feet? But it’s so much work to take them on and off! I had to buy pants! I have to cover my legs? Shorts come with legs on them? Never one to keep up with “next season’s big thing,” because what’s a “season” again? I found myself turning to classics in island colors. Then came cardigans and jackets and sweaters and the color black, pedicures and rain without rainbows. I found ways to layer sundresses with drapey sweaters and shrunken jackets, but only threw my flip flops on when running errands. I’ve opted for a “nicer” leather flip flop to replace [the] oh-so-durable rubber slippahs of my past, and laid my Bongos to rest. But it only took one magical day in Los Angeles to complete my metamorphosis. This wasn’t my normal TV hosting shoot,
DRESS VERSACE SHOES KATE SPADE
this was a fashion shoot. For BelloMag. com. Slipping from slippahs into Cesare Paciotti’s pointed toe pumps was quite the transforming experience. This not-so-cute-on-the-hangerbut-BOOM-when-she’s-on-amazing Versace dress was life changing. The way she fit and hugged my curves were one thing - but the way it made me feel was another. I had to look twice at the photographer’s monitor to make sure the same girl who wore Bongo shorts could wear Versace...and she did. These days, I’m flying back and forth to Hawaii a lot to work on a docuseries about my beautiful home, and I’m still in awe of the million reasons why it’s [one of] the best vacation destinations 113
in the world and proud to say that the islands have kept up with the fashion times. Honolulu shopping is incredible with major labels, incredible boutiques, local designers and we even have our own Fashion Week. We’re catching on. Or, maybe, we’re starting something... Photography: BENJAMIN HAZLETT Benjaminhazlett.com Hair: NATALIE VERMIGLIO Using Kenra Makeup: Makeup By JUDY HAFT For Kett Cosmetics & Make Up For Ever Judyhaft.com Styling: KIMMY ERIN KERTES Kimmyerin.com May 2015 - BELLO