September 2010

We love cheering on Hawai‘i's Andy South on Project Runway, as he breezes through the design challenges and shows the world his career is headed anywhere but south. (And we don't care what Michael Kors said about his Jackie O. look last night -- we're still die-hard fans.)

And while he's sure to make it big in New York, Hawai‘i is where his heart is -- so we asked the fashion wunderkind to share his favorite spots he'll always come home for.

Head: Ugh, our ends are split worse than John and Kate. We seriously need a trim.

Shoulders: Not fair. We’ve been shouldering the same old outfits for the last few months. If you get a cut, then we totally deserve some new duds.

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

Derby Does Dallas
What: Cheer on the local ladies of Pacific Roller Derby’s All-Star team as they take on the Dallas Derby Devils. Bring beach chairs or blankets to sit on, and get ready to witness some hard-hitting action from Hawai‘i's toughest rollergirls.
When: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Kamiloiki Community Park, corner of Hawaii Kai Drive and Lunalilo Home Road
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Posted on Thursday, September 16, 2010 in Permalink | Comments ()

Your Inner Diva: [sigh] I have absolutely nothing to wear.  

You: What do you mean? We’ve got a whole closetful of clothes here.  

Your Inner Diva: [sniff] Yes, but I’ve worn everything at least... Read more »

ABC store. Tacky T-shirt shop. ABC store. Crocs store. Another ABC store?

You’re cruising down Kalakaua and the lineup isn’t looking so goodRead more »

Joslyn Basilio from Salon Blanc, shares a few easy, step-by-step instructions on how to transition your work hair into an effortlessly stylish updo.

Posted on Monday, September 13, 2010 in Permalink | Comments ()

You’ve been hunting for a new handbag for weeks now, but finding the perfect purse is turning out to be a total pain in the sass. Right color, wrong size. Right size, wrong shape. Hideous altogether; repeat.

Instead of shouldering the burden of another “just ok" bag, check out the latest styles from locally made Treehouse Designs.

Not settling was exactly what Maui-based designer Shannon Peck had in mind when she started the line. The bags Peck found in stores never lived up to the styles she envisioned for herself, so she began designing her own to get... Read more »

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

Book ‘Em, Danno
What: Catch the world premiere of the new Hawaii Five-O at Sunset on the Beach. Score a spot on the sand early, grab some local grinds, and then watch as stars Daniel Dae Kim, Scott Caan, Alex O’Loughlin and Grace Park roll in.
When: Monday, September 13. Live entertainment, 5 p.m; red carpet arrivals, 6 p.m.; premiere, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sunset on the Beach, Queen’s Beach, WaikikiRead more »

Posted on Thursday, September 9, 2010 in Permalink | Comments ()

Salon Blanc owner, Alan Vuong, walks us through how to give yourself a salon quality blow-out at home ...

Posted on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Permalink | Comments ()

Lately, returning to the salon depends less on how grown out your roots are, and more on whether your hair can stand any more chemicals. Forget ravishing; mostly your hair just looks ravaged.

The flat-irony of the whole thing is that “beauty” treatments often leave your hair anything but beautiful.

Except for those at the newly opened Salon Bruno de Paris, that is. The only completely ammonia-free salon in Honolulu, Salon Bruno is exactly what your fried tresses have been begging for. Owner Bruno Choucair (your new favorite lock-smith) firmly believes in using only all-natural,... Read more »