Each time Terry Logan (formerly Terry Nokell), whose fashion moniker is “The Logger’s Daughter,” returns to Honolulu with a trunk full of clothing and accessories, there’s always something new. This trip, which coincides with a Mother’s Day visit to her mother,  Honolulu artist and writer Lynn Cook, there’s plenty that’s new. Terry makes her own
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Believe it or not, this beautiful bracelet is NOT made of gold and pearls. It was crafted from living things lovingly plucked from a garden. And it’s just one of a room full of gorgeous “jewelry” created by members of the Garden Club of Honolulu for their show at the Honolulu Museum of Art. This
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    If you’re heading out for some last minute Mother’s Day shopping, please remember to shop local. There are so many fabulous locally owned stores, as well as locally made gifts. Why buy anything else? Above are just a  few of them. Also remember to check out Riches Kahala, Super Citizen, Fighting Eel, Bamboo
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Summer is coming fast and it’s a good time to take a long, hard look at the state of our bras. An ill fitting bra can ruin even the best tank top or crisp white blouse or floral frock. Not your favorite subject? Perhaps that’s because it’s an area we often fail at. It’s widely
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Designer Chie Okada and I spent several hours yesterday playing with Kirsten Merrill and Mary Philpotts – getting ready to help style YOU and your friends -and your mom, I hope – tomorrow evening. Mary just unpacked her latest trunks of treasures from India and they are fabulous! From silk bangles and scarves to chunky
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Fashion photographer Kaveh Kardan is currently living in Wellington, New Zealand and working on the new Hobbit movie with director Peter Jackson. While he misses Honolulu and the entire Hawaii fashion clan and scene, and desperately misses his wife Evelia, Kaveh has discovered a few advantages to shooting fashion in New Zealand. For example, some
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  This will be my first public appearance since I broke my neck so it’s especially exciting for me. I might even have my neck brace off in time, as I see Dr. Gerber (my amazing neurosurgeon) on Tuesday and hope to get the go-ahead. So please join Chie Okada and me for an evening
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  As we head into what promises to be the biggest Mother’s Day shopping weekend of the year, I thought it might be helpful to share my thoughts on Mother’s Day gifts. I have put a lot of thought into this because my mother absolutely insists she has everything she wants and would prefer to
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  The Nui Mono sales are always one of my favorites, especially since they feature many designers (and bakers!) who are seldom available anywhere else. Here’s what you can expect to find at this weekend’s sale in Palolo: Cora Yee offers a new array of semi-precious pendant necklaces along with her usual wide variety of
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