tamara catz sample sale

fans of tamara catz's romantic bohemian style will want to drop into the maui designer's paia showroom tomorrow for a one day summer sample sale. if you can't make it, click over to the new online shop which is stocked with selections from the spring and resort 08 collections as well as new styles from the popular bridal line.

• when: fri, may 30th - 9a to 6p
• where: 83 hana hwy, paia

embroidered mini * knit jacket

cherry blossoms & butterflies

also, kristel from the shop (better known to readers as the designer behind rockabella jewels and co-creator of tc's in-house bridal jewelry line) recently sent along word that the in store 10% kama'aina discount is now accepted online so long as the order is being shipped to a valid hawaii address.

• secret code: hawaii
• expires: n/a
• fyi: not applicable on sale items

ali'i kula lavender says i do

if your heart swoons for the lavender fields of provence but your other half insists on a beachside ceremony, it's time to click over to ali'i kula lavender which has opened up its maui farm to woo island brides and grooms with a dreamy alternative straight out of a jane austen novel.

the upcountry locale is suited for intimate weddings (50 to 120 guests) and the ten acre site offers both privacy and panoramic views all the way down to the pacific. it's a romantic compromise which all your guests are sure to remember and one that will make for a lovely backdrop for the official photographic record of your big day. 

the royal gazebo or estate lookout can be booked à la carte or via one of akl's wedding packages which includes a helping hand to coordinate all the details.

p.s. save 10% on wedding packages booked before june! contact akl for details.

springtime at maui thing

aloha da

gather 'round for a peek at the freshly stocked springtime designs in maui thing's online shop!

to honor the annual whale migration to the islands, maui thing designed this happy whale tee (keiki style shown below, m's here) which reminds me of approaching monstro the whale's spooky opening that swallows up riders whole during pinocchio's daring journey at disneyland . . . albeit in a much friendlier package!

save the whales

doodle + flower tree

in other news, reservations are now available to host your very own maui thing party. it's another twist on the home party made famous by tupperware with the maui designed clothing collective bringing their goods to you along with light pupus for a private showing of their latest styles. and, because maui thing is all about doing good, 10% of sales will be donated to the non-profit organization of your choice.

click rewind to learn more about maui thing!

surfing with wings

palapalai wrap + bling wing

it's been a lot of fun watching wings hawaii making ever bigger waves over these past couple of years from their beginnings as a small women-owned style collective creating sweet handprinted tees and handcrafted jewelry in their maui studio to the opening of a wings boutique in haiku last year.

2008 is off to a wonderful start with designer samantha howard's jewelry collection getting some love in this year's sports illustrated swimsuit issue (take a peek at the subtle variation of sam's bling wing design which is pierced by hand to retain a one of a kind style).

the other big news is that the wings website recently received a pretty makeover and the new online shop is filled with fresh interpretations of the happy go lucky designs that add a little island spark to everyday basics. even better is the introduction of eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton and recycled polyester which is a welcome addition to the product mix.

shell hoodie + mermaid full circle

take a peek at the stockist list or stop by the boutique and say hello!

• where: 375 west kuiaha road, haiku
• hours: mon to fri, 9a to 4p & sat/sun, 9a to 1p

weekly sales sheet

stop by kicks/hi this weekend for a chance to scoop up their latest release - the lucky cranes cap!

• when: sat, apr 26th
• where: kicks/hi - ward + makaloa

the last saturday of the month means its time to hit the wst4u/queens candy shop bbq + garage sale.

• when: sat, apr 26th - 9a to 2p
• where: 831 queen street

join jewelry designer jan avellana of hazelnut cottage for a weekend trunk show filled with her charming handcrafted accessories.

4/26 update - trunk show has been cancelled due to a sewer main leak at ward.

• when: sat, apr 26th-10a to 4p & sun, apr 27th-1p to 4p
• where: cottage by the sea, ward warehouse

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