denise tjarks trunk show

if you missed indie handbag designer denise tjarks at the made in hawaii festival last weekend, you have one last chance to say hello and scoop up the remaining bags from her vintage meets tropical collection before she flies back to kaua'i.

head down to chinatown later today for a pau hana trunk show with denise compliments of hifi & hawaii red magazine:

• when: thu, aug 21st - 4p to 8p
• where: bar 35, 35 north hotel street

p.s. click over to the star-bulletin for a look behind-the-scenes with denise.

at home with denise tjarks

hele on

designer denise tjarks has a stylish antidote for anyone who has hit her lifetime quota of oohing over kitchenware, candles, and cosmetics at a home party. handbag lovers on kauai can now gather up their favorite ladies for a private trunk show filled with selections fresh from the designer's garden isle atelier.

designs range from vintage to contemporary so all your guests are sure to find something to swoon over, and the trunk show is a sweet solution for island bound brides searching for a different way to show their gratitude to their wedding party.

vintage maia + kate

the reward for the hostess? a gift certificate which can be redeemed during the party or donated to charity.

click rewind to learn more about denise.

made in hawaii 2007 - first peeps

tsang & mirai

while a number of h|h favorites toil away in the final hours leading up to the made in hawaii festival kick off tomorrow, the rest of us can kick back in front of the screen and enjoy a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of what everyone is bringing to the show.

tsang & mirai are making an encore appearance and have been busy in their honolulu workshop crafting new pieces for the show. fresh designs like their hand stamped lotus necklace and carved jade blossom ring are sure to tempt you as will t&m's signature origami pendants.

midori jewelry

midori jewelry is making its debut at mih this weekend and to celebrate designer traci morinaga is offering h|h readers a sweet deal. buy $75 of pretty baubles and receive a complimentary pair of earrings from her twinkle collection. just whisper that you spotted midori on h|h when you stop by the mih booth.

off the rock? click away and pick out your favorite sparkles since traci is generously extending the offer to online shoppers too! place your order by aug 31st and type in the secret code hapa in the order form. don't forget to indicate which twinkle style makes your heart go a-flutter.

bubble shack tropical trios

meanwhile bubble shack will be unveiling tropical trios which promise to transform your bath into a mini getaway. your skin will be pampered with organic jojoba & aloe vera body wash, organic shea butter (fair trade) & macadamia nut lotion, and, the handcrafted soap which put the shack on the map.

bubble shack is all about good for you ingredients which means their product line is 100% vegan, sulfate & paraban free, and never tested on animals.

kauai handbag designer denise tjarks (whose vintage line has been flying off the rack at muumuu heaven) will be island hopping to show off her latest collection. fall is all about hollywood glamour and festival goers will also get to preview denise's holiday and resort 08 lines.

and, as if you needed another reason to stop by the booth, denise will knock 10% off your purchase at checkout in exchange for the secret code (holly golightly). for those far away from the fun, free shipping on online orders placed by aug 22nd should brighten your day.

let's see, big island bees, purveyors of sweet organic honey will also be there (supplementing their fruity nectar with hand dipped beeswax candles) as will aunty nalani's cookies with their spankin' new coconut macadamia nut morsels. downtown general store will also be making an appearance as will roberta oaks, lily lotus, kealopiko and many, many more.

have fun everyone!

reversible island style

audrey handbag (circa 1960's)

one peek inside the closet and you will discover that, more often than not, a girl can never have too many bags. denise tjarks, a handbag designer based on kauai, originally kicked off her business by whipping up bags made out of vintage muumuu fabric, but with demand outpacing supply she was inspired to expand the line to include a mix of modern textiles.

an added bonus is that all the styles are reversible which make the bags infinitely more versatile. if bags aren't your thing, denise recently introduced reversible fabric belts which are too cute for words and would definitely add some flair to your favorite pair of jeans.

and, lucky you, even if you are not ready to get a head start on your holiday shopping, you can still take advantage of the free shipping offer which is available on all orders until the end of the year!