cosmetic counter gift picks

1 - the go to tool of what not to wear's carmindy just happens to be made by honolulu's very own body+soul cosmetics. alas, the darling mini brush set is sold out on the b+s website but you can still scoop one up here.

2 - mama coco's lip rouge has returned just in time for the holidays! red hibiscus petals add a hint of color to the organic and fair trade moisturizing base of coconut oil, shea butter and hawaiian honey.

3 - maleana, makeup artist dorys foltin's cosmetics line, recently introduced color tides, a mineral shimmer that highlights and brightens all the right spots (fyi - the online shop is not fully functional yet. email or call to order).

4 - body & soul's face glow is the one stick wonder to keep in your purse 24/7. it gives your cheeks and lips a pretty pick me up plus adds a little ooh la la to the décolleté.

girl about town

just popping in with a few last minute updates . . .

• if you have been coveting an origami crane ornament this holiday, i spotted a few still dangling on the into xmas tree while shopping in chinatown yesterday.

• more reasons to shop the honolulu gift fair this weekend - pretty little things from tsang & mirai and sudsy bath treats from bubble shack (and don't forget to say hello to miemiko and scoop up a sweet letterpress moleskine notebook).

• last but not least, the handy dandy luxe link is now stocked at the wedding café's spanking new outpost at ward warehouse (p.s. the entire shop is also 20% off this weekend - mahalo mj!).

instant illumination

bath plantation, the online apothecary of big island girl chere deshayes (now based in texas), recently launched a service that lets you play candlemaker for a day. simple choose the appropriate vessel for your custom soy candle, select your favorite island inspired scent, and top it off with a personalized label.

a few clicks and voilà, a tailor made gift without all the fuss.

{update | jan 2010: please note bath plantation changed ownership after this was posted}

weekly sales sheet

noelani designs * i'iwi by eve furchgott

with only twelve days until xmas, it seems apropos to post an early edition of the sales sheet this week so you can plan your holiday shopping accordingly.

stop by pacific home on thursday evening for a holiday trunk show featuring the collections of jewelry designers ani young and adove roden.

• when: thu, dec 13th - 5p to 7p
• where: 420 ward ave

friday evening, the honolulu gift fair kicks off at the blaisdell for a one stop holiday shopping extravaganza. scoop up letterpress goodies from miemiko atelier plus stylish picks from the fashionista's market.

• when: dec 14th-16th - fri/5p to 9p; sat/9a to 7p; sun/9a to 5p
• fyi: donate a canned good and score free admission

across the street (and weather permitting), noelani designs and midori jewelry will be among the indie designers and artists making an appearance during the thomas square artfest.

• when: sat/sun, dec 15th &16th - 9a to 4p

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paddle on

1 - wrap the wave warriors in your life with the latest designs from 'oiwi ocean gear. the retro crazy waves jersey is sure to turn heads while the ladies score a playful update in 'oiwi's hihimanu jersey.

2 - hable construction's canoeing snowmen stocking is a definite splurge but a hard to resist gift for your favorite paddler.

3 - then again, you can always upgrade your giftee's paddle for slightly more than a fancy new xmas stocking. kialoa's limited edition signature outrigger paddle is hand shaped and signed by designer (and kailua native) dave chun.