Nov 9 
san francisco fashionistas take note . . . bliss lau is bringing her sumptuous island inspired leather goods collection to the bay area this weekend for a little early bird holiday sale. handbags, belts and jewelry are yours for the taking at up to 35% off!
Oct 1 
bijou
nyc-based designer bliss lau is out with her fall 07 collection. many of her exquisitely crafted leather goods mix autumn's must have rich hues (think purple, scarlet & navy) with shapes reminiscent of the islands. the bijou features an organic palm frond silhouette while the flora clutch sports an eye catching hawaiian quilt inspired cut out in which to slip your hand.
the truly fashion forward must take a peek at the latest incarnation of jewelry designed by bliss that can be worn traditionally or as a bold layering piece wrapped around your body.
flora clutch + arm candy
an edited selection of the fall collection is available online or, if you prefer an in person peek, stop by riches kahala & queens candy shop (a stockist list is also posted on the website).
fyi - lucky nyc scores their very own private sale later this week:
Mar 20 
my life has been completely consumed these past few days by taxes and, of all things, learning how to knit (and i haven't even picked up sticks yet . . . who knew knitting was so darn complicated?). anyhoo, i'll be back sometime tomorrow with new finds but wanted to mention that the mini version of bliss lau's pleat handbag (featured in jan) just happens to be one of lucky magazine's do good while you shop picks for march.
so if you were already planning on throwing down some serious money on a new handbag, just know that 30% of the purchase price of mini pleat orders placed by mar 31st will be contributed to donors choose. and, considering the price tag, that is a hefty chunk of change that will go to help fill the wish lists of public school teachers struggling to fund projects to educate their students.
Jan 15 
large pleat
while cleaning up the archives on friday, i discovered that bliss lau's website had been freshened up for the new year. bliss has always been known as a designer who had the ability to merge city style with a more organic construction technique inspired by the islands (and one of the reasons why new york magazine made her someone to watch back in 2005).
the spring 2007 collection features updates on the popular accordion style (be sure to check out the woven version in beach-friendly cotton canvas) as well as new designs like the recently introduced suspension tote which echoes the lines of the brooklyn bridge.
disco accordian
flora belt
bliss also has a belt collection which is designed to show off your curves (my favorite is the spring 07 take on the flora belt which is inspired by hawaiian quilt making), and, if you love what you see, you may also want to take a peek at her spankin' new jewelry collection.
{update | jan 18th, 2007: bliss recently emailed with news that riches hawaii at kahala mall is now stocking her line! they are currently the only shop in the islands to carry her collection so do stop by and take a peek the next time you are down that way.}
Jul 24 
flora cuff + monarch belt
bracelets usually aren't my thing but i love bliss lau's take with her leather flora cuff. it's very rock-n-roll but with an organic vibe. if you dig the cut out design, take a look at the latest bliss belts which will definitely add some edge to your wardrobe
