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Aerial Acrobatic Troupe Samadhi Hawaii to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
The aerial acrobatic performance troupe will make its theater debut as a whole company this September.
August 2014: 8 Arts & Entertainment Picks in Honolulu
Many Europeans take the month of August to travel, while Americans celebrate National Goat Cheese Month. In Hawaii, we’re sampling beers, cleaning our beaches and laughing at local comedy.
Hawaii’s Second H&M Store to Open in Kapolei
Retail giant H&M will be part of the Ka Makana Alii shopping mall in West Oahu come 2016.
From Our Files: July
In 1888, King Kalakaua issued a royal charter, commissioning a magazine. Then titled Paradise of the Pacific, this publication became HONOLULU Magazine, making it the oldest magazine west of the Mississippi.
Hawaii Absentee Voting is Under Way—Both Walk-In and By Mail
Learn where and how to cast your primary election vote in Hawaii.
After Voting, Is It Wise to Post Your Election Ballot?
Congressional candidates may cross the line with pleas to prove your vote on social media.
Best of Honolulu 2014: Fun and Fitness
The 15 editorial and reader picks for the hottest entertainment and best fitness favorites from our Best of Honolulu 2014 issue.
Best of Honolulu 2014: Services
The 30 editorial and reader picks for the most helpful services from our Best of Honolulu 2014 issue.
Best of Honolulu 2014: Shopping
EDITORS’ PICKS Best Place To Find Locally Designed Swimsuits Known for its well-rounded collection of swimsuits and bikinis, Rebecca Beach tightly focuses on stocking local designers. Browse through its tropical-color-coded racks and find every shape imaginable from sexy Letarte monokinis…
Best of Honolulu 2014
Discover all Best of Honolulu’s winners, both editorial and reader picks.
Best of Honolulu 2014: Food
EDITORS’ PICKS Best Uni Pasta Ocean’s butter melting into hot pasta, its creamy brininess coating every strand—uni pasta is luxe comfort food defined, what you eat when you’re wearing sweatpants and a pearl necklace. Except you might want to leave…
July 2014: 8 Entertainment Picks in Honolulu
Whether summer’s got you enjoying the sun or searching for cover, here are eight reasons to leave the house this month. (Just don’t forget sunblock.)
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii Keeps Oahu Tidy with Pop-Up Cleanups
Almost 1,000 volunteers removed thousands of pounds of trash from a pop-up cleanup.
From Our Files: June
In 1888, King Kalakaua issued a royal charter, commissioning a magazine. Then titled Paradise of the Pacific, this publication became HONOLULU Magazine, making it the oldest magazine west of the Mississippi.
Coming Soon: Kakaako Agora Indoor Park
When the community said a tearful goodbye to R&D last December, the wheels were already turning on a new project, an indoor park called Kakaako Agora.
From Our Files: May
In 1888, King Kalakaua issued a royal charter, commissioning a magazine. Then titled Paradise of the Pacific, this publication became HONOLULU Magazine, making it the oldest magazine west of the Mississippi.
June 2014: 9 Entertainment Picks in Honolulu
Swamp things, not-quite-Teletubbies and aliens overrun Honolulu this June. But things aren’t always what they seem.
8 May Entertainment Picks in Hawaii
May is Hawaiian Music Month, but don’t forget about Spam popsicles, psychics and a dramatic tale of a Hawaiian outlaw.
In case you missed it, here are some of the top Lei Chic stories we published this month
Our new editor After freelancing for HONOLULU for more than a year, Natalie Schack came onboard as the editor of Lei Chic this month—and we couldn't be happier. We love her fresh sense of style and cute, retro finds, including…
Unsolicited Advice: No More Aloha
A few months ago, two Oahu crosswalks made headlines when a mystery graffiti writer added eight white lines to each of them, spelling out the word “ALOHA.”
Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events
Jenna Sato's 2013 collection, photos by Tommy Shih Attend Runway Reverie What: Get lost in the dreamworld of UH Manoa's Senior Fashion Show. Students have been working all year on their collections, with the big showcase including two unique categories:…
Sealove Hawaii's mobile fashion boutique
"I sunburn easily." "Salt stings my eyes." "I'm allergic to seaweed." Are you that friend when beach day rolls around? Stop being such a wet beach towel. Luckily, a reason to brave the waves just pulled up.
What's the Real Story Behind Eleven44's 65-Year-Old Mural?
A 65-year-old artwork symbolizing the eternal struggle in life has overcome its own battles, from an early identity crisis to sledgehammer attacks.
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events
Celebrate Into the Wardrobe What: Patty's Closet's one-year anniversary is more than just a shopping event. On Friday, Mrs. Hawaii International contestants will strut their stuff in a fashion show; on Saturday, there will be a make-up and beauty-blending bar from…
8 April Entertainment Picks in Hawaii
April may be Earth Month, but we’re celebrating the ocean and outer space, too.
In case you missed it, here are some of the top Lei Chic stories we published this month
H&M comes to Honolulu One of Honolulu's most anticipated store openings ever brought in more than 3,500 shoppers last Thursday, including Lei Chic reader Tiffany, who scored a $100 gift card and half an hour of private shopping on us.…
Eden in Love's Gifts That Give donates to charities
You did it. Before yesterday, you never knew what it felt like to be a superhero. But now you’re like The Flash plus the Invisible Woman plus Kim Possible. That’s right: Somehow, you survived the 3,500 other frenzied shoppers who…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events
Attend Sealove What: Sustainable Coastlines' second annual fundraiser, I heART the Ocean, features a marine-debris fashion show (think fishing line, plastic) with celeb judges, music from Raw Suga, Jason Laeha and Dread Ashanti, a silent auction and more. VIP tables are…
From Our Files: March
In 1888, King Kalakaua issued a royal charter, commissioning a magazine. Then titled Paradise of the Pacific, this publication became HONOLULU Magazine, making it the oldest magazine west of the Mississippi.
A preview of H&M's new Waikiki store
Google Street view, GPS, Siri. Good for searching for addresses. Bad for shopping. When something as big as H&M opens up, you know it only takes a wrong left turn to lose out on the best buys in your size.…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events
A guide to the weekend's best events, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Jason Dow's gorgeous new Prakāśa line inspired by hanging lanterns
Rihanna tells you to shine bright like a diamond. The Smiths say there is a light that never goes out. Ellie Goulding says, "Lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights ... " We get it. Light is a powerful…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events
Shop Bikini Blowout What: Now that the rain has finally stopped (knock on wood), you're ready to get back to the beach. San Lorenzo Kailua's annual blowout sale is the biggest one the bikini shop has, with everything on sale…
Baleen's minimalistic jewelry is simple and affordable
It's the height of humpback season and you still haven't seen any whales. While everyone else at Makapuu is shouting and pointing at spout after spout, everything that far away just looks like a wave to you. More like fail watching.…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events
A guide to the weekend's best events, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
engiNERDart marries creativity with functionality in fun, simple lamps
It comes up after you’ve dragged yourself out of bed and it goes down way before you’re ready to hit the hay—in a perfect world, the sun would revolve around you. Instead, you make do with a measly desk lamp…
Need inspiration for your next profile picture? We’ve got you covered
Ideas for where to take your next profile picture, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
8 March Entertainment Picks in Hawaii
Put a little spring in your step with concerts, contests, festivals and races this season.
From Our Files: February
In 1888, King Kalakaua issued a royal charter, commissioning a magazine. Then titled Paradise of the Pacific, this publication became HONOLULU Magazine, making it the oldest magazine west of the Mississippi.
