aloha friday scoop

first friday gets an early start with a.m. style deals at fashionista's market. stop by at pau hana time for an omnia jewelry trunk show and complimentary makeovers from bella torre academy.

• when: fri, jun 4th - 10:30a to 11p (first friday fun starts at 6p)
• where: 1185 bethel street, chinatown

rock shop returns for first friday with new limited edition looks from lions n tigers, reconstructed accessories from genuine guava, cloth hawaii's $20 vintage fill-a-bag and a gallery of snaps from photographer daeja fallas.

p.s. you can get the skinny on additional first friday happenings around chinatown right here.

• when: fri, jun 4th - 5p to 9p
• where: coral loft, 1033a smith street, chinatown

live aloha day is around the corner and is filled with volunteer possibilities around the islands ranging from stream restoration projects, tending to a school garden, or gather up your friends and host your own community project.

• when: sat, jun 19th

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weekly sales sheet

ki-ele * maya papaya * chase 'n sky

this weekend brings two more chances to meet petite denim designer allison izu and try on looks from the fall 09 collection!

p.s. online shoppers can save 10% off their entire order (including already discounted styles from past seasons) with secret code F09ML (expires mon, nov 16th).

• when: sat, oct 24th - 10a to 2p
• where: adore, kahala mall

• when: sat, oct 24th - 3p to 6p
• where: the butik, 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

lily lotus presents a jewelry trunk show featuring local designers jewelry by justine and maya papaya. save up to 30% off on trunk show offerings while adorning yourself with traditional henna tattoos.

• when: sat, oct 24th - 11a to 4p
• where: 1127 12th avenue, kaimuki

next week, alliway's gotta have it thursday returns to host the one year birthday bash of ki-ele jewelry by marylea conrad. enjoy mini cupcakes, pupus and punch while you shop!

• when: thu, oct 29th - 4p to 8p
• where: alliway, ward warehouse

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paniolo days

dresses were definitely not my thing when i was little but perhaps the paniolo cowboy dress from chase 'n sky would have changed my mind. the dresses remind me of snapshots taken of my family back in the day so it's no surprise that bygone era is the inspiration for the big island company who is resurrecting plantation style for a new generation of keikis.

the simple shifts are unfussy but still pretty thanks to the vintage inspired patterns and are just the thing for your little one to wear when you read betsy-tacy together. chase 'n sky is carried by a handful of kid boutiques including cupcake at ward centre.