Unsolicited Advice: Stop Leading with the Bleeding
Hey, local TV news, enough with the coverage of grisly car accidents and weeping relatives of the injured and the slain.
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Home Finds: Terrariums
Once dirty little secrets, terrariums and succulents are the current rage, sprouting up on window sills and office desks everywhere.
Six reasons to do something this weekend
Taste Choc Star What: Sample 14 different chocolates from Hawaii and around the world at Madre Chocolate's award-winning chocolate tasting, including a brand new batch made entirely from Maui-grown cacao. The bean-to-bar factory worked closely with Hana Gold Farm to…
New cosmetic technologies to freshen your look
Things you hope will disappear if you just ignore them: Credit card offers. Telemarketers. Those annoying late night chat requests from the old college drinking cohort who found you on Facebook. Your muffin top. Okay, so it turns out that…
Honolulu Boutique Shop Dogs
They guard some of the chicest gear in town. Meet the doggies in the windows of your favorite Honolulu boutiques, waggly tails included.
Late adds to Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events
Shop Buy and Cellar What: The first Anthropologie piece designed by Lanikai Pot and Plant founder Mary Pat is now for sale. The Hawaiian Salt Cellar Set includes a 3 oz. stoneware cellar, sinamay bag and bamboo spoon. "I wanted…
MDA's Spring Soirée at the Royal Hawaiian
All in all, this month is off to a pretty fantastic start. You've got not one, but two warehouse sales to hit. You (finally!) get to watch a brand-new episode of Mad Men. Then next week, you'll spend an evening…
Crossfit workouts on snowy Mauna Kea, Hawaii
A recent snowfall on Mauna Kea inspired members of the Waimea gym Crossfit Allstar to venture up for an especially hardcore session at 13,000 feet.
Six reasons to do something this weekend
Shop Buy and Large What: Homecoming's massive warehouse sale returns with 50 to 75 percent off brands like Jeffrey Campbell, UNIF, Finders Keepers, Motel Rocks, Mink Pink and more - some for as low as $20. This time around, look…
Top Gear Gifts for Men
A Man's Touch: Gentlemen, take note—mixing classic pieces with brightly hued accessories can instantly refresh your wardrobe.
The New Pagoda and a Dinner Giveaway (sponsored)
The shape is the same, but almost everything else has gotten a modern makeover at Pagoda Floating Restaurant.
April 2013: Table of Contents
On the cover: Chirashi sushi at Kinchan Sushi, shot by Olivier Koning. For more, see the Ultimate Guide to Japanese Food. Features Pet Pot-purrr-ri A pur-pur-purrrr-fect compilation of services, splurges and curiosities for the modern four-legged friend—and other creatures. by…
Feedback
HONOLULU Magazine readers provide feedback for the March and February 2013 issue.
Late adds to Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events
Photo Courtesy: Amanda Cramer Photography. Shop Move Along What: Visit Maya Bella Boutique at its new home on Hekili St. (a few storefronts down from Pualani Kailua and across the street from Foodland) and you'll notice some big changes, literally.…
HONOLULU editors visit Tokyo Fashion Week trade shows
For the fashion-obsessed, nothing could be better than front- or, in this case, second-row seats at Tokyo Fashion Week. That is, until you stroll through the amazing trade shows nearby; each one bursting at the seams with trend-setting fall and…
Six reasons to do something this weekend
Watch Hi Five What: Pentatonix has already won over the hearts, and ears, of a few editors in our fashion office, and we imagine the five-member a cappella group sounds even more amazing in person. Good thing tickets are still…
M33Ms jewelry to debut at Fishcake
Planking. Harlem Shake. Te‘oing. All photos by Emiko Miyazawa. Sure, Internet memes are fun, but you'd rather follow something with a little more staying power. Time to meet your newest obsession: M33Ms jewelry, launching tonight at Fishcake.…
Top beauty picks from Hawaii Five-0's Michelle Borth
Going undercover as a Pacific Roller Derby diva is tough enough, but looking gorgeous while doing so? That requires extensive training in the field (of beauty). Last week's episode of Hawaii Five-0 proves actress Michelle Borth is an expert at…
Dylan Lauren's Pop Rocks cocktail recipe
Editor's note: Today's Lei Chic highlights Dylan Lauren's appearance at Neiman Marcus. Scroll to the bottom for more Saturday Weekend Picks. Dylan Lauren. Founder and CEO of candy empire Dylan's Candy Bar. Also, daughter of world-renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren.…
HONOLULU editors take on Tokyo Fashion Week (Part 1)
Matohu photos courtesy: Brie Thalmann (left and right), Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (middle). Wow. Tokyo Fashion Week is speeding by faster than a bullet train. As we revealed yesterday, HONOLULU fashion editors Brie Thalmann and Stacey Makiya are in Japan's fashion…
Six reasons to do something this weekend
Shop Closing Time What: Leloa Baby Collections & Keiki Boutique closes its Ward Centre shop for good this Wednesday, but until then, the entire store will be up to 50 percent off, including custom-built fixtures, shelves and tables. Leloa fans…
