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Miemiko Atelier opens at Ward Centre
Tomorrow's headline: Dangerously Dwindling Cardstocks of Cute Notes Triggers Panic Messaging has come to a stop. All lines of communications are stationary. Rumors are, at least one person was forced to break up via a Post-it. Stop the letterpresses. Word…
ASAP54 fashion-finding app
His yearbook message promised undying devotion. But your high-school boyfriend's current Facebook page proves one thing (who knew he considered that movie theater concession stand job a career?): It's usually better to shop around. So you're definitely ready for ASAP54,…
Honolulu-based designer Mistprint sells cute greeting cards for every occasion
Cute, handmade greeting cards by Mistprint, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Shopping Tips: How to Score Amazing Thrift Store Finds
Shop any thrift store like a pro with these key shopping tips.
Rare pre-holiday specials at Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery
You want to look your holiday best this year because: a) You're determined to show your ex what he's missing. b) You need to update your Facebook page/online dating profile/next year's Christmas card photo. c) People are starting to compare…
ShopSuey: local shopping app for stores, sales and events
Girl: Doc, I don't feel so hot. My feet feel tingly, my wallet's numb, and everything in my closet just gives me the chills. Doctor: Hmm. Looks like you've got a severe case of antishopportunitis. Girl: (gasps) Is it serious?…
DIY tutorial: How to make your own shadow box
Precious moments? Your life is full of them. Your brain, on the other hand... not so much. Try as you might, details from, say, your high school graduation or that amazing summer in Italy are fading faster than your overpriced,…
How to navigate back-to-school traffic in Honolulu
6:30 a.m. Hit snooze three times before dragging your butt out of bed. 7:00 a.m. Spill coffee all over your new silk blouse. 7:30 a.m. Realize you left your cell phone on your nightstand. 7:45 a.m. Meet bumper-to-bumper traffic halfway…
Lei Chic's top 10 back-to-school jams
School's back in session and, whether or not you have a wee (or not-so-wee) one in the backseat, you're sharing the road with tens of thousands of backpack-toting, pencil-pushing students. There's no better reason to get in the school spirit…
Holoholo Bicycles offers bike rentals in Chinatown
Quick, what has 60 wheels and likes to roam the streets of Honolulu? If you said a team of rollerblading dogs, well... you'd be wrong (but, kudos for creativity). The real answer: Holoholo Bicycles, a new bike rental shop that…
Opihi Love's vintage rentals give weddings, parties classic charm
Photos by Tamiz Photography You're what they call an old soul. Nothing says you more than a dainty pearl necklace, a Frank Sinatra record, and a set of good, old-fashioned sayings from Granny. Unfortunately, your collection doesn't include a phonograph…
6 easy ways to master online shopping
Superman: man of steel until rendered powerless by Kryptonite. Wonder Woman: warrior princess until stripped of her kickass accessories. Green Lantern: ring-wielding, mask-wearing hottie until thwarted by... anything yellow. Every superhero has their weakness. You, Shop Girl, can spot a…
R/D reopens after 5-week renovation
Ugh. It happened again. It's almost lunchtime and you got absolutely nothing done. Seriously, you're like the guy from Memento - the last few hours are a complete blur. Quick, grab a pen, or a tattoo artist, and take note:…
Express reflexology sessions at Moana Lani Boutique
You and your feet aren't exactly on speaking terms. You're really more on screaming terms. As in your feet tend to scream at you when squeezed into sky-high, circulation-squeezing stilettos for hours on end. Which, naturally, happens pretty darn often.…
Sponsored Edition: Bank On It
You have Alexander Wang taste on a Payless budget. So when you dream big (that European vacation, those culinary courses, the apartment renovation) you usually have to settle for small (a motel with a street view in Waikiki, watching the…
Monster's Ball
There are 28 days left until Halloween. Which is really the perfect time to watch a scary movie. Also, to start planning a kick-ass All Hallow's Eve party. Sure, you can stock up on the usual cobwebs and skeletons, but…
Like Watercolor for Chocolate
The last time you created a piece of art worthy of display, you needed your stuffed bun-bun and an afternoon nap. Now? Well, let's just say your skills haven't progressed much and your parents' refrigerator is long out of commission.…
On the Download - August 2012
Right now, tens of thousands of students across the state are getting ready for the fall semester. Moving into dorms. Finalizing schedules. Stocking up on text books and supplies.
Custom T-shirts from Blank Canvas
You have things to say. Important things. Insightful comments on hot-button issues, like rush hour traffic. Loud next door neighbors. Kim Kardashian. Sure, you broadcast your thoughts on Facebook and Twitter. But lately, you've been craving a bigger audience. Like,…
On the Download - July 2012
We didn't want to say this out loud, but a trail of indisputable evidence left us no choice. We're being invaded by Canada. You see, forces from the North have penetrated our borders with undeniably catchy pop music, and our…
Cover Stories
Playing tour guide never works to your advantage. "To your left is uh, hmm, what ridge was that again?" Sure, you know most of the scenic spots - but you're hit or mostly miss when it comes to the correct…
String Cleaning
On behalf of the Department of Accessory Management, we regret to inform you that your jewelry box has been classified as a Clasp B hazard zone. Upon a recent visit, our inspector found the following violations: a) exposed heaps of…
Sponsored Edition: The Gift of Fab
Scrambled eggs and burnt toast. A ceramic mug. Flowers picked fresh from her garden. A hug. You love your Mom. But when it comes to celebrating her special day, your track record isn't the greatest. Make 2012 the year you…
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