February 2012

A brainstorm came over bellinis this weekend - the perfect LBDD (little black dress design). It’s cute as a button and it looks like your entry into the style world is all sewn up except for a few things -  You don’t know anything about fabric, patterns, or sewing.

Your dream is unraveling. It will take a solid plan of fashion to get in the stitch of things.

Enter the new Hawaii Fashion Incubator Coop.

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Enter
H & Win
What: Before you book your plane ticket to snap up Marni's collection for H&M March 8, try your hand at grabbing one of the perfectly printed outfits and wonderfully quirky accessories in two giveaways. Fashionista has a size six polka dot dress and daisy necklace up for grabs while your most inspirational instagram pic could win you an entire outfit from H&M.
When & Details: Fashionista's giveaway ends Monday. Enter on... Read more »

You: Forgive me, Lei, for I have sinned. It's been one hour since my last concession and I need help!

LC: What ales you?

You: I thought giving up my favorite food for Lent would be a piece of cake but I'm going doughnuts. Yesterday, there was an office party for the boss's birthday. Tomorrow, it's brunch with the girls. I can't catch a break and I'm really frying!

LC: Today, I bestow upon you the secrets of three wise women who have spent their culinary careers creaming up healthy versions of crave-worthy foods. With these recipes, you'll be one tough cookie.

So you don't have to rest in grease. I guarantee you'll reach salvation.
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Eat
Sugar Highs
What: We told you Kathy Masunaga's concoctions were blissful, now armed with a new name and almost fully operational truck her new business, Sweet Revenge, is making its debut at Eat the Streets with her flaky pies, decadent Bliss butters, and the s'mores with homemade chocolate marshmallows that we're still craving.
When: Tomorrow, 4 - 9 p.m. Read more »

Gold chain. Silver pendant. Gold chain bracelet. Silver charm bracelet.

One look at your accessory tree and it’s clear - It’s time to branch out. Not that you want to go too far out on a limb or root around in your savings (after all, money doesn’t grow on trees).

So you’ll jump for a few pieces that go against the grain in the coolest way possible.

Voz Clothing and Art necklaces and bracelets are cut from wood, stained a deep walnut, then painted with not-so-natural hues. Think rectangle... Read more »

Your style was climbing the charts until everyone started rocking your looks. 

It started with new thigh highs that proved your boots were made for mocking. Just days after donning your new KARL fingerless pieces you had to ask several friends to justify their gloves. But when five people showed up in your new schoolgirl skirt it was time... Read more »

See
The Pow Wow Factor
What: Stock up on snacks, slide in your best walking shoes, and trek around town to check out the newest art popping up on walls all over Kakaako for Pow Wow Hawaii. Start at the now seriously cool stretch between Office Max and the Jaguar dealership and when you can finally tear yourself away, wander down Cooke Street for more eye-popping murals by more than 30 artists. Tonight amp up your inspiration at the opening of the Read more »