Lei Chic - February 2013

Weekend Picks - February 28, 2013

Watch Flicks of the Trade What: Catch, not one, but four movies this weekend without ever opening your wallet. University of Hawaii at Manoa offers two screenings of Skyfall tomorrow night along with 25-cent Subway sandwiches, snacks and drinks. At…

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…

Shabby Room's sweet, vintage-inspired accessories

How awesome were the Oscars last night? We knew it was going to be good when the sock puppets started drinking. Then Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt glided onstage. And when Jennifer Lawrence stumbled up the stairs, we thought... Well,…

Weekend Picks - Saturday, February 23, 2013

Shop Milk Made What: After nearly a month, Milk & Honey is back in business. The Smith St. location is no more; instead, the boutique has taken up residence inside the Blaisdell Hotel on busy Fort Street Mall, opting for…

Peace of Paradise candles double as massage oil

From left: Leilani, Alamea and Rosabela candles by Peace of Paradise. Welcome to eHerMoney.com (You have 1 new match) Name: Peace of Paradise Currently living: Collins & 8th and Etsy Occupation: Fragrant, hand-poured candle I'm looking for... someone to spend…

Weekend Picks - February 21, 2013

Meet Sister Act What: Turns out singing runs in Bruno Mars' family - four of his sisters make up the girl group, The Lylas. Meet Jaime, Tahiti, Tiara and Presley tomorrow night as they celebrate the release of their first…

Can't-miss events at Hawaii Cocktail Week

This week should be a write-off.  Between President's Day and the sugar crash induced by 50 percent off Valentine's Day candy binges, the only thing that can get your full attention is your Pandora/Spotify playlist on the office computer. So…

Lily Lotus adds dresses to spring collection

Photos: Lily Lotus Inc./Corinne Gold Photography Truth is, you're a total poser. Downward-facing dog. Plank position. The warrior. So it's only natural that you'd want your clothes to be as flexible as you are. Take a deep breath and focus…

A sweet deal at the Hawaii Chocolate Festival

Santa has no idea how good he has it: cookies, milk, cozy clothes and an army to help him get things get done. You, however, barely survived Valentine's Day; flitting around until your wings are about to fall off, biceps…

Weekend Picks - February 14, 2013

Drink All Access Glass What: Raise your glass to the first-ever Hawaii Cocktail Week; nine tantalizing days of workshops, tasting rooms, parties and dinner pairings featuring some of the best libations you'll ever experience. Be sure to stop by the…

Valentine's Day gift ideas for your besties

Guys may come and go, but BFFs, like diamonds, are forever. So, whether or not you've got a hot date tomorrow, don't forget to share the love with your girlfriends. [From: Brie] 1// Great for a date night or drinks with…

Weekend Picks - Saturday, February 9, 2013

View Take a Pow What: Starting tonight, more than 80 artists from around the world and Hawaii will converge for Pow Wow Hawaii 2013, a week devoted to the inspiration and creation of new artwork. View artists' signature pieces and…

Valentine's Day wine recommendations

Photo: ThinkStock Hot date? Check. Awesome gift? Check. Romantic dinner? Check. The perfect bottle of wine to go with it? Uhh... Face it, your Valentine's Day setup isn't complete until you stick a cork in it. Unfortunately, finding the right…

Weekend Picks - February 7, 2013

Shop Birthday Suite What: Fighting Eel Kailua is going all out for its first anniversary with the launch of Fighting Eel's Spring 2013 collection, special giveaways like loaded totes and a Padma & Pickles tiger's eye necklace, 10 percent off everything…

Alumnae star in St. Andrew's Priory's video series

Your daughter's latest appointment television on Monday nights: The Carrie Diaries. Who could blame her? It follows a teenage girl leading a glamorous double life in the big city. As a responsible parent, you could point out that the show…

Handmade notecards, stationery by Pikake Press

Photos: courtesy Pikake Press In the age of emails, status updates and Instagrams, the handwritten word appears to have fallen by the wayside. Somewhere deep inside, your second-grade self is throwing a tantrum. Probably upset over all those wasted hours…

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:…