May 21, 2013

Have a Kao

Kao Pao Shu bags arrive at Riches Kahala

Kao Pao Shu bags

Mom is (almost) always right. You just don't always listen.

Eat your vegetables. Stop picking or it won't heal. Wear your seatbelt. Actually, following that last one is easy thanks to Kao Pao Shu's unique, handmade bags just into Riches Kahala.

Technically, these beauties aren't made of actual seatbelts, though their linings - rows of thick, black nylon webbing - look just as tough. Helmed by Sarajevo-born, Santa Monica-based... Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


May 20, 2013

Just Say Noe

Pre-order NOE Undergarments' debut lingerie collection

Noe Undergarments
Photos courtesy: NOE Undergarments

Did you see Jennifer Morrison reveal nearly everything at last night's Billboard Music Awards? Whether you loved or hated her "dress," you... Read more »

Posted on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


May 18, 2013

Weekend Picks - Saturday, May 18, 2013

Late adds to Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events

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North Stars
What:
Two new stores are now open at Turtle Bay Resort. The North Shore WaterShed (left) offers stylish swimwear, apparel, and accessories by brands like L*Space, Miko Swimwear, and Volcom, plus an exclusive line of Turtle Bay surf wear. Oakley at Turtle Bay offers signature eyewear, men's surf and lifestyle and women's training apparel, and a resort line of T-shirts created exclusively for Turtle Bay.
Where: Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy.
Details: For more information, Read more »

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May 17, 2013

Take a Bow

Xoelle's handmade, upcycled bow ties

Xoelle's upcycled bow ties

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. They're great. Really, we love them. Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens. Fantastic. Seriously.

Though we wouldn't dare question the wise and wonderful Julie Andrews, she did leave something off her list: Xoelle's adorable upcycled bow ties, lovingly handmade by Wahiawa resident Laura Plouzek.

The mom of two (soon to be three!) started collecting neckties for... Read more »

Posted on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


May 16, 2013

Weekend Picks - May 16, 2013

Six reasons to do something this weekend

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Love Interests
What:
This month, Honolulu Night Market celebrates its love for Kakaako with five "neighborbood" activities - Makkuro Makkuro pop-up at R&D, Youth Roots and Justice art and poetry battle at 808 Urban, video and photography show from Mid Pacific Institute's graduating class, interactive drawing demo and bar at Lana Lane, and Read more »

Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


May 15, 2013

Fin and Dandy

Roam Hawaii releases Single Fin capsule collection

Single Fin by Roam Hawaii
Photos and graphics courtesy of Roam Hawaii.

Harsh rays, salt, and sand aside, throwing on a ratty old T-shirt and frayed short-shorts to the beach makes you look more bum than babe. Lucky for you, Roam Hawaii's new capsule... Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


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Lei Chic is a daily email and shopping blog that plugs you into Hawaii's newest and hottest boutiques, designers, trends, spas and salons, and more. You'll also discover all the cool events, dinners and sales happening around town in our Weekend Picks every Thursday and Saturday. With Lei Chic, you'll get the inside scoop on what everyone will be talking about tomorrow – in your inbox today.

Lei Chic associate editor Terri Inefuku graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in Journalism and International Studies, and worked in New York, Chicago, Austin and Honolulu as a broadcast journalist before joining HONOLULU Magazine. When she's not rooting out new fashion discoveries for Lei Chic, you'll find her in the kitchen baking up treats for family and friends.
 


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