U magazine Summer 2008
Welcome to U The Honolulu Advertiser's summer fashion supplement. You'll find a slice of all that's stylish here. Enjoy!

u girls are busy women, but oh, how we love our beach time. Surfing, swimming, bodyboarding, windsurfing, kayaking, canoe paddling or just lying on the... More

As a fashion writer and former fashion designer, one of the questions I am asked most frequently — by men and women — is: "Why are models so wraithlike, even anorexic looking?" More

Date-night restaurants get the U seal of approval. More
When skies go dark, Honolulu comes alive with its own brand of nightlife, which happens to include everything from karaoke to cocktails, slack-key concerts to turntable trip-hop. More
In Hawai'i, sunglasses are an absolute necessity, but they can also be a fashion statement. This season the styles are ladylike, retro, sophisticated and chic. They come in wow... More

No other season is as liberating as summer. More

Mid-century modern design is simplicity: An open floor plan replaced enclosed rooms, sleek furniture was preferred over ornate antiques, and form followed function. This was the... More

For Island girls, a beach bag is as personal — and revealing — as a favorite handbag. The contents are carefully edited: Sunscreens are researched, a musical mood thoughtfully... More

Summer just seems like the right time to pack a picnic. Whether at the beach, in the park or on the lawn in your backyard, why not add a little pizzazz? Sure, we love our plate... More
What do a guy's shorts say about him? Well, in Hawai'i, mostly that he wants to take it easy. Keepin' it casual, our guys on the street favored longer, loose styles. More

I recently had the privilege of attending The Billie Awards, an awards ceremony presented by the Women's Sports Foundation. The Beverly Hills event was studded with the world's... More

Tasha Matsubara and Mayumi Villiatora shop the L.A., New York and Miami markets to please their patrons. Their new private label line is already a winner. More
A broad-brimmed hat can be your best friend during our sunny summers. Along with sunglasses, a favorite sunscreen and protective coverup, it will help keep you comfy and safe in... More

Age: 28 Profession: Event coordinator/nightclub promoter/concert promoter (www.flashandmattyboypresent.com, www.bampproject.com) More
Who says slippers can't be chic? This summer, color is haute, so step up to the brightest slippers you can find. A sunshine-yellow sundress? Pair it with turquoise thongs. Orange... More
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CREDITS
- Model: Marisa Kellett, ADR Agency
- Cover photo: Rae Huo
- Hair and makeup: Joanne Miyata, makeup and hair stylist for TV, film and commercial productions; makeup products by Body & Soul
- Stylist: Paula Rath
- Bikini: Rampage, Splash! Hawaii, $94
- Necklaces: 14K gold handmade chains, CeliaDuke, Shasa Emporium, $300-$1,100, Beach bag: Indigé, $255, Skirt: Nicacelly, Soleil, $110
- Elizabeth Kieszkowski, features editor
- Paula Rath, fashion and lifestyle writer
- Nick Gervais, designer
- Rae Huo, Norman Shapiro, Andrew Shimabuku, photographers
- Melissa Gibson, Kawehi Haug, Lacy Matsumoto, Anne Gervais, Catherine E. Toth, Melissa May White, contributing writers
- Advertising inquiries: Tia Ward, accounts manager, 808-525-8155
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