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Entries from June 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009

Friday
Jun262009

weekly sales sheet

stock up on your favorite ali'i kula lavender treats at the kcc farmers market this weekend.

  • when: sat, jun 27th - 7:30a to 11a
  • where: kapiolani community college

enjoy pupus and refreshments while meeting the creators of anje designs, jo.jah.jae & more during olive boutique's local designers shop event.

  • when: sat, jun 27th - 5p to 8p
  • where: 43 kihapai street, kailua
  • fyi: save 10% off storewide

save 50% off all designer denim and assorted jewelry/handbags plus up to 80% off apparel during the final days of shasa emporium's moving sale.

  • when: now to sun, jun 28th
  • where: shasa emporium, kahala mall
  • shop hours: fri & sat, 10a to 9p & sun, 10a to 5p

have a happy weekend!

p.s. h|h will be on hiatus next week so early wishes for a festive and fun independence day!

Wednesday
Jun242009

sustainable soiree style

happy news for anyone who loves to flip through the party pages and gaze at the beautiful tableaus composed by the most stylish event planners. green honolulu relaunched its official website (designed by stacy from bradley & lily) last month and added a gorgeous event gallery which has taken a cue from the lovely inspiration boards that have become a must do on all the wedding blogs.

peek after beautiful peek takes you inside the most charming soirées to daydream about being the most fabulous host/ess or a guest lucky enough to score an invite where the little details include pretty parasols to protect partygoers from the sizzling hawaiian sun, the chance to be romanced under flower garland chandeliers, and lounging on comfy sofascapes beneath the starry sky.

gh's gallery inspired a little cut and paste action of my own to share a roundup of all the possibilities from the flowers to the settings to the small details.

more peeks below . . .

since social events can generate a lot of waste, avery solmssen, gh's proprietor & creative director, welcomes every opportunity to green client's parties including the recycling of all biodegradable materials, and has also been known to scavenge materials from reuse hawaii's lumber stash to build centerpiece boxes that have been transformed into planters post-party.

the company offers modern pieces big and small (including sofas, lamps and accessories) for rental, and when the show goes on the road, green honolulu does its best to keep all the elements from flowers to food as local as possible to help support the surrounding economy and avoid flying in stuff from off island.

click over to the green honolulu website to flip through the official gallery and to learn more details about booking their services for your next event.

{photo credit: top // chrissy lambert, shawn starr; middle // visionari, christiaan phleger & lexi mackenzie, dave miyamoto; bottom // christiaan phleger & lexi mackenzie, chrissy lambert, joanna tano}

Tuesday
Jun232009

new peeks: wings hawaii

miter shell dress * ocean bandeau * mermaid skirt

if you stopped by the fashionista's market fresh shopping fair last weekend, you scored one of the first peeks of the new collection offered by the lovely ladies of wings hawaii. this time around wings is expanding their repertoire with made to order dresses cut from a stunning new offering of island inspired fabrics that have been block printed and dip dyed by hand in their maui studio.

the result is simply dreamy with tiny seashells receiving a delightfully graphic translation to create looks any modern day mermaid would swoon over. as a girl who counts lotta jansdotter and orla kiely among my favorite textile designers, i am seriously crushing on the maui made designs which add a whimsical indie spirit to the standard issue beach dress.

more peeks below . . .

water dress & skirt
aloha classic
aloha skirt * bandeau sun dress * miter girl
bangles * cowrie black diamond * pueo angel wing * full circle

the jewelry collection's handcrafted luster continues to impress with its mix of hammered metals, semi-precious gemstones, and delicate findings that have washed ashore after a journey through the pacific.

and, happy news for readers, the wings 'ohana is offering you a sweet summer surprise with 25% off your entire purchase plus a complimentary lucky wish necklace!

  • secret code: hapahale
  • expires: sun, jul 5th

the deal is valid in both the online shop and the wings flagship boutique on maui (simply whisper at checkout):

{mahalo sam!}

{update | feb 2011: wings moved its flagship shop to lovely little paia town last year and can now be found at 71 baldwin avenue}

Friday
Jun192009

weekly sales sheet

backstreet by alliway * mu'umu'u heaven global warming tee

sneaker freaks will want to hele over to the kicks/hi makaloa outpost for their big summer sale with select in-store merch marked down 50 to 90%.

fashionista's market hosts fresh, a summer shopping affair complete with beauty and tasting bars, prizes, and designer discounts from 14 local stylistas including allison izu, ginger13, roberta oaks, the wedding café and wings hawaii.

a portion of ticket sales benefit the women speaking out foundation.

  • when: sat, jun 20th - 11a to 5p
  • where: blaisdell center, hawaii suite
  • tix: $10
  • fyi: first 150 shoppers score a goody bag

p.s. just discovered that fashionista's market is now offering private parties. invite 10 of your favorite pals for the ultimate girls night in filled with the very same style deals (50 to 80% off) but without the crowds. bonus for the hostess - 10% off your purchase plus a gift basket. email alyssa for more details.

save 20% off the entire stock of eco-friendly keiki goods (including organic togs by snappables) during the weekend sale at little sprouts.

  • when: sat, jun 20th & sun, jun 21st
  • where: 629a kailua road, suite 111, kailua
  • shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p & sun, 12p to 5p

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Friday
Jun192009

and the winner is . . .

natalie from new jersey who got her wish for maui dive girl's pearl of aloha spirit necklace!

lisa from maui dive girl sent along a sweet consolation prize for the 99.99% of the h|h 'ohana who were not chosen - scoop up your favorite design(s) during the month of june and lisa will include a complimentary clover aloha wish necklace (retail: $12) with your order.

click over to maui dive girl's etsy shop to take a peek at all the latest designs and follow the directions below at checkout:

  • secret code: hapa hale (enter in notes to seller)
  • expires: tue, jun 30th

congratulations, natalie!

{mahalo lisa for sharing more of your lovely designs!}