ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
From the HIP
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VISIT THIS APARTM3NT
Nightclub veterans Flash Hansen and Matty Hazelgrove have teamed up with Chip Jewitt to open a different kind of lounge, with Apartm3nt (or Apartment 3), formerly Aria Restaurant. From the velvety black-and-silver striped walls to the gourmet pizza and hot dogs, it's all coming together. One of the highlights of the place is the Tuesday night all-night happy hour, with $3 drafts and $5 selected pupu starting at 5 p.m. You can also catch Justin James and his new band, Audible Oracle, every Wednesday starting at 8 p.m., or get your wine tasting fix on Thursdays with Uncorked. Newsflash: Fridays now feature the return of dance-centric Pussycat Lounge, the Wave Waikiki classic with DJ Eskae and guests. Apartm3nt, 955-9300, 1750 Kalakaua Ave.
— Tracy Chan, Metromix
NEW LIFE FOR OLD MATS
Have you ever wondered what happens to those neon colored floaties and beach mats that get left behind by tourists? Usually they go from hotel to landfill. Lately, Dale Geldum has been gathering them up daily to repurpose — in a fashionable way. She and partner David Watts created Kini Bags — a cute tote made out of recycled materials found on the beach. Check out Kini Bags at Sand People Hawaii in the Moana Surfrider Hotel, 2369 Kalakaua Ave., 924-6773; find out more online at www.kinibeach.com.
— Lacy Matsumoto
FASHION FIRST AID
It's happened to the best of us — the fashion "uh-oh." A button pops off your pants, you get caught with food stuck in your teeth, or you just can't find a hair tie on a blustery day. Urban Aid to the rescue! It's the perfect kit to slip into your glove compartment, purse or office desk, with essentials such as dental floss, a hair tie, a sewing kit, hydrating towelettes and more — plus room to add a few of your own personal musts. All of this combined into a tiny, convenient tin case that you can refill and keep nearby in case of those unforeseen emergencies; $13.50 and worth every penny. Find it at Persimmon in the Queens Shops in Waikoloa, 201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite J10; 886-0303, or order online at www.persimmonboutique.com.
— L.M.
GET YOUR NAILS DID
The french tip is a classic, but who wants to be safe nowadays? Take a little risk in your pedi-mani and go with Minx — a decal that is heated onto your nails, making it last for more than four weeks with no chips or bubbling. Minx is a greener way of getting your nails done, as it contains no harsh chemicals, and lasts far longer than the typical mani-pedi. From hot designs such as leopard, to shiny metallics, Minx can take your toes from cute to "Whoah!" Check out www.minxnails.com for designs and details.
Get a set (manicure or a pedicure) for $40, or get your toes done up with matching nails for $70 at North Shore Nails, 66-560 Kamehameha Highway, Hale'iwa; 637-8089, www.northshorenails.com. Schedule a "Minx" party with six girlfriends and the host receives her set free.
— L.M.
WHAT’S ON YOUR IPOD?
Clones of the Queen, Honolulu indie band
1. "Can't Get Over You, Vivian Girls," Everything Goes Wrong
2. "Runabout, Little Dragon," Machine Dreams
3. "Deadbeat Summer," Neon Indian
4. "Just Ain't Gonna Work Out," Mayer Hawthorne
5. "We, Felix Da Housecat," He Was King
SALES & BARGAINS
— Pualana Lemelle