weekly sales sheet

shivhon * happy hearts mochi * maui dive girl

help fashionista's market empty out its new space during a pre-renovation sale filled with designer steals & deals. 50% off all regular priced styles and an additional 20% off already reduced merch.

• when: sat, aug 15th & sun, aug 16th - 10a to 2p & mon, aug 17 to fri, aug 21st - 11a to 6p
• where: 1183 bethel street

no reservations required to scoop up 4-piece samplers of happy hearts mochi during the final days of shirokiya's island food fair.

• when: now to sun, aug 16th
• where: shirokiya, ala moana

update your floor space with modern tropical style by shivhon (spinning shown above) and enjoy 15% off all standard rug patterns during the north shore studio's summer sale.

• when: now to sun, aug 30th
• where: 58-121 kaunala street, suite b1, haleiwa

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sugarcane season

happy news for recessionistas! longtime h|h reader and sugarcane shopkeeper faith scheiblich recently sent along news of her recently opened consignment boutique in kaimuki. the former napa valley resident recently moved to the islands with her 'ohana and happened upon the perfect spot for sugarcane which is filled with previously loved home goods and clothing that hint of a sweet vintage beach cottage vibe.

in addition to the resale shop's rotating selection of edited offerings, sugarcane stocks housewares with a retro flair as well as new arrivals (expected in the next week or so) made in the islands including keiki wearables and handcrafted jewelry and accessories.

alas, no website yet so stop by the shop to take a peek at the budget-friendly bargains and say hello!

• where: 1137 11th avenue, suite 101, kaimuki
• shop hours: tue to sun, 11a to 7p

welcome to lilac ave

today's etsy find is the handcrafted home fragrance line from honolulu's lilac ave which specializes in soy-based scents packaged in a delightful array of vintage and recycled receptacles. deb, the sahm who launched lilac ave before moving to the islands earlier this summer, upcycles everything from candy tins to spaghetti jars and wine bottles to help close the loop and keep perfectly good things out of the landfill.

the charming and eclectic collection of clean burning soy candles are a sweet find for any handmade home and are joined by pretty soy tarts and reed diffusers scented in lemongrass, plumeria, and orange blossom. as an added bonus, lilac ave also offers a refill service to extend the life of each one-of-a-kind container.

take a peek at lilac ave's current offerings over in the official etsy shop.

new peeks: fighting eel fall 2009

mimi

lan chung and rona bennett, the stylish duo behind honolulu-based label fighting eel, have a more structured look in mind for fall 09. word is many of the upcoming season's sophisticated silhouettes were made possible by a more substantial knit, and the new looks (absolutely lovely paired with tights) seem perfectly suitable for work and play.

autumn colorways include a deep navy blue, bold lipstick red, warm olive green, and, my favorite, gorgeous neutral gray.

more peeks below . . .

lily

badu

becks

the fall looks are already waiting on the racks at fe's network of neighborhood stockists and should be arriving in the online shop next week. and, of course, a visit to the label's showroom is always a must stop when you find yourself in chinatown.

• where: 47 north hotel street
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 5p
• fyi: cash or credit only

hawaii or bust

spotted this fab set from kate spade awhile ago but the show & tell was put on the back burner with all the goings on this summer. alas, the coin purse and ski hat have sold out but the slippers are still offered in the online shop (with free shipping, natch).

although i doubt anyone else could possibly wear the hat as well as this adorable fella.

its popularity does makes me wonder why such a happy-go-lucky and, obviously, island-inspired look was designed so far far away from hawaii.

designer challenge, anyone?