Oct 11 
just a quick note to let you know that jools, the la-based jewelry line designed by sybil shimazu, is in the midst of a sale! save 15% off the very pretty fall 07 collection which is filled with restrained romantic flourishes to add a little ooh la la to your wardrobe.
Oct 10 
wall decals of every stripe and color have been a popular pick on design blogs for the past two years or so. while i count myself in the camp who shrieks and points at the wall until someone other than myself courageously guides the offender back to the natural world, those of you who see nothing but cuteness in the little creatures just may be delighted with these gecko wall graphics from elly nelly.
the vinyl stickers are removable which is a very good thing if you tend to move or redecorate whenever the mood strikes. and no need to stick with gecko green since you can take your pick from the rainbow of colors stocked in elly nelly's etsy shop.
{via apartment therapy}
Oct 9 
with halloween fast approaching, these days all sweet thoughts seem to lead to chocolate. i recently went digging through my bookmarks and rediscovered a maui made chocolate confection called wow-wee. tropical add in's like kona/maui coffee, coconut and macadamia nuts complete the mix, and if you are feeling particularly adventurous there's even a kava blend.
while the flavors are probably a tad too grownup for trick-or-treaters (the dark chocolate/hawaiian coconut bar is said to be a favorite of aerosmith's steven tyler), a wow-wee gift pack would be a sweet surprise to share with officemates who constantly raid the candy stockpile that makes its annual appearance around this time of year.
fyi - online orders have a 12 bar minimum requirement and packages are only shipped out once a week so plan accordingly.
{update | oct 12th: wow-wee island stockists include abc stores, longs & hilo hattie on maui and at select longs on kauai}
Oct 8 
i spent some time at reform school last week and spotted this super cool hawaii 5.0 messenger bag compliments of freitag. the swiss company repurposes used truck tarps into practically indestructible accessories that can take more than its fair share of abuse from being constantly on the go.
and, since no two are alike, no worries about ever bumping into someone rocking the same design!
Oct 8 
the much buzzed about petite denim line created by allison izu nagato, the designer behind reincarnation, will make its highly anticipated debut tomorrow night. the premium denim collection has been crafted with petite frames (5'4" and under) in mind, with attention given to details like inseam length, proper knee breaks, pocket placement, and a figure flattering waistband.
the 2008 allison izu collection won't be in shops until next year, so the preview party is your best bet to get a firsthand peek and decide which styles make the cut.
