April 5, 2013

Stay in Character

New comic-based T-shirts by Black Book

Black Book

Stop right there.

We don't want to alarm you, but your weekend style is in grave danger of being a real snoozefest. It's time to call in the super team of Black Book.

Founders Thomas Hwang and Maaki Shiroyama joined forces with local artist and student Jenna Nakai to create stylish, cartoon-like characters that are screen printed onto T-shirts by Ryan Ohisa of Status Designs. After a successful debut at Kawaii Kon last month, their newest series... Read more »

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April 4, 2013

Weekend Picks - April 4, 2013

Six reasons to do something this weekend

Lei Chic Shop
Buy and Large
What:
Homecoming's massive warehouse sale returns with 50 to 75 percent off brands like Jeffrey Campbell, UNIF, Finders Keepers, Motel Rocks, Mink Pink and more - some for as low as $20. This time around, look for merchandise to be grouped by size and extra staff on hand to help customers. Our advice: go as early as possible (last time, a line had already formed by 10... Read more »

Posted on Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


April 3, 2013

Hair Today

J Salon and Winam Hair Studio settle into new locations

Now that spring is here and you're ready for a breath of fresh hair, we wanted to give you a heads up: two of Honolulu's top salons just moved. Below, a peek at their new digs and where you can find them. No need to wig out.

J Salon

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April 2, 2013

Rad to the Bone

Bones & Feathers Collective's new spring/summer collection

Bones and Feathers Collective

Bones and Feathers Collective, we have a bone to pick with you. Your new spring/summer collection is just too awesome.

Did you seriously expect us to fall for bold, vintage-style pieces influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, The Great Gatsby, and the Art Deco movement of the early 1900s, like that gorgeous... Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


April 1, 2013

Clutch Hit

Cory Labang's graphic new clutches

Cory Labang clutches

It may be April Fool's Day, but these new clutches by Cory Labang are no joke.

The Lanai designer known for crafting bright bags out of vintage Hawaiian fabric is expanding into bold, new territory: bags that showcase her own photography.

Labang's trick of the trade? Her trusty iPhone, which she used to snap shots of orchids, the ocean, even... Read more »

Posted on Monday, April 1, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()


March 30, 2013

Weekend Picks - Saturday, March 30, 2013

Late adds to Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events

Maya Bella Boutique
Photo Courtesy: Amanda Cramer Photography.

Shop
Move Along
What:
Visit Maya Bella Boutique at its new home on Hekili St. (a few storefronts down from Pualani Kailua and across the street from Foodland)... Read more »

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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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