kilauea confidential

birth of the unreckoning

since my fella is a fan of both lava and local boy slash la-based artist edwin ushiro, i suspect he will be coveting edwin's latest piece, birth of the unreckoning, which paper tiger has just released as a limited edition print.

the offering to madame pele, inspired by the whispered tales of big island sightings of the goddess of fire, sports a reasonable price tag ($100) considering its size (12x12) and that edwin has signed and numbered each print.

of course, with only 25 prints to go around you best hele over to paper tiger's online shop for a chance to add one to your personal gallery.

girl's day sale at sig zane

sig zane is celebrating girl's day with a 25% off sale so enjoy this timely peek of recent arrivals to the online shop.

1 - sig zane's pu'umanawale'a print adds a modern abstract touch to the nohonaohae dress ($89).

2 - the strappy ho'ike ($125) looks even lovelier with the muted colorways of the kamakalaukoa design.

3 - the unisex mohalapua popoua wallet ($135) also doubles as a luxe leather checkbook holder.

4 - hula girl style compliments of the kapo'ulakina'u backstage bag ($45).

5 - stash your change in the liko'ula punahoa coin purse ($12).

the fellas are also welcome to shop the sale which is stocked with lots of new designs:

6 - holualoa's famous coffee blossoms wrap around the kehaukea aloha shirt ($79).

7 - big island hillsides roll across the pu'umanawale'a pullover ($79).

8 - the year of the ox design ($26) honors the sz 'ohana with a graphic take on china's bountiful rice fields.

9 - koa leaves and crescent moons mingle on the kamakalaukoa tee ($26).

the three day sale is exclusive to sz's online shop so hele over for the best selection!

• when: today to wed, mar 4th - 5p hst
• fyi: discount will be automatically applied at checkout

p.s. big island readers can opt to pick up their order at sig zane's hilo flagship by entering coupon code hilo at checkout (sale orders will be ready for pickup on fri, mar 6th).

weekly sales sheet

[fyi - the past few days have been devoted to crossing off one of many, many new year's resolutions from my 2009 list but please check back on monday for new and updated goodness]

save 50 to 80% off abs, grass denim, rock & republic, tokidoki and more during the very timely recessionista sale hosted by fashionista's market (complete with a $5 rack!).

• when: sat, feb 28th - 9a to 2p
• where: japanese cultural center, 5th floor - 2454 south beretania street
• tix: $3 fm members; $7 at the door

ali'i kula lavender returns to the kcc farmers market with maui made delights from their upcountry farm.

• when: saturday, feb 28th - 7:30a to 11a
• where: kapiolani community college

also, take note that design shop soha has moved from ward to new digs at kahala mall.

have a happy weekend!

stacia spring 2009

surfrider hoodie

stacy johnson, the la-based creator of stacia, also happens to pen a blog which is a most insightful read for anyone curious about life behind-the-scenes of an indie designer. the spring 09 collection has finally jumped from sketch pad to the rack and this season's kaleidoscopic colorways are inspired by both the retro fabulousness of palm springs (lilly, neutra & pucci) and the tropical glamour of stacy's island home (chameleon, ti leaf & sea salt).

stacia's spacedye knits continue to be a stylish addition to both color-happy wardrobes and neutral closets yearning for an occasional hit of textile whimsy while more eco-friendly textiles have been introduced into the mix with soybean and seaweed fibers now being coaxed along with silky bamboo into modern silhouettes designed for sophisticated yet sustainable coastal living.

behold more spring 09 looks below:

flutter wrap dress + long scarf

yoke vee

alas, the stacia label is still nowhere to be found in stacy's home state so click over to the online shop to take a peek or hit the stockist list if you call the mainland home.

p.s. swooning over the earrings? 'tis the work of misa jewelry, yet another island talent who calls la la land home.

weekly sales sheet

. . . aka the better late than never edition!

hele over to kailua this weekend to scoop up vintage finds from mu'umu'u heaven who is offering up its untouchable stash of dresses, jewels, and assorted goodness with price tags under $100.

• when: sat, feb 21st - 10a to 6p & sun, feb 22nd - 11a to 4p
• where: 767 kailua road, suite 100

the great recession claims yet another retailer with the recent announcement that bridal boutique modern pacific weddings will be shuttering the doors of its kaimuki storefront (a timely reminder to shop your favorite neighborhood spots whenever possible!). everything from gowns to fixtures is marked down 50% off.

• where: 3620 waialae avenue, kaimuki
• shop hours: 10a to 6p

wishing you a happy oscar-filled weekend!