These 3 Local Hawai‘i Swimsuit Brands are Making Waves this Summer
Look stylish while supporting sustainability with these three female-owned brands.
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5 Stylish Aloha Shirts to Get Your Dad This Father’s Day
Although it might be typical to gift this weekday wardrobe staple, these fresh styles are perfect for every dad.
A Local’s Guide to Buying Reef-Safe Sunscreen in Hawai‘i
5 Hawai‘i brands have created reef-safe sunscreens that are safe for your ‘ohana and the ocean. Think of it as a win-win for you and the environment.
‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Vendor Spotlight: Tanoa Hawai‘i
Despite multiple lockdowns and travel restrictions limiting tourists, local businesses at Ward Village’s ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace persevered through (a very long) 2020.
Overheard in Honolulu: A University of Hawai‘i Instructor and Student Talk About the Excitement and Exhaustion of Planning UH’s First Virtual Fashion Show
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.
What You’ll Find in 3 Local Eco-Focused Shops in Hawai‘i
It’s Earth Month people, so schedule a visit to the new crop of neighborhood stores featuring sustainable and ethically sourced items for the ultimate guilt-free shopping spree.
Jana Lam Releases New Plates to Dress Up Your Meals
Who needs centerpieces when you have splashy prints on the table?
Our Top 5 Jewelry Picks for Mother’s Day and Graduation Gifts
Whether you’re celebrating Mom or your kid’s new diploma, these heirloom jewelry pieces are perfect for the occasion.
How a Hawai‘i Student Started Two Businesses on Social Media
What started as a hobby for Kate Li has turned into a moneymaker that’s helping her pay for college.
3 Local Skin Care Experts Dish on Everyday Essentials That They Stand Behind
When COVID-19 hit, the wellness industry boomed. People were in search of products that boosted their immunity, health and glow.
Indulge Yourself with 8 Hawai‘i-Made Treatments For Your Face and Body
These made in Hawai‘i beauty products feature delicious, nourishing ingredients, many Island-grown.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Last-Minute Local Gifts We’re Buying This Christmas
While you’re shopping for others, make sure to stash a few of these for yourself. Trust me.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Joyful, Fun and Bright Presents
8 cheerful, colorful gifts that deliver hope, humor and happiness.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Editor-Picked Gifts You Need Right Now
Cute, cozy and spicy presents to wrap up and tie with a bow.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Tidepool Love
Handmade, ocean-inspired jewelry to gift your favorite mermaids.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Happy Hobby-Days
From gardening and knitting to rollin’ with our homies, this year’s favorite pastime presents.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Personalized Presents
6 gifts you can customize for dear ones near and far.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Presents From Hawai‘i Shops for Less Than $50
Let’s wrap up this humbug year (and shop local!) with Santa-supported stocking stuffers and bright under-the-tree surprises.
Support Hawai‘i Brands and Score Great Holiday Deals
The holidays are right around the corner. Shop 30-plus local offers all from your living room.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Foterra Jewelry
Gift a piece of paradise with made-in-Hawai‘i necklaces and earrings that capture the beauty of the Islands in a unique way.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Noa Noa Hawai‘i
Give the gift of luxurious hand-batiked garments for men and women.
A Fond Farewell to Riches Kāhala, Closing After More Than 30 Years
The glass-walled boutique in the middle of Kāhala Mall was iconic for many East Oʻahu shoppers, largely because of the dynamic redhead who helmed it. Lo Kaimuloa talks about loss, love and her last hurrah.
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Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
We take a look inside your high school yearbooks to find what’s changed about the local high school experience over the years, and what’s stayed exactly the same.
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