Sep 26 
if anyone else is experiencing withdrawal tonight in the midst of a lost-less premiere week, console yourself with this clever notecard set spotted on etsy which captures fans' angst at waiting until 2008 to find out what the heck happened to locke and charlie (said with claire's australian accent).
Sep 26 
my friend recently reminded me of the work of local girl/designer, allison izu nagato, who recently returned to the islands to launch her collection(s). yep, it seems that the talented mind behind the popular reincarnation hawaii line has more than a few collections up her sleeve.
under reincarnation, allison works her magic by reworking fabric from vintage alohawear and kimono obi into distinctive patterns with a playful, art school vibe. additional details include embellishments like swarovski crystals and hand painted flourishes topping off hand dyed pieces from american apparel.
fellas can snap up something for themselves via sacred surf company which is bringing a little zen to menswear. the fashion institute of technology grad also has a highly anticipated petite denim line making its debut next month.
if you like what you see, there are a few days left to score 10% off your online order via the designer's eponymous izushop.
Sep 25 
spent today hopping around my favorite online craft shops for my latest decor project and discovered this lovely pattern while browsing the virtual fabric stacks at purl. it's imported from japan's kokka fabrics and the breezy cotton/linen mix is appropriately named island.
i am loving the modern pop of color on the hawaiian quilt motif. both designs are stocked in neutral and contemporary colorways and are worthy contenders for upcoming crafty projects.
happy crafting!
Sep 25 
this just in! mama coco's, who whips up a line of scrumptious lip balms, just announced a free shipping sale. scoop up a few for instant gratification (home, purse, desk - check!) when your lips need a little extra lovin'.
the generous lip balm pot is chock full of pampering ingredients like virgin coconut oil, shea butter, hawaiian beeswax & honey, plus herbal extracts which are certified organic, fair trade & cruelty free.
expires: fri, sep 28th (no code necessary)
Sep 21 
speaking of fighting eel, the holiday 07 collection is now posted on their website. lots of pieces to mix and match, some with a little bit of shimmer and others rocking a playful pattern to make your holiday sparkle.
who else thinks rosa wants to be twirled around the dance floor on new year's eve?
the collection is not yet in stores, but find your favorite and then check in with your nearest stockist &/or hit up active endeavors and rafael hawaii for the best online picks.
{update | sep 25th: fe designers lan & rona were recently featured on style scoop. click here to read the interview.}
