weekly sales sheet

jools double citrine teardrops & butterfly cuff

hele over to the butik for the final day of its halloween sale. save 15% on non-sale styles and 25% on fighting eel's summer 08 collection and all handbags & wallets. spend $50 and score a goodie bag with a trick or treat (additional savings off purchase).

• when: today, oct 31st - 11a to 7p
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

today only, mu'umu'u heaven is scaring up a 25% off deal on all bamboo jersey styles (in-store only). bring your keiki for trick-or-treating fun!

• when: today, oct 31st - 10a to 6p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

shake off your candy coma and head to the honolulu design center for fashionista's market two day christmas event. do a little one for you, one for me shopping with fabulous gift finds ($10 and up) and style deals from indah, frenzii & more. summer inventory will also be marked down up to 60% off retail.

• when: sat, nov 1st & sun, nov 2nd - 9a to 3p
• where: hdc, 1250 kapiolani blvd
• tix: $3 fm members/$7 general public

online, click over to jools and save 20% off all regular priced designs during the annual fall sale.

• when: now to sun, nov 2nd
• secret code: scary20

indah fall 2008

piper

bali-based designer libby de santis of indah recently rolled out her fall 08 collection filled with more of the fabulous bohemian loveliness the line has become known for. this season it's all about subdued hues and retro patterns accented with chunky knits, painted silk and bold geometric stripes for a luxe hippie look with a just hint of glam rocker to mix it up a bit.

ophelia

aztec

bowie

a few clicks revealed that your best bet to locate indah's fall 08 edition online is at shop intuition and planet blue or stop by your favorite stockist to take a peek at the collection.

design footprint

jacob armchair

this past summer, readers were introduced to up & coming furniture designer brandon large who recently sent along peeks of a few of his latest creations. the jacob arm chair seems to be the perfect solution for small spaces by combining seating, storage, and a side table in one multifunctional piece. if you're really tight on space, the table folds out of the way for those times when you need a bit of extra wiggle room to get your wii on.

in eco news, brandon is taking one more step towards sustainability by incorporating recycled lumber deconstructed by re-use hawaii into his designs (upholstered pieces already featured repurposed cushion castoffs). the reclaimed wood may have a few imperfections but it's a small sacrifice to help divert construction waste from local landfills while holding on to a piece of hawaii's past - be it a bygone bungalow or a remnant of the punahou gym.

and, if you have been searching for a way to modernize your entryway, look no further than these handcrafted platform door mats made of recycled wood and old tire rubber reborn as a slip-free backing. mats are finished with eco-friendly stains and waterproofed to protect from the elements.

the price tag on the jacob armchair is $800 and the mats go for $40. most pieces are made to order - email brandon123brandon123 [at] yahoo [dot] com for more details.

allison izu fall 2008

paniolo + honolulu

it's been over a year since honolulu got its first peek at designer allison izu song's premium petite denim line which will finally go on sale to the public at next week's official launch party. the new collection just may be the first denim collection catering to customers 5'4" and under who, until now, have had to rely on a host of tricks and trips to the tailor when shopping straight off the rack.

there are five styles in the opening collection (including a flirty pencil skirt) in silhouettes cut to show off shapes from size 00 to 10. a uniform dark wash elongates the legs and careful consideration was given to details like the proper placement of knee breaks while keeping distracting embellishments to a minimum. even better, two inseams are offered (27-inches & 31-inches) to help petites of all sizes find their perfect fit.

previews of allison's eponymous fall 08 collection are currently posted on the official website and the entire lineup is expected to be available online at izushop and in-store at local stockists in mid-november.

h|h readers are also invited to meet the designer and shop the collection during the launch party:

• when: thu, nov 6th - 6p to 8p
• where: pearl, ala moana
• fyi: email rsvp [at] allisonizu [dot] com to get on the list

p.s. click rewind to take a peek at past collections.

b is for bento

earlier this year, i was introduced to the bento goes kawaii phenomenon via enthusiastic blogs and flickr pages devoted to the art of playing with food (literally). who knew cafeteria cuisine could be so adorable?

and while i lack the patience to whip one up myself and would feel guilty decapitating such artfully prepared nibbles, readers up to the challenge may want to pick up a copy of the recently published hawaii's bento box cookbook which is filled with tips and tricks on how to transform your food into funtime.

the cookbook was inspired by the little lunches local chef turned sahm susan yuen began making for her little ones after noticing the delightful bento boxes prepared by the japanese moms at her daughter's pre-school. recipes include local favorites along with step-by-step instructions on how to make musubis in the shape of penguins and bears and owls (oh my!) and the intriguingly named char siu bunny bao.

bon appétit!