March 2010

Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events.

Bella of the Ball
What: The best part of prom was picking the dress. Relive the teen rite of passage as a personal shopper to underprivileged girls at the Bella Boutique. Volunteers help set up the event and assist girls in selecting the perfect gently worn dresses, accessories, makeup and shoes.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Cupola Theatre, Honolulu Design... Read more »

Good Self:  Why does it seem that hubby likes turning on the TV more than turning me on?

Bad Self:  I blame it on your Madonna/bore complex. We better do something that catches his undivided attention, quick.

Good Self:   Like what? Hand-knitting him a sweater?

Bad Self [groans.]:   I mean let’s remind him that, ahem, I exist. You know, your naughty side? Why dont we throw an alter ego photo shoot party? We can show off both our personalities—normal... Read more »

Oscar night has come and gone once more. And with it, your favorite award show pastime — scanning the red carpet for hilarious wardrobe malfunctions (will anyone ever top Tara Reid’s colossal outfit fail?) And yet, this time around there was nary a nip slip, unruly bra strap, or VPL in sight.  

You may not be able to swing your own personal stylist, but you can certainly help yourself to these handy little fashion fix-its:


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Oscar night has come and gone once more. And with it, your favorite award show pastime — scanning the red carpet for hilarious wardrobe malfunctions (will anyone ever top Tara Reid’s colossal outfit fail?) And yet, this time around there was nary a nip slip, unruly bra strap, or VPL in sight.  

You may not be able to swing your own personal stylist, but you can certainly help yourself to these handy little fashion fix-its:


Read more »

Oscar night has come and gone once more. And with it, your favorite award show pastime — scanning the red carpet for hilarious wardrobe malfunctions (will anyone ever top Tara Reid’s colossal outfit fail?) And yet, this time around there was nary a nip slip, unruly bra strap, or VPL in sight.  

You may not be able to swing your own personal stylist, but you can certainly help yourself to these handy little fashion fix-its:


Read more »

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Oscar night has come and gone once more. And with it, your favorite award show pastime — scanning the red carpet for hilarious wardrobe malfunctions (will anyone ever top Tara Reid’s colossal outfit fail?) And yet, this time around there was nary a nip slip, unruly bra strap, or VPL in sight.  

You may not be able to swing your own personal stylist, but you can certainly help yourself to these handy little fashion fix-its:


Read more »

Just like celery and blue cheese is the perfect chaser to hot wings, nothing follows a hit of wasabi like a smooth sake.
 


Wes Zane, the owner of Formaggio, knows this.

Which is why he collaborated with the owner of Wasabi Bistro on the new Sake Street restaurant, which just opened Thursday in Wasabi's old Kapahulu space.

The new eatery is a shrine to the delicious rice wine. It takes Formaggio's wine tasting concept (2 oz and 4 oz pours) and applies it to sake, then pairs it with a huge menu of Asian-inspired dishes assembled specifically to complement the extensive sake list. ... Read more »

No need to go down a rabbit hole to find a tea party in this town. From traditional Victorian services to feather boa affairs that would do the mad hatter proud, Lei Chic's tracked down the island's top pots — perfect for celebrating an unbirthday or a very important Alice-inspired date.   

A Cup of Tea
You’ll feel like an English queen in this Victorian setting of floral décor and dark woods. Choose from three different meal combinations of soup, salad, baked goods and sandwiches. The soups change daily, ranging from hearty chowders to creamy bisques, and... Read more »