Stacey Makiya

Leading Ladies: Boutique managers, by nature, have killer wardrobing skills and some of the best personal style around. Here, three local shop girls give us the skinny on their summer must-haves and favorite off-duty shopping spots.

Itsy Bitsy Bikinis: Teeny wahine bikinis wash ashore this summer from local swimsuit designers in Honolulu.

Raising the Steaks: Fire up your backyard barbecues and camping cookouts with these smokin’ hot accessories. Let the flames begin!

Haute Stuff: Proving that the past is never fashionably late, summer’s retro-inspired swimwear and accessories dip into classic ’50s prints and silhouettes.

All on Board: Whether you’re an easy- or roughrider in the water, there’s a surfboard to match your style among local shop Surf Garage’s latest line-up.

Sew Young and Talented: Meet the next generation of Hawaii fashion designers—two up-and-coming standouts from the latest crop of graduating college seniors. Plus, a glimpse at their stellar collections.

Creature Comforts: Trade in a regular shaded lamp for an irresistible home accessory from the Honolulu Museum of Art that’s sure to shed some light-heartedness in your child’s bedroom.

Window Shopping: Local fashion designer Andy South unveils new have-to-have handbag line.

Play Ball!: Step up to the plate in fashion finds that take you out to the ballgame in style.

Reach for the Sky: Fighting Eel debuts a new keiki line.

Give It a Twirl: New, exciting spring fashions are ripe for the picking, planted by our own batch of seasoned, local designers. Look for friendly florals, dewy pastels and sweetened stripes on breathable, lightweight fabrics.

Talkin' with Tory: 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 about her paradisiacal adventures and the Parisian tunic that started it all.

Elevate your wardrobe status from pedestrian to street style star with spring’s mix-match array of eye-popping, Technicolor basics, bold accessories and lively graphic prints.

Objects of Desire: Newly available at local boutiques, three jewelry lines are causing a gold rush.

Heat Faves: Spark a little Valentine’s affection with fun, hotly hued finds for the ones you love.

Main Attractions: These accessories are the big, breakout stars for spring fashion in Honolulu.

Life’s Little Luxuries: A new keiki boutique generates serious baby buzz.

Breaking Blues: Allison Izu is back on the scene this spring, creating petite jeans for women 5'6" and under.

Shoot to Thrill: Get the picture with the help of Nikon’s new digital big shot, the 1 J1, which just hit the shelves at Lighthaus Camera in Kaimuki.

Snake Charmers: Boots with the fur are so constricting, especially for Hawaii’s so-called winters.

Blue in the Face: Blue accessories ruled the runways this season, including timepieces for the fellas.

What's Next: Forget the fireworks, the new year is all about new fashions.

Legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg recently stopped in Honolulu for the opening of her first Hawaii boutique.

In Mod We Trust: One of winter’s farout catwalk trends, the ’60s, is making a groovy go-around with A-line dresses and candy-colored accessories.

The Wild Bunch: This season, pounce on the new neutral in town.

In the Mix: Dare to double up on winter’s of-the-moment trends. Menswear-inspired pieces pair nicely with bold graphic prints for a look that’s two-cool.

Shirting the Issue: Snap up Noteworthy’s strikingly simple pocket tees.

Go for the bold in the season’s striking, rocker chic pieces offset by playful accessories in eye-popping electric hues.

The sexy South American label heats up downtown Honolulu.