roberta oaks spring clearance

oahu designer roberta oaks has just announced a huge sale on her spring/summer 07 collection. sizes and quantities are limited so click over quickly to scoop up organic tees and maxi dresses all while saving at least 60% off retail.

p.s. check out roberta and her passion for recycled fashion via youtube.

my fare lady

waimea canyon

it may not be a $1 ticket but the latest $25 o/w fare will still buy you a nice lunch with the extra savings. there were plenty of seats available when i did a quick price check for the usually elusive sale tix, however, since only a few seats are typically discounted, it's always a good idea to nail down your dates quickly to take your pick of the flight schedule.

details:

• book it: by sun, aug 19th
• fly: now to sep 30th
• blackout dates: aug 31st, sep 2nd & 3rd (aloha & go!)
• cities: honolulu to hilo *or* kahalui *or* kona *or* lihue

fly, fly, fly: aloha airlines | go! | hawaiian airlines

weekend sales sheet

as if the made in hawaii festival and closet swap weren't enough to keep you busy, this weekend is overflowing with bargains!

get the weekend rolling with the final day of the storewide sale at kicks/hi. score 10% 20% off almost everything in the shops considered to be nirvana for the sneaker set. and, though you'll have to pay full price to be the first on the block to rock the latest looks, be sure to take a peek at the new releases before you go.

• when: fri, aug 17th sat, aug 18th to fri, aug 24th
• where: kicks/hi - ward + makaloa
• fyi - all sales final

as the sun starts to set, head down to queen street for an end of summer party compliments of the candy shop & wst4u. join their summer send off complete with good tunes, discounts galore (20% off clothing & accessories plus 10% off shoes), and the debut of designers leah evans & liezel pagala, recent graduates of uh's apparel product design & merchandising program.

• when: fri, aug 17th - 7pm to 12am
• where: 831 & 839 queen street
• fyi: there is a theme and thy name is neon

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closet swap

on saturday, fashionista's market is bringing the first ever closet swap to the islands. here's the 411 if you happened to miss the sundance channel's big ideas for a small planet episode which featured something similar earlier this summer (preview a clip from the swap-o-rama-rama on youtube):

a closet swap is a fashion exchange via the cathartic, if emotionally draining, purging of your closet which allows you to do a little "shopping" from the cast off goodies brought in by other like minded ladies. if you're prone to wax poetic about the memories embedded in that never worn mini that was such a steal three years ago, ask a friend willing to dish out some tough love to help you get through the process.

leftovers will be donated to the leeward domestic abuse shelter so open your heart as well as your closet since unclaimed items will be going to a good cause. in addition to clothing, the shelter's wish list includes new underwear, keiki/baby items (educational games, arts & crafts, diapers, baby wipes, car seats), slippers, personal care products (shampoo, toothpaste, brushes, etc), towels, journals and phone cards.

a few ground rules:

• clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry in good condition are welcome, however if it's been relegated to the back of your closet desperately waiting for a repair (or a battle with the stain stick) it's best to leave it at home

• girls only (sorry fellas)

• be generous since you only get to take home as much as you donate to the stash

• wear your best unmentionable (or a leotard à la the hardcore sample sale pros) if you plan on trying on clothes in the communal dressing room

the event will also feature tee deconstruction 101 with designer allisonizu of reincarnation, massages by elements spa, mini-makeovers by flaunt, hair styling by ulupono academy, and a cookie decorating workshop.

admission not only gets you in the door for all the fun but also includes lunch, a goody bag, raffle prizes, and, of course, sample sale shopping! here's a hint of what to expect in today's star-bulletin.

details, details, details:

• when: sat, aug 18th
• schedule: 9a to 10a - registration & dropoff, 10a to 12p - fun, 12p to 2p - swap!
• where: japanese cultural center
• tix: $25 online pre-sale, $30 at the door

made in hawaii 2007 - first peeps

tsang & mirai

while a number of h|h favorites toil away in the final hours leading up to the made in hawaii festival kick off tomorrow, the rest of us can kick back in front of the screen and enjoy a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of what everyone is bringing to the show.

tsang & mirai are making an encore appearance and have been busy in their honolulu workshop crafting new pieces for the show. fresh designs like their hand stamped lotus necklace and carved jade blossom ring are sure to tempt you as will t&m's signature origami pendants.

midori jewelry

midori jewelry is making its debut at mih this weekend and to celebrate designer traci morinaga is offering h|h readers a sweet deal. buy $75 of pretty baubles and receive a complimentary pair of earrings from her twinkle collection. just whisper that you spotted midori on h|h when you stop by the mih booth.

off the rock? click away and pick out your favorite sparkles since traci is generously extending the offer to online shoppers too! place your order by aug 31st and type in the secret code hapa in the order form. don't forget to indicate which twinkle style makes your heart go a-flutter.

bubble shack tropical trios

meanwhile bubble shack will be unveiling tropical trios which promise to transform your bath into a mini getaway. your skin will be pampered with organic jojoba & aloe vera body wash, organic shea butter (fair trade) & macadamia nut lotion, and, the handcrafted soap which put the shack on the map.

bubble shack is all about good for you ingredients which means their product line is 100% vegan, sulfate & paraban free, and never tested on animals.

kauai handbag designer denise tjarks (whose vintage line has been flying off the rack at muumuu heaven) will be island hopping to show off her latest collection. fall is all about hollywood glamour and festival goers will also get to preview denise's holiday and resort 08 lines.

and, as if you needed another reason to stop by the booth, denise will knock 10% off your purchase at checkout in exchange for the secret code (holly golightly). for those far away from the fun, free shipping on online orders placed by aug 22nd should brighten your day.

let's see, big island bees, purveyors of sweet organic honey will also be there (supplementing their fruity nectar with hand dipped beeswax candles) as will aunty nalani's cookies with their spankin' new coconut macadamia nut morsels. downtown general store will also be making an appearance as will roberta oaks, lily lotus, kealopiko and many, many more.

have fun everyone!