September 2009

Nothing gives you the blues like splurging on a hot bag or pair of shoes that you end up wearing exactly once.  If you’re going to go all out, you want something you'll get your money’s worth for. Something you'll wear every day.  

Like a pair of jeans that fit you like a glove, and look great at work and out at night.  

So get your ‘okole over to the brand new denim boutique Aloha De Nime. It’s the second half of Tiffany Tanaka’s former Queens boutique space on Queen Street – the Fresh Cafe coffee shop half has been attracting... Read more »

You always have been an independent woman.

The dress you’re wearing? You made it.
The five-star meals you like? You cook them.
And the ring you’re rocking? You depend on you for that too.

That is, thanks to the following instructions courtesy of DIY jewelry expert and local designer Lauryn Chun, who showed us... Read more »

Just because you were born with your current hair color doesn’t mean your locks aren’t chemically enhanced.

You’ve got an arsenal of NASA-grade gels and hairsprays you use every day, plus industrial-strength shampoo to strip it all out. Not to mention the lab-created conditioner you need to coax your strands back into soft and shiny behavior.

For truly natural haircare, head to Megumi Organic Salon in Kaimuki. Only open a month, the salon offers completely chemical-free cuts, colors and styling – just no highlights, perms or straight perms.... Read more »

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

It's Only Natural
What: Receive 10 percent off your total service at Megumi Organic Salon, which uses all chemical-free, organic hair products.
When: Starting today
Where: Megumi Organic Salon, 1137 11th Avenue, Suite 201, Kaimuki. Read more »

Coffee is still the best part of waking up, but it isn’t just for breakfast anymore. You’ve found ways to have your java all day long with tote bags, wake-me-up body scrubs, and even a beer inspired by your favorite drink.

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You've lost plenty besides your inhibitions at parties. Shoes, a purse, your favorite cardi-wrap. And let's not even talk about where those undies went. 



Wouldn't you love to leave a party with something to show for your good time  − that isn't a hangover?



That's the idea behind Roaming Runway, a new mobile boutique that helps you throw a fashion social for your friends. You invite the peeps, they bring racks of cool... Read more »

You know your way around desserts. Cupcakes, chocolates, pies, cookies – you've got your sources.

Missing from that list? Brownies. And, truth be told, you Otto know where to get some killer brownies.

OK, so here's where: at Read more »

Admirer: Girl, that is one fine piece of glass you got. Wouldn’t I like to take that home where I could look at it every day.

You: Watch those hands! You can’t touch this.  

Forgive them. People can’t help but swoon over the art of Maui glass blower Rick Strini. He sculpts glass into flowing, swirling shapes like a funky jellyfish hanging light, vases shaped like flowers, and table lamps reminiscent of seashells or mushrooms.

You can catch his work on display everywhere from Kapalua’s Ritz-Carlton to San Francisco restaurants, and in private mansions... Read more »

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

A-List Advice
What: Get tips and answers to your fashion questions at the Hawai'i Woman Expo. Kathryn Drury-Wagner, author of The Ultimate Guide to Shopping on Oahu, leads the panel “The... Read more »

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

A-List Advice
What: Get tips and answers to your fashion questions at the Hawai'i Woman Expo. Kathryn Drury-Wagner, author of The... Read more »