Lei Chic - November 1999

Sponsored Edition: Healing Sands

It's 10:00 Monday morning. You're already dreaming about 5:00 Friday night . Your big plans after running ragged at work all week consist of a slow commute back home for some nuked take-out leftovers and "Sex and the City" reruns.…

Love and Selection

A party with friends? You'll need about an hour and five outfit changes to get ready. Dinner out? You'll need a couple of days to decide where you want to eat. He's committed to you. But committing to a present…

Tango and Dash

Sunday - Finally, a chance to try that new recipe. The first bite sends flavors dancing across your tastebuds. Tuesday - Still good, but you toss in some salsa to liven up your leftovers. Friday - The jig is up.…

Weekend Picks - March 24, 2011

Drink Hop Scotch What: Sip your way around the world with the Hawaiian Scottish Association’s scotch tasting. Sample up to 20 different kinds; highlights include the 17-year-aged Signatory’s Ladig, Ardbeg and Laphroaig lines. To soak it up, Willows Chef Jay…

Fine Feathered Spends

The day you’ve feared since Brenda and Kelly went to the spring dance has arrived. The amazing LBD you wore to that ultra-chic party turned out to be LB-3. The hostess is strutting her stuff in it with those Michael…

Hiz and Herz

Him: Have you seen my pinstriped shirt? You: Got it. Him: Hey! And that’s my denim vest. What else do you have up your sleeve? You: Your Burberry tie makes a great belt for my shirtdress look. Him: Why is…

Teas Me

You have very specific tastes. You like them strong, dark, exotic, and not-so-sweet. Things were hot and steamy with your recent find for months. Now you’re so bored, you’re tempted to bag it. So you're on the hunt for something…

Beauty Beats Beast II

An errant splash of that morning latte. That not-so-dry home mani/pedi. Those uber-cute heels that look amazing, but aren’t-so-grate when you get stuck in that sidewalk crack/manhole cover/damp lawn. It doesn’t take much to turn your outfit from Le Chic…

Weekend Picks - March 24, 2011

Drink Hop Scotch What: Sip your way around the world with the Hawaiian Scottish Association’s scotch tasting. Sample up to 20 different kinds; highlights include the 17-year-aged Signatory’s Ladig, Ardbeg and Laphroaig lines. To soak it up, Willows Chef Jay…

Fake and Bake

You’ve foiled the last four surprise birthday party attempts your man has tried. You can tell an authentic Prada from an International Marketplace Prado bag from 100 feet. And the guy who tried to pass off cubic zirconia earrings as…

Steaking New Ground

Thirty-four minutes into your lunch hour. All you’ve swallowed is bitterness, after: · 15 minutes looking for your car on the 4th floor · 10 minutes finding it on the 6th floor · 7 minutes looking for your keys in…

The Odd Squad

You wake up in the morning, say hello to your 1.8 room mates/family members and drive the 26.1 minutes to work (no traffic today). There you plug away for 7.5 hours to bring in part of your household’s $64,661 income,…

Blends with Benefits

The perky host had made it seem so easy. Maybe it was your chardonnay-induced haze or maybe it’s because everything looks simple at 2 a.m., but despite the infomercial’s promise, things aren’t going too smoothie with your new Miraculous 12-in-1…

Weekend Picks - Saturday Edition

Weekend Picks just popped up in your inbox, when another amazing brunch/event/sale/cool thing shows up in Lei Chic's e-mail. Selfishly, we don't mind missing the crowds, but it does seem unfair to keep it from you. So starting today, Lei…

Sponsored Edition: Mom's the Word

Flowers? She couldn’t stem her disappointment. Candles? She’s burned out. Jewelry? Nothing she took a shine to. Your last few Mother’s Day gifts left you with nothing but a bad wrap. Now you’re so desperate, you’re pulling out construction paper…

Frost Bites

The tradewinds have died down and things are really heating up – your house, your car, and the hair plastered to your sweaty forehead. You’re thirsting for an icy treat. But the only thing less appealing than the pre-packaged, processed…

Braising the Bar

He wore TOMS. You wore L.A.M.B. He sipped almond milk. You slurped milk shakes. He protested GMOs. You protested Two and a Half Men. Clearly, the breakup with Vegan Guy was inevitable. While he’s licking his wounds you’re already on…

Glow With the Flow

You’re hours into your solo sunning session when you really start to feel the heat. That cute guy you’ve been secretly crushing on suddenly appears, and instead of looking tan-tastic you resemble something that rolled in with the tide. You…

Ohm, Cool, and Collected

2 a.m. Your body is at rest but your mind is still spinning. Did I remember to send that e-mail? Will I really be able to finish that project on time? What did he mean by “we should talk?” Lately…

Weekend Picks - Saturday, July 16, 2011

Brunch Local Mocos What: Go local luxuriously with the launch of the Farmers' Market-inspired Royal 220 brunch. Named after the 220-mile radius that encompasses the Hawaiian islands, the outdoor event offers more than 20 selections made with the best of…

Top Gear

Operator: 911, what is your emergency? You: Help! I’ve just had a beauty blow out on the freeway and I don’t know what to do! Operator: Calm down. What is the situation? You: I was all pumped up about my…

Chowed Control

That’s the way the cookie crumbles –you left the embarrassing proof all over the grocery store floor. Your little one pulled another dine-and-smash on your shopping trip. Now you’re hot on the trail of cheerio bits and mum mum fragments,…

Shimmer Down Now

You’re a material girl, living in a material world. And your closet is stuffed with cotton and modal jersey. They're comfy but your wardrobe isn't exactly pushing the Borderline of style. In fact, when it’s time to Dress You Up…

Weekend Picks - Saturday, August 20, 2011

Shop Made in Hawaii Festival What: Some of Lei Chic's favorite designers are stopping in at the Made in Hawaii Festival . Here's a round up of their deals for this weekend only. Who: Ginger13 Jewelry, Booth #321The Deal: $5…