obama-rama

it seems only fitting to post a spanking new roundup of obama goodness in anticipation of what will truly be a historic speech tonight (previous editions can be found here and here). did you ever think you would see a presidential candidate from hawaii in your lifetime let alone one who is hapa?

1 - it's a bird, it's a plane, it's a . . . barack obama action figure!

2 - obama tees are a dime a dozen these days but maart + mart's obama 08 design pops a subdued graphic punch.

3 - a handcrafted leather cuff is a stylish yet stealth way to show your support ($5 of each sale will be donated to the obama campaign).

4 - you may not have gone to punahou but you can still slip into a replica of the high school basketball jersey worn when obama was just a boy called barry.

and, if you still can't find a design to your liking, an official tee contest kicked off earlier this week with just days left to enter your submission before the aug 31st deadline. we the people will select the winning design so hele over and get your vote in (speaking of voting, surely you are already registered but here's a fun widget to remind your pals).

easy rider

electra huli huli cruiser

with more people opting for two wheels in face of higher prices at the pump and as a way to reduce their carbon footprint, you may have flirted with the idea of digging out that rusty old bike and taking it out for a spin. problem is it may be too small or, worse, too broken to get you on the road. enter the kalihi valley instructional bike exchange program (k-vibe) which will get you back in the saddle in no time.

a little kokua &/or sweat equity is all that's required. simply trade in your (or your keiki's) old bicycle for new wheels or help fix up bikes donated to the co-op and pay it forward. no bike and no time? no worries, a donation (which goes to stock bike parts and tools for the program) will get you rehabbed wheels so you can pedal along with one of the community bike rides organized by k-vibe.

click over to the official k-vibe blog to stay in the loop.

p.s. new bike owners are also welcome to stop by for a lesson in bike maintenance 101.

{via knittybird}

indah summer 2008

pilar

labor day is just around the corner so let's squeeze in a peek at indah's summer 08 collection before we officially say goodbye to the season. of course, the latest looks from bali-based designer (& kaua'i girl) libby de santis work year-round in the islands with its mix of softer silhouettes, vibrant batik patterns, and a return to old school tropical glamour.

giginala + rozy

i am also loving indah's take on tapa (traditional motifs with a dash of sweet little doodles) and patchwork (modern bohemian which also doubles as a skirt) from seasons past.

still no e-shop but the stockist list is filled with boutiques from the islands to the mainland with a few online possibilities (shop intuition has a nice selection) for those without a neighborhood boutique close by.

pau hana clicks

still catching up on life so enjoy a few links unearthed from the archives:

• find out if your favorite was tops in the tasty island's portuguese sausage shootout [via mmm-yoso]

• reason no. 75 why my kitchen needs yet another gadget - the homemade green tea ice cream compliments of ma'ona.

• . . . who also happened to school readers on how to make coconut milk from scratch.

have a happy weekend!

weekly sales sheet

tomorrow marks the last sale of the summer for fashionista's market. save up to 80% on designer goods from abs, frenzii, hale bob paris, harajuku lovers, paige premium denim, tokidoki & more. bonus deals include an additional 20% off new stock and 10% off denim and clearance items (some restrictions apply).

a portion of the proceeds will benefit the autism society of hawaii.

• when: sat, aug 23rd - 9a to 5p
• where: honolulu design center, 1250 kapiolani blvd
• tix: $3 fm members, $7 general public
• fyi: take a peek at the faq before you go

scoop up the cutest dresses and accessories for both little ones and grownups during the moopiland trunk show at shasa emporium on saturday. score 10% off most moopiland creations during the show and receive a free gift with a $50 purchase.

• when: sat, aug 23rd - 11a to 4p
• where: shasa emporium, kahala mall

online, hazelnut cottage just kicked off an end of season sale! click over to the offical website or etsy shop and save 20% off all regular priced & in stock pieces. mention that you saw the sale on h|h and jan will throw in complimentary first class shipping.

• expires: thu, aug 28th

also on etsy, flaunt it maternity has a shop special on its sassy tees for expecting mamas - buy two regular priced tees and score a free tank (while supplies last)!

• secret code: ss (enter in comment box)