November 1999

It's 10:00 Monday morning. You're already dreaming about 5:00 Friday night .

Your big plans after running ragged at work all week consist of a slow commute back home for some nuked take-out leftovers and "Sex and the City" reruns.

How about a reroute, to relax in Waikiki? The Moana Lani spa, in the historic Westin Moana Surfrider hotel, has just launched a heavenly Rediscover Wellness package just for kamaaina, designed to knock your off-kilter life back into balance.

You begin at Waikiki's only oceanside spa with a moment of contemplation over a handful... Read more »

A party with friends? You'll need about an hour and five outfit changes to get ready. Dinner out? You'll need a couple of days to decide where you want to eat.

He's committed to you. But committing to a present for picky you (let's face it) this Valentine's Day is not as easy.

To head off your chances of getting another gift card, we've rounded up a few gifts that also give you choices. Send it to your significant other for a better chance that this gift... Read more »

Sunday - Finally, a chance to try that new recipe. The first bite sends flavors dancing across your tastebuds.
Tuesday - Still good, but you toss in some salsa to liven up your leftovers.
Friday - The jig is up. You can barely look at your plate as you trot out a sixth day of the same-old same-old. You desperately need a new taste to get you... Read more »

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The day you’ve feared since Brenda and Kelly went to the spring dance has arrived.

The amazing LBD you wore to that ultra-chic party turned out to be LB-3. The hostess is strutting her stuff in it with those Read more »

Him: Have you seen my pinstriped shirt?

You: Got it.

Him: Hey! And that’s my denim vest. What else do you have up your sleeve?

You: Your Burberry tie makes a great belt for my shirtdress look.

Him: Why is it you have an entire closet of clothes but you still keep stealing my stuff! You already destroyed my fav aloha shirt I’ve had since high school.

You:... Read more »

You have very specific tastes.
You like them strong, dark, exotic, and not-so-sweet.

Things were hot and steamy with your recent find for months. Now you’re so bored, you’re tempted to bag it.

So you're on the hunt for something that's more your cup of tea - literally.

Fortunately, there is a way to brew-it-yourself.

Black, oolong, green, and white teas all come from the Camellia Sinensis plant and are only distinguished by the amount of processing. We turned to Big Island tea grower and a... Read more »

An errant splash of that morning latte.

That not-so-dry home mani/pedi.

Those uber-cute heels that look amazing, but aren’t-so-grate when you get stuck in that sidewalk crack/manhole cover/damp lawn.

It doesn’t take much to turn your outfit from Le Chic to Tres Tragic. We found four items to help you stay at your style best.
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You’ve foiled the last four surprise birthday party attempts your man has tried. You can tell an authentic Prada from an International Marketplace Prado bag from 100 feet. And the guy who tried to pass off cubic zirconia earrings as the real deal? He was faux over in a heartbeat.

You can’t be fooled, especially not by “diet” foods that are low-cal, but also low on flavor and the fill-up factor. The last time you tried to trick your body into thinking a green salad and handful of nuts was a meal, you got in deep dish with a monster order... Read more »