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April 22, 2013

Beauty picks from a jet-setting cosmetics CEO

Carisa Janes' beauty picks

Your overflowing drawers of half-used beauty products are pretty telling. They say your constant search for the holy grails of skincare and makeup has you going cents-less.

Spare your wallet, and your sanity, by consulting the professionals for on-the-glow picks. Today, we asked Hourglass Cosmetics CEO Carisa Janes to reveal the top five products she can't leave home without (she literally dug through her purse and showed us).
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Posted on Monday, April 22, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


April 9, 2013

New cosmetic technologies to freshen your look

Hawaii Plastic Surgery Associates

Things you hope will disappear if you just ignore them: Credit card offers. Telemarketers. Those annoying late night chat requests from the old college drinking cohort who found you on Facebook. Your muffin top.

Okay, so it turns out that stubborn belly bulge is sticking around. And no amount of those chest exercises you tried when you were 12 ever actually increased your bust. (Thanks for nothing, Judy Blume.)

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Posted on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


April 3, 2013

J Salon and Winam Hair Studio settle into new locations

Now that spring is here and you're ready for a breath of fresh hair, we wanted to give you a heads up: two of Honolulu's top salons just moved. Below, a peek at their new digs and where you can find them. No need to wig out.

J Salon

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Posted on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


March 25, 2013

Top beauty picks from Hawaii Five-0's Michelle Borth

Michelle Borth on Hawaii Five-0

Going undercover as a Pacific Roller Derby diva is tough enough, but looking gorgeous while doing so? That requires extensive training in the field (of beauty). Last week's episode of Hawaii Five-0 proves actress Michelle Borth is an expert at both. In the new Read more »

Posted on Monday, March 25, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


March 12, 2013

How to get gorgeous, beachy curls with a flat iron

Flat Iron Curling Tips: Before and After

Think of all the insider secrets a professional hairstylist picks up over the years. It's enough to make your hair curl - literally.

Which is why, for part two of our style guide, we asked Paul Brown Hawaii master stylist and educator Shawn Rodriguez to use a flat iron to create gorgeous, beachy curls.

Follow these simple steps and wave hello to your new off-duty model-slash-surfer do.

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Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


March 5, 2013

Lei Chic's step-by-step guide to super straight hair

Flat Iron Style Tips: Before and After

Let's get one thing straight: your flat iron skills could use a little - okay, a lot of - refining. Running a hot iron haphazardly through your locks? So not chic. In the first of our two-part style guide, Paul Brown Hawaii master stylist and educator Shawn Rodriguez starts with the basics: how to perfect a seriously sleek look. It's smooth sailing from here.

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Posted on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


February 12, 2013

Runway hair and makeup looks by Aveda and Estee Lauder

Lei Chic
Photos: Style.com, Aveda and Estée Lauder.

Did you manage to get your hands on the addictively-vibrant Prabal Gurung for Target collection this past weekend? If not, you're not alone. Once the Floral Crush shorts we were coveting sold out in half an hour, we admit, we were in a dark, dark place.

That's how we found ourselves... Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


February 4, 2013

SkinHappy MediSpa celebrates grand opening

Lei Chic

You witnessed, or were at least present for, some pretty memorable showdowns yesterday.

Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers (in case you missed it, winner: Ravens). Bar Refaeli vs. a GoDaddy computer nerd (clear winner: computer nerd). Beyonce vs. the Superdome's power grid... Read more »

Posted on Monday, February 4, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


January 15, 2013

Jessica Alba and Emily Blunt's Golden Globes makeup revealed

Lei Chic

There were so many memorable moments from Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards, you still can't stop talking about them.

Like every time Tina Fey and Amy Poehler took the stage (those two should host every awards show) or when President Clinton introduced a film about a fellow former president. And what about Jodie Fosters' enthusiastic yet befuddled acceptance speech or Tommy... Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


December 4, 2012

Deck the Hauls

Lei Chic
'Twas the month of Christmas and all through the state,
Shoppers were stirring for finds really great.
Stylish stockings were all hung with care,
In hopes that Lei Chic soon would be here.

Now out on the web, there arose such a clatter,
For 12 Days of Beauty products that truly flatter.
Now Dior! Now M.A.C! Now Kate Somerville and Blinc!
From skincare to polish to lipgloss so pink!
Gather 'round for giveaways galore,
Fragrances, shadows,... Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Permalink | Comments ()