Jun 4 
this just in! the luxe resort looks from letarte can be had for over 50% off during the maui-based label's latest appearance at hautelook. you'll have to register at the online sample sale's website to take a peek at all the goods which range from past season swimwear, coverups, and a super cute aloha rashguard.
Jun 3 
it seems while i was in between computers, roberta oaks revealed her summer 09 collection filled with more sweet and sexy fairly-made frocks designed for island living. for a limited time, all styles past and present, currently stocked in the online shop have been marked down 40 percent!
and, if you are in the market for a new bikini, click over to take your pick of roberta's inaugural swim collection which made a splashy debut earlier this year. all mix & match sets are just $50 during the sale.
styles are flying off the rack so hele over to the online shop to scoop up a few pieces on your wishlist.
deals, roberta oaks, style, swim cabana, dressing room Jun 2 
the official arrival of graduation season is here and with it a summer filled with celebrations. the toast team just released the woodland creatures edition of their popular heart stumps favor line which are a sweet surprise for newly minted graduates who have a soft spot for the cute and cuddly.
the wooden tube is filled with a savory mix of nuts and once empty will make a charming repository to stash desktop necessities in those notoriously tiny dorm rooms.
order one of four limited edition designs (squirrel, raccoon, rabbit, owl) in the online shop or stop by toast's showroom to say hello:
design, eat, gifting, kaimuki, shop toast Jun 1 
the first day of june rings in the official start of wedding season so it seems like the perfect time to part with my review copy of wedding belles, the first book penned by tanna dang, the popular proprietor of the wedding café. although the book was published earlier this year and, i must confess, arrived in my mailbox quite some time ago, i finally had a moment to take a peek inside and discovered a breezy read filled with stories and sage advice shared by island brides and grooms.
page after page is filled with a kama'aina take on everything from proposals to planning to big day bloopers plus the inside scoop on the reality of incorporating the many, many island wedding customs without going mad or alienating the more traditional branch of your 'ohana. tanna also pops in throughout the book with a host of helpful tips acquired since she and her husband, bryson, took over twc a few years ago.
it's definitely a fun read which i suspect will become a popular engagement gift for island lovebirds taking their first steps together on their wedding day adventure.
here's the scoop on how to enter:
click back on friday to find out if you are the lucky winner.
{update: winner list posted}
Jun 1 
the bandrockabella jewels designer kristel bandisch recently sent along a few peeks of the latest styles being crafted in her maui studio. my absolute favorite is the band, a hand stamped necklace noting the exact coordinates of your favorite spot. the possibilities are endless - where you & your sweetie first met, your hometown (fab gift for college bound grads!), your everyday surf break, or a sweet reminder of wherever it is that recharges your soul.
the gorgeous gold-dipped sunrise shell offered during valentine's has become a permanent offering and has inspired more ocean finds treasure dipped in the precious metal which adds a golden layer on the surface or highlights all the nooks and crannies hidden inside a seashell.
gold lined + caviar
triple puka + adjustable ringsall the latest looks can be found in rockabella's online shop or hele upcountry to pink by nature in makawao which is the exclusive stockist for the new collection.
