talk story challenge

happy wednesday everyone! the jet lag has finally been shaken off and all the required catch up after being away has been tackled so you can expect more frequent postings of modern island goodness starting later today.

but first i want to announce a little contest for april. one of my wishes now that hapa | hale has relaunched is to create more of a community on the website. i am always curious about the reaction of the h|h 'ohana to all the loveliness shared here so consider this your official invitation to click over to the comments section and talk story with me, the featured designers, and one another.

you will score one entry for every comment you make during the month of april (fine print: one entry for any & all comments *per* feature posted between april 7th-30th, 2010). one word comments to rack up entries are a no-no and politely discouraged so be creative and post thoughtfully to add to the conversation.

for those of you who follow h|h via the email newsletter &/or rss feed (which, alas, have a tendency to not always display the comment link), simply click on the post title which will whisk you directly to the website where you can share your thoughts on the latest finds.

remember to fill in your email address so you can be contacted if you are the lucky winner. (if you are concerned about privacy, please know that your email will *not* be displayed on the website. it is simply a way to confirm that you are truly a fabulous reader and not some pesky spammer.)

the prize: a luxe letarte safari chiffon sarong (one size fits most) that can be worn as a beach coverup or scarf!

winner will be announced on may day.

{update: winner list posted}

letarte 2010 collection

starfish bikini

hope everyone had a lovely weekend and took a moment to take a tour of the new website (this would mean you, mr. & ms. email or rss subscriber!). while i was away tinkering on h|h's makeover, the letarte 'ohana sent over news of the maui-based label's ten year collection which scored quite a few snaps in the latest edition of the sports illustrated swimsuit issue.

letarte can always be counted on for girly glam - fun and flirty beach-inspired looks accompanied by either a dash of boho, a hint of rocker edge, or a cheeky combination of the two (hello skull toile!). i continue to swoon for letarte's pretty, playful prints including the gorgeous abstract feather design introduced this season and the aloha guitar's cheery repeat which was inspired by hawaii's own slack key guitar and ukulele (be sure to take a peek at the coordinating tunic with little aloha's embroidered along the hem).

and, of course, no letarte collection would be complete without a proper coverup which is offered in an endless variation be they bardot-inspired nautical stripes, sweet peasant details, or luxe embellishments.

more peeks below . . .

feathers bikini with leather straps

aloha guitar

pink sand tunic

pineapple juice maxi

2010 styles have already landed in letarte's online shop (which offers complimentary shipping to the upper 48) and the flagship boutique in paia.

• where: 24 baldwin avenue, paia
• shop hours: mon to sat, 9a to 6p & sun, 10a to 6p

take a peek at the collection and remember to report back and share your favorite looks!

letarte sale at hautelook!

swooned for letarte's 2009 resort collection when it was featured on h|h? hele over to hautelook which just kicked off a huge sale this morning. a quick peek revealed over 100 styles from saucy swimwear to letarte's lovely tunics for 55% off!

if you are not a member, simply register at hautelook to access the sale. alas, no returns are allowed so click over to letarte's size chart to help you select the best fit while shopping.

• sale dates: now to sat, feb 6th @ 8:59a pst

weekly sales sheet

petite letarte * lucky pebble * noelani designs

meet alliway designer allison kim-czerniak who will be traveling down the block for a trunk show at the nordy's jewelry department tomorrow.

• when: sat, nov 14th - 11a to 4p
• where: nordstrom, second floor, ala moana

olive boutique celebrates its first year with a saturday sale and soirée. stop by to save 20% off all day long (excluding jewelry) including shop favorites indah and wings hawaii plus enjoy a peek at jo.jah.jae's handcrafted adornment.

p.s. wait until twilight for live music and birthday pupus which get the party started at 6p.

• when: sat, nov 14th - 11a to 9p
• where: 43 kihapai street, kailua

in manoa, our friends from toast will be setting up among the 100-plus booths at the noelani elementary school craft & children's fair.

• when: sat, nov 14th - 9a to 2p
• where: 2655 woodlawn drive, manoa

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weekly sales sheet

letarte * hazelnut cottage * soha

save $20 on every $100 purchased at the butik including new arrivals from fighting eel's fall 2009 collection.

p.s. enjoy 10% savings on all non-sale purchases under $100.

• when: fri, sep 4th to mon, sep 7th
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3
• shop hours: fri/sat, 11a to 7p; sun, 12p to 5p & mon, 11a to 5p

update your space at fishcake and knock 25% off all designs (art and consignment excluded).

• when: fri, sep 4th & sat, sep 5th
• where: 307c kamani street, kaka'ako
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p (closed labor day)

stop by olive and save 20% off all styles (island labels stocked: indah, jo.jah.jae jewelry & wings hawaii) including the sale rack!

• when: sat, sep 5th - 11a to 5p
• where: 43 kihapai street, kailua
• fyi: free parking round back

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