Archive for December - January 2009

Lamborghini Gallardo Lp 560-4

December - January 2009

Take a ride in the sleek and speedy Italian sports car The legend is that Furruccio Lamborghini, a highly successful Italian tractor manufacturer, was an owner of Ferraris in the 1960s. Upset with some minor complaint about his Ferrari sports car, he confronted founder Enzo Ferrari. When Mr. Lamborghini suggested to Mr. Ferrari how the…

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Mughal Masterpieces

December - January 2009

Floral-inspired treasures showcased at the East-West Center The 330-year reign of the Mughal dynasty has been recognized for its wealth, religious tolerance and intellectual and artistic pursuits. Its impact on our language and popular imagination remains to this day – the word “mogul” is still synonymous with a lifestyle of power, influence and luxury. “Field…

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Gifts for the Golfer

December - January 2009

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for that golfing fanatic spouse of yours? Here are a few personal suggestions. For a great read, buy The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever, by Mark Frost. This book recounts the famous match between two young hotshot amateurs, Ken Venturi and Harvey Ward,…

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A Box of Chocolates

December - January 2009

Shop for sweet gifts at the new Noka chocolate boutique Science and technology have allowed culinary connoisseurship to thrive over the past few decades, with purveryors of fine wines, meats and produce able to quantify and optimize the conditions necessary for peak flavor. Yet, for chocolate, it was necessary for Noah Houghton and Katrina Merrem…

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Beyond Mistletoe and Holly

December - January 2009

Tips for creating a fabulous seasonal floral arrangement Once the Christmas tree is flocked and the mistletoe is strategically hung, how else can a host use flowers when opening up his home to holiday guests? Floral designers Patricia Middleton of Volcano Orchids and Yoshie “Aya” Anzai of Floterior offer a few tips on creating a…

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Fashionably Late

December - January 2009

Swanky meets streetwise when luxe men’s fashion stumbles into the wrong part of town * Fashion Editor: Yu Shing Ting * Photographer: Leah Ball * Makeup/Hair: Racyne Sugai * Model: Hudson Taylor

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Holiday Madness

December - January 2009

Stand out amidst the season’s chaos in a stunning little black dress * Fashion Editor: Yu Shing Ting * Photographer: Leah Ball * Model: Michele Sonen * Makeup/Hair: Melanie Madamba * Location: W Honolulu Diamond Head

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Spot Color

December - January 2009

Take the classic alligator or leather strap wrist watch, add some color and it’s suddenly transformed into a blast of self-expression – perfect to add personality to the little black dress or to fancy up a T-shirt and jeans look for a day of Christmas shopping. Just as shoes can take the driver’s seat to…

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Olympic Hero

December - January 2009

Gold medalist Bryan Clay basks in the spotlight of athletic fame * Clothing Courtesy Neiman Marcus He’s got two Olympic medals. His face is plastered on Wheaties boxes. He’s considered the world’s greatest athlete. He’s been on Late Night with David Letterman. He spoke at the National Republican Convention. He’s even rung the closing bell…

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TOY LAND

December - January 2009

Kids will love the latest toys from Neiman Marcus Models: Koen Makinano, Grace Kennedy, Cameryn Lauro Location: Neiman Marcus

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