December 2011

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A Sale of a Few Pretties
What: The last full weekend before Christmas means some rare sales on local designer lines. Here’s the breakdown.
Who & Where:
Salty Girl Jewelry – Amber Chesboro offers 10 percent off of all purchases over $100 of her striking pieces including the signature sea urchin designs (left) at a trunk show. Today, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sand People, Ala Moana.
Cassandra Rull, Pure Joy Adornments,... Read more »

In Mod We Trust: One of winter’s farout catwalk trends, the ’60s, is making a groovy go-around with A-line dresses and candy-colored accessories.

You got an engineering degree, passed the space physical examination, and made sure you measured up – 64 inches to be exact. Yet, NASA has yet to call back.

OK, you get a little motion sick driving up Tantalus. And you freak out when the elevator stalls for more than 15 seconds. So maybe you’re meant to make your impact on the world without leaving it.

Fortunately, the eco has landed.

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Heads Up: When it comes to must-have fall accessories, retro-inspired felt toppers are head and shoulders above the rest.

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Misa You Much
What: Get a jump on the rest of the world when golden girl Misa Hamamoto unveils her new Sea Shell jewelry collection at a special trunk show. Meet Misa and grab a secret special deal for one day only.
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Riches Kahala, Kahala Mall.
Details: Catch more sneak peaks, including a bold but delicate ring that's going on our wish list, on Read more »

The three kings had a star of wonder. Santa had Rudolph’s nose. Unfortunately, no one’s been guiding you through your shopping list.

So here’s a gift for you –a list of fun finds you can pick up right now from local stores.



Baby, get bold outside with L Space by Monica Wise’s fringed bandeau and ruched bottom.
Top ($68) and bottom ($70) at Local Motion, Ala Moana Center, Windward Mall, and various Read more »

The Wild Bunch: This season, pounce on the new neutral in town.

Christmas Wish List
Two Front Teeth – Too lispy.
Hula Hoop – Not so hip.
Hippopotamus – Shipping and handling alone would sink you.

And have you seen how prices have exploded for a partridge in a pear tree? With just 12 days left until Christmas finding a gift for your true love, or actually any man on your list, has you on the point of panic. (hmmm… Point Panic on DVD?)

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A gift card is supposed to be a safe Christmas investment. He turns it into risky business.

Like that GC to that hip urban men’s shop – he emerged with three “pull-my-finger” T-shirts out of the clearance bin. Then there’s the plasma television he “bought” with your fifty-dollars; that’s the gift that keeps YOU giving every month when the bill arrives.

This year, give him a shopping trip to one place where he’s guaranteed not to find anything that will make you see red or... Read more »

Take A Seat: Jonathan Adler chairs arrive at Fishcake.