HONOLULU Magazine April 2012 - Honolulu Magazine

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...on tiki culture, John Heckathorn and Chinatown.

Sunspots ruining that once radiant skin? Workouts won’t banish that belly fat? Relax. These modern, non-invasive procedures can conquer any aesthetic issue. Local experts share the details on their top accessible innovations to smooth away wrinkles, diminish problem areas, and make you feel more confident and beautiful than ever before.

Three Perfect Days in Kailua

Dena Cassella,

Kailua’s unique local businesses, scenic beauty, soft-sand beaches and friendly faces make it a place where residents and visitors alike can experience some of the most perfect days on Oahu.

Unsolicited Advice for HPD

A. Kam Napier,

Unsolicited Advice: Do You Know Why We're Writing This, Officer?: It happened on King Street, downtown, during one of the Honolulu Police Department’s antijaywalking campaigns.

Inspirational Quotes from the Dalai Lama’s Talks in Honolulu

Tiffany Hill, Christine Hitt,

Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama returned to Hawaii for two talks at the UH Stan Sheriff Center.

From Our Files

Tiffany Hill,

The April 2012 archives from our files of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

Is Hawaii Worth It?

Tiffany Hill,

Four local families talk about the price of paradise—and whether they’re willing to pay it any longer. Also, check out some eye-opening stats on the cost of living in the Islands.

Local Culture

This is What It’s Like to Spend 24 Hours at Kaimana Beach

David Thompson,

A day in the life of one of Honolulu’s favorite stretches of sand.

Spring's Bright, Outdoor Accessories

Brie Thalmann,

Take It Outside: Spring’s bright, al fresco accessories set the scene for friend-filled picnics and stylish, backyard bashes.

Afterthoughts: Fence Hopping

Michael Keany,

The Haiku Stairs might be Hawaii’s busiest off-limits hike.

Egg Donations: A Honolulu Woman’s Story

Jennifer Meleana Hee, Photography by Rae Huo,

A Good Egg: Why one Honolulu woman has donated her eggs, six times.

New Shoes: Sig Zane, Vans and Kicks Hawaii Collaborate

Brie Thalmann,

Sneak Peak: Sig Zane Designs teams up with Vans and Kicks Hawaii for an Island-style collaboration.

Endangered Kahuli Snails on Oahu

Sheila Sarhangi,

Hail Snails!: Sometimes, you build a jail to keep bad guys out.

Warrior Dash Hawaii Video

Menpachi Productions, Odeelo Dayondon, Tiffany Hill, Christine Hitt, Christian Vetter,

Warrior Dash Hawaii took place at Dillingham Field on Oahu's North Shore. More than 7,900 people crossed the finish line after scaling walls, swimming through mud and leaping over fire in the 3 mile obstacle course. Warriors received a finisher medal and then enjoyed beer, food and live music.

Easter

Hunt for Easter Eggs in Your Drink With This Fruity St-Germain Cocktail Recipe

Martha Cheng,

Add egg whites to your Easter cocktail for frothy fun.

Lightweight, Spring Fashions with HONOLULU Shops

Stacey Makiya,

Give It a Twirl: New, exciting spring fashions are ripe for the picking, planted by our own batch of seasoned, local designers. Look for friendly florals, dewy pastels and sweetened stripes on breathable, lightweight fabrics.

Nico Casts His Net: The Story Behind the New Nico’s at Pier 38

Martha Cheng, Photography by Linny Morris,

Plus the restaurant’s role in Pier 38’s vision as a modern-day fishing village.

Interview: Tory Burch

Stacey Makiya,

Talkin' with Tory: From gracing the pages of Vogue to turning heads at New York Fashion Week, globe-strutting Tory Burch is landing everywhere, including Hawaii. Here for the opening of her new Royal Hawaiian Center boutique, the posh proponent of prints opens up about her paradisiacal adventures and the Parisian tunic that started it all.