aloha friday scoop

the fashionista's market ticket booth has reopened and invites local twihards to swoon together when bella and edward exchange i do's during a private screening of breaking dawn in november. the ultimate girls movie night out promises a pre-party, pupus, gift bags, a limited edition tee, and more.

• when: fri, nov 18th @ ward consolidated theatres
• tix: $25 to $35 (available in-store or by phone)

with summer vacation all pau, kai boutique has just reopened shop in a new location welcoming rockabella jewels & exclusive hinu sparkle to its mix of local labels and seaside style.

• where: 319 hahani plaza, kailua
• shop hours: mon to thu, 10a to 6p | fri/sat, 10a to 7p | sun, 11a to 6p

on sunday, pop by mu'umu'u heaven and say hello to photographer and surf cinematographer dave homcy, september's featured artist at the shop gallery.

• when: sun, sep 11th - 2p to 5p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

on the big island, make a date for next friday when heather brown hops over to share new artwork.

• when: fri, sep 16th - 5p to 8p
• where: wyland galleries, 75-5770 ali'i drive, kailua-kona

on maui, second saturday art at maui thing welcomes september with keiki craft projects inspired by leafy autumn loveliness.

• when: sat, sep 10th - 10a to 12p
• where: 7 north market street, wailuku

scoop up summer styles at blowout prices (up to 75% off!) during wings hawaii's annual clearance sale. plus, peek inside the fall issue of inspire, the little glossie filled with maui love.

p.s. bring your resumé to be considered for a p/t shop opening.

• when: mon, sep 12th - 6p to 8p
• where: 71 baldwin avenue, paia

online, m's printed collared tees by kealopiko can be yours for 20% off thru the end of september.

• expires: fri, sep 30th

and, if a garden island getaway is in the stars, click over to hautelook* where the charming waimea plantation cottages can be booked for $139+ per night (an average of 20% off the lowest online rates when i did a quick comparison). alas, no date changes or refunds so double check your calendar before finalizing your reservation.

• purchase by: wed, sep 14th
• stay: oct 2011 to may 2012
• fyi: three night minimum; must register to access sale

happy weekend!

{full disclosure: *asterik = affiliate shop link which has the potential to make my savings account smile}