Wait not, want not. There's Pacific Standard Time (which is accurate), Island time (more realistic), TheBus time (totally arbitrary) and then finally - the slowest of them all - you time. You often run so far behind schedule that your…
Shop Double the Pleasure What: First Friday may be over, but the fun continues with two different trunk shows in East Oahu. First, stop by Riches, Kahala Mall for Jana Lam's newest hand-screened bags. Then head over to Drift Boutique…
Wearing Roxy was fine, until you got a job. After that, being mistaken for a high school student got old fast. You're tired of taking all your clothes to the tailor. Or scouring the racks just to realize all the…
Scrambled eggs and burnt toast. A ceramic mug. Flowers picked fresh from her garden. A hug. You love your Mom. But when it comes to celebrating her special day, your track record isn't the greatest. Make 2012 the year you…
Shop To the Maxx What: You've seen the commercials. Now, T.J.Maxx's first Hawaii location is finally open. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the 35,000-square foot store (that is, if you're not already there). 1. As soon…
Imua!: It’s graduation season again, and happy parents and friends will be draping grads with maile lei.
You're up to speed with the latest style trends. But when it comes to tech gadgets, you avoid the fast lane. You're a firm believer that your cell phone should be used to actually call people. And Four Square was…
Features Grading the Public Schools We've ranked Hawaii's more than 250 public schools, using data from the state Department of Education. How does your school measure up? Research assistance by Brad Baris A Tale of Two Schools The inside…
Thirty days hath September, April, June and -- uh-oh. We know there is no April 31st. But unlike sands through the hourglass, we accidentally miscounted the days of our lives. So here's our Most Wanted list for April, delivered to…
On the Scene photographer grabbed this image before Sheraton Waikiki chefs began preparing for the annual public school awards.
April was a rocky month.
The boys in your neighborhood didn't know what they were thinking when they declared "no girls allowed." Your 92-mile-per-hour fastball would have totally saved their 1-10 Little League season. And their model airplane obsession would have taken off, if only…
Click Royal Treat(ment) What: April 29, 2011. You stayed up until the wee hours of the morning (wearing a tin foil crown and drinking cups of Lipton tea) to watch Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot. Tomorrow, the…
What word best describes your style? a) classic - Check. b) contemporary - Wait. I love a pop of neon. Check. c) boho - Does my maxi dress count? Uh, check? d) rocker - Which I wore under my leather…
Discover On the Vast Track What: Explore beautiful Hakipuu Valley (a regular "Lost" backdrop) on Kualoa Ranch's 1.5-mile walking tour. Travel through lush forest and pastures, stop at a loi or Hawaiian taro patch, and enjoy a breathtaking view of…
Things you need when you're in a clutch: 1. A friend's emergency call when your blind date goes horribly wrong. "So where do you live? With your parole officer? Hold on, I think my mom's calling." 2. Quarters for street…
Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream; Merrily, merrily... wait, what? Last time you checked, there was nothing merry about rowing a boat. Skip the manual labor and get on a real luxury cruise with Regent Seven Seas…
Since junior high, summer has always been your favorite time of year.
Dog: Bartender, get me a frisky sour, double, and keep 'em coming. Bartender: You seem a little spot under the collar. What's wrong? Dog: It's my owner. Things have been a little ruff lately, especially when it comes to meals.…
Shop Gentleman Collar What: Get your man looking like a million bucks for as little as $20 at Reyn Spooner's Ultimate Factory Sale. For one week only, stock up on classic reverse print Aloha shirts, colorful swim trunks and shorts…
You enjoy the finer things in life. If only you could afford them. There was that Balenciaga bag you adored (after 45 minutes carrying it around the handbag department, the snooty sales girl made you put it back). And the…
The Internet is good for many things. Need a cat video? No problem. Want to look through your ex's recently posted wedding photos? Easy. Forgot the difference between effect and affect? Got it. There are some things, however, that you…
When you turned 13 you wanted to be 30 but couldn’t Garner any support. Sixteen candles came and went without the Trans Am or Jake Ryan. And you had high hopes for the night you turned 21 – until you…
Shop Save the Date What: Score rare savings at two local boutiques. Tomorrow, Owens & Co. celebrates its first birthday with 20 percent off everything in store, Otto Cake cheesecake and trunk shows by Justine Jones, a.wattz and Gem Parfait.…
You love the enchanting effects of Malie Organics. One whiff of mango nectar body cream and you're whisked to a beach-side lounge chair, sipping a mango mojito and watching the sun set. A spritz of plumeria and you've got a…
Aloha wear is just not your thing. It's taken years of retail therapy to uncover the roots of your floral phobia. Your third grade yearbook photo. A hot pink monstrosity. A matching fake flower behind teased bangs. Just say cheesy.…
To my darling jewels, As a woman of many words, I feel like lately, you've been sending all the wrong messages. Don't get me wrong neon green bangle, you're still an attention-grabber, but you're a little loud for the office.…
Listen Class Act What: Enjoy classic melodies performed by some of the state's brightest young musicians at Hawaii Youth Symphony's afternoon community concert. The advanced orchestra takes the stage with soprano Bai He and trumpet player Stanton Haugen. When: Sunday,…
Life was a breeze until Mr. Right moved in. Then you started to have the stinking suspicion things weren't going to be so rosy. First he tossed his socks behind the couch. Then he left his dishes in the sink.…
The moment the doctor told you that the baby-shaped blob in the sonogram was a girl, the names of a dozen amazing power-women popped into your mind. Carefully, you tried each out in sentences your little one would inevitably hear…
Watch Pipe Down What: Catch some surf flicks while munching on juicy burgers, french fries and homemade ice cream at Morning Glass Coffee and Cafe. This popular neighborhood eatery is staying open late to project three films on its back…
Once upon a time, a dashing prince savored a sweet princess from the clutches of an evil gizzard. Together they laughed and plated to their stomach's content, their cups overflowing with delicious events. Then one day, luck desserted them. Their…
You try to be eco-conscious, but lately your attempts to be green have gone a little grey. You have tons of eco-totes, but they rarely leave the house (your memory seems to be the only thing biodegrading). You would be…
Money raised during the night will be donated to a scholarship fund in John's name at HPU
Scene: Super Style's haute-quarters, location unknown. Our heroine receives an urgent SOS text from a diva in distress. Trapped in a fashion rut! About to be overwhelmed! Pls hurry!! Super Style springs into the store, spies her arch nemeses, evil…
Your best friend is running extremely late for your lunch date (OMG stuck in traffic. B there soon!) and you're scored out of your mind. You've gone through all your Facebook updates (it's Tina's birthday, Brandon had ramen for breakfast)…
Vote Rock the Vote What: Help Honolulu band Sing the Body reach the finals of Hard Rock's Battle of the Bands and get one step closer to the ultimate prize - a chance to perform at the 2012 Hard Rock…
Host: Welcome to The Newly-Thread Game! They're cool, cute and ready for you to take them out tonight. So let's meet your jewelry lines! Girl: My mother always tells me to look for flaws. So Jewelry #1, what is your…
Eat Pig Out What: Pop by the farmers market to sample new dishes from The Pig and the Lady, a pop-up restaurant known for its homey Vietnamese comfort food. Try Suon Heo Nau Dau, a classic Vietnamese/French pork stew cooked…
From gracing the pages of Vogue to turning heads at New York Fashion Week, globe-strutting Tory Burch is landing everywhere, including Hawaii. Here for the opening of her new Royal Hawaiian Center boutique, the posh proponent of prints opens up…
Donate that bag of clothes you haven't worn in over five years to Goodwill? Check. Clean off the perma-pile of papers that covered your desk and forced you to work on the coffee table? Check. Finally get rid of that…
You roamed the open seas for years in search of the elusive land of TOR. Pockets of treasure indicated you were on the right track - you stumbled upon gold-filled earrings with semi-precious gemstones while exploring Genius Outfitters; then delicate…
How a handful of Wildlife Services officers with a mixed bag of tricks safeguards aviation at Honolulu International Airport.
You sleep on 800-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. Your grand chenille throw has its own permanent seat on your couch. And no matter how warm the weather gets, you can't stop wearing your "I can't believe it's faux" fur vest…
Features Is Hawaii Worth it? Four local families talk about the price of paradise—and whether they’re willing to pay it any longer. Also, some eye-opening stats on the cost of living in the Islands. by tiffany hill A Good…
Easy Five-Step Recipe for a Delicious, Healthy Meal 1. Make farmers market shopping list of organic, fresh ingredients. 2. Get stuck at work, miss farmers market and its organic, fresh ingredients. 3. Run to the supermarket. Find some organic fairly…
Listen Music of My Art What: Talk about the ultimate bash - the Honolulu Museum of Art is celebrating its 85th birthday with a Hawaiian Music Festival. Slack-key guitarist Jeff Peterson, ukulele duo Herb Ohta Jr. and Bryan Tolentino, and…
You've been hooped up all month - glued to the television. Not that you're a huge basketball fan, but ever since you got suckered into putting $50 into the office pool, you've been sweet on the top sixteen, laid up…
It's Monday morning and you're already dragging. Your alarm clock didn't go off. You spilled your coffee on your brand new dress getting out of the car at work. You open your e-mail and find 40 messages (all marked urgent)…
At first, you were just trying to score brownie points or earn a badge for supporting the next generation. Now, your love of Girl Scout cookies has turned into a full-blown obsession. A glimpse of a green uniform and you…
