United MMA, Hawaii’s newest mixed martial arts gym, held its grand opening Saturday, with friends, family and students coming out to Waipio to show their support. Attendees were treated to free food, prize giveaways, exhibition matches and lots of fun…
In just a few weeks, “Dancing With the Stars” will be heading into its 19th season, and no one is more ready than long-time veteran, and former DWTS champion Karina Smirnoff, who has been with the ABC show for 16…
The Moana Surfrider on Friday hosted Collections of Waikiki, a birthday celebration marking the 113th anniversary of the hotel. To celebrate, the hotel played backdrop to an informal fashion show, featuring clothing from select Waikiki boutiques. Hosted by Japanese television…
Vivienne Westwood stuck true to her quirky outlandish roots, as she debuted her Spring/Summer 2014 collection last fall during Paris Fashion Week. Westwood, who is coming off of a high being honored at last year’s Met Gala (the Oscars of…
London-based designer Vivienne Westwood celebrated the one-year anniversary of her Waikiki store on Thursday night. Guests were treated to champagne, live music and special gifts with purchase. Westwood, who has 19 stores worldwide, has only two boutiques in the Unites…
Fall is finally here and it’s time to stock up on this year’s fall trends. I’ll be introducing two casual looks that can easily be worked into your fall wardrobe.Look 1It’s a simple day look perfect for running errands or…
Men are often left out when it comes to fashion. Overshadowed by women’s clothing, men’s wardrobe choices have always been severely limited. For this month’s trend segment on KHON, I decided to shine the spotlight on men for a change.…
A cappella sensation Pentatonix, third season winners of NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” will be performing in Hawaii for the first time on March 30 at The Republik. (To purchase tickets, visit bampproject.com.) I had the opportunity to chat with beatboxer Kevin…
Famed British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood opened her new Waikiki boutique Wednesday morning, inside the Moana Surfrider hotel. The Honolulu store is only the second freestanding location in the Unites States (the other shop is in Los Angeles). The ceremony…
Waipio boutique Milieu celebrated its relaunch with a soft opening Friday night for VIP customers. Guests enjoyed food and drinks, received swag bags and were the first to see the stores exclusive new Tylie Malibu line, worn on models throughout…
Broadway legend Lea Salonga wrapped up a string of concerts and appearances in Hawaii this past weekend. The Tony Award-winning singer and actress has played an impressive repertoire of roles and characters both on Broadway and on the big screen.…
I had a chance to briefly chat with actor Booboo Stewart — best known for his role as werewolf Seth Clearwater in the “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” — while he was in town to promote his latest project, “White Frog,”…
Ala Moana Center played host to Fashion’s Night Out 2012, which kicked off Thursday night and featured fashion shows from Louis Vuitton, Old Navy and Neiman Marcus. Guests were invited to in-store events to shop at exclusive sales, indulge in…
We caught up with singer-songwriter Kina Grannis, who won a national singing competition (Doritos Crash the Super Bowl) in 2008, which earned her a recording contract with Interscope Records and had her music video played during the commercials of Super…
Prior to his two concerts in Hawaii, singer Justin Nozuka talked with us about his music, success and what inspires him. Nozuka plays tonight at the Surfer Bar at Turtle Bay, and on May 19 at the Maui Art’s and…
After recently meeting Academy- and Tony Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden at a fashion show, I had a chance to catch up with her later to talk style, fashion and her love for Hawaii. Here’s our chat: I first met…
We had a chance to sit down with actress, model and surfer Sonya Balmores Chung while she was in Honolulu for a recent screening of her film, “Soul Surfer.” Here’s what the former Miss Hawaii Teen USA, who starred in…
Before T.J. Maxx opened in the Ward area this morning, the media was invited Wednesday to a private luncheon and informal fashion show at Buca di Beppo. T.J.Maxx Style Expert and self proclaimed “Maxxinista” Alison Deyette was on hand to…
Over the weekend, the Hawaii Fashion Incubator (HIFI), officially opened its new Coop at Ward Warehouse, a space they plan to hold workshops and classes. Headed by Toby Portner and Melissa White, HIFI is a membership-based organization whose mission is…
Lyla Prather, a star stylist for Stella & Dot, partnered with Fashionista’s Market to host a jewelry trunk show Wednesday evening. Prather and 50 of her closest friends, clients, as well as other Hawaii-based stylists, gathered at the quaint Downtown…
