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I first discovered H&M with my niece, Emi, on a trip to Europe in June 2000. Although the Sweden-based chain had been around since 1947, it was largely unknown to Americans. As we flew over the Atlantic, we read a…
You hear it all the time.Women who are stressed hit the malls in search for some kind of emotional relief — in the form of designer handbags, useless kitchen gadgets and uncomfortable shoes they’re never wear.It’s called retail therapy —…
If you haven’t noticed by now, it’s December 16, and Christmas is, yes, eight days away. Now might be a good time to end your shopping procrastination, and self-proclaimed geek Ryan Ozawa and I are here to help you shop…
By Nathan KamSpecial to NonstopI’ll never forget the reaction I got from my wife when I gave her a Hangaway as a birthday gift several years ago.As she unwrapped the skinny box and discovered what I thought was a brilliant…
By Mari TaketaNonstopHow to tell if you’re an anti-shopper: Crowds drive you insane. Crawling around looking for parking drives you insane. You think all those people crowding shopping malls and crawling around looking for parking are insane.If you’re like me,…
By Kristine WadaSpecial to NonstopBlack Friday found me in the streets of Chinatown, waiting to enter a popular boutique with two good friends and a line of fashion-hungry women (and one grumpy young boy in tow).Within the hour, this horde…
Growing up in a large family means a lot of things. For one thing, you’re seldom alone. The fact that everyone in your family is intertwined in your life, whether you like it or not, is ingrained in your very…
It’s Cyber Monday, the Black Friday for those of us who prefer shopping without crowds and chaos. Instead of circling the malls for parking and jostling for discounted merchandise in jammed stores, we secure gifts with just our computers and…
There are a lot of shopping blogs out there — but nothing like this. Most of them focus on deals, shopping tips and latest trends. In The Bag will be more focused on the experience of shopping, whether that’s a…
There are a lot of shopping blogs out there — but nothing like this.Most of them focus on deals, shopping tips and latest trends. In The Bag will be more focused on the experience of shopping, whether that’s a pet…
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
