tattoo lesson

it's been far too long since the last design roundup so enjoy this little show & tell of polynesian tattoo design made for the modern age.

1 - good china gets a maori makeover with this swoon worthy 18-piece porcelain dinnerware set.

2 - since h|h last checked in with manoatoa, the polynesian tee company has continued to release fresh designs inspired by the art and culture of the pacific islands. the newest design is the eye catching mata tee with a cool wraparound graphic.

3 - readers loved the mix of wall sticks featured in 2007 so here's a tribal twist via scribble's tahitian series.

of course, all of these modern interpretations are rooted in the past so click over to youtube to see a fascinating video of the traditional tapping method. the clip is from skin stories, a pbs documentary which aired a few years back that chronicles the history of tattooing throughout polynesia (dvd copies are available at native books in ward warehouse).

roberta oaks spring 2008

martine

the spring 08 collection of roberta oaks continues the designer's mission to bring sustainable style to the islands. bamboo and organic cotton blends with playful embellishments like holograms, double ruffle hemlines, and the occasional asymmetrical strap.

gigi

for a limited time, enjoy a little customer appreciation by way of a 15% discount on everything stocked in the online shop!

• secret code: spring
• expires: thu, mar 20th

fyi - join the designer on friday evening at fashionista's market's ultimate girls' night out!

on the town with malia mills

t-dress

malia mills' childhood in hawaii inspired her foray into the world of swimwear where she seamlessly blends styles made for every body (and every age) with a sophistication hinting at her east coast home base. and while malia has made a name for herself designing suits that show off your curves to their maximum advantage, lately she has been extending her collection into pieces more suited for everyday wear featuring the feminine details fans have come to love.

i am loving the t-dress which seems to be a more modern take on the classic pareau. it's made of the same pretty swiss dot fabric seen throughout the collection, and the versatile design allows it be wrapped in a number of ways depending on your mood.

lulu

kalola

you can get your malia mills fix either online or at one of a handful of eponymous boutiques scattered from ny to chicago (alas, no shop or stockists in the islands yet).

malia's sister carol, who helps run both the company and the official mm blog, was kind enough to send along a $50 coupon for h|h readers. the coupon is good until the end of 2008 and can be redeemed either in-store or via phone order (so a fit specialist can help you find the perfect suit).

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ginger13 spring 2008

tortoise giraffe + starry butterfly

just in time for girl's day, delicious new designs from ginger13! the spring 2008 collection by aiea jewelry designer cindy yokoyama effortlessly floats between dainty romantic flourishes filled with winged creatures and bold pieces rocking a luxe safari look.

the sale section is fully stocked so be sure to take a peek before you buy, and, if you prefer to shop local, click over to find your neighborhood stockist.

p.s. ginger13 will also be one of the featured island designers at friday's ultimate girls' night out.

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weekly sales sheet

you can now shop selections from pacific home from the comfort of home! the honolulu design shop just opened the doors to its virtual storefront and to celebrate is offering 10% off all online orders!

• expires: sat, mar 15th

stop by queens candy shop on saturday afternoon for the qns bbq sale. save on the latest streetwear designs plus island designers bliss lau, leah evans, mechakawa vintage, michele lau, roberta oaks & toast!

• when: sat, mar 1st - 12p to 7p
• where: 831 queen street

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