aloha love: cameron hawaii

the super cute tee collection by cameron hawaii is finally free from my archives of summer possibilities! my very first glimpse of the collection became an instant crush with many of the sunny designs an especially welcome antidote when homesickness hits (a bit too often lately).

the line originally began in-house at hic before eventually spinning off into an indie company helmed by bobby ikeda and mike clegern. their muse? the joie de vivre of a young princess ka'iulani (her papa is found in mike's family tree) translated for modern day lovelies who adore their island home.

more sweet aloha after the jump!

to share an extra helping of aloha with CH fans in japan, over the summer the sweetest tote was introduced to help the recovery efforts for last spring's earthquake and tsunami.

scout for your favorite designs at your neighborhood stockist (the list is currently mia on the website but a few possibilities include flower child on oahu, persimmon in waikoloa & pink by nature in makawao), or click over to the online shop and save 25% off when your order tallies up to $50.

• secret code: endless
• expires: tbd

happy shopping!

maui soap company giveaway

once upon a time my kitchen temporarily turned into a little laboratory while formulating batch after batch in my quixotic quest for handmade beauty perfection. so i have lots of love for all the indie alchemists who magically transform everyday and exotic ingredients into pampering elixirs.

last year while scouting for holiday gift ideas, i happened across maui soap company's stunning bars which mixes a creamy base with sherbet colored slices of soapy goodness. alana and conor, the makawao sweeties behind the line, embrace an artisanal approach to soapmaking and handcraft all their offerings in small batches with a blend of soothing botanicals and opt for organic oils whenever possible. plus, ingredient list sticklers will be happy to find a paraben-free label.

to celebrate the launch of their signature gift set, one lucky reader will soon find a maui soap company moment in her mailbox featuring a trio of lotion, body butter, and soap (two bars!) plus an exfoliating sponge. seven scents are currently offered so you must peek the product page to find your favorite!

find all the giveaway details after the jump.

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island crush: sea glass studs

beachcombing for the muted organic glow of once glassy shards transformed by their tumble in the ocean waves is one of my favorite things so i instantly smiled upon finding these delightfully minimalist sea glass studs made by pua jewelry.

only a few pairs remain (if that) since stylish treasure hunters quickly claimed their favorites as soon as today's crush hit the pua fb feed. 

$30 (send lauren a love note to order).

island crush: aloha shimmer

i first spotted the lovely isla from so'mace rocking an extra helping of sparkle this summer compliments of one hula girl's aloha tank, and was instantly smitten with its sand dollar "o" and simple shimmer.

happily, the design arrived in ohg's shop just in time for aloha friday and is stocked in sizes small to xl.

$44 online + in-store.

p.s. island stockists include becca beach, global creations & lily lotus.

and the winner is . . .

tiffany from kamuela who will be styling on the big island in ginger13's gorgeous puka pendant.

the minimalist design wooed many hearts but seems to have been retired . . . alas.

a possible silver lining: ginger13's fall collection is about to debut so perhaps all my lovely readers who sent in their hellos will be consoled knowing that remaining spring & summer styles can now be yours for 25-to-30% off.

happy congratulations tiffany!

{mahalo cindy for sharing a little ginger13 love with the h|h 'ohana!}