tamara catz sample sale

fans of tamara catz's romantic bohemian style will want to drop into the maui designer's paia showroom tomorrow for a one day summer sample sale. if you can't make it, click over to the new online shop which is stocked with selections from the spring and resort 08 collections as well as new styles from the popular bridal line.

• when: fri, may 30th - 9a to 6p
• where: 83 hana hwy, paia

embroidered mini * knit jacket

cherry blossoms & butterflies

also, kristel from the shop (better known to readers as the designer behind rockabella jewels and co-creator of tc's in-house bridal jewelry line) recently sent along word that the in store 10% kama'aina discount is now accepted online so long as the order is being shipped to a valid hawaii address.

• secret code: hawaii
• expires: n/a
• fyi: not applicable on sale items

weekly sales sheet

stop by kicks/hi this weekend for a chance to scoop up their latest release - the lucky cranes cap!

• when: sat, apr 26th
• where: kicks/hi - ward + makaloa

the last saturday of the month means its time to hit the wst4u/queens candy shop bbq + garage sale.

• when: sat, apr 26th - 9a to 2p
• where: 831 queen street

join jewelry designer jan avellana of hazelnut cottage for a weekend trunk show filled with her charming handcrafted accessories.

4/26 update - trunk show has been cancelled due to a sewer main leak at ward.

• when: sat, apr 26th-10a to 4p & sun, apr 27th-1p to 4p
• where: cottage by the sea, ward warehouse

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tamara catz open house

oahu brides-to-be: finally, a save the date that doesn't require any work on your part other than marking your calendar. tamara catz has booked the coral loft in chinatown on saturday for a one day open house featuring her dreamy island inspired bridal collection.

no wedding plans? no worries, the maui designer's resort 08 collection (shown above) will also be in the house for first looks to one and all.

and if that's not reason enough to spend the afternoon in chinatown, confections from cake couture cupcakes will do its best to woo you in between fittings.

appointments may be made via email - info [at] tamaracatz [dot] com - or phone - 808.579.9184

• when: sat, mar 8th - 11a to 6p
• where: coral loft, 1033a smith street

weekly sales sheet

fighting eel + lily lotus

just two days left to save 15% off your order at ali'i kula lavender. also, sat, dec 15th is their final appearance for the year at the kcc farmers market. pre-orders for pickup are available so long as you call it in by tue, dec 11th.

• secret code: 1207
• expires: sat, dec 8th

on saturday, shop the offbeat holiday trunk sale featuring the tee designs of roketo and a mix of up and coming indie designers.

• when: sat, dec 8th - 10a to 2p
• where: illusions - 1372 south king street

cottage by the sea has been named the exclusive island stockist of etsy favorite hazelnut cottage. stop by saturday for a trunk show and enjoy 10% off the collection. meet designer jan avellana who will also be accepting custom orders on her hand stamped creations.

• when: sat, dec 8th - 10a to 4p
• where: @ ward warehouse

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weekend muse

rockabella jewels + tamara catz

kristel from rockabella recently buzzed me about tomorrow night's muse event hosted by modern pacific weddings, smart magazine, and downtown @ hsam. the fashion show shines the spotlight on designer gowns by maui's tamara catz (plus nicole miller, jules bly, and kirstie kelly of the disney fairy tale weddings collection) versatile enough for both brides and fashionistas making the rounds of black tie bashes this holiday season.

rockabella jewels will also be in the house with new designs and there will be eco-friendly ideas on how to make your own soirées a bit more green.

• when: sat, nov 3rd - 7p to 10p
• where: thirtyninehotel
• rsvp: gowns [at] modwed [dot] com or 808.537.6762

and, if you are planning a destination wedding to the islands, be sure to click over to modern pacific weddings which is honolulu's newest one stop bridal shop. mpw will also host a trunk show featuring a few muse designers at their charming on-site lounge next week.

• when: tu/th/sa - nov 6/8/10 - 10:30a to 5:30p

{update | jan 2010: modern pacific weddings closed up shop last year}