aloha friday scoop

the smart magazine 'ohana have just launched SMARTdeals, a crowdsourced bargain bonanza with a focus on local style, beauty finds, & island bites.

p.s. there's still time to scoop up the debut deal which gets you $40 to spend at the fighting eel flagship for $20.

• expires: sun, oct 17th - 12p hst
• fyi: one per person; vouchers good 'til jan 2011

if you are strolling the chinatown arts district for slow art friday, pop by fashionista's market which invites one and all to its 5.1 anniversary celebration with sips and sweets plus 20% off storewide.

• when: fri, oct 15th - 5p to 10p
• where: 1185 bethel street, chinatown

it's all about medieval times at the october edition of family sunday at the academy of arts. cheer for your favorite knight, watch yarn being spun, chain mail being made, and slip on costumes inspired by the middle ages.

• when: sun, oct 17th - 11a to 5p
• where: 900 south beretania street
• tix: free! (donations welcome)

online, liana from mixed plate is shuttering punk-n-pie, her online keiki shop which means savings up to 50% off on tiny togs and accessories.

• fyi: while supplies last

happy weekend!

aloha friday scoop

tickets for the fourth annual closet swap hosted by fashionista's market are now on sale! swap spots are limited to 250 lovelies and include a champagne brunch plus prizes, raffles and other diversions to entertain you in between fittings.

p.s. a portion of ticket sales and remaining clothing will be donated to the leeward domestic abuse shelter.

• when: sat, oct 9th - 9:30a to 2p
• where: luana hills country club, kailua
• tix: $30 (available by phone or at the fm boutique in chinatown)

knock 10% off your entire fighting eel purchase (including already marked down styles!) in exchange for helping the ladies move a few less garment racks to their new storefront.

• when: now to wed, aug 18th
• where: 47 north hotel street, chinatown
• shop hours: 10a to 5p

eco-friendly keiki shop little sprouts celebrates the terrific two's with an in-store birthday party complete with pupus, door prizes, and the launch of [ki-ele]'s keiki jewelry line.

p.s. save 20% off shop purchases during the happy event.

• when: sat, aug 14th - 6:30p to 8:30p
• where: 600 kailua road, suite 106, kailua

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weekly sales sheet

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a friendly reminder: just one week to go until mother's day!

join fashionista's market for a mini spring clearance sale complete with designer denim from $20 to $88 (frankie b, paige premium denim, rock & republic, & more) plus 10 to 50% off all new style arrivals.

• when: sat, may 2nd - 12p to 5p
• where: blaisdell center, hawaii ballroom
• fyi: free admission!

hele over to kailua and save 20% off your entire lanikai bath & body purchase this weekend (in-store only; online offer ends today).

• where: 600 kailua road, suite 119, kailua
• shop hours: m-f, 10a to 6p | sat, 10a to 4p | sun, 10a to 3p
• secret code: lanikai
• expires: fri, may 1st

on a budget? click over to jools and save 20% off all handmade adornment in the sale section.

• secret code: sale20
• expires: sun, may 10th

p.s. scoop up $49 worth of goodies and score free shipping!

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weekly sales sheet

[fyi - the past few days have been devoted to crossing off one of many, many new year's resolutions from my 2009 list but please check back on monday for new and updated goodness]

save 50 to 80% off abs, grass denim, rock & republic, tokidoki and more during the very timely recessionista sale hosted by fashionista's market (complete with a $5 rack!).

• when: sat, feb 28th - 9a to 2p
• where: japanese cultural center, 5th floor - 2454 south beretania street
• tix: $3 fm members; $7 at the door

ali'i kula lavender returns to the kcc farmers market with maui made delights from their upcountry farm.

• when: saturday, feb 28th - 7:30a to 11a
• where: kapiolani community college

also, take note that design shop soha has moved from ward to new digs at kahala mall.

have a happy weekend!

weekly sales sheet

jools double citrine teardrops & butterfly cuff

hele over to the butik for the final day of its halloween sale. save 15% on non-sale styles and 25% on fighting eel's summer 08 collection and all handbags & wallets. spend $50 and score a goodie bag with a trick or treat (additional savings off purchase).

• when: today, oct 31st - 11a to 7p
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

today only, mu'umu'u heaven is scaring up a 25% off deal on all bamboo jersey styles (in-store only). bring your keiki for trick-or-treating fun!

• when: today, oct 31st - 10a to 6p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

shake off your candy coma and head to the honolulu design center for fashionista's market two day christmas event. do a little one for you, one for me shopping with fabulous gift finds ($10 and up) and style deals from indah, frenzii & more. summer inventory will also be marked down up to 60% off retail.

• when: sat, nov 1st & sun, nov 2nd - 9a to 3p
• where: hdc, 1250 kapiolani blvd
• tix: $3 fm members/$7 general public

online, click over to jools and save 20% off all regular priced designs during the annual fall sale.

• when: now to sun, nov 2nd
• secret code: scary20