milliner matchmaker: camille design

considering how the world was abuzz over the whimsical toppers worn by royal wedding guests, it seems a shame that, with the exception of the red hat society and the occasional hipster revival, most folks these days seem content to cover their crown with an unassuming baseball cap. once upon a time the hat was a necessary accessory. the finishing note for most any outfit be it a delightfully feathered confection made to woo a sweetheart or a felted fedora that doubled as an impromptu disguise while investigating noir-ish plots.

those of us who adore the fashion possibilities of a hat (more than just a handy rescue on a bad hair day, dear readers) will be charmed to meet designer camille winet who moved her millinery studio from the bay area to the big island a few years ago. since settling in hawi, her handmade collection of sweet fedoras, chic berets, and wide brimmed beauties have welcomed fetching sun hats constructed to shade your face from the sizzling hawaiian sunshine.

depending on your mood, you can slip on personas from contemporary gamine to ladylike enigma with a simple hat switch. an instant makeover without investing in a brand new wardrobe . . . j'adore!

more peeks from camille design's spring/summer lookbook after the jump . . .

veronica portrait * anita newsboy * josephine beret

mommy & me sun hats

i should also mention that camille's pretty accompaniments are one-of-a-kind and incorporate vintage fabric and trimmings. styles are available in standard sizes via her ready-to-wear line, and the collection also offers keiki-sized coverups for little kama'aina plus tailored hats for the gent set.

hard to fit heads will rejoice in the possibility of a custom chapeau made just for you. do note the additional 20% charge and 2 to 3 week turnaround time, however a worthwhile expense if you have ever suffered from the pinch of a too tight topper.

rtw prices start at $96 and the s/s 2011 silhouettes can be ordered in the online shop.

island crush: lauhala lovelies

handmade leather clutches with a hint of hibiscus or playfully reconstructed lauhala. old timey island style remade for modern day escapades.

three styles. a rainbow of colors. designed by guava shop.

swoon.

$98 to $108 online + in-store.

nina kuna designs summer 2011

summertime brings another gorgeous jewelry reveal . . . this time from makawao's nina kuna designs! while the line is designed in nina's upcountry maui studio, the collection feels like chancing upon a pirate chest overflowing with shimmering treasure. petite pretties plucked from the waves have been carefully hand cast into detailed molds which transform liquid 18k gold and silverplate into elegant ocean inspired glow.

island lovelies who adore the bright lights of the big city equally with our sandy shores will be captivated by the beach glam bangles, cocktail rings, and sophisticated hoops highlighting homegrown opihi, sea urchins, and ravishing seashells.

intrigued? a delightful surprise awaits you on our beachcombing field trip after the jump!

shell bangles & hoops

armored ocean bangles

along with crafting every piece of jewelry, nina also snapped the exquisitely styled product shots so do click over to her blog to admire her fabulous photography portfolio.

discovered new sparkle for your wishlist? nina is celebrating her summer launch with a sitewide sale (enter secret code summer2011 to save 20% in the online shop through jul 9th) along with a giveway of her armored ocean bangle for one lucky hapa | hale reader!

please follow all the fine print posted below:

• click here to send your name and current hometown by tue, jul 5th
• please include nina kuna summer giveaway in the subject
  & note if gold or silver makes you smile in your message
• one entry per person/household

the lucky reader will be announced next wednesday. good luck to you!

p.s. while nkd happens to be one of my advertisers (full disclosure), readers will be happy to know that every single find featured on h|h is handpicked by me and is never ever influenced by my sponsor sidebar. just in case you were wondering.

{update: winner list posted}

island crush: samudra souvenirs

pink coconut market tote * mokulua pouch

my first glimpse of samudra's dreamy debut rekindled happy memories of everyday and faraway seaside escapes. the picturesque collection, a collaboration between jennifer binney of kailua's hinu jewelry and sara beltrán of india's dezso, promises an endless summer with breathtaking backdrops (all snapped by the designers) decorating the line of scenic carryalls.

$25 to $50 online + in-store.

aloha friday scoop

the skies have ever-so-briefly shaken off the coast's june gloom so i will keep this short and sweet . . .

calling all makers! help our friends at interisland terminal finish r&d, a homegrown clubhouse designed for honolulu's creative community debuting this summer.

• fyi: fundraising campaign ends wed, jul 6th

find decorating delights during a one day sale at the cathy's marketplace warehouse filled with consignment and overstocked home goods.

• when: sat, jun 25th - 10a to 1p
• where: 410 keawe street, kaka'ako

three of my favorite things come together for the annual ma'o ma town fundraiser to support the waianae farm's youth leadership program.

• when: sat, jun 25th - 6p to 9p
• where: hisam, 250 south hotel street
• tix: $150 (a portion is tax-duductible)

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