weekend sales sheet

first up, fashionista's market is back this weekend with racks filled with betsey johnson, ed hardy, literature by elliot hans, frankie b jeans & isabella fiore handbags.

details:

• when: sat, june 2nd & sun, june 3rd
• hours: 10a to 2p
• where: japanese cultural center
• admission: $7 (register online to score the $3 fm member price)

on sunday night, head to kaimuki for double the accessory love with pua jewelry's summer show featuring meleana handbags.

details:

• when: sun, june 3rd - 5:30p to 8:30p
• where: town

spring blossoms at manuheali'i

ka'ili li'i + monstera kaimana

there are so many new styles for spring at manuheali'i that a mini virtual fashion show seems to be in order. the lovely ka'ili li'i dress defines versatility with its ability to convert to three different bodice styles, a length which allows it to double as a tunic, and hidden handy dandy pockets.

and it's hard to resist the fresh spring colors on the updated monstera kaimana dress which is too pretty for words.

the first thing that came to mind upon spotting the kat top was, of course, fellow island blogger kat of our adventures in japan. unless design is your trade, it's not often you have a chance to fill your closet with your very own eponymous top which can also be had in a fabulous mix of manuheali'i patterns.

kukui li'i + kukui nui kat

meleana bag

my bet is owners of manuheali'i's new meleana bag (not sure if there is a connection to handbag designer meleana blaich) will get stopped on the street by passersby who cannot help but notice its eye catching graphics. sturdy canvas fabric is emblazoned with traditional hawaiian designs like 'ulu and 'awapuhi while raffia details echo the natural world.

shop manuheali'i online or stop by their boutiques in kailua and punahou to take a peek at the full collection.

30% off meleana bags

nui loa

meleana, the design mind behind the eponymous line of hawaiian handbags, just kicked off a 30% sale at her online boutique. if you happen to be jetting to hawaii for the holidays, take a peek at the nui loa which will keep all the essentials you need during the flight handy. and, even if hawaii is not on your itinerary, at least your new meleana bag will comfort you with a much needed dose of island style wherever you spend the winter.

the holiday shipping deadline (dec 15th) is fast approaching so hele over asap to score that sweet bag that has been lingering on your wishlist.

• secret code: holiday (enter at checkout)
• expires: dec 31st

deconstructing aloha

le'ale'a

being an eco-conscious girl, i love to see the different ways other people are making less of an impact on the earth (you know the whole reduce-reuse-recycle triangle), so i am loving the blossoming movement of designers deconstructing vintage hawaiian fabric and transforming them into new pieces.

meleana is one of the designers making her mark in the world of handbags. the style makers in her adopted home of nyc have been giving her lots of buzz this year and so far meleana's creations have been featured in lucky magazine and daily candy.

what's really cool is that you get to semi-customize the bag by mixing styles and patterns until you find the perfect one. the result is a modern meets vintage bag that says aloha to everyone you walk by.