HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Designed and Made in Hawai‘i for Stylish Friends and Family Who Shop Local
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As a former fashion editor and stylist for HONOLULU Magazine, Stacey Makiya’s work included conceptualizing, producing and editing fashion editorials. She entered the world of fashion in 2007 as an editor for SMART Magazine, and since then has worked for various local publications, styled fashion shows and commercial models, contributed to local fashion blogs, and assisted in executing the inaugural runway shows for HONOLULU Fashion Week. Her passion for giving back is deeply rooted going back to hanabata days when she would visit senior homes and talk story with the residents, volunteer in soup kitchens and participate in beach cleanups. Stacey is a graduate of the University of Hawai‘i’s journalism program.
Ho ho hooo, das some good kine gifts.
Bruno Mars has been drippin’ in finesse since he could pop a hip and curl a lip like Elvis.
Aloha Collection bags a sweet spot in Waikīkī, Plantoem plants roots in Kaimukī and Kealopiko mixes comfort and style at a new location on Monsarrat Avenue.
Island boy meets world.
In 1973, Dr. Jack Scaff transformed the Mid-Pacific Road Runners 30K into a marathon, mapping out a route from the south to the east side of the island.
Inspired by BTS’ love of instant ramen, we grabbed from H Mart’s endless selection. Here are our reviews.
We’re talking monster-size ones that can fit everything and the kitchen sink.
Let’s keep that feel-good vibe rolling through the holiday season with five fashion businesses that make it easy for us to give back.
We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—from locally designed house dresses and locally made hand sanitizers, gifts to art, jewelry to native plants—all so you can live better in Honolulu.
Embellished knits, intricate crochets and feel-good wools. All the fall feels.
Yes, pickleball is cool. Just ask my 16-year-old daughter.
Pork belly adobo, nori chicken, chocolate birthday cake butter mochi: Sheldon Simeon is proudest of the people, places and poke of his home—and we found all of these in Cook Real Hawai‘i.
If you dream of sloppy joes and gooey cheese grilled between buttery white bread, Saucer King is worth tracking down.
The Make Lemonade Project is a gentle reminder to squeeze your loved ones tight.
From Punahou Carnival to Hale ‘Aina-winning restaurants, here are our team’s top spots to pile on the patties.
Here’s a little tried-and-tested fitspiration for International Yoga Day on Monday, June 21.
Every time I scour the city and Instagram for new fashions and products, I’m amazed (and proud!) at what our local retailers and designers create.
Here’s a look back at May 1986.
Here’s look back at May 1936.
Punahou alumna Chloé Selarque’s intricate embroidery pieces capture the grand grooves of the Ko‘olau, the perky peaks of the Mokes and the wavering blues of the Pacific.
Here's look back at May 1921.
Playing sports and playing dress up are my two favorite pastimes.
The show must go on. And, thanks to this New York fashion show veteran Lynne O’Neill and her lead student producer Melanie Simmons, and a humble-yet-hardworking team of students and teachers, it will. Stylishly, we might add.
Here in Hawai‘i, peak mango season runs from May through September, and soon we’ll be dipping our chopsticks into tubs of crunchy mango that’s been pickling in tangy, sweet, mouth-puckering juice.
Who needs centerpieces when you have splashy prints on the table?
Here’s a look back at May 1981.
Here's a look back at March 1961.
Hey sole sister, get off the sofa and ditch the sweats. This season is all about getting dressed up in fabulous frocks while eating cake and dancing like no one is watching—well, maybe a zebra.
Honolulu’s heroes of 2001.
When COVID-19 hit, the wellness industry boomed. People were in search of products that boosted their immunity, health and glow.
These made in Hawai‘i beauty products feature delicious, nourishing ingredients, many Island-grown.
Did someone say chocolate cinnamon babka?
Florals? For spring? Bloom shaka laka.