(L-R) Mango Luxe at FM Boutique, Beer Cheese cupcake at Let Them Eat Cupcakes, Justin Park at Manifest. Shop Who: FM Boutique, 1185 Bethel St. What: Mango Luxe trunk show with wine, light nibbles and free gift with purchase. When:…
Artichoke plate, $35. Michelle Obama. Wise, wise woman. Really knows her way around a show-stopping outfit. Also, completely obsessed with plates and what goes on them. Squid and reptile skeletons? Probably not what she had in mind... Squid dish,…
Putting together a stylish ensemble is a lot like walking a tightrope - it's all about balance. As in: balance a casual outfit with a striking statement necklace or a monochromatic look with different textures. Or, in the case of…
This contest is now closed. Thank you for entering! Whew. Last night's storms were pretty intense. Extreme downpours. Heavy ponding. Horribly flat hair. Good thing you received all those flash flood warnings via television, radio and text message. A girl's…
Learn Bon Appetit What: Learn how to cook French fare at Brasserie Du Vin's demo and tasting event. Chef Marco Elder will demonstrate a few lunchtime classics: croque monsieur (a.k.a. the ultimate ham and cheese sandwich), ratatouille, and strawberry souffle…
It's time we had a serious talk - about pipers. If they're wearing bright coats and playing catchy tunes, just back away slowly. If they're covered in super cute fabric and accented with colorful zippers, well then. That's another story…
Shop Shell Out What: Be the first to view ki-ele's Aloha Hawaii 2013 spring/summer collection at Nordstrom this weekend. Peruse 24k gold- and silver-dipped shell jewelry pieces, shown left, and one-of-a-kind beach-inspired items, all new and exclusive to the store.…
Left to right: Snacks, $7.80, Insulated Lunch Bag, $27.80, Bynto, $16.80, Bottle, $6.80, all by Goodbyn. Lunch containers have come a long way since the days of brown paper sacks and plastic baggies. Unfortunately, the Care Bears and Smurfs tins…
You and your feet aren't exactly on speaking terms. You're really more on screaming terms. As in your feet tend to scream at you when squeezed into sky-high, circulation-squeezing stilettos for hours on end. Which, naturally, happens pretty darn often.…
Eat Pig Out What: The Pig and the Lady takes over Taste's kitchen tonight with Noodle Bar. Offerings include slow-cooked pork belly and rice noodles in a beef and pork broth and a crispy banh mi filled with char siu,…
Ladies, welcome to Styleopolis. The local time is 24:07. Please remain seated until the fashionable belt sign is turned off. As we taxi the runway, turn your attention to Estrela Designs, one of the stunning new jewelry lines available at…
Shop Oh My Posh What: Sip mimosas while scoring major deals on Posh Pua swimwear at a special trunk show. The entire 2013 collection will be 20 percent off this Saturday, including the popular Lena crochet top in Orchid ($48,…
There are the things we covet. Then there's the next best thing. We'd love to snap up our favorite runway couture looks. Instead, we scour the racks at discount stores, outlets and sample sales (nothing wrong with that - we…
There were so many memorable moments from Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards, you still can't stop talking about them. Like every time Tina Fey and Amy Poehler took the stage (those two should host every awards show) or when President…
Your crazy college days taught you all about the hazards of hitting the bottle. Today, we want to teach you about the benefits. So take out your books and turn to Lanikai Home & Style's latest home accessory: fun painted…
Eat Crawl Along What: Hit four Honolulu eateries in one night while socializing with fellow foodies during Dishcrawl After Dark. The catch: the restaurants remain a mystery until you step through the door (hint: they'll all be within walking distance).…
Bikini sets: Tie Back (left) and Halter (right), $28 each. All star athletes know the importance of a good uniform. Serena Williams and her fashion forward dresses. John Daly and his clash course pants. Ryan Lochte and his... grills. So,…
Photo by David Croxford. Shop Bye the Seastar What: The bad news - Seastar 8.4.23 closes in five days (owner Nana Fujise says the Waikiki boutique was always meant to be a short-term pop-up experience). The good news - you…
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, your track record is pretty hit or miss. Hit: finally getting your Mary Poppins purse under control. Miss: sneaking that second slice of cheesecake at dessert (and let's face it, you're not sorry).…
Your 2013 New Year's Resolutions include: #1: Get organized. #2: Tackle your overstuffed behemoth of a wallet/purse. #3: Battle ID theft. Okay, that last one might not actually be on your list, but go with it. Because we found something…
Photo courtesy: Jake Johnson Whoa. Last night's season premiere of Downton Abbey was a real doozy. The Grantham family came dangerously close to financial ruin, Cora's mother put the entire house on edge, and (yay!) Mary and Matthew finally made…
As we ring in 2013, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2012. Happy New Year! ____________________ Originally published on November 16, 2012 The jewelry display…
As we ring in 2013, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2012. Happy New Year! ____________________ Originally published on September 17, 2012 While we drooled…
As we ring in 2013, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2012. Happy New Year! ____________ Originally published on June 12, 2012 The last time…
