At the risk of sounding like a cliche, the dawn of a new year causes me to reflect on the year just passing. I can honestly say I will not be sad to say “aloha oe” to 2010. It’s been a really tough year for all of us who worked at The Honolulu Advertiser. It
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 Holiday Beauty Tips From International Make-up Artist William Squire Wondering how to look dazzling for New Year’s gatherings? International make-up artist, fashion guru, professional model, agent, author and Your Signature Style host William Squire provided us with tips to make you sparkle. William and I have been friends for years now. We always get together when he is
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12-time Olympic swimming medalist and super mom Dara Torres hopes to inspire others to stay active and healthy in 2011. At 41, she won three silver medals while swimming during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. She defeated a pool full of swimmers half her age while becoming the oldest swimming medalist in Olympic history. Now she’s
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A reader asked me where she could find organic fabrics. I haven’t bought any fabrics in years because I have so many bolts and pieces stacked up in my sewing “room” (which is really a former closet) that I won’t allow myself to buy any more. That means my info is out of date. So
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Two of the most common New Year’s resolutions we make are some version of either: “I’m going to lose weight” or “I’m going to get fit.” These are good goals to have, but can also be self-defeating if not approached in a practical, do-able fashion. It’s easy to get off track, or give up,  if you
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Spanx Hide and Sleek: a bra and slip smoother in one. For the more modest among us, some little Breast Petals might be best with this one. Bras for all styles: Face it, visible bra straps are out. Donna Karan Intimates has designed a style that converts to a racer back, crisscross straps and a
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What are some holiday traditions in your home that will never go by the wayside? Please share them with our readers. Today, on Christmas Eve, I will be polishing silver. No matter how crazy the holidays get, I will always set a beautiful, and formal, Christmas table for my family. My silver pattern was my
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Wow! If you’re reading this – prior to shopping – you are down to the wire. So I’m offering several gift ideas today, two of which require going to a shopping center (Ward Center) and two of which are a bit off the beaten path where it may not be as crowded. Good luck! These Tapeswell
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Fashion Forum member Allison (Allie) Lee is a fan of one of the season’s hottest trends: LACE. “It’s really fun to dress up and be ultra-feminine and also try to dress down and toughen it up. It can be surprisingly versatile,” Allie said. Lace is appropriate for a holiday dress, whether it’s a quiet Christmas dinner
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Whew! We’re down to the wire now…just one more shopping day ’til Christmas. So what do you need most now? A big ol’ bag to haul it all around to friends and family. Why not make that an adorable big ol’ bag? Perhaps one that may even be a great gift idea? I found these
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