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June 18, 2013

Salvage/Public T-shirts pay tribute to traditional surf culture

There are some things your man refuses to compromise on.

• Moving his big screen TV out of the bedroom.
• Playing video games until 4 a.m.
• Getting rid of ratty, old T-shirts touting corny sayings (if you see "I'm With Stupid" one more time...)

Actually, we might be able to help you with that. Take a look at Salvage/Public, a new line of organic, surf-inspired men's T-shirts. No juvenile phrases... Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()

June 17, 2013

Opihi Love's vintage rentals give weddings, parties classic charm

Photos by Tamiz Photography

You're what they call an old soul. Nothing says you more than a dainty pearl necklace, a Frank Sinatra record, and a set of good, old-fashioned sayings from Granny. Unfortunately, your collection doesn't include a phonograph and chaise lounges to give cocktail hour that Midnight in... Read more »

June 14, 2013

Rumi Murakami's tailored, work-appropriate apparel

White cotton sundress with adjustable tie, $150.

Picture this: you have a handful of clothes and roughly 30 minutes to photograph them. What do you do?

Sure, you could cry. Or, you could throw them at your co-workers, drag them across the street, and snap as many shots as possible before security kicks you out.

Guess which one we... Read more »

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()

June 13, 2013

Six reasons to do something this weekend

Owner/instructor Noelani Love demonstrates the Pincha Mayurasana pose.

Celebrate
Studio Time
What: Noelani Studios' Haleiwa store has only been open for two months and already the space... Read more »

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()

June 12, 2013

Honolulu Night Market goes to the 'Xtreme' in June

Saturday // 6-11 p.m. // 683 Auahi St.

You've got a busy weekend ahead. One that stars dear old Dad. If you've dropped the ball on Father's Day plans, you've got two options: one, pick up his present at Honolulu Night Market this Saturday (we've got some ideas below), or two, go the extra mile and bring him with you. Dad will love the great deals, ono food, and, in honor of this month's theme, "Xtreme Kakaako," high-flying... Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()

June 12, 2013

Lei Chic's Honolulu Night Market debut with HonHI Hawaii

Huh. You take one day off and all sorts of crazy things happen:

• Hillary Clinton joins Twitter. The "hair icon, pantsuit aficionado, glass ceiling cracker" amassed nearly 450,000 followers with just one tweet.
• Justin Timberlake reveals a strangely... Read more »

  Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()

June 10, 2013

Maya Bella Boutique adds men's section, Kane Clothing line

Lei Chic presents Real Men of Genius
(Singer: "Real Men of Geniuuuus")

Today, we salute you: the misters of Maya Bella Boutique.
("The misters of Maya Bella Boutique.")

We're... Read more »

Posted on Monday, June 10, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()

June 8, 2013

Late adds to Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events

Attend
(Micro)soft Spot
What: You've probably already heard that Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Neon Trees will be performing live this week to celebrate the grand opening of Microsoft at Ala Moana Center. The concert is free if you have a ticket. Here's how to get one:

• Tickets will be given away this Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Microsoft store at Ala Moana Center (next to Bath & Body Works). People can line up the night before, starting Wednesday at 10 p.m.
• The first 200 people will get two tickets. One just grants entry to the concert... Read more »

  Posted on Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()

June 7, 2013

Lei Chic's 2013 Father's Day gift ideas

Now that National Donut Day is nearly over, it's time to focus: you've got just nine days until Father's Day. Even if you've already planned the dinner, Dad's VIP treatment wouldn't be complete without some serious swag. Here are 11 ways to make him feel like the ultimate Pops... Read more »

Posted on Friday, June 7, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()

June 6, 2013

Six reasons to do something this weekend

Shop
View from the Pop
What: Shop handmade and vintage goods at The Co-Op Shop, a pop-up featuring HonHI Hawaii, Mango Luxe, Chief, Mixe Medium, Paper Doll Hawaii, Malama Baby, and more. There will also be a beauty bar, massages, sweets, and a live DJ.
... Read more »

Posted on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()