When I interviewed Neil Sadick, M.D., a world-renowned dermatologist based in NYC, he had just flown in to Honolulu and he looked as though he had returned from a vacation, relaxed and radiant. Yet during the past month he has traveled to Saudi Arabia, Taipei, Seoul, Alaska, Germany and Portugal. And that’s a typical month.
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That might sound like an impossible task but don’t give up on a skirt you love just because you shortened it – and now hems are dropping. DIY it! Here are several ways to lengthen a skirt from an article by Barbara Emodi I saved from Threads magazine many years ago. I have used two of these
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Babs Miyano-Young is always looking for practical applications for her jewelry. Now she’s making pretty necklaces that double as holders for ID badges or eyeglasses. These are sold at the Gallery at Ward Centre, where Babs is one of the artists in this exemplary artists’ cooperative. The public is invited to a reception for Reflective Elements,
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Whether it’s the economy, the onset of cooler weather or a reaction to recent seasons’ shrink-wrap dresses, maxi skirts are being seen a lot more on runways as well as on the streets. Many women assume they can’t wear a long skirt, especially if they’re petite. But I believe a maxi can work for most women, provided
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I first met Kyle Kagamida when he was 19 years old and a culinary student at KCC. He called and asked to meet with me because he had just discovered the art of fashion styling and was interested in pursuing it as a potential career path. That was in early 2010. When I was ready
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Fishcake, the four year old Kaka’ako gallery, is known not only for its fresh mix of home furnishings and accessories, but also for its always engaging rotating gallery of artists and interesting themed shows. Coming soon, from September 30 through November 5, is Kagu/Akari, or furniture/luminaires. The show, which features David Landry’s U.H.-Manoa art students, will
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Hawaii’s Most Glamorous or Ghoulish to Win a Year of Free Shopping at Goodwill Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc. is calling all princesses, pirates, ghosts and ghouls to conjure up their best Halloween costume concepts for an opportunity to win a year of free shopping at Goodwill. Goodwill’s “GLAM! and Ghouls Costume
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Amanda Stevens was in Kaimuki on Wednesday and happened upon this scene. It’s the students of the Ulupono Paul Mitchell Academy celebrating Free Hugs Day. Free Hugs Day is a nationwide initiative introduced by Paul Mitchell cosmetology schools all across the nation. It was inspired by the Sick Puppies YouTube music video about Juan Mann’s Free
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It seems as though stress fractures of the feet are on the rise, at least among my own friends, family and acquaintances. I can hardly leave the house without seeing someone limping or wearing an orthopaedic boot. I have had stress fractures twice, both times while traveling in Europe, which is a big bother. I think
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This spectacular hand woven Alberta Ferretti bag, shown on the runway in Milan this week, epitomizes spring 2012 to me. Love the multi-textural qualities, as well as the bold colors, ethnic/tribal inspiration and color blocking. And it’s so perfect with that yummy green crochet dress. Just a bit of eye candy to brighten your day…. – Paula
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