long distance love

while savoring my occasional dose of paper goodness the other day, i tardily discovered the visit hawaii invitation suite by sf's hello!lucky. with so many destination i do's being exchanged in the islands, the retro fabulous design by lab partners captures a hint of aloha with swaying palm trees, surfer sweeties, and a backdrop reminiscent of diamond head to woo family and friends across the pacific.

even nicer, the collection is offered in three tropical inks (papaya, pool or tangerine with additional hues available upon request), and cards can be digitally printed or letterpressed depending on your budget.

be sure to peek the coordinating paper pretties from the vintage postcard inspired save the date to the message in a bottle motif for your rsvp's.

{photo credit: hello!lucky}

new peeks: east maui love

summertime has been quite the design whirlwind over at everything is jake! which recently released a new island to its delightfully retro travel poster series. this time around maui's made by mother nature landmarks have been recreated to remind locals and visitors alike of chilly treks up to haleakala to greet the sunrise, rambling along the oh-so-curvy road to hana, and wandering through the whispering bamboo forests of kipahulu.

$18 online.

p.s. click over to the EIJ! design blog where nick is giving away a set of prints to two lucky winners.

aloha friday scoop

the fashionista's market ticket booth has reopened and invites local twihards to swoon together when bella and edward exchange i do's during a private screening of breaking dawn in november. the ultimate girls movie night out promises a pre-party, pupus, gift bags, a limited edition tee, and more.

• when: fri, nov 18th @ ward consolidated theatres
• tix: $25 to $35 (available in-store or by phone)

with summer vacation all pau, kai boutique has just reopened shop in a new location welcoming rockabella jewels & exclusive hinu sparkle to its mix of local labels and seaside style.

• where: 319 hahani plaza, kailua
• shop hours: mon to thu, 10a to 6p | fri/sat, 10a to 7p | sun, 11a to 6p

on sunday, pop by mu'umu'u heaven and say hello to photographer and surf cinematographer dave homcy, september's featured artist at the shop gallery.

• when: sun, sep 11th - 2p to 5p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

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island crush: aloha sea bags

summer may be slipping away but year-round adventures cannot help but adore becca beach's newest arrival. the aloha totes by sea bags are constructed of sturdy recycled sailcloth and made especially for the kahala boutique by the maine label who first introduced stylish carryalls crafted from retired sails to the states.

i see beach dates, island hops, and quite a few trips to the farmers market in its future.

available in disco fabulous metallic leather (gold or silver) and carefree sailcloth (pink or navy) letters.

$210 to $231 in-store (phone & email orders welcome).

aloha friday scoop

i'll keep this short and sweet since the long weekend awaits . . .

{first friday highlights}

• chinatown boardroom hosts japanese artist fuyuki who will be live painting during the opening reception for his september show. {6p to 9p; 1160 nu'uanu avenue}

• scoop up looks from khush during tonight's trunk show at fighting eel and save 10% off your entire purchase. {5:30p to 9:30p; 1133 bethel street}

• welcome recently opened vintage shop mish mash to the neighborhood and fill-a-bag with a handpicked selection of style finds for $20. {5p to 10p; 1164 smith street}

an international graffiti battle featuring hawaii's top street artists takes over the linekona art center for a day long festival of live art making, urban gardening workshops, hip hop classes, spoken word performances, & a long list of possibilities to inspire your day.

p.s. say hello to sierra dew & learn how to stencil tees!

• when: sat, sep 3rd - 12p to 7p
• where: linekona art center, 1111 victoria street

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