green is the new black

tanna from the wedding café recently sent along word of a benefit they are hosting for kanu hawaii next month. it's also the coming out party for divas doing good which is twc's way of giving back to the community and inspiring customers to make small lifestyle changes that really do make a difference (cheers to twc for switching over to styrophobia's biodegradable takeout containers!).

the price of admission includes a fashion show, swag bags, auctions, pupus, music by ben & maila, a dj spinning tunes, plus a chance to win r/t tickets on hawaiian airlines.

styles from alliway, allison izu, fashionista's market, jessica's traveling boutique & split obsession will be walking the runway, and the highest bidder during the silent auction will go home with goodies from pualani, pearl ultra lounge, sheraton & more.

tickets are on sale at the wedding cafe's manoa & ward outposts.

• when: tue, aug 18th - 5:30p
• where: the waterfront, aloha tower
• tix: $25 advance / $30 at the door
• fyi: buy 5 tix get 1 free

p.s. the wedding café 'ohana recently started a blog so click over and take a peek.

sales sheet extra edition

roberta oaks quaint * mu'umu'u heaven plum

a few last minute additions to the sales sheet!

mu'umu'u heaven will open the doors to its kailua boutique this afternoon for a one day only sale with everything 20% off!

• when: today, 12p to 4p
• where: 767 kailua road, suite 100

click over to roberta oaks' online shop and save 20% on current and past collections all weekend long.

• when: now to sun, jul 6th
• secret code: boom

design within reach just posted a handful of floor samples on craigslist marked down 33 to 50% off.

• where: dwr, ala moana

have a happy independence day!

weekly sales sheet

with the holiday weekend just around the corner, time to take a peek at an early edition of the sales sheet so you can make the rounds in between roasting hot dogs on the grill and popping fireworks.

fighting eel gets the holiday kicked off early with 20% off all stock (including the spring 08 collection) in the chinatown showroom.

• when: now to sat, jul 5th - 10a to 5p
• where: 47 north hotel street
• fyi: cash & major credit cards accepted

then make your way to the butik for a 15% off storewide sale. keep your eyes open for specially marked tags to score an additional 5 to 15% off, and remember to bring along your butik tote bag to save $5 (a gallon of gas!) on purchases over $50.

• when: now to sun, july 6th
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

early birds can also get a jump on shasa emporium's 4th of july sale and scoop up denim for 25% off plus save an additional 25% off all existing markdown items.

• when: now to sun, jul 6th
• where: shasa emporium, kahala mall

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house call: noelani designs

aubrey * kanio * myra

audrey hepburn may have had to stroll over to tiffany's for a wistful glimpse of the jewels she coveted, but you simply need to ring up designer noelani love for an in-house show of her fetching accessories inspired by the islands. gather up your girlfriends for a few hours of shopping sans traffic, crowds and 1-800 numbers surrounded by all the comforts of home.

all the pieces in the noelani designs collection are handcrafted into organic shapes with sprinkles of semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and other offerings from the sea.

a minimum of 10 guests is preferred and a few weeks notice is all it takes to book your favorite date. and, a few inside tips from noelani - each design is named after the customer who purchases the very first piece (a little extra incentive to call dibs when you spot something you fancy) and the lucky hostess scores 20% of party sales in free jewelry.

click over to the website to request more details.

hawaii fashion incubator

calling all style fans - the hawaii fashion incubator (hifi) is now open for membership to fashion insiders (designers/shopkeepers/buyers) and enthusiasts (h|h readers!). in addition to the warm fuzzy feeling of doing your part to help hawaii designers get noticed around the islands and beyond, hifi members score a number of exclusive perks including invites to trunk shows, designer discounts, and 30% off the official 2008 hifi tee designed by kealopiko (shown above).

the style consortium recently attained non-profit status and has been busy planning lots of goodies for industry professionals who will have access to online forums, classes & workshops, and a job/internship board. a hifi mentors program is also in the works to help nurture up & coming talent homegrown in hawaii, and hifi hopes to eventually establish a resource center for the growing fashion community featuring workspace and a showroom for local designers.

to celebrate hifi's launch, hele over to the website and sign up for a founding membership which is available at an introductory rate for a limited time. tax-deductible donations are also welcome if you want to embrace your inner philanthropist and become a hifi angel donor.

• annual membership: $40 ($60 w/ hifi tee)

{photo credit: gina baurile}