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On The Scene
John Berger
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'Hot Summer Nights' at Chai's
THE SEARCH BEGINS:JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARBULLETIN.COMJuliet Lighter, left, and Lanai of Island Rhythms 98.5, right, congratulated the first three women to make the cut in the Hot Summer Nights Model Search, the centerpiece of Russell Tanoue's new "Hot Summer Nights" party at Chai's Island Bistro on June 23. Tiana DeBell, second from left, took top honors; second place went to Erin Jenny and third to single-monikered Kimiko. They will be joined by the top three contestants from three more preliminary contests to compete for a $5,000 prize package in the finals Aug. 25. Hot Summer Nights continues at Chai's on July 14. CLICK FOR LARGE |
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STRIKE A POSE!JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARBULLETIN.COMIndependent fashion stylist Crystal Pancipanci, left, and attorney Shana Peete surveyed the crowd that stayed on to party after the contest. Pancipanci is also the beauty and fashion editor of Hawaii Mrs. Magazine. The premiere edition is scheduled to hit island bookstores and newsstands in September. CLICK FOR LARGE |
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GIRL, WITH GUYZ:JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARBULLETIN.COMAngel Lucero and HyperSquad founder Jason Ulep, center, shared a reserved table in the VIP area with Jason Lent. The party was a reunion for Ulep and Lent; they were members of DisGuyz during the group's heyday in 2000 and 2001. CLICK FOR LARGE |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TOBY!JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARBULLETIN.COMToby Sakoda celebrated his 35th birthday with support from Lorene Oshiro, left, and Nicole Santiago. Sakoda, a veteran of Honolulu's upscale party scene, chose a spot conveniently close to the lavish hors d'oeuvres buffet that chef Chai Chaowasaree prepared for the VIPs. CLICK FOR LARGE |
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FASHION PARADE:JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARBULLETIN.COMMalia Surell, left, Jessica Hoffman and Giselle Pineda informally modeled their personal choices in contemporary club fashions as freelance fashionista Shannon Silva registered his approval from the background. CLICK FOR LARGE |
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