Seeing Red

At this month's Night Market @ Aloha Tower, I bumped into my first Hawaii fashion, street styling representatives. And I loved what I saw! My two candidates both were in a Red Riding mood -- not green, white or black, but red. And my first impression of my subjects? Two words..."Thank you!" I love seeing people pay close attention to what they wear, how they look and just being themselves in their own style, or having their own (fashion) voice. Here's to just the beginning of style watch on the streets, malls, or whatever in Hawaii.

RED ROBIN - Photographer, John Hook launched his collection of digital photographs themed around his favorite subjects: horses and bamboo. Here, he looks so cool in the season's hottest hat from Urban Outfitters - the Fedora. His shirts are from Savers, jeans from PacSun and shoes from Vans. I give it a big, fat fashion tick of approval, particularly because he has mixed all different labels under one sun -- aka, he has not fallen into the 'I-must-wear-all-Emporio-
Armani' trend. Or whatever head-to-toe ensemble for that matter.

TT: What mood were you in when you got dressed for this evening event? JH: I was nervous, but I knew I wanted to wear my red shoes.

RED RAVEN - Micah Iaukea, owner of CLOTH Hawaii is wearing an eclectic vintage ensemble. Micah looks smashing in a long, long, long vintage dress with layers of vintage accessories. Sandals by Nine West and eye wear, Marc by Marc Jacobs. If only I could be 7 inches taller and look as chic as Miss Micah! Love the styling!

TT: What type of look were you going for before you got dressed? MI: I wanted something flowy, since I would be working through the night.