happy hale*days 2010: beauty edition

because everyone has at least one beauty junkie on their gift list:

1 - letarte recently introduced two skincare formulas to pamper parched skin - vanille polynesia blends shea butter, vanilla and sugar into a sweet scented lotion while 'alia hinu mixes argan and coconut oils to hydrate thirsty skin. ($54; shop online w/ free 2-day shipping on continental u.s. orders placed by wed, dec 22nd or in-store at the paia flagship)

2 - cleanse & moisturize your locks with ola's pure shampoo & conditioner formulated with coconut milk, kukui nut oil, and taro extract. ($19; shop online or search for a local stockist)

3 - soap fans will love maui soap company's gorgeous handmade bars made with certified organic oils and essential oils. ($6.49; online only shop online or find at mana foods in paia & whole foods on oahu)

4 - lanikai bath & body mixes green tea leaves and hawaiian sea salt to create its botanical body scrub. ($22.50; shop online & at the kailua flagship)

5 - mini roll-on perfumes from saffron james come in five intoxicating scents inspired by the islands. ($35; shop online or find at soha living in kahala & select anthropologie shops)

weekly sales sheet

dwr * fighting eel * lanikai bath & body

enjoy big deals (up to 60% off) during design within reach's floor model sample sale. click over to craigslist for the scoop.

• where: ala moana studio

tonight, hele over to maui thing's flagship for a first friday crazy in love fundraiser with 10% of all purchases donated to the fireman's fund.

• when: fri, feb 6th - 5p to 8p
• where: 7 north market street, wailuku

the academy of arts is hosting its annual clearance sale with deals on objets d'art, frames, collectibles, books, posters, clothing & more.

• when: sat, feb 7th to sun, feb 8th & tue, feb 10th
• where: academy art center at linakona

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happy hale*days 08: beauty edition

thankfully, the islands are well past the days when wicked wahine was the most well known beauty product made in hawaii. since pampering treats are always a welcome surprise under the tree (especially for peeps like me who have a hard time splurging on pricey potions), enjoy this roundup of luxe and budget finds for your favorite beauty junkie!

1 - malie kaua'i continues to green its product line and recently introduced an organic update to its popular coconut vanilla collection.

2 - pure & true organic beauty offers up a range of luxe skincare treats concocted with good for you & the earth ingredients. (budget tip: sample the line with the mini facial kit for $20; available in the online shop or at hot mama maternity in kaimuki)

3 - spoil fragrance lovers with nani, saffron james's newest eau de parfum inspired by princess ka'iulani. the fancy scent enchants with notes of pikake, pink plumeria, mimosa & ylang ylang. (budget tip: order up samples at the perfumed court)

4 - glamour girls will adore maleana's holiday gift collection which adds a little sparkle just in time to ring in the new year. (alas, no online shop yet but you can hele over to the kaimuki studio or phone in your order to receive free shipping)

5 - the packaging for the simply kukui line from lanikai bath & body says it all plus all orders score complimentary gift wrap for the holidays! (fyi - there are a few days left to enter to win a $250 gift set!)

6 - a blend of moisturizing oils, hawaiian beeswax, and aloe vera & mango butters make ola's lauhala wrapped tropical lip balm a sweet stocking stuffer.

7 - hawaiian bath & body mixes epsom & hawaiian sea salts with essential oils for a relaxing and detoxifying bathtime soak.

8 - scent your space with island herbal's pretty seashell potpourri infused with fragrant tropical floral notes.

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.