Being an honoree of the YWCA’s LeaderLuncheon 2013 was, without doubt, one of the highlights of my life. I was honored along with three outstanding women: Dee Jay Mailer, Lorenn Walker and Dr. Sylvia Yuen. It began many months ago, with a huge surprise, when Jerry actually disabled my car in order to make sure
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Richie Miao, as many folks in Hawaii and throughout Asia know, is a multi-talented guy. A star hair stylist, uber fashion designer, jewelry designer and creative retailer – he also has an eye for what’s hip and haute. His latest discovery is local jewelry designer Sonya Monique. This weekend he is planning a party to
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  It’s not easy to find the perfect gift for an uber-cool dad who’s into fashion. Look no further than I AM., the hip little boutique owned by fashion and jewelry designer and hair stylist Richie Miao. Richie’s summer collection for his line Loveizm offers original silhouettes that can be draped and molded by men
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I was unable to attend the BestEVER party last Friday night because I had an unfortunate conflict. We had an Island Life (remember the beloved features section of The Honolulu Advertiser?) reunion at my home. Apparently the BestEVER party was THE place to be Friday night. Lucky for me, Amanda Stevens was there with her
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Designer Melissa Rivera is the sort of woman you meet and immediately want to know more about. Her passion is palpable, her fierceness formidable, her energy undeniable. I had seen her at several hifi events, then heard her PechaKucha presentation at the hifi Pop-Up in Ala Moana Center. I was intrigued. So I took some
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