Drink What a Teas What: For a sweet deal, flash any shopping receipt dated between Black Friday and December 13 at Rumfire to get 15 percent off the Holiday Spiked Afternoon Tea - two sliders, a house-made scone, dessert and…
If we had a time machine, oh, the things we would do. Shred our hypercolor T-shirts. Stop that tramp-stamp tattoo. Ditch the loser boyfriend who pledged his undying love to us... and three other girls. One thing we won't have…
Suit? Check. Belt? Check. Pointy hat?... Check. You'll do anything to secure your spot on Santa's nice list. Even if it means taking on some of his "holiday deliveries," or as we like to call it: volunteer elf status. There's…
Being the early bird who gets the worm? Totally overrated. But being the early bird who gets a whopping 30 percent off and a gift with purchase? Now that's something to crow about. Sale Breakdown 30% off 25% off…
We don't know which is crazier: the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday or Miley Cyrus singing a "duet" with a giant, crying kitty. Avoid the former by taking advantage of the Downtown Shop Around, when nearly 20 local businesses…
What elegant, locally hand-crafted gift do you buy for the guy or girl who has everything? Woodn't you like to know. Seriously. We're talking about Martin & MacArthur's rich, curl-grain Koa wood that's privately grown and harvested on the Big…
Some things in life only come around once every few years, then poof! They're gone. Things like the Olympics. Class reunions. And Honolulu pop-up shops by Hilo-based Sig Zane Designs. For a fleeting five hours tomorrow, Sig Zane and his…
The symptoms are there. Your berries look pale, your pumpkin's watery and your wings are totally weak. Yep, you've got a serious case of bird flu... of the turkey variety. You probably caught it last year after The Great Thanksgiving…
Explore In a Pinch What: A Pinch of Salt for the Holidays returns with an entire warehouse full of unique retail offerings, plus food and drink vendors. Pick up great holiday gifts from designers like Tidepool Love, Gillia, a.wattz, Miemiko…
Perhaps it's the holiday season. Maybe it's the Victoria's Secret Fashion show. Either way, you've got visions of angel wings dancing in your head. Sadly, you can't rock bright red feather monsters at the office or psychedelic butterflies at Sunday…
Your grandma's pumpkin pecan pie is the stuff of legend. But considering how long it'll take you to make it (Nana's a stickler when it comes to homemade crusts), we suggest tucking some quick tricks up your sleeve for the…
All recipes courtesy of Ryan Loo, Executive Chef, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa Pickle Turmeric Brine Yield: 2 Cups 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. coriander seeds 2 tsp. salt 1/4…
Dressing up your table for a holiday dinner party is kind of like brushing your hair in the morning. You may or may not get around to it. (Some days you're just really, really busy.) Which is why we're bringing…
Halloween may be a distant memory. Pumpkin, however, is not. With Thanksgiving around the corner, eateries around town are still paying homage to the old gourd. From milkshakes to beer, we sipped our way through several pumpkin drink specials. Check…
Think about it. You wouldn't dare wear the same outfit every day, or even the same makeup (daily routine aside, you'll still mix in a colored liner or bold lip every now and then). So why, oh why, do you…
We witnessed a major, ground-breaking event this week. Bonds were forged. History was made. We don't think we'll ever view the world the same way again. Neither would you after a glimpse of MB+FE, Fighting Eel's upcoming collaboration with designer…
Shop One Rack Mind What: Nordstom Rack's new store in Ward Village Shops officially opened its doors this morning. We spotted the same discounted name brand offerings as the old location, a larger men's selection downstairs and great beauty gift…
You're making your list. Checking it twice. Gonna find out -- how the heck you're gonna afford gifts for everyone this year. Shop Waikele Premium Outlets® After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale for major savings on holiday gifts. Photos: Courtesy Waikele…
They, the people of Honolulu Night Market... ...in order to form a more perfect shopping experience, ...offer sweet discounts, ...reward the early birds and ...secure the blessings of unique, affordable holiday gifts to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and…
Lei Chic: Hey, Handmade Life! What's it been, a year and a half since we last saw each other? What have you been up to over in Kailua-Kona? Top: Lauhau burnout racer tanks. Above: One of many tanks…
If only we had a celebrity makeup artist on call to help us look amazing at every holiday party this season. Sadly, we don't. (Blame a severe shortage of money and time.) So we did the next best thing. When…
There are certain things in life you just can't get rid of. A mixed tape from your 8th grade boyfriend. That annoying guy in your office who always leans in a little too close for comfort. The stubborn bulge of…
Shop Tom Coolery What: This week, TOMS launched Marketplace, a virtual showroom for dozens of emerging socially conscious companies, including Hawaii-based The Base Project. The site features six of its PVC pipe bracelets handmade in Namibia with proceeds going back…
Clothes. How did those prima donnas get all the glory? It's not like you see glitzy, high-profile runway shows for fashion's other (unsung) heroes, like beauty. Actually, yes — yes you do, thanks to Nordstrom's Beauty Trend Show. Next week,…
