H&M comes to Honolulu One of Honolulu's most anticipated store openings ever brought in more than 3,500 shoppers last Thursday, including Lei Chic reader Tiffany, who scored a $100 gift card and half an hour of private shopping on us.…
You did it. Before yesterday, you never knew what it felt like to be a superhero. But now you’re like The Flash plus the Invisible Woman plus Kim Possible. That’s right: Somehow, you survived the 3,500 other frenzied shoppers who…
Attend Sealove What: Sustainable Coastlines' second annual fundraiser, I heART the Ocean, features a marine-debris fashion show (think fishing line, plastic) with celeb judges, music from Raw Suga, Jason Laeha and Dread Ashanti, a silent auction and more. VIP tables are…
Google Street view, GPS, Siri. Good for searching for addresses. Bad for shopping. When something as big as H&M opens up, you know it only takes a wrong left turn to lose out on the best buys in your size.…
This morning, you saw the light ... at the end of the tunnel. It was full of free-flowing cars. The University of Hawaii's spring break has given you a break from gridlock. Now you have extra time to empty that…
His yearbook message promised undying devotion. But your high-school boyfriend's current Facebook page proves one thing (who knew he considered that movie theater concession stand job a career?): It's usually better to shop around. So you're definitely ready for ASAP54,…
A guide to the weekend's best events, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Rihanna tells you to shine bright like a diamond. The Smiths say there is a light that never goes out. Ellie Goulding says, "Lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights ... " We get it. Light is a powerful…
Morgan Lane-Tanner's photo jewelry, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Thank God for Pharrell, aka the only thing getting us through this gloomy winter (65 degrees??? Kill me). Ever since his “Happy” 24-hour-long music video came out—not to mention that awesome Academy Awards performance—it’s our go-to pick-me-up when we’re feeling…
You've almost figured it out; How to squeeze in a trip to H&M's Opening Day during your 60-minute lunch break. All you need is: A helicopter that can hover over Kalakaua Avenue. Rappeling gear. (Oh, and a lesson or two…
Where to find healthy smoothies, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Shop Bikini Blowout What: Now that the rain has finally stopped (knock on wood), you're ready to get back to the beach. San Lorenzo Kailua's annual blowout sale is the biggest one the bikini shop has, with everything on sale…
Some say the key to happiness is love. Others say it’s chocolate. We say it’s having great style. This Saturday, discover your key to happiness as Kahala Mall welcomes the spring fashion season in an exciting, one-day-only event. Unlock Your…
It's the height of humpback season and you still haven't seen any whales. While everyone else at Makapuu is shouting and pointing at spout after spout, everything that far away just looks like a wave to you. More like fail watching.…
An invite to the opening of H&M's first Hawaii store, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Some of the world's biggest ideas started around a foosball table. Apple computers. The airplane. Fire. Actually, none of these came from a bout of table football. But, none were created in corporate conference rooms, either. So why not give…
Seafoam Green's upcycled leather pouches, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Photos: Crystal Chanel Photography Your apartment decorating to-do list has been backlogged since you moved in—two years ago. Time to call in the emergency Aesthetic Reserve. Give your space some much-needed TLC with nature's remedy: a fresh floral arrangement. Shilhi…
It’s your big day. You’ve got the beautiful dress, the gorgeous shoes, and your accessories are to die for. But your makeup artist has you looking more Bozo than beautiful. Luckily, there’s a way to prevent this disaster from happening,…
A guide to the weekend's best events, as seen on Lei Chic, your go-to guide to shopping, fashion, beauty and lifestyle in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Fergie got it just right in 2006. Well, almost. 1 - According to the Girl Scout rules, the dancers are too old to be brownies. 2 - Oompa loompas are supposed to have golden hair. In 2014, there's another -icious…
It comes up after you’ve dragged yourself out of bed and it goes down way before you’re ready to hit the hay—in a perfect world, the sun would revolve around you. Instead, you make do with a measly desk lamp…
Sometimes the glass is half empty. Sometimes it's half full. Then, there are the foggy Saturday mornings, that you realize your glass was NEVER empty. Before you stumble out into that head-splitting sunshine, see the light (or avoid it) with…
