Best of 2021: Editor’s Favorite Articles on HONOLULU Magazine
From exceptional trees to Pidgin, hip bars to beloved bakeries, here are some of my favorite 10 stories about Honolulu in 2021.
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Fall’s Must-Have Skirts Are Denim Midis That, Quite Frankly, Are The Bee’s Knees
Pack those minis away—it’s mid season.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts Under 50 Dollars
Do you see what I see? Easy-on-the-wallet gifts.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for the Home from Local Boutiques
Baby, it’s cold outside, so give these warm and cozy gifts to your favorite homies.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: The Perfect Presents for All Day Workers and All Night Players
For those who sleigh all day and get into the spirit(s) at night.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Designed and Made in Hawai‘i for Stylish Friends and Family Who Shop Local
Ho ho hooo, das some good kine gifts.
Here Are 3 New Women-Run Shops in Honolulu Worth Checking Out
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.
A New Lifestyle Shop at Ward Opens Our Minds (and Wallets) to Unique Goods
Island boy meets world.
The Big Bag Theory: Tiny Totes Are Out Because This Season Bigger is Better
We’re talking monster-size ones that can fit everything and the kitchen sink.
Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu
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.
Fashion Feature: Elevate Your Fall Ensembles with Eye-Catching Textures
Embellished knits, intricate crochets and feel-good wools. All the fall feels.
Sweet Summer Finds: Here’s What Our Fashion Editor is Wanting, Wearing and Wishing for this Season
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.
Jahier Studio Shows Off Hawai‘i’s Gorgeous Landscapes from a Needle’s Point of View
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.
Fashion Champ: Coach Has Released a New Sporty Collaboration with Champion
Playing sports and playing dress up are my two favorite pastimes.
Fashion Feature: Party For One, Please! 4 Cocktail Dresses to Wear At Home
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.
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.
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Carissa Moore has become a beacon for a state, a people and a legion of young empowered women, without losing herself in the game.
We take a look at the best of the worst news as we close the book on 2021.
Still bummed your adventure travel plans were canceled? Get outside!
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.
Hole-in-the-wall general stores dishing up their own eats—even if it’s just one ‘ono item—are a beloved part of Island life. Here are a few of Hawai‘i’s best.