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Entries in aloha friday scoop (131)

Friday
Sep302011

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give hipstamatic a holiday and save $100 on a vintage family portrait snapped by firebird photograpy.

  • expires: mon, oct 31st

discover hawaii's next design star during fishcake's annual kagu+akari show which introduces emerging uh furniture makers and illuminates its showroom with electrified delights by local artists including mark chai and melissa rivera.

because la brea bakery reintroduced americans to good bread and pizzeria mozza is delish, meet chef nancy silverton (in town for the first ever hawaii food & wine festival) when she stops by the ala moana farmers market to sign her new cookbook*.

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Friday
Sep232011

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beautiful kailua town beckons with the first annual lanikai surf festival filled with SUP races, movies under the stars, and a beach fair featuring indah, oliver handmade frames, and pualani bikinis ($20 and under!).

  • when: sat, sep 24th - 7:30a to 7:30p
  • where: lanikai park, kailua

padma & pickles, which donates a portion of sales to help heal abandoned pets, unveils new jewelry at its first fall trunk show. shop and save 10% on all styles plus a chance to win a pair of earrings.

p.s. go before 1p to check out the new-ish ala moana farmers market (naked cow dairy . . . yum!).

  • when: sat, sep 24th - 10a to 3p
  • where: cinnamon girl, level three (near sears), ala moana

if you swoon for rescued decor and cottage style, pop by sugarcane's fall sale featuring 15% off furniture and 20% off vintage linens plus 25% off bubble shack treats and an extra 20% off sale goodies.

  • when: now to fri, sep 30th
  • where: 1137 11th avenue, suite 101, kaimuki
  • shop hours: daily, 10:30a to 6:30p

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Friday
Sep162011

aloha friday scoop

this week's thrill was the unexpected discovery that trader joe's accepts coupons. somehow this delicious fact eluded me for all these years despite being a tj's fan girl since college. mahalo interweb!

heading to the lei chic pop-up this weekend? a few of our favorite local lovelies shared a shopping preview:

  • peek allison izu's fall 2011 denim collection and save 20% off pre-orders plus an extra 20% off past season looks when you spend over $98
  • snap up guava shop's pretty lauhala leather clutches for 20% off
  • give the wings hawaii 'ohana a big hug (truck x storefront = unhappy day) then meet honi honi & little wings
  • save 20% off all umee loveliness with an even sweeter deal on the prettiest frock

after you hit the kcc farmers market, make your way to the lily lotus warehouse sale to scoop up yoga basics from unprinted styles to showroom samples plus past season jewelry.

  • when: sat, sep 17th - 9a to 2p
  • where: 3160 waialae avenue, kaimuki
  • fyi: cash only & all sales final

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Friday
Sep092011

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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.

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Friday
Sep022011

aloha friday scoop

i'll keep this short and sweet since the long weekend awaits . . .

{first friday highlights}

  • welcome recently opened vintage shop mish mash to the neighborhood and fill-a-bag with a handpicked selection of style finds for $20. {5p to 10p; 1164 smith street}

an international graffiti battle featuring hawaii's top street artists takes over the linekona art center for a day long festival of live art making, urban gardening workshops, hip hop classes, spoken word performances, & a long list of possibilities to inspire your day.

p.s. say hello to sierra dew & learn how to stencil tees!

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