new peeks: umee resort 2010

ruffled wrap * tailored sarong

chances are you have caught a glimpse of umee's recently launched resort collection lingering amongst my wonderful advertisers wooing you in the sidebar. or, perhaps you happened across the classic hawaiian shirtdress when it debuted earlier this year which was the first hint that designer deena white tearney was planning to branch out from the label's bridal beginnings (remember the little black mu'umu'u featured last year?).

island lovelies yearning for effortless everyday style will be pleased while browsing through the new lineup which is filled with sophisticated separates and charming dresses designed to go anywhere. with an eye on keeping it pretty but practical, deena seems determined to offer kama'aina the chance to dress up like the ladies from her home state of texas but with a minimum of fuss.

hints of island life have been translated into contemporary polynesian prints, tailoring traditional pacific silhouettes, and offering natural fabrications like cotton and silk to keep you cool when the humidity attempts to oppress your style.

classic hawaiian shirtdress

island dress

polynesian shorts

happily, deena is also dedicated to producing all of umee's apparel in hawaii. hooray for keeping it local!

the price tags ranges from $39 to $160 but hele over to the online shop today to knock 25% off sitewide in honor of cyber monday (plus enjoy complimentary shipping on u.s. orders!). you can also find umee styles stocked at the kahala resort and the bridal boutique.

p.s. other one day sales include 25% off catherine weitzman jewelry (secret code: share) and 24% off at maui thing (secret code: monday; expires 12a hst).

aloha friday scoop: black friday edition

hello! our trip home from san diego took twice as long as expected (new favorites: prepkitchen in del mar which whips up a dee-licious salted caramel, pecan & fudge brownie plus the very hearty breakfasts at café 222 in the gaslamp), but here are a few black friday highlights from the shops & designers who kindly sent along sale peeks earlier this week.

the indie merchants of chinatown have gathered together for a one day downtown shop around featuring bargains galore at fashionista's market, fighting eel, roberta oaks and super citizen.

• when: fri, nov 26th - 8a to 6p
• where: participating shops, chinatown arts district

pop by drift and save 20% off jewelry by stoney seas plus solid bikinis from urgentina, the in-house swimwear line, will be marked down to $20 (or go couture for $75).

• when: fri, nov 26th - 1p to 6p
• where: 3434 waialae avenue, suite 4, kaimuki

queue up early if you are hoping for eden in love's big score since the doorbuster discount of the day, 40% off your entire purchase, gets smaller as the sun rises in the sky.

• when: fri, nov 26th - 9a to 9p
• where: ward warehouse (next to the wedding café)

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aloha friday scoop

missed out on fashionista's market buy 1, get 1 $20 gift certificate sale? lucky you, a few more are up for grabs!

• when: now to sat, nov 20th - 10:30a to 6:30p
• where: 1185 bethel street, chinatown
• fyi: available in-store only (phone orders welcome)

save 20% off lanikai bath & body's decadent body butters in-store and online (enter secret code grateful at checkout).

• when: now to thu, nov 25th
• where: 767 kailua road
• shop hours: mon to fri, 10a to 6p | sat, 10a to 5p | sun, 10a to 4p (closed thanksgiving day)

lily lotus hosts a trunk show of ancient adornments handmade by jewelry by justine and maya papaya. enjoy 20-to-30% off new styles and iced chai while you shop.

• when: sat, nov 20th - 10a to 4p
• where: 1127 12th avenue, kaimuki
• fyi: early birds shopping between 10a to 11a score an extra 10% off!

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rockabella jewels sparkle sale!

dreamcatcher by melea matthews

the holidays have begun beckoning for our attention and with it the possibilities of new year's dreaming of fresh starts and happy adventures. for those who may need a mesmerizing reminder, maui jewelry designer melea matthews has crafted show-stopping dream catchers intermingling feathers and gold coaxed to catch your subconscious wishes.

it's one of the many gorgeous new arrivals to rockabella jewels' online shop which recently launched a featured artists series to introduce up-and-coming maui makers to your radar. (also in the mix: contemporary photographer alex merk.) rockabella fans waiting for a shop update will be delighted that kristel has returned to crafting ravishing bits of glow, in between moments tending to her tiniest little one, with fresh takes on old favorites alongside new designs.

rockabella custom coins & organic glow

. . . and bubbles & sunrise

if a featured style is not stocked in the online shop, just send kristel a note to inquire about availability. there may be a little wait since each piece is handmade but an exclusive 25% off storewide deal (just for the h|h 'ohana!) seems like a sweet exchange for patience at the mailbox.

• secret code: hapahale2010
• expires: wed, dec 1st

{mahalo kristel!}

aloha friday scoop

the latest lovelies from [ki-ele] will be offered during the hickham/pearl harbor fall craft fair & family fun day.

• when: sat, nov 13th - 9a to 3p
• where: hickam arts & crafts center, bldg 1889, kuntz avenue
• fyi: open to the public

shop early to avoid the parking crunch during ward's annual festival of giving which promises discounts, demonstrations, and gifts with purchase! 100% of ticket proceeds will benefit local charities.

• when: fri, nov 12th to sun, nov 14th
• where: ward warehouse & centre
• tix: $10 (available at the wedding café & red pineapple)
• fyi: download shop offers before you go

a very happy second birthday to olive who will be celebrating with 20% off most merch, an indah sample sale (11a to 3p), and a jo.jah.jae trunk show!

• when: sat, nov 13th - 11a to 8p
• where: 43 kihapai street, kailua
• fyi: party & pupus kick off at 5p

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