more reasons to love muumuu heaven

kailua's small town atmosphere is reason enough for a day trip, but there is so much good stuff happening at muumuu heaven here are a few more reasons why it's time to head over the ko'olau range.

• bamboo! muumuu heaven designer deb mascia will be revealing the latest additions to her bamboo collection tomorrow night (details below). one touch of the new tops, tees & dresses made of this eco & tropic friendly fiber and you'll understand why its become a favorite of green fashionistas everywhere. 

• summertime cuts. vintage muumuus have been transformed into the season's must have voluminous baby doll top (perfectly paired with jeans & shorts). 

• free bag! online orders over $50 score an extra treat in the form of the farmers market tote bags made of remnant aloha fabric that have been a shopper's favorite at the boutique. keep one in your car to have handy when it's time to run a few errands and tote your purchases in style (plastic bags are so last century). 

• girl's night out. champagne shopping parties can now be booked at muumuu heaven. the shop is also welcoming mom's groups or anyone else who is looking for a meet up spot for their peeps. email events [at] muumuuheaven [dot] com for more details. 

• and, calling all artists! muumuu heaven opens its doors during kailua's second sunday art walk and is looking for local artists who need a home to showcase their work. email love [at] muumuuheaven [dot] com for info.

in addition to denise tjarks handbags, the boutique now stocks accessories from meleana, pua jewelry & more. and don't forget to take a peek at muumuu heaven's very own delightfully retro notebooks made of vintage album covers.

party in heaven details:

• when: thu, june 28th - 5p to 8p
• where: muumuu heaven's kailua shop
• etc: enjoy pupus while you discover bamboo

pupus and party dresses

speaking of lanikai, muumuu heaven will be throwing their doors open on saturday evening for a little shindig to celebrate everybody's mother . . . earth, that is. pupus, champagne and massages are promised while you check out the latest creations from designer deb mascia.

details:

• when: sat, may 12th from 6 to 9pm
• where: muumuu heaven's kailua shop
• rsvp required via love [at] muumuuheaven [dot] com

lanikai bath & body

every time i step into bath & bodyworks i always wonder why they have yet to open an outpost in the islands since it would be a serious moneymaker. nothing elicits more oohs and aahs from family & friends than when they are gifted with treats from the ubiquitous bath mecca of the [mainland] mall.

oh well, b+bw's loss keeps the customers pouring into lanikai bath & body who savvily saw a void in the market and opened up shop with their own line of island inspired botanical bath goodies a few years ago. this mother's day lanikai b+b has everything you need to pamper your mom with gifts like the pikake home set which is the ultimate get clean kit filled with home fragrance mist, moisturizing hand wash, soap and hand sanitizer for moms who crave a pleasantly scented, germ-free home.

and if your mom happens to be super picky, opt for a gift card and call it a day (for a few dollars more they'll even wrap it in a pretty lauhala box).

when in kailua stop by lanikai's bath boutique or shop online whenever you please.

the owls are not what they seem

m's pueo tee + straw trucker hat

david from 'oiwi ocean gear sent me a sneak peek of their new designs a few months ago and i am happy to report that they are now up on their website. i love love love the pueo tee and am seriously considering making an exception to my fella's no more new t-shirts rule (he is always on the hunt for cool tees when we go home and hence the dresser drawer is about to burst).

there are also some new threads for the ladies like the kahala jersey which will add a little flower power to your paddle/surf sessions plus 'oiwi had added fresh swimwear styles like the haleiwa bikini and the pretty 'oiwi pattern which is now available in new colorways just in time for spring.

fyi - 'oiwi also does custom work so give them a buzz if your team wants to paddle in style.

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escape to muumuu heaven

big congratulations to deb & eric of mu'umu'u heaven who opened the doors to their new showroom in kailua last week! from the slideshow posted online, it looks like the charming boutique was created with a lot of love combined with a crafty reuse of recycled goodies found in the streets.

the collection is expanding beyond muumuu heaven's lovely skirts created from vintage muumuus to pretty island style halter & wrap dresses (the latter made of bamboo! it is so nice to see more local designers embracing sustainable fibers in their work). and if you want to accessorize, the shop also stocks handbags from denise tjarks, a fellow muumuu deconstructionist from kauai.

the only downside is that the hangers are currently bare in the online shop so, for the time being, you will have to make your way to kailua (or email) to add a little muumuu heaven to your closet.

click here for store hours & directions.