You know that moment when someone you least expect hands you a gift? Say, a friend-of-a-friend, a second cousin twice removed, your dentist. And all you can do is cough, look around, briefly consider whether your remaining four breath…
It's 12/12/12. The day something astronomical happens; something so profoundly mind-blowing, it will change reality as you know it. More specifically, today's the day you unearth amazing gifts for all those impossibly-hard-to-shop-for men in your life, courtesy of our…
1: Shirt, Da Kine. Watch, Ranger Sports. 2: Shirt, sweater, pants, Royal Hawaiian Golf Shop. Sunglasses, watch, bracelet, Ranger Sports. 3: Tank, Da Kine. Watch, Ranger Sports. Men. If left to their own devices, most would throw on an old…
From a 12-12-12 dinner to a boat parade, here are our top picks for the week!
Today, we want to confirm what you've suspected all along: you're psychic. Psychic in the sense that, when it comes to presents, you know what your friends and family need before they do. Okay, even if you don't have…
Here in the Lei Chic office, we're in full-on Christmas mode (check out our cheesy Christmas card)! Stacey brought in the perfect tree, Brie's decorating it with handmade ornaments, Christi's compiling a holiday playlist on Pandora and Terri's handing out…
As the number of legal specialties here—76!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.
Eat Sweet Dreams What: Satisfy your sugar cravings at Kakaako Kalikimaka, a holiday bake sale and brownie contest featuring nearly 20 of Honolulu's sweetest vendors, including Fairycakes (dessert bentos, shown left), Petit Suisse Crepes, Wow Wow Waffles, 3 Bites or…
Padovani and The Sake Shop team up to create sake ganache filled chocolates.
We just got off the phone with Santa and we've got good news to report. Turns out, you made the "nice" list this year. Woo. So now we can give you your Christmas present: a handsome, well-dressed man. Well, okay.…
You love everything about the holidays. Christmas tree lights. Peppermint mochas and gingerbread lattes. Hallmark movie marathons. Ugly sweaters and Santa hats. Okay, maybe not everything. But you're going to need something festive to wear to all your holiday get-togethers.…
Shop Swim Pickings What: Save big on Acacia Swimwear during a special North Shore trunk show. Along with $20 bins, the line's 2012 collection will be 60 percent off. Plus, shop Kimi & Li Bikini's $25 bins, $35 one-piece swimsuits,…
From Salt Lake Boulevard by the stadium to Acacia Road in Pearl City: how about a nice hedge instead?
You'd love to fly to New York and shop in those hip boutiques in Soho. If only you had $1,756 to spend on airfare. And hotel. And you'd probably need to eat something... Here's a much more affordable option: drive…
'Twas the month of Christmas and all through the state, Shoppers were stirring for finds really great. Stylish stockings were all hung with care, In hopes that Lei Chic soon would be here. Now out on the web, there…
ThanksGetting Day. You picked up a flatscreen at Sears, fought the midnight crowds to score cashmere sweaters from Banana Republic, lingerie from Victoria's Secret, holiday handsoaps from Bath & Body Works, and an espresso machine from Macy's. Then, once 5…
There's something totally amazing about seeing your longtime favorite being introduced to the next generation. No, we're not talking about a show that follows a boy who marries his childhood sweetheart, has a daughter, and may or may not still…
Sadly, there are things in life that are practically impossible to achieve. Winning the $550 million Powerball lottery jackpot (although you are contemplating a move to Missouri). Demolishing an entire dessert buffet and not gaining a pound. Getting your complexion…
Eat Melt-ing Moments What: Melt, our favorite neighborhood grilled cheese foodtruck, is back! But you better move fast. The sandwich team is only serving up its gooey delectables (Triple Melt, Pastrami, Harissa and Melt of Shame - how we've missed…
From Ozomatli at The Republik to Honolulu City Lights at Honolulu Hale, here are five things to do this week in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Toy crazes. You. Never really got along. 1996: Tickle Me Elmo failed to tickle your fancy. 1998: Furby, a wide-eyed owl monstrosity, gave you nightmares fur years. 2009: Tiny squeaking hamster robots? Just bad Zhu Zhu. This year, you've finally…
Features The Warning Shot Eight years before the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a Japanese-language publication hit Honolulu like a bombshell, predicting war with the United States and an inevitable Japanese victory. by jamie bisher The…
There's a distinct difference between what a man wants and what he needs. Want: A luxury suite at the new Santa Clara Stadium and a private jet to take him there - every home game. Need: A stylish basic that…
...on YouTube teachers, live Hawaiian music and up-and-coming Oahu neighborhoods.
Clockwise from bottom left: Panacea necklace, Kate Spade, Wonderland Honolulu dress, Nars Multiple duo, ALDO bootie. Psst. Wake up. Yeah, we know you just got off a long weekend, but there's no way we're letting you go back to sleep.…
The past 24 hours have been kind of a blur. You remember: a glorious deep-fried turkey. Your aunt's famous homemade pumpkin crunch. The Patriots spanking the Jets. Yeah, Thanksgiving was pretty awesome this year - so awesome that the allure…
After the chaos of Black Friday, we're taking tomorrow off. Have fun shopping this weekend and we'll see you Monday! Enter Lottery Tickets What: WICKED, one of the most popular musicals on Broadway, made its Honolulu debut at the Neal…
Photo courtesy: Eden in Love It started the morning after Halloween. Anticipation began to build. You started to feel giddy. Now, you can hardly contain yourself. Finally, your favorite holiday of the year is about to arrive. Well, first you…
This year, you've decided to take a holiday from the holidays. You're tired of slaving over the stove all day. Trying to make awkward small talk with relatives you barely know. And apparently, there's some sort of football game going…
Holiday shopping is turning out to be a real Nightmare Before Christmas. You need gifts for the family (i.e. countless nieces and nephews), plus your style-savvy besties. Then, there's your significant other, who claims he doesn't care what you get…
Emporio Armani's Hawaii-exclusive handbags shown with F/W 2012-13 Mongolian fur coat. Halloween is so last month. And yet, you've still got candy on the brain. Twix. Almond Joy. M&Ms. Emporio Armani... Yeah, we should probably explain that last one. Introducing Emporio…
Top shelf sake at Lucky Belly In three days, millions of people across America will be eating, drinking and merrymaking to their heart's content. Then there's you, who will be eating, drinking and merrymaking to your heart's content - tonight.…
Give Fine and Sandy What: Help Organik owners Ed Fernandez and Brian Jones help devastated East Coast communities recover from Hurricane Sandy (Fernandez is from New Jersey and Jones still lives there). The duo just released two styles of men's…
The jewelry display at Oliver Men's Shop This just in. We're getting word of absolute chaos breaking out in the Kailua area. Initial reports indicate that pigs may be flying and... hold on, I'm getting an update right now... yes,…
Shop Good Night What: Honolulu Night Market returns with a brand-new lineup of vendors, including Bamboo Sky, Roberta Oaks, Padma & Pickles, Little Dew Drops/Life is Swell, and a special vintage shop from Lindsey Higa and Lan Chung. View the…
When it comes to your daughter, you've got to make some tough decisions. Choosing a name she won't hate in 15 years. Whether to send her to soccer, ballet or piano. What age you'll allow her to start dating (FYI,…
Fellas, we get it. You may not be an orphan born into a life of poverty and misfortune, but when it comes to shopping with your girlfriend/wife, you most definitely feel alone. As in, when she heads into the dressing…
Store photo: courtesy Maya Bella Boutique You try to give back whenever you can. You'll always donate your last dollar to a wrap bracelet in need. Offer counsel to those less fashion fortunate. Prevent old ladies from getting trampled during…
Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 Hale Aina Awards. The event was held on November 11 at the Royal Hawaiian's Monarch Ballroom.
We’re overdue to add at least one more bridge. Even a pedestrian overpass connecting the makai end of University Avenue to Kalaimoku Street in Waikiki would make a difference.
Left: Honolulu Denim City Shirt, $75. Right: The Essential Black Cami, $39, Aloha Skirt, $145. Moms are great for so many things. Making sure you don't starve after you (accidentally) spend most of your paycheck on a pair of Louboutins.…
Your daughter is pretty full of it. And by it, we mean brains, talent, creativity and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Help her reach her full potential by enrolling her at Saint Andrew's Priory. This 145-year-old school has a well-documented…
Shop Sale Away What: Don't miss Rebecca Beach's massive sale at the grand opening of its new office and warehouse. Score at least 50 percent off must-have brands like Letarte, Calypso, L*Space and Alexis, buy two swimsuits and get the…
The votes were cast, the ballots tallied and, after a long night, the people have spoken. It's time to usher some new leaders into your jewelry box. With that said, we nominate Beach Baby's line of elegant, beach-inspired jewelry. Designer…
From left: Eucalyptus/Mint, Kukui Homebrew, Sandalwood. Men, today, we urge you to do your civic duty. Sure, you need to vote. But after that, it's time to focus on a more pressing issue: reclaiming your bathroom. Which, thanks to your…
Clockwise from top left: Calming powder, $10.50, baby lotion, $11.50, diaper rash salve, $15.50, tearless shampoo, $11.50, tummy butter, $15.00. You've recently acquired a very high-maintenance client - someone who requires the most stylish of outfits and newest accessories. Infants…
1, 2, 3, grow!: If you notice a friend sporting a new beard this month, they might be participating in The Manifest’s third annual Man Challenge in Honolulu.
But, soft! What sight through yonder window breaks? Tis the newest art exhibit cast upon thy walls of Barrio Vintage by emerging Windward Oahu artist Julia Currier. There's absolutely no warring of households here. Instead, the 25-year-old marries soft, subtle…
Features 911 for the Life Aquatic When whales get beached or entangled in fishing lines, when dolphins wash ashore or a baby monk seal is found abandoned—who you gonna call? The Marine Mammal Response Network. by david thompson Hawaii’s Most…
