Oct 6 
as a born and raised island girl, it is impossible not to be charmed by the petite engraved discs from jewelry by justine which has been winning the hearts of local lovelies since arriving at owens & co. last month.
beach babe had me at hello but perhaps surfer chic or live aloha is destined to be yours?
offered in gold and silver.
$45 to $60 in-store (email orders welcome).
{photo credit: missy owens}
Oct 4 
while islanders can continue to wear all the pretty looks tailor-made for tropical temperatures, the mercury has begun to dip on my side of the pacific and i am once again coveting cozy coverups for chilly days and nights spent by the california seaside. it's not often when a collection captures my fancy from head to toe, yet this fall began to look much more fetching after spotting quiksilver's qsw line which invited kaua'i-raised and sf-based artist & designer serena mitnik-miller to be their muse.
in addition to opening up her closet filled with vintage to inspire the w's design team, serena stepped into her studio and sketched out the most gorgeous prints to be translated into jersey, silk and woolen wearables. the mix of toasty geometric cardis, intriguing silk slips, and reinvented toppings perfectly capture the indie coastal lovely, the oft forgotten companion of flirty beach goddess and luxe resort bohemian.
my wishlist is smitten.
more to adore after the jump!
the cardis may hint of winter bonfires on the beach and rainy days spent curled up inside with a favorite book and a mug of hot cocoa, but the charming silk dresses will certainly make an effortless transition upon summer's return.
the entire autumn 2011 collection can be peeked and ordered on quiksilver's website while sf friends can shop select styles at general store, the delightful boutique curated by serena and her hubby mason.
{photo credit: quiksilver}
Oct 3 
you may recall a springtime crush featuring ginger13's pretty puka necklace which designer cindy yokoyama unexpectedly tucked away in my summer order. while i do adore the playful intention of its organic curves and minimalist design, good blogging ethics simply insist this gorgeous ebony wood offering finds a new home.
and, happily cindy agrees too . . . lucky you!
find all the fine print after the jump.
Sep 30 
you know you are homesick when the molten silhouette of rockabella jewels' gorgeous gold dipped druzy quartz seems to hint of your beloved yet too faraway islands.
$120 online. (but 20% off until tomorrow with secret code holiday.)
Sep 29 
once upon a time, i cracked open my birthday piggy bank to splurge on a pair of iconic wayfarers.
these are much nicer.
kicks hawaii gathered up koa remnants from local woodworkers and island tree farms to be upcycled into stylish sunglasses by shwood, a portland maker who crafted 200 limited edition pairs of its canby design to celebrate the honolulu shop's tenth anniversary.
the love & aloha etched inside the frame (font by sig zane!) is an especially sweet reminder of home.
p.s. peek the manufacturing process which is made in the usa from frame to finish here.
