March 2013

Alright, New York, London, Milan and Paris had their fun. This week, it's your turn.

Forget the white tents. Just head down to Ala Moana Center for Shop a Le‘a and revel in seven days of hot spring looks, in-store events, and special deals.

Just like the celebrities, stylists, buyers and bloggers in those other cities, your itinerary is packed. Here are a few highlights to help you map out your week:

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Still a little green from yesterday's St. Paddy's Day festivities? Yeah, us too.

Good news. Rebecca Minkoff is ready to open our bleary eyes - and closets - to some fresh spring looks. Next week, the New York-based designer will be at Nordstrom in Ala Moana Center to showcase vibrant, carefree pieces from her spring collection, including shoes and apparel (the... Read more »

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Mars Landing
What: If only we had $10,000 and lightning quick reflexes, we would have totally bought the speaking role in the Veronica Mars Kickstarter launched by creator Rob Thomas and actress Kristen Bell (alas, it went to this guy). Still,... Read more »

We're sorry.

We know we're not supposed to keep anything from you, but, well, in yesterday's Weekend Picks, we sort of did.

We told you there would be three fashion shows at Honolulu Night Market, one with a resort theme styled by Tiare Thomas. What we didn't tell you is that the show marks the debut of Salt Liko, a brand new line... Read more »

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Pop Corner
What: This month's Honolulu Night Market - named Best Late-Night Shopping by HONOLULU Magazine - is dedicated to all things pop. In the Pinch of Salt warehouse, stop by Mikinola's Closet, where owner... Read more »

Clockwise from left: Sterling silver structured heart pendants, $105 each, copper and concrete heart pendants, $65 each, sterling silver snake ring, $95.

Old rule out: Mixing metals is a fashion don't. New rule: Mixing metals is a total fashion do, especially when matched with Read more »

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.

Chalk it up to bad genes, but you can't remember anything unless you write it down. Meetings with clients. Baby showers. Birthdays (thank God for Facebook).

Too bad you also can never remember where you put those Post Its...

Pencil in some quality time with Little Fish Hawaii. Randi How's adorable freestanding chalkboard signs hit all the right notes: playful shapes, vibrant patterns and colors, and embellished clothespin... Read more »

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Prints Charming
What: Though it's only been in stores for a few days, 19th & Whimsy's spring collection is already turning up the heat with handkerchief hem wrap dresses, shimmery raglan tees with tiny flower details, and belted dresses covered in colorful paw prints (left), courtesy of designer Lauren Hayashibara's very own pooch.
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From left: Stella and Seaside dresses, $44 each.

Did you catch the season premiere of The Rachel Zoe Project this week? It was totally ba-na-nas - especially little Sky Sky's adorable outfits (WE DIE for those mini... Read more »