and the winner is . . .

laura from honolulu who found out on friday that a toast woodland warriors gift set is all hers!

many mahalos to all the oahu readers who sent along holiday wishes with their entries! toast's take on the iconic tiki can be found at their kaimuki studio where you will want to hele asap for first dibs on half-priced stocking stuffers in the brand new bargain bin (fyi: in-store only).

• where: 3434 waialae avenue, suite 3, kaimuki
• shop hours: m / w / f / sat - 12p to 6p

congratulations, laura!

{mahalos to jeremy & michelle of toast for hosting another delightful reader giveaway!}

black friday sales sheet

stacey lee designs * moopiland * malie

the black friday deals have filled up my inbox with oodles of in-store and online sales this weekend. remember you can get the scoop on last minute sale updates by following me on twitter &/or becoming a fan on facebook!

find your way to alliway and save 25% on all regular-priced merch including the in-house jewelry collection and new arrivals from mark poulin, shinzi katoh and baby buddha ramen bowls.

• when: fri, nov 27th to sun, nov 29th
• where: alliway, ward warehouse
• shop hours: fri 9a to 9p | sat 10a to 9p | sun 10a to 6p

buy one, get one for 50% off at fashionista's market plus scoop up designer denim for $30 or less (labels include j brand, rock & republic, diesel & more).

• when: fri, nov 27th to sun, nov 29th
• where: 1185 bethel street, chinatown
• shop hours: fri 6a to 9p | sat 10:30a to 8p | sun 10:30a to 6p

make your way to fighting eel hq to scoop up pretty looks for the holidays at blowout prices.

• when: fri, nov 27th & sat, nov 28th - 10a to 5p
• where: 47 north hotel street, chinatown

p.s. off-island readers can save 20% off their entire order in fe's online shop with the secret code below.

• secret code: blackfriday
• expires: sat, nov 28th - midnight hst
• fyi: all sales final

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new peeks: cirque fall/winter 2009

6-in-1 rosette belt

the other day i happened upon cirque's fall/winter 09 lineup and instantly found myself besotted with the exceptionally versatile 6-in-1 rosette belt.

behold just a few of the ways this lovely leather bloom can add a hint of ooh-la-la to your look away from your waistline:

look 2: glam band

look 3: tango-esque choker

look 4: modern corsage

playful brides-to-be might also consider tying one on to add a sweet surprise while stepping down the aisle (in which case something blue can be yours . . . although the wedding day hue seems a bit elusive in the online shop's color palette).

{a quick recap for those tardy to the cirque party: honolulu designer alfonsina ladogana sources all the leather from argentina (her childhood home) and remains committed to eco-friendly production methods while supporting artisans in her homeland who carefully construct each piece in the collection.}

the rosette belt ($55) and other offerings from f/w 09 can be found in cirque's online shop as well as at your favorite neighborhood stockist.

toast woodland warriors giveaway

before everyone gets completely distracted by all the details surrounding thursday's big feast, jeremy & michelle from toast are hosting a giveaway of their recently introduced woodland warriors gift set (retail: $35)! in keeping with the toast tradition, each candy-filled tiki is handmade out of wood and once depleted of its menehune mac offerings become a petite repository for your favorite odds and ends.

the set is currently on holiday pre-order so the lucky winner will be among the first welcomed into toast's kaimuki studio for pickup next week!

here's the scoop on how to enter:

• email your name & current hometown to: aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by thu, nov 26th
• please put toast woodland warriors giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household
• fyi: oahu peeps only, please

winner will be announced on friday.

good luck!

{update: winner list posted}

weekly sales sheet

stock up on your favorite ali'i kula lavender treats for holiday gifting during the maui farm's monthly appearance at the kcc farmers market tomorrow.

• when: sat, nov 21st - 7:30a to 11a
• where: kcc, 4303 diamond head road (parking lot c)

on saturday afternoon, the butik celebrates its third birthday with a storewide sale (25% off!) plus a special showcase of looks from posh pua. linger outside for additional trunk show deals (15% off) by local designers allison izu, cirque, rona marie & more.

p.s. enjoy shaved ice and cotton candy while you shop!

• when: sat, nov 21st - 2p to 5p
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3
• fyi: free birthday gift with every purchase (while supplies last)

save 25% off something pretty to wear at thanksgiving dinner during fighting eel's pre-holiday sale this weekend.

• when: fri, nov 20th & sat, nov 21st - 10a to 5p
• where: 47 north hotel street, chinatown

p.s. off-island readers can save 20% off their entire order in fe's online shop with the secret code below.

• secret code: gobblegobble
• expires: sat, nov 21st - midnight hst
• fyi: all sales final

next week, rock shop and cloth hawaii pair up for a one night vintage bar complete with m's & w's styles starting as low as $8 and reconstructed looks from cloth's in-house line.

• when: mon, nov 23rd - 6p to 9p
• where: honolulu design center, 1250 kapiolani blvd

have a happy weekend!