Editors' Picks: Top 5 Things to Do this Week in Honolulu, Hawaii
From The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu's annual bowling fundraisre to the Waikiki Hoolaulea, here are five things to do this week in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Author: Site Staff
Most Wanted: Stalk the Runway
It's 3 a.m. Our faces are pressed to the computer screen as look after dreamy look flashes past. A puddle of drool collects next to the keyboard. You probably weren't as crazy as we were during New York Fashion Week.…
Sponsored Edition: Spa Trek Episode 3
Smock: Captain, take a look at this. Our gravitational sensors are going haywire. There appears to be some sort of magnetic force interfering with our controls. Captain Chic: Hmmm. The readings correlate with our proximity to Honolulu MedSpa. Did you…
The London Look
You gotta hand it to 'em. The Brits really know their stuff. They've got High Tea, Downtown Abbey, and Jude Law (replace with R. Pattz, if you must). Not to mention amazing style. And since Topshop and Topman just hit…
Beauty School: With a Twist
Photos: (left) Suno Spring 2013 runway, courtesy BellaSugar; (right) hairstyle by Genny Calleja. New York Fashion Week. An onslaught of stunning, frothy designs that would look great in your closet. If only you could afford them. Here's a Fashion…
Weekend Picks – Saturday, September 8, 2012
Plan Kiss and Makeup What: First there's Fashion Week, next it's Beauty Week, hosted by DFS Galleria Waikiki - two weeks filled with free makeovers, champagne parties, and a special appearance by Japanese supermodel Jessica Michibata. Mark your calendars for…
How Do I Look?
Schedule of Events September 17, 2012 (8-10 p.m.) How Do I Look? launch party with a fashion show and a special appearance by Japanese supermodel Jessica Michibata. September 17-30, 2012 (11 a.m.-10 p.m.)* How Do I Look? beauty kiosks -…
Like Watercolor for Chocolate
The last time you created a piece of art worthy of display, you needed your stuffed bun-bun and an afternoon nap. Now? Well, let's just say your skills haven't progressed much and your parents' refrigerator is long out of commission.…
Sponsored Edition: Spa Trek Episode 2
Smock: Captain, I know we're on a mission, but I just picked up a distress call! A female Ally is trapped in an ongoing battle against a formidable enemy known as "The Bulge." She's requested immediate assistance. Approaching visual range…
Weekend Picks – September 6, 2012
Shop On the Plus Side What: Ever since Lynn Sakutori debuted her petite apparel line, Sakutori, at Nordstrom, she's been flooded with requests for larger sizes. This weekend, the local designer delivers with the launch of Sakutori's plus-size line. Some…
Sponsored Edition: Ranked and Styled
We hate to say this, but you're not fooling anybody. Sure, you look like you're responding to urgent emails and preparing lengthy budget reports, but we know you're actually drooling over the amazing collections showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. That…
Pardon My French
The French. Known for accents, art, and a really long cycling race. Australians. Known for accents, kangaroos, and Crocodile Dundee. Put them together and you get: a tanned outdoorsman who says "Sacré bleu!" while riding a bicycle with his pet…
Sponsored Edition: Season of Love
Recently, you've had a revelation. No matter how good something is, there's always a but. For example: - You love having a paycheck, but that whole "going to work" thing is kind of lame. - Chocolate is amazing, but you…
Feedback
...on First Friday in Chinatown and the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall.
Anything’s ‘Impossible’
There's nothing better than a three-day weekend. Except a four-day work week. That ends in a night of thrilling interactive epicurean challenges with a Food Network star. Oh, yours doesn't? Allow us to change that... Presenting Robert Irvine Live, a…
Sponsored Edition: Spa Trek Episode 1
Captain Chic: Crew, listen up! We've been tasked to go boldly where no woman has gone before. Our mission: to discover the most revolutionary, non-invasive beauty procedures in Hawaii. First Officer Smock, what can you report? Smock: I'm setting the…
September 2012: Table of Contents
Features The 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century With the help of a distinguished panel of local music experts, HONOLULU Magazine runs down the greatest Hawaii albums released since 2000, from Kealaokamaile to The Green. by maria kanai, michael…
The Missed List – August 2012
The weekend is so close, you can almost taste it; and once it's here, you'll luxuriate in not two, but three long, labor-free days.
Weekend Picks – August 30, 2012
Shop Karl's in Charge What: The sophomore collection for KARL, Karl Lagerfeld's lower-priced-yet-still-pretty-darned-expensive line, hit Net-a-Porter yesterday. This time around, the fashion guru broke up his signature black-and-white palette with modern, camouflage prints and a flaming orange faux leather mini…
Most Wanted – August 2012
Good thing we can cheer ourselves up with bright new shopping and dining discoveries.
Baby Bloomers
Newton. Wise man. Strong grasp on physics. Also, on pregnancy (just go with it). See, you've been noticing that as your belly expands, your wardrobe options shrink considerably. Definitely an equal and opposite reaction. You start off buying a few…
Grin from Beer to Beer
Your ex just announced his engagement. You had to put on your skinny jeans while lying down this morning, just to get them to fit. Your boss says she needs to see you in her office. Alone. It's times like…
Raising the Cakes
Imagine this scenario, if you will. It's your birthday. You've just finished an amazing meal when (do your eyes deceive you?) you're presented with a jaw-dropping pair of Christian Louboutin booties; the same ones you were totally eyeing in Neiman…
Weekend Picks – Saturday, August 25, 2012
Shop Show Time What: Cottage by the Sea's newest trunk show features the store's own Tidepool Jewelry, a collection of delicate, beachy sterling silver and 14-karat gold pieces with semi-precious stones, feathers and shells. Sift through hundreds of new earrings,…
Weekend Picks – August 23, 2012
Reserve Super Glam What: Designer Phillip Lim came up with a super way to showcase his Fall 2012 collection - by creating an actual comic book. "Kill the Night" features neo-noir artwork, a plot of love and betrayal and heroes…
Pow Wow Hawaii Mural in Kakaako
Larger Than Life: The Pow Wow Hawaii art event happened back in February in the Kakaako neighborhood.
Sponsored Edition: Hail to the Chefs
Pop quiz time. Quick, grab a pencil and answer the following questions: 1) Have you ever eaten dessert before dinner? 2) Does your Facebook profile have more photos of food than of you? 3) Can you use brunoise in a…
Pure Joy Adornments' online store and launch party
Welcome, competitors, to the new hit reality show, "Shopped," where you'll need to uncover the best, most fashionable finds in Hawaii. I'm your host, Lei Chic. Today's challenge: explore Pure Joy Adornment's brand new online shop, the digital showcase for…
Goodwill Hunting
You long to rub elbows with the fashion greats. Diane. Tory. Ralph. Christian. Too bad sitting at their table requires dropping a boat load of cash; something you, unfortunately, don't have. Lucky for you, we found a more affordable way…
Weekend Picks – Saturday, August 18, 2012
Buy Shirting the Issue What: Reyn Spooner just launched a limited-edition pink Lahaina Sailor shirt with vintage gold wahine label, available in both button-down and pullover styles. Five dollars from every shirt sold will benefit Kapiolani Breast Center, plus your…
Sponsored Edition: Spa Trek Episode 4
We departed Honolulu MedSpa after a successful rendezvous at its Customer Appreciation Event.
Beauty School: Golden Girl
We've only enlisted the help of Paul Brown makeup artist Jamie Tokumoto to show us a hot new look that will leave us perfectly polished.
Weekend Picks – August 16, 2012
Shop Model Citizen What: Shop the newest pieces from B2C Jewelry, Pure Joy Adornments and Florencia Arias when Super Citizen hosts its first trunk show since moving to Kahala Mall. Also, get your first look at Florencia Arias' new fall…
Specially Made
Dealing with customer service hotlines is really just a numbers game. 2: The number of times you listen carefully to the menu as its options recently changed. 5: The number of menus you have to go through before getting transferred…
Shop the Trend: Collar ID
You and Peter Pan have a lot in common. You're both leaders of a gang, best friends with a fairy, and you seem to have lost your shadow...
On the Download – August 2012
Right now, tens of thousands of students across the state are getting ready for the fall semester. Moving into dorms. Finalizing schedules. Stocking up on text books and supplies.
Sponsored Edition: A Buy for Help
You knew this day was coming. Chevron print pants with a color blocked top. Leather, fur and lace, all in one outfit. Someone needs to tell your bestie that being on trend and having every trend on are two different…
Spice Up Your Life
After watching last night's Closing Ceremony, you've come to a few mind-blowing revelations. The Olympics (and quite possibly NBC's reputation) are over. The Spice Girls are most definitely not. You hate to admit it, but last night's rousing performance has…
Weekend Picks – Saturday, August 11, 2012
Shop Oh My Posh What: For the first time ever, Victoria Beckham's eponymous fashion line and her more playful Victoria, Victoria Beckham are now available in Hawaii. Pieces from the designer's fall collections have been slowly hitting the floor at…
Kaimana Beachwear opens public showroom
When it comes to fashion, you're one connected woman. You've got insider access to discounted designer clothes and up-and-coming accessories. Now, if only you had the scoop on some sexy new swimsuits. Don't worry, that'll happen soon. Very soon. As…
Weekend Picks – August 9, 2012
Mingle View from the Shop What: Basique Threads is blending the best of both worlds at its Ordinary People Art Show. Shop stylish trunk shows by Panacea and Vice Classics while you peruse the latest works by eight local artists,…
Baby Love
We hate to be the ones to tell you this, but, well, here goes... Your kid isn't living up to his full potential. Sure, he's just an infant. And yes, his motor skills are already quite impressive. But his cuteness…
Chains of Cool
We are gathered here today to join jewelry line, Mixe Medium, and urban artist, Remi Mead, in stylish matrimony.
19th and Whimsy's sweet, colorful designs
You hate to admit it, but when it comes to style, you've lost your way. You thought you could navigate summer's hottest trends, but you took a wrong turn at the leopard-print caftans, blew right past the dip-dyed hair and…
Sponsored Edition: Impulse Flying
It started innocently enough. A set of chunky, neon bangles caught your eye. Next, it was an awesome set of metallic leggings. But things got tubular the day your sleek ponytail slipped off-center, almost, like, taking that new scrunchie with…
Weekend Picks – Saturday, August 4, 2012
Shop Love Letters What: Wear your heart on your sleeve, or wrist or neck, with found*ling jewelry's first-ever Hawaii trunk show. North Carolina-based designer Betsy Carr is bringing in a slew of new designs that showcase vintage books and maps,…
Sponsored Edition: Spa Trek – Hair You Go
Captain Chic: Crew, listen up! We've been tasked to go boldly where no woman has gone before.
Beach 2 City's new ocean-inspired jewelry
Silver. Unlike Viktoria Komova and the rest of the Russian Olympics gymnastics team, we happen to think silver is pretty great. Even better, perhaps, than gold. (Gasp!) Oh, yeah. You'd think so too, if you saw beautiful sterling silver handcrafted…
Weekend Picks – August 2, 2012
Click Secret Shopper What: Two "private" online sales launched this morning. Type in your email address and score up to 75 percent off at Barney's Warehouse Sale, which features $40 Rag & Bone tanks, $70 J Brand skinny jeans and…
Brew on This
The drive-thru. In your opinion, one of the world's best inventions. You tell someone what you want, then sit comfortably while he or she scrambles to fill your request in a matter of minutes. You feel like royalty. Or, just…
