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I Want New Comfy Flat Shoes.

(Left to right: Chie Mihara at La Garconne, Candela NYC at Urban Outfitters, Opening Ceremony at Opening Ceremony)

A Better Tomorrow

Oahu Dines, the annual benefit for Life Foundation, is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4. All you have to do is eat out! Eat at any restaurants on the list, and a portion of your bill will be donated to Life Foundation. Life Foundation is a Hawaii-based non-profit organization that has been working to stop the spread of HIV and to assist people in Hawaii living with HIV and AIDS since 1983. Some of the programs that Life Foundation supports include AIDS case management, school based AIDS education, sterile needle exchange, peer support, treatment education and HIV prevention outreach. By eating out tomorrow, you'll be supporting Life Foundation. My gameplan: Boots & Kimo's pancakes for breakfast, acai bowl at The Wedding Cafe for lunch, and a combo plate at Los Chaparros for dinner. 

Oahu Dines, Wedesnday, March 4, www.oahudines.org

More Goodies

(Clockwise, from left: Pixie Market, Aloha Rag, Totokaelo, Topshop)

Goodies

(From left to right: Nasty Gal, Opening Ceremony, La Garçonne, Acne)

Tonite's Da Nite

Whut? Aria at Century Center tonight. Funk injected.

Back To The...

Back to the Island... I love LOST.

"Back to the... back to the... back to the... hip-hop"

Young Liars

Estée Lauder's Re-Nutriv line is one of the best that can be found in the skincare market. In fact, it was Estée Lauder her damn self (!) that developed the first Re-Nutriv crème back in the 50s using only the rarest and finest ingredients from all over the world. (Box of weird mushrooms from China? Check.) Now, Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv launches the Intensive Lifting line, a new formula that targets the signs of aging, making skin firm, lifted, vibrant and luminous. The Re-Nutriv Intensive Lifting Lotion is super-luxe, yet lightweight compared to the crème, so it's perfect for Hawaii's climate. Of course, it still has all the lifting benefits, skin support and key proteins to create healthier and younger looking skin. Magic lotion.

Netflix Queue: HIFF '08 Part 1

Right now is the perfect time to catch up on films from HIFF '08 that you might have missed. Add to you Netflix queue (top left, counter-clockwise): Flow, Let The Right One In, Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe (HIFF '08 Best Documentary Nominee), and Shiro's Head. Actually Shiro's Head isn't available on Netflix (sorry, I kinda tricked you), but you can purchase a copy online. This full-length feature from Guam was written, produced and directed by first-timers, Don and Kel Muña. It was one of my favorite films of HIFF '08.

Switch!

Switch! Tonight, and every Monday night, Flash (Flash and Matty Boy Present) and Russ (Vertical Junkies) make the drinks behind the bar at the V Lounge. Shot. Shot. Shot. Shot. Shot. Shot. Shot. Shot. Darts!

Switch Mondays at the V Lounge, 1344 Kona Street

Bunny Bags

Fifi Lapin is the coolest bunny in the world. (Thanks to Rona of Fighting Eel who introduced me to Fifi back in the day!) She has the best style, she loves clothes, she travels the world, and she has a new collaboration with LeSportsac (Artist in Residence) that I just love! The best is this Snack Sac. I also love the Lunch Date Sac and the Duffles. Fifi's collection has 3 different prints; this one is called "Dress Up." Fifi, can I pay in carrots?

Kaboom!

We started a new tradition this year. The day before Valentine's Day is officially Tequila Day. And the official tequila of choice is Corzo. To really celebrate Tequila Day proper like, we had a 5-course meal paired with various tequila mixed drinks at the Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider. (Um, this girl had to get schooled quick. I only knew tequila in the form of shot glass with salt and lime.) The dishes were specially prepared using tequila as well (thanks Chef Rodney Uyehara)! Think braised veal over a pork and beans mash paired with an orange-lime-pepper-spicy tequila cocktail. Kaboom! And totally loved the crab, hamachi, and prawn "shots." Oh, and the chocolate lumpia with tequila soaked strawberries. And, the delicious mango puree tequila-tini. Manny Hinojosa, a world-famous mixologist (above, with our super-duper hostess Christa) schooled us on the history of tequila, its place in the culture of Mexico, how it is made, different types, what the hell agave (a.k.a. maguey) is, etc. Whatever, those Corzo bottles are gorgeous! Corzo Silver tequila with basil, lemon and soda = my favorite kaboom of the night. I love February 13, Tequila Day!

R.I.P. Corky

Celebrate and remember Corky Trinidad. Award winner, syndicated, and the only Asian-American editorial cartoonist at a major U.S. metropolitan newspaper (Honolulu Star-Bulletin, since 1969).

I Ain't No Joke

Important Things with Demetri Martin premieres tonight on Comedy Central. Kaboom!

"The Ice Cream Man is Coming...!"

I think I might have discovered the best ice cream ever this winter. Chunks of caramel covered pear and pieces of toasted pecans in a pear flavored base ice cream. (Note: to like this one, you really have to like pears.) With the signature Haagen-Dazs rich and creamy texture, you'll literally put the spoon to your mouth and say, "holy shit." It's that good. Caramelized Pear & Toasted Pecan is a limited edition flavor released around the holiday season. I found it at Foodland Beretania. They might have a few left.

Get Money

Benefit shows for the upcoming Of Montreal show. Support my girl Ara.

The Sign

Punahou Carnival 2009 "Keep It Reel"

Best Signs: Plant Of The Apes (Plants), Indiana Cones (Ice Cream), Taco Libre (Taco Salad, Nachos), Charlie & The Cheeseburger Factory (Hamburgers Ewa)

Honorary Mention: Fantastic Fore (Golf Kiddie Games)

Juicy Fruit

Check out the Fighting Eel Spring '09 Collection at The Butik on Sunday. The fashion show starts at 3:00 PM. Fighting Eel Spring '09 items on the runway will be available for purchase after the show. Signature mini dresses with unique personalities (Agnes, Juicy, Nia, Ocean, Karma, Tennis, and Carly) are featured in a fun candy-colored palette, as well as a cheeky-cute banana print. Staple separates like Bodysuit, Pantalon and Skirt Ryder are must-haves. Spring '09 also features a one-piece (Jumper Rumi) and a few gorgeous long dresses. Super wow.

Fighting Eel Spring '09 Fashion Show

Sunday, February 8, 2009

3:00 PM

The Butik, 1067 Kapiolani Boulevard

C.L. What You Gonna Do?

Shave and save the planet at the same time. This LUSH shaving cream combines fair trade organic shea butter and cupuaca butter, rose absolute, lavender, and organic jojoba to soothe skin and promote skin repair. Also rich in vitamins, acai juice, pumpkinseed oil, rose hip oil and wheatgerm oil–this shaving cream is so good for your skin, you'll want to shave all the time. It's non-lather formula might seem weird at first, but it's an amazing product that will leave your skin super-duper smoooooooth. It will take you there...

LUSH Shave The Planet Shaving Cream, $14.95, LUSH Ala Moana Center

Won't Catch(dini) Me Runnin'

Soul Clap is tomorrow night at thirtyninehotel with Nick Catchdubs of Fool's Gold Records. Kind of a big deal. Yeah. So RSVP now. NSK bullseye!

Blah!

Look at what I found in my boxes of stuff: Originoo Gunn Clappaz trading cards. D&D Studios A Room. Da Beatminerz. O.G.C. Heltah Skeltah be the best y'all.

Bangkok Chef vs. Raekwon the Chef

Bangkok Chef in Manoa is open. It doesn't have the same open-air eating-in-a-garage atmosphere as the original on Nuuanu, but the food and prices are the same. Yummy and cheap. Another win for Manoa, my favorite valley. #12 green curry with tofu for me! Raekwon? That's a classic win. It's a tie. 

Bangkok Chef, 2955 E. Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822

Super Steelers Part 1

Interesting article in the NYTimes about Steelers' head coach, Mike Tomlin. Two years ago, he got the head coach job at age 34. Now at 36, he's the youngest Super Bowl head coach in NFL history. Go Steelers!

Pandas on Tantalus

Saturday at The Contemporary Museum for lunch and art. Hi Cameron+Jackie, Angry Woebot, Contrast Magazine, Nadine Kam, John Koga, A-Yo and Juan P. of The Perfect Median. Oh whatta day, whatta day!

40oz. (and a Breakfast Bento) for Breakfast

Hi Zippy's. Breakfast Bento? Well, finally! Egg, corned beef hash, spam, rice and takuan. Took you guys long enough.

"Birds Being Birds"

I'm loving this New York Magazine blog piece. 

My President is Black

Let's party tonight! Hi Kaleidoscope!

Sky's The Limit

The final Skyline is tonight. It's been 5 years of partying at the Hanohano Room at the top of the Sheraton Waikiki with Matty Boy and Flash. See you guys tonight. Shots, bitches!

Elevation (Free My Mind)

Congrats @supercw & @daniel_loft. Have a great show tonight! 

Sunbeams

My favorite sunglasses ever. Thanks In4mation. The other day I got freaked out that I might lose them, so I got a back up pair. I'm one step ahead of you forgetfulness.

Hi Volume 10!

And another one!

Golden Chyld

I'm watching Fashion Police Golden Globes 2009, but all I can think about is Tracy Morgan's speech when 30 Rock won for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy. Effing hilarious. "Deal with it Cate Blanchett!"

Extra Extra!!

NEW ISSUE! Jan/Feb '09. In stores now. Boss!

Downtown Science

On Friday, Rock on Mars, a retrospective exhibition of the work of Stephen Sprouse, opened at Deitch Project's Wooster Street gallery in NYC (January 9 - February 28, 2009). Oh, I wish I could be there. (View some of the installation here.) Stephen Sprouse, who passed away in 2004, epitomized 1980s downtown New York with his street inspired fashion designs that fused punk, graffiti, hip-hop, and art. This exhibit features polaroids, illustrations, paintings, video works, furniture designs, and 50 of his most influential fashion looks. Marc Jacobs, who collaborated with Sprouse in 2001 for Louis Vuitton, has created a new limited edition Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse collection available now. I die.

FRIDAY: Local Look!

Name? Devon Shore Hughes

Age? 20

Where do you live? Kaimuki

Location of this photo? UH

What do you do? Sales associate at Betsey Johnson and fashion student at UH

What are you wearing? Trashy Diva dress, J. Crew sweater, Betsey Johnson belt, boots from Paniolo Trading Co.

Describe your style? Old Hollywood glamour meets modern dame

Favorite places to shop? Betsey Johnson, Catherine's Closet

Favorite jeans? Levi's

Favorite place to eat? Town

What's always in your purse? Smith's Rosebud Salve, Cover Girl pressed powder, and a hankie!

Favorite designer? Prada

Hobbies? Sewing, cooking, and watching old movies

Beauty product you can't live without? Liquid eyeliner

Music style? I love rockabilly music!

Your motto? "This too shall pass."

Karaoke song? "Love is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar

Style icon? Rita Hayworth and my mother

How long does it take you to get ready? 20 minutes

Favorite beach? Kahala 

First job? Babysitter

Guilty pleasure? Black licorice

Favorite gadget? iPod

Favorite flower? Peony

Starbucks order? Grande nonfat latte

Pizza toppings? Spinach and tomatoes

Happiness is... The feeling you get when you slip on your favorite cashmere sweater

Dream job? Fashion forecaster

Hidden talent? I can whistle like a champ!

-Katlin Taosaka

T.O.N.Y.

I'm still thinking about sandwiches. Hello, Antonio's meatball sandwich. Yahtzee!

Antonio's New York Pizzeria, 4210 Waialae Avenue, 737-3333

Sandwiches (I Got A Feeling)

Sandwiches That You Will Like is an amazing PBS documentary about sandwiches. For some reason after watching football for the past two days, I'm thinking about this documentary. And I'm thinking Primanti vs. Cheesesteak for the Super Bowl. Go Steelers!

P.S. Where's Count Bass-D?