May 3, 2013

Holding Patterns

Salato bags mix punchy colors and prints

Salato clutches

Your outfits say a lot about you, whether you're carefree, edgy, minimalist, preppy, or, in some cases, all of the above. So why is your basic, totally neutral handbag radio silent?

Time to make a statement with Salato's charming line of clutches, wristlets and totes by local designer Katie Evans. The Honolulu Community College fashion graduate mixes vibrant colors, prints, and fabrics to create playful combos that truly sing.

For a real conversation... Read more »

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May 2, 2013

Weekend Picks - May 2, 2013

Six reasons to do something this weekend

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Hi and Lowe
What:
Meet jewelry designer Sheryl Lowe as she celebrates the in-store debut of her eponymous line at Neiman Marcus. Sheryl Lowe Designs is inspired by the designer's world travels and named after close friends, like Maria (beaded bone bracelets with diamond balls and rondelles) and Eva (Yemen coral bracelets). If you're lucky, you might even glimpse her famous actor husband - rumor has it he may be stopping by.
When: Saturday, noon-5 p.m.
Where:... Read more »

Posted on Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


May 1, 2013

Sponsored Edition: Boosting with Pride

Aminopure's health and beauty supplements

Aminopure

It could be the Kona winds. Those extra cosmos during happy hour. That time of the month. Whatever the case may be, you're not feeling super hot right now.

If only someone somewhere could whip up a magic potion that would make you look and feel like a million bucks. Oh, wait. Turns out, someone already has...

Introducing Aminopure, a colorless, pharmaceutical-grade powder designed to supercharge your immune system, digestive health, and (yea!)... Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


May 1, 2013

Cool Girls' Crush

Popular local lines add matching keiki collections

Mini Jolie by Khush

Happy May Day! Or, as we like to call it, 11 days until Mother's Day.

Turns out, we're not the only ones. Several local designers are also gearing up for the big day by launching matching keiki lines that make dressing up total child's play. Below, a look at some upcoming releases (expected to hit stores within the week!) and recent arrivals.

Talk about a match made in heaven.

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Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


April 30, 2013

Bright as a Feather

Kauai Feather Creations' colorful accessories

Kauai Feather Creations

We hate to break it to you, but Coachella's been over for more than a week. So why are you still clicking through photo after stylish photo of Almost Famous celebs sporting maxis, oversized sunnies, sweet flower garlands, and more feathers than a bird sanctuary?
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Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


April 29, 2013

Runway Success

Highlights from UH-Manoa's senior fashion show

Dreamboat by Jenna Sato
Photos by Tommy Shih

Explorer's Log: The search for up-and-coming designers has taken a fruitful turn. Our latest expedition - to the front row of University of Hawaii at Manoa's Apparel Product Design & Merchandising Program's senior fashion show - yielded impressive discoveries. Here, our favorites... Read more »

Posted on Monday, April 29, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


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Lei Chic is a daily email and shopping blog that plugs you into Hawaii's newest and hottest boutiques, designers, trends, spas and salons, and more. You'll also discover all the cool events, dinners and sales happening around town in our Weekend Picks every Thursday and Saturday. With Lei Chic, you'll get the inside scoop on what everyone will be talking about tomorrow – in your inbox today.

Lei Chic associate editor Terri Inefuku graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in Journalism and International Studies, and worked in New York, Chicago, Austin and Honolulu as a broadcast journalist before joining HONOLULU Magazine. When she's not rooting out new fashion discoveries for Lei Chic, you'll find her in the kitchen baking up treats for family and friends.
 


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