Last night marked the premiere of a new fashion-related reality show, “All on the Line.” It’s on the Sundance Channel and I believe there will be eight episodes. If you don’t get the Sundance Channel, you might seriously consider it. They have recently made fashion a priority. They just completed running four delightful and informative programs
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The dynamic social and business network, Social Wahines, held their first Strictly Business event last night at the U.H.-Manoa Architecture Building Auditorium. Kudos to all who organized it under the leadership of Danielle Scherman, founder of Social Wahines. The event was ably catered by Kahala Caterers and there were plenty of Waialua Soda Works to
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We all have a cluster – or pile – of detritus on our desks. Pens, pencils, paper clips, photos, Post-it notes….scattered everywhere or buried deep under our to-do piles. To the rescue: Snap-It-Up Organizer. It’s cute, it’s colorful and it will help you clear up that clutter. Created by product designer Barbara Flanagan, it’s a simple
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Ikebana International Honolulu is celebrating “50 Years of Friendship Through Flowers: 1961-2011.” The group is comprised of 12 different city-wide ikebana schools. Centerpiece for the celebration will be a floral exhibition presenting modern and traditional ikebana styles by more than 50 floral artists and young floral arrangers. The exhibition features guest artist Kika Shibata, Riji (the
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For Japan…Share The Love! That’s the message from the girls at The Butik. Donate $12 or more to The American Red Cross and receive a “Share The Love” bracelet by A Modern Philosophy for FREE! Also, receive 15% off your entire purchase at The Butik (including new arrivals and sale items). Donating is easy with
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Shasa Emporium in Kahala Mall (located across from Riches Kahala) has just introduced a feminine, flirty line from L. A. called Monoreno-Mur. From now through April 3, Shasa is offering 10 percent off. – Paula Rath

  Ala Moana’s Shop a Le’a week of fashion culminated in a show Saturday night on CenterStage produced by Amos Kotomori. It featured selections from the Ala Moana Center magazine and there were a wide variety of stores represented, from Splash and Metropark to Betsey Johnson and Island Edge. It’s always fun to see what Amos
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Jerry and I have established a new healthy habit. It’s fish. Buying fish. Cooking fish. Eating fish. Many of you have probably been doing this all along but I thought I would share it just in case… I have been spending a lot of time at Palama Settlement because I’m chairing the centennial of the
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 Fashion Forum member and head of Fashion with a Cause, Amanda Stevens, got up close and personal on the runway for Suzanna Kuhlemann’s 1979 swim wear show on Friday. Here’s what she saw….  The fabrics for 1979 come from France. They are definitely water- and figure-friendly and come in yummy colors such as this plum,
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Swim wear designer Suzanna Kuhlemann of 1979 recently showed her sophisticated new line on CenterStage at Ala Moana Center. After the show fashion photographer Kaveh Kardan worked his magic with the model and the suit. Love it! Photography: Kaveh Kardan http://kardanphotography.com/ Swimsuit: Suzanna Kuhlemann http://www.1-9-7-9.com/ Makeup: Maile Meno Hair: Colin Edsman Model: Daniela Voicescu -
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