oaks hawaii fall/winter 2006

woo hoo. there are a lot of cute designs to look forward to in the fall/winter collection for oaks hawaii. i'm all over the stripe patch tee (love the peace sign and the not quite half sleeves) and have started to wonder if it is possible to covet all the tops in the new collection?

mo hoodie

i am particularly fond of the mo hoodie which would hit a nice balance on cooler autumn days when it's a bit too warm for a long sleeve but your arms will freeze if they are too exposed. the detail on the cuff is simply lovely. and don't forget to take a peek at the latest fabulous boho deconstructed skirts that oaks is known for (and featured earlier this summer).

bath plantation

the age of the internet has made it a bit easier for stay-at-home moms with the entrepreneurial spirit to set up shop online. chere deshayes may be far from her island home but, after the birth of her son, she decided to create bath plantation where she whips up products with scents reminiscent of hawaii.

you'll find everything you need to create an indulgent spa day at home: camomile bubble bath, bath salts harvested from the pacific ocean, and hand poured soy candles all available in scents like sugar cane, mango martini and coconut milk. an added bonus, the lovely glass apothecary bottles are pretty enough to display in the bath.

fyi - stash $25 worth of bath goodies in your basket and receive a complimentary bottle of lotion with your order.

{update | jan 2010: please note bath plantation changed ownership after this was posted}

olukai fall 2006

w's hiapo

olukai made a lot of new fans when i first wrote about their slippers a few months ago and now there are more styles to covet with their recently introduced fall collection (hint: there are a lot more choices for the ladies now). and if you're feeling lucky, sign up for their mailing list for a chance to win the rabbit kekai special edition.

m's kekai

you can also now find retailers stocking olukai listed on their website or order online via zappos and receive free shipping both ways!

on a friday

when it strikes + zia

it's no surprise that on a friday, the indie jewelry line based on oahu, has been getting a lot of buzz online. the website is one of the prettiest around and proprietor/jewelry designer liana miyamura creates handcrafted pieces that are also affordable. the when it strikes necklace caught my fancy and would definitely make football sundays a bit more stylish for this charger girl-at-heart.

since everything at on a friday is one-of-a-kind it's best not to wait to pick up your favorite piece since you may later return to find a sold sign mocking your procrastination. and here's a good reason to fill up your basket: orders over $100 score free shipping!

wings hawaii

hot pants + surf girl hoodie

it's not every day that you see island inspired graphics on underwear but i love that the girls behind wings hawaii are doing something a little unexpected. each piece is individually hand printed by the wings team on maui with delightful designs ranging from surfer girls to honus to the very pretty wings logo. 

i also love that wings works with clothing that is sweatshop-free and made in the usa (more love for american apparel). if you love what you see then do the happy dance since you can score 15% off your order with the code below.

• secret code: free surf (enter at checkout)