Natalie Schack

Former Lei Chic editor Natalie Schack has been a cultural anthropology student, museum worker bee and dabbler in graphic design. When she isn’t scouting new fashion, compiling to-do lists or crafting puns, Natalie spends her free time dreaming up elaborate picnic ideas; “researching” via YouTube tutorials, blogs and Instagram; and dusting off her pith helmet for the next adventure life throws her way.

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Kamera Mano Shark Tooth Clutch

The style team members have always got their eyes peeled for hot finds and new style faves while we scour the Honolulu scene. Look out for the latest spoil of our fash-ventures in our new Lost and Found files. Lost:…

Moon-inspired style is the perfect phase

They say a lunar eclipse can make people go a little … well, mad. We totally feel it. And since Hawaii’s eclipse begins around 8 p.m. tonight and goes until about 11—hours before the rest of the country—we've been getting…

Ala Moana Center's 7th Annual Shop a Le'a

Thank God for Pharrell, aka the only thing getting us through this gloomy winter (65 degrees??? Kill me). Ever since his “Happy” 24-hour-long music video came out—not to mention that awesome Academy Awards performance—it’s our go-to pick-me-up when we’re feeling…

Padma & Pickles jewelry now available at Owens & Co.

You used to love showing off your tongue-twister talent, but you've outgrown Peter Piper and his puzzling pickled peppers. Now you’re a Padma & Pickles girl all the way, no matter how you say it. The local jewelry line, made…

Tips on how to get a good night’s rest

Goodnight room, goodnight moon, goodnight cow jumping over the moon ... ... goodnight laptop, goodnight TV, goodnight face cream, goodnight phone ... So it’s time for bed, you’ve brushed your teeth and snuggled up under the covers, and yet, your…

Review: Where to get Cronut-style pastries in Hawaii

You know you're onto something when a network sitcom dedicates an entire episode to buying and selling your product on the black market. And no, we're not talking about drugs, although based on the (still!) insanely long lines, one might…

Alternative Valentine's Day date ideas

Alternative Valentine's Day date ideas including rock climbing, glamping and even Krav Maga, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Hiilani: A Baby Story's stylish baby products

From left: drawstring bags, $25 for set of 2, minky baby blanket, $50, cotton burpee, $14. Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a busy woman who gave birth to two adorable babies. No,…

5 fun things to do in Waialua

This week is craaazy. First, you had all that Tropical Storm-turned-Depression Flossie frenzy. Then came The Cure's epic, adrenaline-pumping concert (your mind is still blown). And it's only Wednesday? Seriously, no one would blame you if you started planning your…