...entry I've ever made. Like, ever. Serious. I don't even think you should look. Save yourself some time and just google "Black Tie And Blue Jeans" and wait for the American Heart Association's shots to pop up. They had a lot of photogs there.
Just saying.
You CAN look at mine.... but don't say I didn't warn you.
Proof?
That's cool man. I think it's better to just have one or the other too. Keep voting, let's see who has more by the end of the week.
I just wanted to chime in and interrupt the voting to let you know the weekend's pics are done. Highlights for the ADD'ers? Ya I got those:
....and so is being different. Save Wednesday for something that has both different and ice:
[happy birthday flash!!!]
...wait that's totally not true. Forget I even said that-- and excuse my total lack of enthusiasm today. I haven't been this angry in a super long time. 18 months to be exact.
Sorry. Moving on. The photo blog is done.
highlights? ok.
Spent a lot of time at the Sheraton this past week. You already saw Ryan's going-away. Spent the weekend there with Derin too. 
It was Skyline's anniversary as you know... and some other stuff. 
Also kicked it with Nu Mark from Jurassic 5 which was a hell of a treat.
I guess stuff like this will pass. Seriously. Stay away from me.
...is ready in photos for you to crawl through. Highlights? The strip tease goodness that is the Cherry Blossom Burlesque, Anton killing it at O lounge, niceness in Waikiki wtih Der including a teensy bit of the Louis Vuitton copycat white party, Ryan Laskey's spared-no-expense going away party at the presidential suite, first Friday's art walk in Chinatown AND the Enterprise dancedancedancedance party that was the most fun ever ever ever.
The pics are up. Look.
So last night I went to the Sheraton to say goodbye to Ryan Laskey. I miss him already. He was totally introducing me to everyone as the "one who made Skyline successful". I was like Hey! I just GO to Skyline. Apparently, he truly believes that me showing up in the beginning days with my camera and making it look a lot more fun than it was in my blogs is what ultimately brought the massive crowds that come today. THREE YEARS ago! Man, did they even HAVE the internet way back then? Lol. Ya... I mean, I can see that. My photo blog is archived so you can see for yourself how appealing it did or didn't look. Try to get past my prose back then. I was swearing a lot for some reason.
But ya anyway. TONIGHT is the anniversary of Skyline. Kind of a big deal to supercrew. Such a big deal that we wear all white. It's noticable. Like us I guess. Please come help celebrate. Make sure you wear all white though... and bring some cash. Even the guest list pays tonight (but not that much).
Other interesting things tonight-- Nu Mark from Jurassic 5 is at Next Door and Marcus is introducing his new Kai Vodka to the barely legals at Monkey Bar tonight. I'm going to attempt to be at all three. 
So Rick Rock does this thing at Aiea Bowl on Mondays now. It's worth the drive, trust me. The third Monday of the month is industry night a.k.a. everyone responsible for FUN on Oahu night. We're going.
If you need persuading definitely check out that photo blog and get hyped! Bowling is mad fun people. What else are you going to do on a Monday night. I hear the SMART girls need one more for their team. Get at them.
I'm in to Wednesdays. They hurt a little so having something to look forward to is the all particular sometimes.
Flash and Matty are going for round 2 with an event at the Sheraton for their elite Skyline crowd. I personally liked the idea of Sender and all his hipster friends, but I think the idea is to give the Skyline people something to get over the mid-week blues. Since most of us are slaving away monday thru Friday to make the money that we spend spend spend on all that bottle service.
Anyway, it's worth a go. For the sunset views from the Hanohano Room alone. Not to MENTION how dope Deshannon Higa and Maria Remos are. Music. Views. Free. Chill time. etc.
THEN you can decide if it's worth going all out for Makana at Indigo, 80s at Next Door and of course barely legals at the O Lounge.
I CAN show you the first half.
Main things? Random weekday outings, Urban Pacific, the SMART magazine party, and chinatown adventures.
I'm busy right now.... but soon I'll finish with the Matt Costa show, Tea at Halekulani and Kokua Festival (ya i went... wasn't planning on it... but you know how that goes....)
Stay with me now.
SO Senator Akaka will be participating in a live blog chat today from noon - 1pm.
[Honolulu Advertiser]
He'll be answering your questions and concerns as Hawaii state residents as it pertains to the US government. I really want to ask him how he goes about life knowing that he has THE most fabulous granddaughter on the planet. But whatever.
Hats off to classic style
By Paula Rath
Advertiser Staff Writer
Flash Hansen shows off his hat collection in his Makiki apartment.
Photos by DEBORAH BOOKER | The Honolulu Advertiser
Flash, as Flash Hansen is known to everyone around town, is an event promoter. He and partner Matty Boy Hazelgrove create events that involve music, dance, imbibing and fashion. Whether in the Hanohano Room or the W, Flash & Matty Boy Presents attract the Islands' most savvy young fashionistas. And they always have a dress code.
So what does Flash wear when he's just being himself? We visited him in his apartment, which he shares with his dogs, Chewy and Nui.
FLASH HANSEN
Age: 32
Neighborhood: Makiki
What’s your personal style?
I’m not cutting-edge by any means and naturally lean toward a more classic, practical look (for someone my age).
Your favorite piece of clothing?
For upscale, probably my nice suits. I wish I could afford more of them! For day I have a pair of blue camo shorts that I could wear every day.
What would we never see you wear?
Sandals of any kind, and anything baggy.
Who is your personal style icon?
I don’t have an icon, but l like the classic old movie-star looks of the ’40s to ’60s.'
What are you willing to pay more for?
“Anything unique, anything! A well-cut and designed suit or the shirt with the perfect cut.”
Your best bargain find?
There have been many, all at Savers, Goodwill, Salvation Army or the military surplus store. A $2 shirt that fits like a $200 shirt is always a treasure. Once I found a sick tie at Wal-Mart for $9. It looks just like a $100 tie. That’s like hitting the jackpot.
What can you never get enough of?
This is a fashion question, right? Well, um, shoes, hats, ties, sunglasses and clean, new, comfy socks.
Where do you shop?
“Depends on how much money I have, ha ha. I used to LOVE the old DKNY. But since they moved they dropped their men’s line. Unbelievable! Their shirt cut fit me the best. Nowadays, Diesel, Armani Exchange, Second Skin and Adasa are great. Shopping on the Mainland is always the best, though. I get so much cool stuff that they don’t even sell in Hawai'i: Ezekiel, WESC, Jedidiah (my new favorite T-shirts), to name a few.
Who cuts your hair?
Renee at Sanctuary Salon, for the last 15 years!
Best thing about being an event producer?
Having an idea or concept, creating and producing it, and seeing everyone stoked on it after all your hard work.
The worst thing about it?
Everybody thinks they are your best friend and want to take advantage of that.
What’s a little-known fact about you?
I was born and raised here. That usually catches people off guard.
Reach Paula Rath at paularath@aol.com.
the face Derin fell in love with in hollywood...
the face I fell in love with in hollywood...
the rest of that week's story is here
