Candy hearts with corny sayings. Heart shaped lollipops. Pink frosted everything. Thinking back on the high fructose corn syrup-laced Valentine’s Days of your youth actually makes your teeth hurt. Thankfully (for you and your dentist) your tastes have matured. You’ve…
Your “how we met story” stars you, your man and those beers he bought you at the bar. By the end of the night you were love drunk, or possibly just drunk, but it’s been pure butterflies and…
Meals on Wheels What: The food truck craze has officially hit! Tonight, sample the finest Honolulu parking lots have to offer at the first ever Eat the Street Food Truck Rally. Get in on the road rage by feasting on…
We kept “accidentally” bumping into them in our favorite boutiques. Yes, we did call repeatedly, out of breath, asking if they were still in stock. And, just that once, we did sit in a parked car across the street from…
You prefer to shop local. You love supporting local designers, and with so many good ones to choose from, you pretty much always look amazing. Sadly, dressing your man isn’t so simple. Beyond a couple of graphic t-shirt companies, Hawaii…
The holidays are over. It gets dark before you leave work, and the only thing you have to look forward to is a dumb holiday involving a winged, arrow-wielding baby, and a boyfriend who always seems to forget it. …
It’s a workplace jungle out there. And you want to be queen. You’re the first one in, the last to leave and in your world “midnight oil” isn’t just a band you liked in the ’80s. But in this…
Stairmaster, treadmill, elliptical, repeat. Your New Year’s resolution to get fit really isn’t working out. Three weeks in and you’re already bored of anything that involves a rotating belt and you jiggling awkwardly in place. You’re looking for…
The Wong Way to Eat Local What: There's farm-to-table dining, and then there's bringing the farmer to the table too. Reserve a spot now for chef Alan Wong's upcoming Farmer Series Dinner, when he hosts Richard and June Ha, owners…
You’re in love. But there are those little things that bug you. Like the hours required to plan your dream wedding. Seriously, you’re lucky if you have time to wash and condition your hair — driving all over town to…
Use it and toss it? Back in the day when you could afford to be wasteful, sure. In 2011, you’re newly resolved to reuse, recycle, and DIY. Which means your new shopping M.O. is “frugal and fabulous” – except that…
Though it wasn’t an out-right resolution, you are kinda, sorta, angling for that promotion this year. But you get nauseous at the thought of giving presentations, and you stammer while trying to schmooze. Worst of all, you never seem…
Shaken not stirred. Vodka soda, light on soda, with a lemon and a lime, please. Margarita, on the rocks, extra salt on the rim. Your last party was spent almost entirely behind your makeshift bar, desperately trying to keep the…
CC Me What: Local designer Christy Chung is featuring her new collection of ccdoodle clutches made from colorful, fun vintage fabrics, and she’s giving Lei Chic readers 15 percent off her entire etsy shop, which includes new and sale items.…
Those holiday snapshots arrived in the mail, and your friend's toddler is just the cutest little thing. But, okay, maybe “little” is not quite the right word. Then there’s your niece who gives the word “petite” a whole new meaning.…
It started with a chocolate cookie with candy cane sprinkles. Then a slice of your friend's “special” cake, a small truffle, and a piece of manju. Finally you topped it all off with a handful of Chex mix. Well, technically…
Your phone rings. Your dog barks. Sometimes the stoplight changes (although you would never admit that's what happened), and in an instant, there is a black blob on what was once a perfect smoky eye. Nothing ruins your face – and…
As we begin to ring in 2011, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2010. Enjoy and see you next week! ____________ Originally published July 23,…
As we begin to ring in 2011, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2010. Enjoy and see you next year! ____________ Originally published November 2,…
You’re stuck in a serious dinnertime rut. You go to the same few restaurants, order the same takeout dishes, then come home and crash on the couch to the same TV shows. You avoid dishwashing chores, but suppertime couldn’t be…
You’re stuck in a serious dinnertime rut. You go to the same few restaurants, order the same takeout dishes, then come home and crash on the couch to the same TV shows. You avoid dishwashing chores, but suppertime couldn’t be…
As we begin to ring in 2011, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2010. Enjoy and see you next week! ____________ Originally published May 12,…
As we begin to ring in 2011, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2010. Enjoy and see you next week! ____________ Originally published August 6,…
Watching what you eat is no fun. Wouldn’t you rather just enjoy tasty food without worrying what’s in it? Yes? Then you’ll love Formaggio Grill’s new Monday night Dining in the Dark dinner, where you have a meal without ever…
