new peeks: gillia holiday 2011

my apologies for the delay in sharing more fall peeks, dear readers. too many real life distractions at the moment but today i could not resist popping in to shine the spotlight on gillia's holiday 2011 collection! the oahu label debuted this past summer and many of their silky pieces instantly sold out (remember that gorgeous ruffle dress . . . swoon!), so i suspect quite a few of you are anxiously awaiting take two of this ever so lovely line.

for the holidays, the gillia design team continues to be romanced by island life and has crafted a collection of becoming looks translated into a mix of solids and prints (hello bohemian florals, romantic tie-dyes & modern abstracts). your closet will be delighted to find fluttery tunics, kimono wraps, and effortless dresses while your sweetie will be spellbound by the very flirty offering of ooh-la-la.

oh yes, gillia is bringing sexy back!

scroll down for a peek after the jump.

with bodysuits making a comeback this season, gillia's crochet offering (not intended for the sea) is a playful take if you happen to be considering slipping on this 90's trend revival.

styles are beginning to arrive at neighborhood stockists (including becca beach and aloha 'aina) with select pieces ready to woo you in the online shop. just remember sell out risk is quite high should you spot a pretty for your wishlist.

aloha friday scoop

http://www.hapahale.com/blog/2011/11/11/aloha-friday-scoop.html

if your wallet is home to an amex card, be sure to register for small business saturday which will credit $25 to your account if you shop at an indie biz on sat, nov 26th. also, a few kind thoughts directed to pali momi for a dear family member would be warmly welcomed and very much appreciated!

the annual holiday jewelry bazaar returns to lily lotus with gorgeous sparkle from debra mack jewelry, maya papaya, modern philosophy, and padma & pickles. all jewelry will be marked down 20% off plus you have a chance to win something pretty in the raffle!

p.s. first 20 purchases score a goody bag.

• when: sat, nov 12th - 10a to 6p & sun, nov 13th - 11a to 4p
• where: 609 kailua road, kailua
• fyi: complimentary henna painting on sat from 10 to 12p

find a pretty party dress during roberta oaks' pre-holiday sale! 30% off fall looks and 40% off summer styles in-store and online.

• when: now to sat, nov 12th
• where: 19 north pauahi street, chinatown

gather up shop toast goodness during noelani elementary school's holiday craft fair.

• when: sat, nov 12th - 9a to 2p
• where: 2855 woodlawn drive, manoa

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shop toast: tiny tins dart set

the first of the holiday gifting guides debut next week, but i had to share this delightful creation by shop toast since the pre-order deadline is just days away. the tiny tins dart set is the ultimate secret santa gift - instant gratification from the snack size portions of arare which sit atop a dartboard base that promises endless hours of future amusement.

the shop toast elves will only be making a handful of sets so, if this catches your fancy, be sure to pre-order by mon, nov 14th for early december pickup/shipping.

island crush: painted ladies

glimpses of old waikiki have become ever elusive as the years go by so i am swooning over kat reeder's dreamy illustration of the royal hawaiian hotel commissioned by starwood for its 2012 calendar. the matted print makes the most delightful souvenir if you have ever wandered along the lush garden path to be romanced by the breathtaking spanish-moorish architecture of the iconic pink palace.

why, you can almost smell the perfume of the plumerias and hear the gentle strums of a ukulele floating up from the mai tai bar.

$40 online. (fyi: additional sizes available by request.)

p.s. order by sun, nov 20th and score a complimentary trip to your mailbox with secret code freeshipping.

fighting eel fall/resort 2011

parker * harper

i have been feeling a bit style deprived so let's spend the week admiring fall looks from a few of our favorite designers! last winter, fighting eel's fishie tote caught my eye so you can imagine my delight upon finding the whimsical pattern revived for lan & rona's resort 2011 collection. mixed in are vibrant tie-dyes issued in flowy tops and versatile tube dresses-slash-skirts along with gorgeous structured sheaths (dress camryn earns a special mention for its thoughtfully placed stripes) that promise to transition easily from 9-to-5 to date night.

since a fall 2011 peek is overdue, a few favorites have also been rounded up for your viewing pleasure. i can't quite decide between the bright pops of emerald or the elegant cream colored silhouettes . . . so sophisticated!

more to adore after the jump . . . plus details on this weekend's sample sale.

alexa * summer

camryn * tatum

moon x dara * irie x charlie * ti

moon x willow * anya * eryn

most fall & resort 2011 styles can be purchased in the online shop, at your neighborhood stockist, or hele down to fighting eel headquarters to shop the complete collection:

• where: 1133 bethel street, chinatown
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p

p.s. scoop up past season styles at this saturday's sample sale. there are two entry times with all ticket proceeds benefitting the hawaii food bank. only 50 earlybird tickets are being offered which grants you an extra hour and a half to shop before the rush.

• when: sat, nov 12th - 9a & 10:30a
• where: the manifest, 32 north hotel street, chinatown
• tix: $20/early entry + $5/general admission (available at fe hq - see above for address)
• fyi: cash only so hit the atm before the sale; all sales final