island crush: puka shell glow

there is just something about a puka shell setting that captures my fancy so it should come as no surprise that a lovely new offering by hinu jewelry instantly jumped to the top of my share list. say hello to the most becoming puka shell cuff - a pair of petite ocean treasures plucked from the shore and elegantly surrounded by the warm glow of 18k gold.

the addition of diamonds makes the design especially breathtaking.

handmade by hinu for lovelies of all ages.

price tag starts at $485 for a baby cuff and goes up to $800 if you simply must own diamonds.

p.s. email hinu to order but do inquire soon since only a limited number of cuffs are available. also, mark tue, dec 20th on your calendar as the absolute final day for expedited holiday delivery.

island crush: samudra souvenirs

pink coconut market tote * mokulua pouch

my first glimpse of samudra's dreamy debut rekindled happy memories of everyday and faraway seaside escapes. the picturesque collection, a collaboration between jennifer binney of kailua's hinu jewelry and sara beltrán of india's dezso, promises an endless summer with breathtaking backdrops (all snapped by the designers) decorating the line of scenic carryalls.

$25 to $50 online + in-store.

aloha friday scoop

happy aloha friday! i returned home from our lovely getaway to san diego to find happy family news (times two!) awaiting me on the coconut wire. then a plum gig unexpectedly ended my mister's hiatus a bit earlier than anticipated. so, with his busy season starting n.o.w. i will be back to share all new island goodness starting next week. promise!

attn: old school style lovers! only two days remain for the little treasure hunt better known as mu'umu'u heaven's annual vintage sale.

• when: now to sat, apr 16th - 10a to 6p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

happy first birthday to super citizen! bring a little luck when you join the celebration tonight, and you may go home with a lovely prize from jana lam, malie organics, or another fabulous eco surprise! you'll also enjoy 20% off most in-stock merch and 'ono slices by j.j. dolan's.

• when: fri, apr 15th - 6p to 9p
• where: 22 south pauahi street, chinatown

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sweet nothings 2011 - take two

cupid inspired a few valentine pretties to add kisses of sparkle to the day . . .

1 - modern philosophy's golden nuggets wrapped around pink leather channel healing energy with bohemian elegance. (custom pieces and gift certificates also available)

2 - the pa'ina earrings made by the big island's kahili creations mingle pink sapphires with golden lotus petals. ($49)

3 - the muted hues of the ruby fade bracelet by catherine weitzman in honolulu ships for 20% off *and* complimentary earrings with secret code lovers11 ($115; expires: wed, feb 9th - offer applies to entire online shop)

find more shimmer designed to romance after the jump!

4 - save 25% off all hinu jewelry including this gorgeous glowing handhammered heart. (secret code: hinugift; expires: mon, feb 14th. inquire about expediated shipping on custom orders for valentine's day)

5 - the gentle curves of wings hawaii's forever ring can be resized with a simple adjustment. ($85)

6 - green amethyst softly sparkles in a sterling silver setting by maui designer kira ferrer. ($87)

p.s. shop your wishlist to save 35% on rockabella jewels with secret code xoxo (expires: mon, feb 14th) and all valentine styles are currently 14% off at noelani designs .

kealopiko x hinu holiday

your favorite kama'aina elf has been busy curating her virtual stacks for the island style gifting guides that will be launching later today, but this lovely new collaboration by kealopiko and hinu jewelry deserves its own separate shoutout.

two of my favorite designers decided to whip up a pupu hinuhinu gift set inspired by the shells found on hawaii's shores. the pupu ala organic scoop tee screenprinted by kealopiko coordinates perfectly with hinu's sterling silver leho necklace. definitely a wishlist keeper if only to help out those clueless sweeties who lack the gifting gene.

the limited edition set is priced at $100 with tees available in sizes small to xxl. enter the code below at checkout and save 10% off your order!

• secret code: hawaii nei