Lei Chic - December 2011

Best of Lei Chic 2011: No Prints Charming

As we get set to ring in 2012, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2011. Enjoy and see you next year! 
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Originally published June…

Weekend Picks - December 29, 2011

Celebrate West Side Glory What: Ring in the New Year away from the city at the Ko Olina's fireworks display. Watch it from sea on the catamaran cruise, pull up a seat with some delicious bites in the Ihilani's Presidential…

Best of Lei Chic 2011: Raising the Bar

As we get set to ring in 2012, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2011. Enjoy and see you next year! 
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Originally published January…

Best of Lei Chic 2011: Top Gear

As we get set to ring in 2012, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2011. Enjoy and see you next year! 
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Originally published July…

Let it Show, Let it Show, Let it Show

Friday night, and you're finally Home for the Holidays. After weeks going a caroling, decking the halls, and even that one night spent rockin' around the Christmas tree, you finally sit down with a little something Frosty - just in…

Weekend Picks - December 22, 2011

Shop Xmas Marks the Spot What: North Shore crafters gather for a special Christmas Eve Farmer's Market featuring delish eats and local crafts including Hawaiian Blown Glass's glasses and vases made from beer and alcohol bottles, Kara Maresca's elegant gemstone jewelry,…

Happy Haulidays - Editors' Picks

Brie Style: If Marc Jacobs married Zoey Deschanel - Feminine fashion-forward silhouettes with a vintage spin. Fuji Instax Mini 7s This instant photo camera is great for impromptu photo shoots with friends! $99, Ritz Camera, Ala Moana Center, 808.943.6391. The…

Happy Haulidays - Stocking Stuffers

You don't go quite around the world, but every Christmas Eve you make a run of your own - to any open store for emergency gift getting.  Sure, last year Uncle Jay seemed to enjoy his tree-shaped air freshener, your cousin made short work of that Big…

Sponsored Edition: Shortbread Tempered

Twenty days into December and you're feeling positively grinchy. If one more salesperson tries to shove an “adorable” stocking stuffer at you, you may have to tell them exactly where they can stuff it. Forget Santa Claus, you seriously need…

Happy Haulidays - Women

That sexy little Florencia Arias backless dress. Those cool lace-up Seychelles buckle boots. And that oh so cute ccdoodle boy short set. You scored big on your Christmas shopping trips - for yourself. Now with a week left to go you still need to…

Weekend Picks - Saturday, December 17, 2011

Shop A Sale of a Few Pretties What: The last full weekend before Christmas means some rare sales on local designer lines. Here’s the breakdown. Who & Where: Salty Girl Jewelry – Amber Chesboro offers 10 percent off of all…

Winter Fashion Trend: '60s A-Line Dresses

In Mod We Trust: One of winter’s farout catwalk trends, the ’60s, is making a groovy go-around with A-line dresses and candy-colored accessories.override_url: http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/December-2011/Winter-Fashion-Trend-60s-A-Line-Dresses/

Eco Opportunity

You got an engineering degree, passed the space physical examination, and made sure you measured up – 64 inches to be exact. Yet, NASA has yet to call back. OK, you get a little motion sick driving up Tantalus. And…

Hawaii Hats for Sunny, Winter Weather

Heads Up: When it comes to must-have fall accessories, retro-inspired felt toppers are head and shoulders above the rest.override_url: http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/December-2011/Hawaii-Hats-for-Sunny-Winter-Weather/

Weekend Picks - December 15, 2011

Shop Misa You Much What: Get a jump on the rest of the world when golden girl Misa Hamamoto unveils her new Sea Shell jewelry collection at a special trunk show. Meet Misa and grab a secret special deal for…

Sponsored Edition: Gift into High Gear

The three kings had a star of wonder. Santa had Rudolph’s nose. Unfortunately, no one’s been guiding you through your shopping list. So here’s a gift for you –a list of fun finds you can pick up right now from…

Happy Haulidays

Christmas Wish List Two Front Teeth – Too lispy. Hula Hoop – Not so hip. Hippopotamus – Shipping and handling alone would sink you. And have you seen how prices have exploded for a partridge in a pear tree? With…

Sponsored Edition: Putting on the Rix

A gift card is supposed to be a safe Christmas investment. He turns it into risky business. Like that GC to that hip urban men’s shop – he emerged with three “pull-my-finger” T-shirts out of the clearance bin. Then there’s…

Full Bottle Ahead

Clothes shopping? No problem. You can pour over a rack, snag a label, and pair it with the perfect shoes in 30 minutes flat. But when it’s time to pick up a wine for foodie friends you’re like a deer…

Levi's Commuter Series in Hawaii

Spin Cycle: Levi’s’ cyclist-minded Commuter Series hits Hawaii’s shores.override_url: http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/December-2011/Levis-Commuter-Series-in-Hawaii/

Breaking the Fold

Bell bottom pants. Psychedelic apron tops. Your guy’s wallet shoved in his pants pocket. Answer: Things that make a person look hippy. You've been telling him for months that his bulky billfold makes him look pear shaped. But recently, even…