new peeks: rockabella jewels

these darling bff bracelets by rockabella jewels were intended to be shared as a cute summer crush, and then i realized that kristel has introduced quite a few new styles since our last show & tell. while the knotted friendship bands make me reminisce of small kid time when you would wait until the salty ocean waves and hot hawaiian sunshine released your wrist from its pledge, the grownup versions are designed to charm with seashells and semi-precious stones befriending the most delightful patterns.

inspiration always seems to strike kristel in unexpected ways and rockabella has made many fans with its pretty hints of the pacific. this time around gold dipped cowrie shells pair with hand dyed hair elastics for the aptly named mai ties while hammered golden loops have been carefully fabricated in her maui studio as a contemporary remake of the lei.

more peeks of rockabella's summer sparkle after the jump!

rockabella lei

mai ties

layered puka * hawaiian island nameplate

isn't the layered puka with a gold dipped shell hugging its tiny counterpart the sweetest idea for a new mama welcoming her first little one?

prices start at a very reasonable $8.50 for a mai tie with most of rockabella's signature designs under $100.

select styles may be found at your neighborhood stockist while the online shop offers complimentary shipping to hawai'i mailboxes!

isle style: sea glass sparkle

beachcombing for sea glass is one of my favorite things yet jewelry that allows their tumbled in the waves beauty to glow like gemstones remains as elusive as the orange glass coveted by collectors.

and then, the prettiest sea glass rings handset in sterling silver were discovered in maui designer kira ferrer's etsy shop!

$75 to $95 online.

and the winner is . . .

armored ocean bangle

amber from waialua who swooned for the petite silver opihi encircling nina kuna designs' armored ocean bangle.

alas, there was just one piece of nkd sparkle to share, but do click over to the online shop where you still have a few days to knock 20% off all summer 2011 glow:

• secret code: summer2011
• expires: sat, jul 9th

congratulations amber!

{many mahalos to nina for hosting yet another fabulous giveaway!}

island crush: summer lily

as the mercury rises, i find myself wishing for more lightweight pieces to magically appear in my closet. one possibility on my style radar: the lily short by florencia arias with a festive swirl of color, comfy wide waistband, and silky modal jersey.

paired with a breezy top, the relaxed summer staple seems just right for a carefree day around town while also pulling double duty when lounging about the house.

$68 online.

aloha friday scoop

a big batch of mini spicy buffalo chicken delights and zippy-esque chili are a-callin' this independence day weekend! before you dash off for the holiday, do peek the pretty new pouches just uploaded to samudra's online shop (tulum wave . . . sigh).

first friday highlights if the chinatown arts district is wooing you to town:

• chinatown boardroom welcomes japanese artist koji toyoda, maker of happy surf art. a portion of show proceeds benefits survivors of the japan tsunami. {6p to 9p; 1160 nu'uanu avenue}

• say hello to the fighting eel ladies and save 15% during this weekend's storewide sale. {'til 9:30p tonight + sat/mon shop hours; 1133 bethel street}

• roberta oaks hosts a buy 1, get 1 for 40% off sale on all regular priced w's and select m's styles from s/s 2011. {19 north pauahi street; fyi: online friends can save 25% in the online shop with secret code firecracker - expires mon, jul 4th}

mu'umu'u heaven helps denim designer allison izu upcycle imperfect pairs of jeans from the line's launch into new goods. plus, door prizes and vintage photobooth style snapshots by flashlab!

• when: fri, jul 1st - 4p to 7p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

pop by the butik to acquire new summer style with a buy 1, get 1 for 50% off deal.

• when: now to sun, jul 3rd
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

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