dreams of paradise

dawn patrol

the most dreamy photographs have been popping up all over my favorite design blogs so i am quite happy to share the very first lovely snapshots captured around the island by jan from hazelnut cottage. iconic beach shots of hawaii tend to highlight the perfect wave, bikini babes, or turtles lounging in the sand which leaves something lacking for those of us who hold a more romanticized view of the world.

lucky for us, jan's photography transports viewers to enjoy the small moments in life with her lens focusing on slippers left on shore, fisherman waiting for the daily catch, and wistful memories of long lost swing rides. a sweet blush of nostalgia accompanies each photo which reminds me of how life slows down and becomes just a bit more subdued when the sun skips behind the clouds.

more peeks below . . .

pier

i had to go

innocence

currently, the photography offerings are limited to a handful of images with plans to grow it shot by gorgeous shot. the petite price tag ($25) also makes it an affordable way to pretty up your space.

click over to hazelnut cottage's etsy shop to find one you love. and, be sure to scoop it up in the next week since jan is offering the h|h 'ohana complimentary shipping on all photo orders!

• secret code: hapahale (enter in notes to seller)
• expires: thu, oct 15th
• fyi: shipping will be refunded via paypal

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so'mace * catherine weitzman * beauty & the beach

the butik hosts a fashion showcase filled with sneak peeks of fighting eel's spring 2010 collection and allison izu's upcoming fall offerings.

p.s. first 50 people score free swag plus giveaways galore during the event.

• when: sat, oct 3rd - 6p to 9p
• where: tsunami, 1272 king street
• tix: $5 donation for breast cancer awareness

first friday festivities include the much buzzed about opening of the official fashionista's market boutique. find 50 to 80% off retail steals at the style outlet every day plus closeouts from anthropologie, free people & urban outfitters.

p.s. be first in line to scoop up closet swap tix which go on sale exclusively at fm today!

• where: tonight, oct 2nd - 4p to 9p
• where: 1185 bethel street, chinatown
• shop hours: mon to fri, 10:30a to 6p & sat, 11a to 6p

update your slumber space with 15% savings off all cisco brother beds at so'mace.

p.s. the so'mace beach bag giveaway has been extended to thu, oct 8th @ 6p hst.

• when: now to thu, oct 22nd
• where: 1115 young street
• shop hours: mon to fri, 10a to 6p & sat, 10a to 3p

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one hula girl * maui dive girl * wings hawaii

red pineapple is hosting its very first trunk show with the recently launched one hula girl which adds a little sparkle to everyday island style.

• when: sun, sep 20th - 11a to 2p
• where: red pineapple, ward centre

on maui, h|h readers are invited to hele over to maui thing's flagship boutique for a 20% off friends & family sale.

• when: sat, sep 19th - 10a to 4p
• where: 7 north market street, wailuku

then, mark your calendar for next week's wings hawaii one day summer clearance sale filled with sweet hand screenprinted styles marked down 40 to 60% off.

• when: wed, sep 23rd - 9a to 9p
• where: 375 west kuiaha road, haiku
• fyi: pau hana time pupus & cocktails will be served btwn 5p to 9p

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mu'umu'u heaven * roberta oaks

stop by the the hawaii woman expo this weekend and meet the peeps behind ali'i kula lavender, alliway, allison izu denim, fashionista's market, ginger13, hifi, midori jewelry & many more.

• when: fri, sep 11th - 5p to 10p & sat, sep 12th & sun, sep 13th - 10a to 6p
• where: blaisdell center
• tix: $3 (free admission for keiki under 7)

aloha japan! mu'umu'u heaven opens up its first international outpost this weekend stocked with reconstructed vintage aloha wear and photography by clark little.

• where: 3-1-7 shichirigahama, kamakura, japan
• shop hours: mon to sun, 11a to 7p

online, shop roberta oaks' line of lovely frocks and enjoy 15% off your entire order.

• secret code: nines
• expires: sun, sep 13th

{update} fighting eel has extended their labor day special which means you have a few more days to save 15% off in the online shop!

• secret code: oops
• expires: mon, sep 14th
• fyi: all sales final

have a happy weekend!

rockabella jewels fall 2009

kristel from rockabella jewels continues to push the edge with her fall 09 collection of maui made adornment. when friends returned from a diving trip with spent bullet shells recovered from the bottom of the pacific (which, may i say, is beyond disturbing to me . . . who jumps into the ocean strapped?), kristel got to work in her studio fitting healing gemstones and seashells into the unusual findings. the vibe of the shoots line is best described as rock 'n roll meets age of aquarius - gritty and pretty with an unexpected twist on upcycling discarded materials.

rockabella's other fall offerings include a lineup of carefully constructed bubbles - a playful look that finds kristel coaxing molten metals into an effervescent design with a handful of pieces crafted with recycled gold. and, kristel continues to find new things to dip in 14k gold with petite bamboo shoots receiving the royal treatment this season.

bubbles + bamboo

stockists for fall 09 include pink by nature in makawao (shoots pendants) and tamara catz in paia (recycled tiny bubbles), or click over to rockabella's online shop to take a peek and enjoy 10% off your order.

• secret code: mauinokaoi
• expires: tbd
• fyi: sale items excluded