FLUX asked Farida Ong, the owner of Fishloaves Inc. boutique, what are a few basic pieces every girl should have?

White T-Shirt
I think you can put on a T-shirt and still look amazing! If it’s the right material, if it falls on your body correctly, and it’s buttery and flowy, I think you will look good even if it’s just a white T-shirt.

White Dress
You need to have the cute, little white dress for Hawaii. At the same time you shouldn’t be afraid of wearing all black. I think it looks amazing in Hawaii. You just have to pick the right material.

Flannel
Flannel can be really sexy. Especially when it’s kind of loose and big, like a men’s size. I think guys have a different perspective of what is sexy. Really tight or really low. But you shouldn’t dress for them. You should be comfortable. I think if you can be so confident in yourself, that is beautiful. And guys will be able to see that. Plus, they are pretty easy to change anyway!

Photo by Harold Julian
Hair by Ryan Camacho
Makeup by Dulce Felipe
Model: Erica Miguel

Just stumbled on this fashion editorial from our first issue, “TRANSITION,” shot by Harold Julian. Was once again amazed at the beauty of his work!

So I was so bummed last night when I got to Fresh Cafe at midnight to find Art & Flea already packed up and done! And I was just remarking to Super C-dubs how much I wanted to snag a copy of photographer Grady Gillian’s new zine, “Aloha Friday.” And what do I find awaiting me in my mailbox Friday morning? A nice new copy of “Aloha Friday” sent by Grady himself, accompanied by a nice little handwritten note (snail mail is awesome!) AND a set of his photo postcards, which are too awesome to write on and send to anyone, really. Thanks, Grady, for making my aloha Friday.

www.gradygillian.com.

If you couldn’t already tell by the flying hedge-of-grass balloon, FLUX Issue III released with a bang! We bid von voyage to The Jumpoffs, who are off to Los Angeles to record a brand new album; goodbye to the GRLFRNDS, who played their last show (although word on the street is they’ll be back for more!); were surprised by local superstar Braxton Olita of 30 Seconds to Mars; and rocked out with Clones of the Queen, Painted Highways and DJ Capecod. Tequila from Peligroso AND Primo Big Braddahs.

Photos by Daniel Brown

FLUX and Fresh Cafe present…

The release of the Fall 2010 Issue of FLUX HAWAII
and
Fundraiser for the Jump Offs Fall Tour

at Fresh Cafe, July 16th 2010
Doors open at 8PM
18+ $7 / 21+ $5

with performances by
GRLFRNDS
The Jump Offs
Painted Highways
Clones of the Queen

DJ Capecod

Prizes & GIVEAWAYS!
Drink specials by Primo Beer!
Including an outer island trip for two
courtesy of go! Airlines

This past weekend, young and old alike partied for peace for the opening of Still Present Pasts // If Not Now When at the Bishop Museum. The exhibition, brought to Hawai’i by local organizers, Creative Modern Activism, spurred discussions about the experience of war and the possibility of peace. Still Present Pasts is the first component of the exhibition. Haunting photos from the Korean War of the division that split the country, and subsequently many families; first-hand video accounts tell the tale that many Koreans only talk about in hushed whispers; portraits of those forced to flee the war-torn country, Korean children scattered across the world and adopted. It’s really a quite moving. Helps us to understand the Korean plight and pain in a whole new light.

And the companion exhibit! In a word: WOW. Great work by local artists. If Not Now When, featured juried art from mainly local artists, organized by Trisha Lagaso Goldberg, curator for thirtyninehotel, and juried by Allison Wong, the executive director of The Contemporary Museum. INNW broaden the conversations about peace and justice even more.

That night the sounds of Paula Fuga, DJ Capecod and Linus could be heard from the FLUX booth, although we were too busy giving out free Sac Sac drinks (these juicy, sweet grape/pear/orange drinks from Palama Supermarket filled with ‘sacs’ of fruit flavor) and taking photos of patrons wearing hanbok. Other entertainment included: Youth Speaks Hawaii, eskae, Kavet & Nomasterbacks, and Korean hip-hop artists Skim and Denizen Kane, who made the ladies swoon.

It was a real good time. Thanks Creative Modern Activism and Ara Laylo for hooking us up! Kamsamnida!

We hit downtown Portland for press checks and some heavy duty reconnaissance.

The smell of ink and paper is always a comfort. A sign of an industry that’s still viable. Still relevant, even in today’s crazy and increasingly digital age. The anticipation of another press check (but this time in downtown Portland and for issue iii-still can’t believe it, issue iii already?!) was enough to keep art director Ara Laylo up nights. We were there at press check to ensure the quality and tone of our magazine is to our liking. We sifted through page after page of the mag, adjusting color and registration. It can be a grueling process, but our pre-press mechanics blazed through our forms with an efficient expertise, making for a painless process.