Hawaii

Spotted In Hawaii: Anteprima Hello Kitty Wirebag

Alex Gambardella on Sep 23, 2009 7:22 AM PDT

While on vacation in Oahu, I spotted this cute Hello Kitty wirebag from the Anteprima store in the Royal Hawaiian Center. It's not my style but being that Anteprima doesn't have stores in mainland USA, I was quite curious about their Wirebag. According to Anteprima, Wirebag is "hand-knitted by skilled craftsman using exclusive wire from Italy" and features a "stretchable and flexible bag shape which can be shaped or resume to original." The Hello Kitty bags are limited edition and exclusive to the Oahu stores and are encrusted with Swarovski crystals. The "Brillante Kitty" Boston wirebag in Nero Opaco (black) is $868 (small) and $2210 (large). The Orogento (gold) bag is $961 (small). Pretty pricey, but a great addition to any couture Kitty collection!

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Tags : wirebags , wirebag , vacation , swarovski crystal , hawaii

Having A Hawaiian Holiday? Stay At Hotel Renew, Waikiki's ...

kate napleton on Dec 4, 2008 6:22 AM PST

Planning an exotic vacation over this Christmas holiday? Look no further than Hotel Renew, Hawaii's first designer boutique hotel (and take us with you)! If you're looking for Aloha prints and tiki torches, they can direct you to the nearest Big Box Hotel chain. Instead, enjoy sandblasted oak and limestone, designed by San Francisco designer Jiun Ho. Ho used the elements of fire, water and earth to create a balance between island relaxation and urban chic in this distinct, sophisticated hotel. Located off of Waikiki Beach, you€™ll be in the heart of the island€™s beauty in your own chic enclave. Known for their personalized service and hospitality, you€™re sure to leave renewed. Check our slideshow for a taste of this stylish tropical paradise.

Tags : vacation , traveling , travel and leisure , travel , hawaii

Vacay Style: Hit the Beach One More Time Before Fall Gets Here!

meg donohue on Aug 23, 2008 12:20 PM PDT

I don't know about you, but I'm not ready for summer to end. And, frankly, with September being the best beach month of the year, I see no reason to start feeling like Fall's just around the corner. (Fall, I'll welcome you with open arms when it's time to start my 30-Days-Till-Thanksgiving-Mashed-Potatoes Countdown - until then, back off.) So in the spirit of late Summer vacations and wringing every moment of sun and warmth out of my favorite season, I scoured the Web for the best beaches in the US. Turns out, some well-traveled folks have very strong opinions on the subject! Travel and Leisure, for example, loves Cape Cod, Massachusetts for its prime swimming and considers Pfeffer State Beach in Big Sur, California an excellent nature escape. The folks over at Daily Candy love Cape May, New Jersey and Santa Cruz, California for their old school beach town vibe. And Gorp says you'll see the best sunset at Polihale, Hawaii. My latest obsession? Taking the perilous, cliff-side road from San Francisco to gorgeous Stinson Beach...a 3.5-mile dog-friendly stretch of khaki sand with quintessential California coastline views. Summer's not over yet, baby!

Tags : water , vacation , travel , sun , hawaii

Old Style: 7 Mean Shaheen Dresses for All You Vintage ...

Mary Kincaid on Jul 18, 2008 9:20 AM PDT

Alfred Shaheen designed fabrics and clothing for over 40 years, creating one of the largest manufacturing operations that Hawaii would ever see. In the 1950s, he built an $8 million factory complex that allowed him to print, dye and finish all his own fabrics. And his textile designs are legendary! Inspired by Hawaiian, Polynesian and Asian cultures, each print was lovingly handscreened onto the fabric. Then that fabric was fashioned into everything from bombshell sundresses to elegant cocktail attire, from fun little playsuits to casual hostess gowns. Just click my slideshow to see a sample of his talent.

Tags : vintage , textile , sundresses , shaheen , hawaii

Reinvent Yourself on Your Next Vacation!

meg donohue on Mar 22, 2008 12:16 PM PDT

Daydreaming at work about that dream life you'd have if you weren't wasting your life? The life where you're a scuba instructor in Belize? Or maybe a winemaker in Napa? An artist in France? Everyone has that one career they'd be doing, if only... Well thanks to a whole new batch of learning vacation packages, you can give your dream job a whirl for a week or two and see if it's really a perfect fit! Try stomping grapes in Wine Country, learn to paint in Provence, or get your yoga certification in Hawaii! Think you might wanna be an architect? A cake decorator? A museum curator? Check out the long list of options at Vocation Vacations! And click SEE SLIDESHOW for our favorite life-changing vacations!

Tags : painting , napa , hiveslides , hawaii