Coffee: it’s not just for breakfast anymore. Take your affinity for the beloved bean to a whole new level, with cool coffee accessories for both casual drinkers and caffeine-addicted java junkies. Whether you drink a little or a latte, get…
At work, office drab is not your style. Your everyday ensemble includes an ultra-stylish laptop bag, and you show up at every meeting with your designer business portfolio and coordinating ballpoint pen. Even your desk is topped with chic accessories…
You refuse to suffer in the name of fashion. You’ve found ways to make your high heels easier on your feet and to keep your bikini top from being such a pain in the neck. But you’ve still got…
You don’t dress to blend in. When you live in the land of purple orchids and scarlet hibiscus, you can’t be a shrinking violet. Designer Mariana Echegoien understands. Her new line of dresses combines vivid colors and flower…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.Hot Couture What: A poolside fashion show of summer looks from ShopBlaineAshley.com, sizzling beats by DJ Eskae, and caliente cocktails from Corzo tequila. Plus, nibble on Spanish tapas and get hot-weather beauty tips…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.Hot Couture What: A poolside fashion show of summer looks from ShopBlaineAshley.com, sizzling beats by DJ Eskae, and caliente cocktails from Corzo tequila. Plus, nibble on Spanish tapas and get hot-weather beauty tips…
Trends from the 80s that are on the way back: neon colors, big shoulders, leggings. At least feathered hair is still out. Not so fast. Check out HuluWuwu, a line of handcrafted feather accessories made by local girl Danielle…
In a perfect world, you’d drive a Prius, have an entirely solar-powered house and do all your grocery shopping at Whole Foods. But going green costs a lot of green. And the ecofriendly choice might be good for the…
You’ve been buckling down on your shopping budget and buying only little extras to spice up what’s already in your closet. Your cozy cardigan already has a lot of miles on it, and you’ve even resorted to slashing your T-shirts…
Some things you don't want to be caught doing while driving – you know, picking your nose, rocking out to Miley Cyrus or, as of 12 days from now, talking on your cell phone. Get caught cell-handed, and you’ll…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.Trunk Rock What: Seaside Luxe, the luxury boutique at the Big Island's Four Seasons Hualalai, brings its collection of top designer merch to O'ahu for a trunk show. Eat, drink and get 15…
Your friends don’t call you Miss Manners for nothing. You always know who to introduce first, whether to bring a gift, and − most important − what to wear where. And minding your p’s and q’s doesn't end when…
The morning after your last party, you had a few regrets. The biggest one? That all the blurry memories were actually crystal clear photos that ended up on Facebook. The embarrassment was worse than your hangover. Want a post-party memento…
The chic new shirt you got him is still shelved. The gadget you were sure would revolutionize his cell is still in the box. And that new hot sauce apparently didn't bring the heat. What you really need for that…
We’re not lost. You think I’m made of money? The lawn’s not going to mow itself. Dad is always brimming with gems of wisdom. This Sunday, show the man some love with these gift ideas, inspired by classic Dad-isms. Which…
Summer’s here, and the beach barbecue invitations are pouring in. You’ll show up with your famous potato-mac salad – but sadly, you’ll also be bringing a serving of muffin tops, a side of cottage cheese thighs and a heaping helping…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.H2-GoWhat: Taste the new menu of pastries made with water pumped from depths of 3,000 feet just off the Big Island. At Mahalo Deep Sea's Waikiki water bar, the purified and desalinated water…
At your house, it’s always game time. You always win Hide the Shopping Spree Bags, but he always beats you at the Amazing Race to the Remote Control. And when your version of Who Wants to be a Dish Washer?…
Found during last weekend’s dig through your closet looking for something fresh and exciting to wear: Your (formerly) favorite dress with the broken zipper. The blouse that goes with everything, but is missing two buttons. Those black pants that fit…
How do spa appointments usually end? Wake up (hurry, we have another client waiting). Get in your car (after being followed by lot-stalkers waiting for your spot). Fight H-1 traffic getting back home (where is everyone going on a Saturday?)…
There’s a new place to sip in the city. SoHo Mixed Media Bar has concocted a recipe to mix up your weekend routine: Ingredients: • Two main rooms with a lounge-y vibe that double as art galleries, plus one…
There’s a new place to sip in the city. SoHo Mixed Media Bar has concocted a recipe to mix up your weekend routine: Ingredients: • Two main rooms with a lounge-y vibe that double as art galleries, plus one upstairs…
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.Grin and Beer ItWhat: It's a big brew-ha-ha at Wine By Numbers. Sit in on a beer class and a brewing demonstration, sample beer, munch on pupus then take home two 22-ounce bottles…
Your thank you notes are barely worth the paper they’re printed on. That’s because you usually scribble a text-message-like note on a generic Mahalo card and call it done. But just like with gifts, it’s the thought that counts. Let…
