Lei Chic's Holiday Gift Guide for Women
Happy Haulidays 2013: Girls' Scout
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Coach small pyramid stud earrings$98, Coach, Ala Moana Center and Waikiki. Available in silver (shown) and black.These pyramid stud earrings are sure to turn heads with their sculptural, edgy shape and luxe sheen.$98, Coach, Ala Moana Center and Waikiki. Available in silver (shown) and black.These pyramid stud earrings are sure to turn heads with their sculptural, edgy shape and luxe sheen.
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Fullspot O bagBag $55, handles $23.95-$60, accessories starting at $24.95, available at Ohana Island Style, Waikiki Beachwalk, 2nd Floor, 808-923-3377, and Ala Moana Center next to Island Sole.The build-your-own design of this Italian-made, rubber-like bag means you can customize the perfect tote, from color and strap style to optional canvas inserts and accessories.Bag $55, handles $23.95-$60, accessories starting at $24.95, available at Ohana Island Style, Waikiki Beachwalk, 2nd Floor, 808-923-3377, and Ala Moana Center next to Island Sole.The build-your-own design of this Italian-made, rubber-like bag means you can customize the perfect tote, from color and strap style to optional canvas inserts and accessories.
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Guava Shop floral leather clutch$105, Guava Shop, 66-165 Kamehameha Hwy., 808-637-9670.When a new shipment of Guava's signature laser-cut leather and satin clutches arrived days ago, we declared this romantic, soft grey-dusty pink combo a winner!$105, Guava Shop, 66-165 Kamehameha Hwy., 808-637-9670.When a new shipment of Guava's signature laser-cut leather and satin clutches arrived days ago, we declared this romantic, soft grey-dusty pink combo a winner!
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Gypsy Automatic Lover undie$26, available online (orders will ship next week via Priority Mail) and at Olive Boutique, 43 Kihapai St., 808-263-9919. Photo: Daeja Fallas.Yes, it's perfectly okay to give the gift of undies, especially fun, flirty ones from Gypsy designer Kate Ruggiero's latest collection, Love Riot. Order online now and it'll be shipped just in time for Christmas.$26, available online (orders will ship next week via Priority Mail) and at Olive Boutique, 43 Kihapai St., 808-263-9919. Photo: Daeja Fallas.Yes, it's perfectly okay to give the gift of undies, especially fun, flirty ones from Gypsy designer Kate Ruggiero's latest collection, Love Riot. Order online now and it'll be shipped just in time for Christmas.
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Haus of Quirk T-shirt dress$88, Mikinola, Koko Marina Center, 808-721-3520. Available in black (shown), navy and charcoal grey.Recent University of Hawaii at Manoa graduate Jenna Sato launches her casual label, Haus of Quirk, today with this not-so-basic T-shirt dress featuring ponte knit fabric, cuffed sleeves and sheer panel inspired by a dress from her senior collection.$88, Mikinola, Koko Marina Center, 808-721-3520. Available in black (shown), navy and charcoal grey.Recent University of Hawaii at Manoa graduate Jenna Sato launches her casual label, Haus of Quirk, today with this not-so-basic T-shirt dress featuring ponte knit fabric, cuffed sleeves and sheer panel inspired by a dress from her senior collection.
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i-mee Power Tube$35, Collins & 8th, 560 Pensacola St. Suite 105, 808-593-9696. Available in gold, ice white and black.Zap dying cell phones back to life with a chic portable charger that's small enough to slip into your makeup pouch. (Charger should work with most smartphones.)$35, Collins & 8th, 560 Pensacola St. Suite 105, 808-593-9696. Available in gold, ice white and black.Zap dying cell phones back to life with a chic portable charger that's small enough to slip into your makeup pouch. (Charger should work with most smartphones.)
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Indi Ocean South Pacific perfume oil$72, available online starting Friday and in Fighting Eel Kailua during a special trunk show on December 20 and 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Designer Mia Bella Belluche turned to her favorite white flower for the second scent in her emerging fragrance line. South Pacific blends pure tuberose fragrance oil and organic fractionated coconut oil for a creamy, luxurious aroma.$72, available online starting Friday and in Fighting Eel Kailua during a special trunk show on December 20 and 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Designer Mia Bella Belluche turned to her favorite white flower for the second scent in her emerging fragrance line. South Pacific blends pure tuberose fragrance oil and organic fractionated coconut oil for a creamy, luxurious aroma.
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Maya Papaya feathery gossamer earrings$42, Lily Lotus Boutique, 609 Kailua Rd. #102, and online. Available in mint (shown), persimmon and white.These gorgeous mint plume earrings with 14k-gold-filled tear drops are handmade in Hawaii. **Exclusive discount: Get 15 percent off everything at Lily Lotus Boutique through Christmas Eve with the code LEICHIC15 in-store and online.**$42, Lily Lotus Boutique, 609 Kailua Rd. #102, and online. Available in mint (shown), persimmon and white.These gorgeous mint plume earrings with 14k-gold-filled tear drops are handmade in Hawaii. **Exclusive discount: Get 15 percent off everything at Lily Lotus Boutique through Christmas Eve with the code LEICHIC15 in-store and online.**
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Napa Soap Company bar soaps$14 each, La Muse, 1156 Nuuanu Ave., 808-536-0818.Pretty packaging aside, Napa Soap Company's bar soaps fuse grapeseed oil and wine in intoxicating scents like Black Olive and Syrah and Figs and Zinfandel.$14 each, La Muse, 1156 Nuuanu Ave., 808-536-0818.Pretty packaging aside, Napa Soap Company's bar soaps fuse grapeseed oil and wine in intoxicating scents like Black Olive and Syrah and Figs and Zinfandel.
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Raven & Lily Echo Collection tube multi-strand necklace$129 each, Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House Shop, 2411 Makiki Heights Dr., 808-526-1322. Available in gold and copper.This stunning statement necklace comes with a cool backstory: HIV-positive women in Ethiopia melt down recycled bullet casings into small beads and tubes, and proceeds help fund scholarships and training in the community.$129 each, Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House Shop, 2411 Makiki Heights Dr., 808-526-1322. Available in gold and copper.This stunning statement necklace comes with a cool backstory: HIV-positive women in Ethiopia melt down recycled bullet casings into small beads and tubes, and proceeds help fund scholarships and training in the community.
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Rebecca Beach collaborations with Salvage Public and Saffron JamesSalvage Public x Rebecca Beach tees, $50 each, Saffron James exclusive Nau gift box with exclusive tee and mini roll-on perfume, $65, available at Rebecca Beach, Kahala Hotel & Resort, 808-931-7722, and The Royal Hawaiian, 808-931-7722.Rebecca Beach has several exciting new collabs. Our favorites here: Salvage Public fitted women's tees (finally!) and Saffron James' Nau gift set featuring an exclusive tee and decadent fragrance with notes of black coconut, gardenia, amber and pikake.Salvage Public x Rebecca Beach tees, $50 each, Saffron James exclusive Nau gift box with exclusive tee and mini roll-on perfume, $65, available at Rebecca Beach, Kahala Hotel & Resort, 808-931-7722, and The Royal Hawaiian, 808-931-7722.Rebecca Beach has several exciting new collabs. Our favorites here: Salvage Public fitted women's tees (finally!) and Saffron James' Nau gift set featuring an exclusive tee and decadent fragrance with notes of black coconut, gardenia, amber and pikake.
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Roberta Oaks Merry Terri dress$168, Roberta Oaks, 19 N. Pauahi St., 808-428-1214. Available in red (shown), green, black and blue.How could we not love this dress? Not only did designer Roberta Oaks turn a vintage '60s mosaic-print fabric into a festive holiday frock, but she named it after one of our editors!$168, Roberta Oaks, 19 N. Pauahi St., 808-428-1214. Available in red (shown), green, black and blue.How could we not love this dress? Not only did designer Roberta Oaks turn a vintage '60s mosaic-print fabric into a festive holiday frock, but she named it after one of our editors!
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Tag Java rectangular glass platter and Coffee Addiction coaster setPlatter $15, coasters $6 for set of four, available at Quince, 683 Auahi St., 808-371-4413.Stylish hosts will love the sleek, geometric design of this serving platter while coffee addicts can declare their love with playful felt coasters.Platter $15, coasters $6 for set of four, available at Quince, 683 Auahi St., 808-371-4413.Stylish hosts will love the sleek, geometric design of this serving platter while coffee addicts can declare their love with playful felt coasters.
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The French Farm Hot Chocolate$38, Magnolia, Kahala Mall, 808-734-2200.Trust the French to get hot chocolate right (this rich mix of cocoa, sugar and vanilla hails from Paris). Add hot milk and a marshmallow or two and bon appetit!$38, Magnolia, Kahala Mall, 808-734-2200.Trust the French to get hot chocolate right (this rich mix of cocoa, sugar and vanilla hails from Paris). Add hot milk and a marshmallow or two and bon appetit!
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Urban Decay Naked3 eyeshadow palette$52, available at all Sephora locations and Macy's, Ala Moana Center.Urban Decay hits another palette out of the park. Rosy undertones add a flattering warmth to these 12 gorgeous, neutral eye shadows.$52, available at all Sephora locations and Macy's, Ala Moana Center.Urban Decay hits another palette out of the park. Rosy undertones add a flattering warmth to these 12 gorgeous, neutral eye shadows.
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Yellow Bird Bohemia printed trucker hats$40 each, coming soon to Lily Lotus Boutique, Honolulu Night Market and mynameislauren.com.Local artist Lauren Roth recently launched a new line of printed trucker hats based off her popular, hand-painted designs. Shop her vibrant toppers this Saturday at Lily Lotus Boutique or next Saturday at Honolulu Night Market.$40 each, coming soon to Lily Lotus Boutique, Honolulu Night Market and mynameislauren.com.Local artist Lauren Roth recently launched a new line of printed trucker hats based off her popular, hand-painted designs. Shop her vibrant toppers this Saturday at Lily Lotus Boutique or next Saturday at Honolulu Night Market.
Some two-thousand years ago, three kings traversed across field and fountain, moor and mountain bearing gifts for the holidays.
… Yeah, you're not doing that.
Here's what you are doing: clicking through our handy gift guides for ideas that'll make you look just as wise. (Procrastinators rejoice! Some of them are so new, they're not even in stores yet.) Up first, amazing finds for ladies. Don't worry, picks for men, keiki, pets and stocking stuffers are coming soon.
Full disclosure: none of them include frankincense or myrrh.
Click on any photo below for details and don't miss our gift guides for men, kids and pets, and stocking stuffers.
