wimini hawaii: tee-lightful!

the other day i was delighted to discover that one of the cutest indie tee makers had reemerged with a fresh collection of cheery island inspired designs. the playful line by wimini hawaii, the label formerly known as lunchbox clothing, is filled with organic tops for the entire 'ohana and is guaranteed to share a twinkle of happiness wherever you go.

from its early beginnings, designer yutaka chino has harnessed the power of hawaii's tropical sunshine to burn each and every screenprint responsible for making the tees in the collection. the line originally started out when the 'aina haina fishing guide began offering souvenir t-shirts so faraway friends could take home a sweet reminder of their island holiday.

since we last checked in, the collection has welcomed tiny tees for keiki. if only we could issue the adorable monk seal tee to visitors at every shore break where the endangered cuties like to nap.

peek more designs that charmed my heart after the jump!

do the happy graphics make you smile too? even more delightful, all the tees are made in the usa of organic cotton and handprinted with water-based inks. hooray for me!

alas, most of the designs are offered in mini sizes only so grownups must be content with a smaller selection for now.

p.s. an online shop is in the works so do say hello to your neighborhood stockist to stock up on your favorite design.

new peeks: rockabella jewels

these darling bff bracelets by rockabella jewels were intended to be shared as a cute summer crush, and then i realized that kristel has introduced quite a few new styles since our last show & tell. while the knotted friendship bands make me reminisce of small kid time when you would wait until the salty ocean waves and hot hawaiian sunshine released your wrist from its pledge, the grownup versions are designed to charm with seashells and semi-precious stones befriending the most delightful patterns.

inspiration always seems to strike kristel in unexpected ways and rockabella has made many fans with its pretty hints of the pacific. this time around gold dipped cowrie shells pair with hand dyed hair elastics for the aptly named mai ties while hammered golden loops have been carefully fabricated in her maui studio as a contemporary remake of the lei.

more peeks of rockabella's summer sparkle after the jump!

rockabella lei

mai ties

layered puka * hawaiian island nameplate

isn't the layered puka with a gold dipped shell hugging its tiny counterpart the sweetest idea for a new mama welcoming her first little one?

prices start at a very reasonable $8.50 for a mai tie with most of rockabella's signature designs under $100.

select styles may be found at your neighborhood stockist while the online shop offers complimentary shipping to hawai'i mailboxes!

isle style: sea glass sparkle

beachcombing for sea glass is one of my favorite things yet jewelry that allows their tumbled in the waves beauty to glow like gemstones remains as elusive as the orange glass coveted by collectors.

and then, the prettiest sea glass rings handset in sterling silver were discovered in maui designer kira ferrer's etsy shop!

$75 to $95 online.

and the winner is . . .

armored ocean bangle

amber from waialua who swooned for the petite silver opihi encircling nina kuna designs' armored ocean bangle.

alas, there was just one piece of nkd sparkle to share, but do click over to the online shop where you still have a few days to knock 20% off all summer 2011 glow:

• secret code: summer2011
• expires: sat, jul 9th

congratulations amber!

{many mahalos to nina for hosting yet another fabulous giveaway!}

island crush: summer lily

as the mercury rises, i find myself wishing for more lightweight pieces to magically appear in my closet. one possibility on my style radar: the lily short by florencia arias with a festive swirl of color, comfy wide waistband, and silky modal jersey.

paired with a breezy top, the relaxed summer staple seems just right for a carefree day around town while also pulling double duty when lounging about the house.

$68 online.