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O‘ahu Designer Florencia Arias: How to Wear Yellow With Confidence

Stacey Makiya,

O‘ahu designer Florencia Arias’ Spring ’15 collection falls right in line with one of the season’s boldest trends—yellow.

Fresh Picks: 7 Local Boutiques You Must Visit This Month

Stacey Makiya, Natalie Schack, Brie Thalmann,

Here are a handful of our favorite new O‘ahu boutiques, plus a few uprooted shops that are thriving in their new plots.

Hello Dolly: Get Dolled Up in Spring’s Hottest Fashion Trends

Stacey Makiya,

Spring's playful patterns, garden ginghams, darling dots and classic stripes, anchored by candy hues, make getting all dolled up child's play. Throw on some of-the-moment accessories in eye-popping pink and you're ready to step outside the box.

You’ll Be a Fan of These 6 Hip Obi Belts

Stacey Makiya,

Wrap Party: This season modern versions of the traditional Japanese obi add visual pow to wardrobes. The hip look relies on streamlined cuts, supple leathers, rich kimono fabrics and smooth silks to cinch midriffs into stylish, hourglass silhouettes.

8 Cool Ear Cuffs to Wear This Spring

Brie Thalmann,

Add edge with spring’s cuff-style earrings, sleek little numbers that slip on and climb up in the chicest of ways.

Wilhelmina New York’s Bobby Gutierrez Reveals What It Takes to Make It in Fashion

Stacey Makiya,

This month, we caught up with a local boy who’s risen through Wilhelmina’s ranks.

These Two New Local Boutiques Make Finding the Perfect Gift Seem Easy

Brie Thalmann,

So Fresh, So Green: There’s a new gift shop in Mānoa and a new adorable children’s shop in Ward.

Step It Up: 5 Classy Leather Sneakers

Brie Thalmann,

We’re barely into the New Year and you’ve already blown your fitness resolution on leftover pound cake and auntie’s holiday cookies. Not to fret, you can still look the part, thanks to winter’s mix of chic luxury sneakers, which offer the perfect blend of high-end finishes and low-key street style.

What Is Life Like for Local Talent Working in the International World of Fashion?

Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann,

Homecoming talent: Wilhelmina International director Roman Young and supermodel Keke Lindgard reveal what it’s like working in the fashion industry.

Sleek Peek: Local Jewelry From B.D’angelo is Understated, Yet Edgy

Brie Thalmann,

Marissa Beatrice’s B.D’angelo jewelry pieces are handcrafted in her Mililani studio.

Rising Artist Lauren Roth Breaks Boundaries With Bold and Colorful Graphic Patterns

Stacey Makiya,

One of Hawai‘i’s rising fine artists, Lauren Roth breaks the boundaries of the standard tropical pictorial with mixed-media designs that combine lively, graphic patterns with quirky Island characters.

Jump to It: Comfy and Sylish Jumpsuits for Any Occasion

Stacey Makiya,

Local designers help you chute the breeze this fall in comfy yet stylish jumpsuits. From fiercely fitted to flaring fun, these easy throw-ons are the perfect fit for everyday adventures.

A Fresh Twist on the ’60s Trend: 3 Mini-Dresses to Buy Now

Jenny Abes,

Local designers take a swing at the decade’s A-line mini dress.

Master Fall’s Monochrome Trend: Hawai‘i Designer Matt Bruening Offers His Tips

Brie Thalmann,

Mastering the monochrome trend is a snap thanks to these handy styling tips from local designer Matt Bruening, whose latest collections are chock-full of black-and-white glamour.