draining bill.

You bagged the idea of ever using plastic again... until now.

Introducing B. D'Angelo's new plastic... Read more »

When it comes to shopping, you live for the hunt. You spend your days roaming the racks, tracking the hottest trends and targeting adorable finds.

But for the past year and a half, there was one line that kept slipping through your fingers. Until now.

That's because Roam Hawaii, the mobile marketplace of four free-spirited North Shore designers (Brooke Dombroski, Marissa Eveland, Melissa Jasniy and Cassandra Rull), has finally settled into its... Read more »

Shop
Good Buy
What: Help Eden in Love adopt a village in Sri Lanka by shopping its "Stuff Yo Tote" sale. Pick up a special "Adopt A Village" tote for $7 and gain access to four racks of dresses, blazers, tops and accessories, all priced between $5 and $20.
When: Through next Saturday.
Where: Eden in Love, Ward Warehouse.
Details: Preview the sale merchandise on Read more »

There you are, having the ultimate girls' night with Angelina Jolie, Rihanna and Kat Von D.

First, some red carpet hopping and cocktails at the Chateau Marmont. Next, an awkward run-in with the paparazzi. Then, sometime during the night, comes the inevitable trip to the tattoo parlor.

And the horrible realization that you're deathly afraid of needles...

Hey, it could happen; and when it does, you'll want to be prepared. Here's what you do.

Go to the Honolulu Museum of Art and view its newest exhibit, Tattoo Honolulu. Then, stop by the Read more »

Shop
Ladies Choice
What: It's all about girl power at First Lady: The Movement's 3rd Annual Expo. More than 20 local female designers and vendors, like B. D'Angelo and Cassandra Rull, will showcase their latest fashion, jewelry and accessories for your shopping pleasure. As if you need another reason to leave work early tonight - the... Read more »

Psst. Wake up. It's 1 p.m.

You're sprawled face down in a random hotel room. You appear to be missing a sequined stiletto. You can't remember anything that happened in the past 18 hours.

And don't freak out, but there's a tiger in the bathroom...

You might want to find a better way to get trashed. Crack an eye open and take a look at Sustainable Coastlines' beach debris earrings. We'll break this down for you.

The organization: Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii,... Read more »

The last time you went to a chocolate factory, things didn't go so well.

One kid fell into a river and disappeared down a pipe. Another bit off more than she could chew and turned blue in the face. And one kid got salty over a squirrel and trashed the place. Talk about a nut job.

We promise, this next place won't be so Dahl.

Introducing Manoa Chocolate's brand new factory and shop, now open in Kailua. Just follow the irresistibly chocolatey aroma up the stairs from Cinnamon's Restaurant (sorry, no flying glass... Read more »

Eat
Crepe Escape
What: Venture into Waikiki to try Arancino's new breakfast crepe menu - light, airy crepes filled with delicious combinations like mortadella ham and cheese or fresh berries, cream and mint. Ask to sit outside and enjoy a beautiful beach view.
When: 7-10:30 a.m. daily.
Where: Arancino di Mare, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, 2552 Kalakaua Ave.
Details: $8.95-$11.95 crepes, free validated parking. Breakfast not... Read more »

There are some things your dad just won't retire.

Like the hole-riddled Class of '67 T-shirt that he still wears in public. Or his collection of Betamax tapes, and "trusty" encyclopedia set published when the Soviet was still a Union.

This Father's Day, bring him up to speed with 12 totally modern gifts that up his cool factor.

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