September 2009

Words you never want used to describe your look:

Thick. Full-bodied. Ample. Bouncy.

Except when it comes to your hair – in which case, the more volume and fluff, the better.

But blow dryers, flat irons and gobs of product – not to mention our Island’s never-ending humidity – have left your locks more flat and fried than fluffy and full of shine.

To learn how to recreate the bouncy yet perfectly smooth ‘do you get at the salon on your own, head to J Salon’s first-ever blow-dry... Read more »

The North Shore designer sets up shop every Saturday to sell her handcrafted earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Inspired by her gorgeous surroundings, Maresca combines sterling silver with natural elements such as gemstones, pearls, shells and seaglass that... Read more »

Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 in Permalink | Comments ()

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

Make A Flap, Jack
What: This Saturday is National Pancake Day. Celebrate at MAC 24-7, where you can create your own massive MAC-Daddy pancake with more than 20 topping choices. Also enter the Pancake Challenge – if you tackle a monster stack, you could win a free night at the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio.
When: Saturday
Where: MAC 24-7, Hilton Waikiki... Read more »

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

Make A Flap, Jack
What: This Saturday is National Pancake Day. Celebrate at MAC 24-7, where you can create your own massive MAC-Daddy pancake with more than 20 topping choices. Also enter the Pancake Challenge – if you tackle a monster stack, you could win a free night at the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio.
... Read more »

All those heavy lunches you’ve been eating lately have left you a little, well, heavy. And the extra pounds have you avoiding all bikinis, skinny jeans and full-length mirrors.

Time to put that excess weight you’re carrying around to some good use.

At TRX Bootcamp, O‘ahu’s newest outdoor fitness classes, your own body weight is all you need to get a kick-ass, full-body workout. (In your case, that’s heavy duty.)

Personal trainer Eden Monteilh leads the classes in Kaka‘ako Park, where she supplies the TRX... Read more »

All those heavy lunches you’ve been eating lately have left you a little, well, heavy. And the extra pounds have you avoiding all bikinis, skinny jeans and full-length mirrors.

Time to put that excess weight you’re carrying around to some good use.

At TRX Bootcamp, O‘ahu’s newest outdoor fitness classes, your own body weight is all you need to get a kick-ass, full-body workout. (In your case, that’s heavy duty.)

Personal trainer Eden Monteilh leads the classes in Kaka‘ako Park, where she supplies the TRX resistance trainer... Read more »

Nothing passes your lips that isn’t fresh and healthy – you’ve dabbled in macrobiotics, perfected a delicious kale dish, and you (try to) stick to sugar-free desserts.

So when it comes to your canine’s cuisine, why are you feeding him low-grade canned junk that could make him one sick puppy?

Your hound deserves healthy, wholesome ingredients just as... Read more »

Nothing passes your lips that isn’t fresh and healthy – you’ve dabbled in macrobiotics, perfected a delicious kale dish, and you (try to) stick to sugar-free desserts.

So when it comes to your canine’s cuisine, why are you feeding him low-grade canned junk that could make him one sick puppy?

Your hound deserves healthy, wholesome ingredients just as much as... Read more »

You always have been an independent woman.

The dress you’re wearing? You made it.
The five-star meals you like? You cook them.
And the ring you’re rocking? You depend on you for that too.

That is, thanks to the following instructions courtesy of DIY jewelry expert and local designer Lauryn Chun, who showed us how to... Read more »