weekend sales sheet

join the sig zane ohana on the big island this weekend to celebrate the unveiling of an exclusive limited edition design created just for tiffany & co. (yes, that tiffany's). the pendant's debut will take place during celebrate moku o keawe (part fashion show / art auction / marketplace / good eats) to support the foundation's upcoming hula festival in november.

• when: sat, sep 22nd at 6:30pm
• where: waikoloa beach marriott resort

lan from fighting eel sent along word that readers can scoop up styles from the beloved local designers all while saving a cool 20% off. download the coupon before stopping by fe's chinatown headquarters on fridays when the design house is open to the public.

• when: every friday from 10am to 5pm
• where: 47 north hotel street
• fyi - cash & credit cards only
• expires: oct 31st

pacific home is in the midst of their fall special order event so if you have had your eye on a particular mitchell gold + bob williams design now is the time to take the plunge. save 10% on in stock fabrics and 20% on special order upholstery.

• when: now to sun, oct 7th
• where: 420 ward avenue

{update} whoops, forgot to mention earlier that tamara catz is commemorating international day of peace today by donating a percentage of sales to war child int'l. if you have a chance to stop by the paia boutique this weekend, you can take a peek at the resort 2008 collection and score 15% off your purchase (just let them know a little birdie told you about the deal online).

• when: today & sat, sep 22nd
• where: 83 hana hwy, maui

lunchbox clothing

the other day i came across lunchbox clothing, an adorable local tee design house that recently set up shop on etsy. the family business is comprised of two generations who, despite the age gap, share a fondness for all the little things that they love about living in hawaii.

the contents of a keiki's lunchbox inspired their young at heart collection for grownups which includes sweet shout outs to everything from the islands' abundance of guava to this fabulous diamond head design. the delightfully charming graphics remind me of those vintage trailers with dancing ice cream cones and candy boxes that used to be projected on the movie screen at the drive-in (mmm, remember those carnation chocolate ice cream cups sold at the concession stand? yum!)

lunchbox scores extra points for screenprinting their designs on american apparel (fair wage/made in the usa) jersey tees, however, only w's sizes are currently stocked online (although, emo boys could probably rock the slim cut tees).

take a peek inside their etsy shop and score free shipping on orders in the states.

{update | 2011: lunchbox's line of cuteness is now being made under their new label wimini hawaii}

koke'e kokua

 

malie kauai is introducing a fresh new fragrance across its line of luxurious spa treats today. the koke'e collection embodies the breathtaking beauty of its namesake, koke'e state park, which is one of a only a handful of remaining intact native forests in all of hawaii (and home to 26 threatened & endangered species).

in the spirit of kokua, a portion of sales from malie's koke'e scented bath lathers, soy candles, reed diffusers & more will be donated to the koke'e resource conservation program.

learn more about malie's commitment to koke'e here.

roberta oaks fall 2007

quaint + skipper

the fall 07 collection from roberta oaks recently made its debut with an announcement that bamboo jersey has been incorporated into the eco minded designer's textile mix. if you've not yet hopped aboard the green bandwagon, there are reasons a plenty to love bamboo such as its silky soft texture and super breathable / moisture wicking / anti-bacterial properties. and, since bamboo (which is also biodegradable) can grow up to a foot a day, it just happens to be one of the most renewable & sustainable fibers on the planet.

back to the collection. with the exception of a vote tee, this fall it is all about the little dress. while there may only be a subtle shift of the seasons in the islands (imperceptible to the outside world but there nonetheless), if autumn is your favorite time of year you will love how the fall collection embraces colors like a ripe tomato orange or a pop of citrus and mixes it with luscious chocolate brown and other versatile neutrals along with punchy stripes and hand sewn embellishments to warm up your wardrobe.

shop online or hit the stockist list.

alliway grand opening

mop star * lotus drop * monsteria love * lariat

oahu-based jewelry line alliway is expanding its growing mini-empire with the opening of the company's first boutique at ward warehouse this week. the shop doors opened yesterday and you can expect to find a treasure trove of the colorful concoctions that have made alliway a favorite of everyone from local style glossie smart to the much adored ny indie design shop rare device.

the collection features a mix of simple flourishes in a rainbow of sparkles inspired by designer allison kim-cherzniak's globe trotting travels to the philippines, thailand, tahiti and the yucatan. if you love to accessorize with a pop of color, this is definitely one to bookmark since many of alliway's designs are available in a pretty and diverse palette accented with semi precious stones and sweet charms.

alli recently sent along the scoop on saturday evening's grand opening celebration at her new ward shop:

• when: sat, sep 22nd - 5p to 10p
• gift bag for the first 40 guests
• raffle drawings (est. prize value: $100 retail)
• 10% off everything + 30% off 1 alliway piece over $50

plus, free pupus and drinks. all are welcome so no rsvp is necessary to join the fun.

if you can't make it to the brick & mortar shop in honolulu, take a peek at alliway's online shop or the stockist list to find a boutique near you.