bliss lau fall 2008

crisscross * diamond top * ornament

hope everyone had a very happy halloween filled with more treats than tricks! peeks from the fall 08 collection of nyc-based accessories designer bliss lau recently made its way online, and this time around i am swooning over the addition of italian leather accents in the autumn edition of bliss's expanding jewelry line.

the new minimal (and unisex) designs are a spinoff from the main collection which features brass links coaxed into a variety of architecturally inspired pieces to embolden basic wardrobe staples with a very avant-garde meets art deco flourish. and, while most of us have no place to rock such a downtown look, it's definitely something to consider for anyone with a healthy dose of fashion moxie.

 jungle * anagram * tootsie mini

bliss made her name crafting sublime leather handbags and this season is all about neutral colorways which wash over playfully designed purses and rugged carryalls. and, if you are in the market for a bag that will hold its own season after season, you can get a bit more bang for your buck with the large anagram design which sports convertible straps that transform it from tote to hobo to a messenger style with a few adjustments.

select styles from the fall collection are currently stocked in the online shop and can also be found at riches hawaii at kahala mall. click over to the website to locate mainland & international stockists.

meesah trunk show tonight

just a quick note to let readers on the windward side know that meesah designer melisa medalle will be making an appearance at mu'umu'u heaven tonight to show her eco-friendly jewelry collection. you'll also get first dibs on the latest looks from mu'umu'u heaven which will be debuting new styles at this evening's event!

the shop is just around the way from the farmers market so stop by and say hello on your way to/from scooping up some farm fresh goods:

• when: tonight, oct 16th - 5p to 8p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

and the lucky winner is . . .

double bubble + blue pool

lei of kaneohe who will be turning heads around the windward side in her dramatic nina kuna paisley necklace.

congratulations, lei!

thank you to everyone who entered! it's such a treat to read your notes and i am thrilled so many people enjoy reading h|h every day. a little consolation can be found over in nina's online shop which is filled with pages of gorgeous new designs (shown above).

{mahalo nina!}

midori jewelry thinks pink

think pink earrings

traci from midori jewelry recently sent along peeks of the limited edition pieces designed with a pop of pink, the signature color of breast cancer awareness month. you will be happy to know that they are not just pretty in pink but that a portion of sales ($20/earrings & $50/necklace) will be donated to the susan g. komen foundation.

and, if you purchase the set traci will send along a think pink *twinkle* necklace as a gift! select pink designs will also be 20% off during the month of october.

think pink necklace

think pink *twinkle*

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime so if you are purchasing a think pink design in honor of a family member or friend, let traci know so that your order can be noted as an honorarium or memorium donation.

• expires: fri, oct 31st

also, maui readers will have a chance to meet traci and scoop up midori's think pink collection later this month during epitome's pink party / trunk show / silent auction to raise funds for breast cancer research.

• when: fri, oct 17th - 5p to 8p
• where: 1087 limahana place, lahaina

nina kuna designs giveaway

if your finances were rocked by the stock market's big plunge yesterday, a little bright spot courtesy of maui designer nina kuna who is hosting a giveaway of her stunning paisley necklace (retail: $165) exclusively for h|h readers this week! nina's gorgeous design features 14k gold hammered by hand to create a bold yet lyrical shape sure to turn heads.

please review the updated rules before sending in your entry:

• email your name & current hometown by thu, oct 2nd at 11:59p hst
• one entry per email/household
• previous winners are not eligible

p.s. email subscribers - simply click reply and follow the above instructions to enter. please put nkd giveaway in the subject.

good luck!

{update: winner list posted}