ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
From the hip
Advertiser Staff and News Services
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With a beachfront location, great food, and open-air ambiance, Tiki’s new club night has been packed with locals and party people. The Friday night theme is everything pink — from decorations to the drink specials. Try one of their Pinky Shots ($5), and dance to music from the ’80s, ’90s, and Top 40. It’s not that girly — the beer specials, hamburgers, and view balance it out. Pink Tiki, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Tiki’s Bar & Grill, 2570 Kaläkaua Ave.; 21 and over, $5. PinkTiki@tikisgrill.com to get on the guest list; 923-8454, www.tikisgrill.com.
— Lacy Matsumoto
SIP AND GIGGLE
Recipe for fun: Gather your girlfriends, get out the futons, shake (or stir) up the drinks and get ready to sip and giggle at a slumbertini. We’ve got just the party PJs for it: an adorable cami and shorts set from Morgan Beret in Ward Centre, $86.
Shake things up with a girl-friendly drink, like the pretty, pink watermelon martini featured in Halekulani cocktail consultant Dale DeGroff’s book “The Craft of the Cocktail” (Clarkson Potter Publishers).
— Paula Rath
GREEN AND LOCAL
If you’ve dedicated yourself to living green, buying a local Christmas tree is a good option. Helemano Farms grows Norfolk Island pines in a sustainable fashion; they’re fresh, don’t carry piggyback invasive species and shed few needles. The family-run company has been in business since 2005. Helemano Farms, Whitmore Avenue, Wahiawä; 622-4287, www.helemanofarms.com.
— L.M.
SMART SHOPPER
Between working, doing everyday chores and getting everything together for the holidays, who has time to shop for holiday outfits? Hawaiçi girl/celebrity stylist Blaine Ashley can help, with www.ShopBlaineAshley.com, featuring hand-selected items for the fashionable, including designers such as Beautiful People, Myne, Satori, and Alisha Levine. Questions? Hit the “Ask A Stylist” button and get advice from Ashley herself.
— L.M.
RELEASES
THE KILLERS: FEATHERS, ODDNESS
The Killers are back, and this time they’ve brought the weird. The Las Vegas quartet’s third studio album “Day & Age” sees them tapping into a little of their hometown’s oddness in both new image and sound. They break out steel drums, harpsichords and horns. They sing about alien abduction. Their new stage outfits feature animal prints and plumage.
“The word ‘playful’ keeps coming up,” says Brandon Flowers, the singer and keyboardist. “We just really had fun. And I think it shows in the album.”
The new 10-song CD has stuff you can dance to — the Tears For Fears-like “The World We Live In” and the funky “Joy Ride” — straight-ahead pop with “Losing Touch” and rock opera on “Goodnight, Travel Well.”
“The pop instinct is definitely glowing right now for us. It’s, like, pulsing,” says Flowers.
— Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
SALES & BARGAINS
• You can keep your attire professional but still have fun this year at the holiday office party.
In My Closet has beautiful feather brooches and headbands that compliment a simple suit or little black dress nicely without going over the top. Prices range from $32 to $45. Kahala Mall, across from the Apple store; 734-5999.
• Find presents for your best girlfriends with a special sale from noon to 5 p.m. today, when Shasa Emporium hosts a Katrina Cordova holiday trunk show. Deals include lots of great pieces under $50, along with 30 percent off everything that’s not specially priced. Shasa Emporium, Kahala Mall; 735-5122, www.shasaemporium.com.
• Intimidated by the Marthas of the world, with their perfectly decorated abodes? Strike back with your own unique and affordable festive touches from
FloraDec. On a recent trip we found fun, butterfly clip-on tree ornaments (enhanced with glitter!) for just $5. Wrap your stairwell with a gold glitter garland for just $8. A few accents will transform your simple pied-a-terre into a place to ignite some holiday cheer. FloraDec, 373 N. Nimitz Highway; 537-6194, www.floradec.com.
• House parties in Hawaiçi generally don’t involve footwear, so to achieve a complete look on the carpet sans heels, choose a bold nail polish — like “superstar” glitter polish by Lippmann Collection, available at Nordstrom. It’s full of copper-toned glitter. At $15, it’s not pocket change, but it will provide gloss for many a holiday party. Nordstrom, Ala Moana Center; 953-6100, www.nordstrom.com.
— Pualana Lemelle
WHAT’S ON YOUR IPOD?
Cyrina Hadad, event coordinator, Bar 35
1. “I’m a Woman,” Peggy Lee
2. “Give Me One Reason,” Tracy Chapman
3. “Let’s Dance,” M Ward
4. “PPRPLNS RyeRye AB,” MIA
5. “Imagine,” John Lennon
