Pretty Little Girls Boutique at Pearlridge Center
After graduating from Campbell High School in 2007, Catherine Alviar became a mom, and like many new mothers, loved dressing up her “little princess.” So earlier this year, inspired by her 4-year-old...
View Article2Chillies Swimwear
2Chillies Swimwear, one of Australia’s largest home-grown fashion brands, has opened its first international store in Hawaii at Waikiki Beach Walk. Jenna Fettig: 2Chillies Swimwear underwire halter in...
View ArticleNorth Shore WaterShed at Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay is known for its surf, vast scenic surroundings, fine resort and endless activities for the entire family. The resort also has been undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation and recently...
View ArticleEstuaries
Sisters Zhu Ru and Layla Chen were raised in Honolulu but now live in New York, and wanted to create something that would bring them closer to “home.” So in 2011 they started a swimwear line called...
View ArticleBaby Soul Hawaii
Driving down Pensacola Street near Ala Moana, there’s a cute little boutique to the right called Baby Soul Hawaii offering a nice selection of resort wear-type fashions, including designs by popular...
View ArticlePineapple County
Waikiki may be known as the tourist mecca of Oahu, but for locals, it’s a place we get to go to shop, dine and play any day of the year. Among the stores that have become local favorites is Pineapple...
View ArticleFall Trends at Neiman Marcus
Here it is, Neiman Marcus’ Fall 2013 Trend List: * Animal Magnetism – be wild with spots and stripes, including prints and patterns of leopard, cheetah, tiger and zebra; * Red – the new neutral;...
View ArticleEyewear Trends at Tokyo Optical
Faces come in many different shapes and sizes. So, when it comes to eyeglasses, one size does not fit all. Yes, their main purpose is to help you see, but the right pair of spectacles also can be a...
View ArticleTasi Boutique
After years of working in retail while creating her own jewelry on the side, Olivia Turner decided it was time to open her own store, so she and boyfriend Branden Chun opened Tasi Boutique in Waialua...
View ArticleHawaii Fashion Week
With New York Fashion Week coming to a close last Thursday, island fashionistas still have Hawaii Fashion Week to look forward to. Taking place Sept. 20 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at LUX at Trump...
View ArticleHui Makaala Fashion Show Oct. 13
Hui Makaala presents its 44th annual Scholarship Luncheon & Fashion Show Oct. 13 at Pomaikai Ballrooms in Dole Cannery featuring designs by local designers/retailers Allison Izu, Cinnamon Girl and...
View ArticleTrue Elegance at the Hawaii World Class Wedding Expo XXXI Oct. 25 and 26
Hawaii World Class Wedding Expo XXXI takes place Oct. 25 (6 to 10 p.m.) and 26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Hawaii Convention Center with 150 exhibitors offering a variety of wedding services, including...
View ArticleCalypso St. Barth at Royal Hawaiian Center
Calypso St. Barth, a luxury lifestyle brand inspired by travel, culture and the arts, has opened its first Hawaii location at Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki. Michelle Tom: Calypso St. Barth ‘Randori’...
View ArticleBelle at Kahala Mall
Adore in Kahala Mall has opened a sister store across the way called Belle, a fun and trendy juniors and kids boutique with affordable clothing and accessories. The new store has scheduled a grand...
View Article19th & Whimsy
Designer Lauren Hayashibara (pictured at left) introduces her new 19th & Whimsy holiday 2013 collection featuring a great assortment of contemporary tops and dresses in festive colors that can...
View ArticleLino Hau
In 2005, Tiffany Lizares started making jewelry as a hobby and soon discovered a passion for it. She also learned she had a talent for it, and she later signed up for classes at Honolulu Academy of...
View ArticleIn4mation opens in McCully
Hawaii-based clothing company In4mation celebrates the opening of its newest store at 2009 S. King St. in McCully with a special event Nov. 16 featuring music group Odd Future. The group will sign...
View Articlea-line by Sakutori Designs
Steve Czerniak photo Meet designer Lynn Sakutori (pictured at right) and shop her newest a-line collection at Macy’s Ala Moana (third floor, Island Attitudes department) Nov. 24 from 5 to 10 p.m. At...
View ArticleBrunch with Santa, a benefit for Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii
Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii presents its 27th annual Brunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Japanese Cultural Center featuring a children’s fashion show, picture...
View ArticleTidepool Love Jewelry
Romeo Collado photo Jen Kunishima Sarsuelo of Tidepool Love Jewelry has had a love for creating jewelry since she was just 5 years old. She grew up in the jewelry business with her family all helping...
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