new peeks: mu'umu'u heaven

bean bag & bear

by now i should know that posting during a visit home is like a magic 8-ball prediction - very doubtful. between bouncing between two families, a wedding, playing tour guide with out-of-town pals, and island hopping (aloha conn & john!), the days this time around flew by in a snap with half my to do list remaining untouched.

i did manage to take a peek inside mu'umu'u heaven's expanded space which now includes a home section filled with charming eco-friendly goods. two of mu'umu'u heaven's newest additions to catch my eye were the cheery bean bags ($80; cover only) and bird mobiles crafted from scraps of fabric left over from the production process of transforming no longer loved mu'umu'us into the reinvented styles stocked across the way in the boutique.

the mister and i also couldn't help stopping to admire a piece made by honolulu designer mark chai who upcycled a 55 gallon plastic barrel into a comfy lounge chair ($1500). and, the shop walls are currently filled with heather brown prints and other goodies including the brand new organic green with aloha totes which had just hit the shop floor the day of my visit.

more peeks below . . .

delightful birdie mobile

barrel chair by mark chai

alas, none of these pieces are available in the online shop so you will have to hele over to mu'umu'u heaven's kailua outpost which also happens to employ some of the nicest shopgirls on the island:

• where: 767 kailua road, kailua
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p & sun, 11a to 4p

weekly sales sheet

sig zane * nina kuna designs

sig zane celebrates its 24th anniversary with a two day sale! enjoy 24% savings at both sz's hilo flagship boutique and the online shop. in-store surprises include daily drawings for aloha shirts and $240 gift certificate giveaways.

p.s. online orders over $240 include an extra bonus to knock $24 off a future purchase.

• when: today, oct 9th & sat, oct 10th
• where: 122 kamehameha avenue, hilo
• shop hours: fri, 9:30a to 5p & sat, 9a to 4p
• fyi: online sale kicks off at 9:30a hst

on sunday, vintage fans will want to hele over to the mu'umu'u heaven yard sale stocked with finds priced from $5 to $50.

• when: sun, oct 11th - 9a to 1p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

rock shop returns next week with a vintage fashion bar stocked by cloth including reconstructed looks from the honolulu boutique's in-house label.

p.s. price tag for m's & w's vintage styles range from $8 to $18.

• when: mon, oct 12th - 6p to 9p
• where: honolulu design center, 1250 kapiolani blvd

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weekly sales sheet

mu'umu'u heaven * roberta oaks

stop by the the hawaii woman expo this weekend and meet the peeps behind ali'i kula lavender, alliway, allison izu denim, fashionista's market, ginger13, hifi, midori jewelry & many more.

• when: fri, sep 11th - 5p to 10p & sat, sep 12th & sun, sep 13th - 10a to 6p
• where: blaisdell center
• tix: $3 (free admission for keiki under 7)

aloha japan! mu'umu'u heaven opens up its first international outpost this weekend stocked with reconstructed vintage aloha wear and photography by clark little.

• where: 3-1-7 shichirigahama, kamakura, japan
• shop hours: mon to sun, 11a to 7p

online, shop roberta oaks' line of lovely frocks and enjoy 15% off your entire order.

• secret code: nines
• expires: sun, sep 13th

{update} fighting eel has extended their labor day special which means you have a few more days to save 15% off in the online shop!

• secret code: oops
• expires: mon, sep 14th
• fyi: all sales final

have a happy weekend!

weekly sales sheet

backstreet by alliway * mu'umu'u heaven global warming tee

sneaker freaks will want to hele over to the kicks/hi makaloa outpost for their big summer sale with select in-store merch marked down 50 to 90%.

• where: today to sun, jun 21st
• where: 1530 makaloa street, honolulu
• fyi: all sales final

fashionista's market hosts fresh, a summer shopping affair complete with beauty and tasting bars, prizes, and designer discounts from 14 local stylistas including allison izu, ginger13, roberta oaks, the wedding café and wings hawaii.

a portion of ticket sales benefit the women speaking out foundation.

• when: sat, jun 20th - 11a to 5p
• where: blaisdell center, hawaii suite
• tix: $10
• fyi: first 150 shoppers score a goody bag

p.s. just discovered that fashionista's market is now offering private parties. invite 10 of your favorite pals for the ultimate girls night in filled with the very same style deals (50 to 80% off) but without the crowds. bonus for the hostess - 10% off your purchase plus a gift basket. email alyssa for more details.

save 20% off the entire stock of eco-friendly keiki goods (including organic togs by snappables) during the weekend sale at little sprouts.

• when: sat, jun 20th & sun, jun 21st
• where: 629a kailua road, suite 111, kailua
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p & sun, 12p to 5p

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weekly sales sheet

rockabella jewels + mu'umu'u heaven

a few last minute shopping ideas for mother's day . . .

two days left to save 25% off your favorite design when you swing by the fighting eel showroom (in-store only; click over to the online shop and save 15% off your shopping cart including summer arrivals with the code below).

• when: today to sat, may 9th
• where: 47 north hotel street, chinatown
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 5p

• secret code: mothersday09
• expires: sat, may 9th

hele over to so'mace to shop a delightful assortment of design goodness and enjoy 20% off all accessories, pillows and artwork.

• when: today to sat, may 9th
• where: 1115 young street, honolulu
• shop hours: mon to fri, 10a to 6p & sat, 10a to 3p

tell the shopgirls at the butik the best thing about your mom &/or motherhood to knock 15% off your entire purchase!

• when: today to sun, may 10th
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3, honolulu
• shop hours: mon to sat, 11a to 7p & sun, 12p to 5p

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