new peeks: kealopiko makahiki 2011

naulu

makahiki season would certainly pass most of us by if not for the kealopiko 'ohana. in ancient times, when winter solstice neared native hawaiian life slowed down to celebrate happy times with 'ohana, feast on the bounty provided by the 'aina, and revel in delightful diversions from hula to surfing.

and so, makahiki has arrived and with it a welcome reminder for modern day kama'aina to breathe in the beauty of hawai'i and embrace all you love about island life.

happy congratulations ane, hina & jamie on five years of gorgeous handprinted goods inspired by hawai'i nei!

the makahiki celebration (+ weekend market details) begins after the jump!

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happy hale*days 2011: keiki edition

because the best things come in small packages . . .

1 - tea party guests will be delighted when handmade felt cupcakes crafted by ooh la lollipop are served by their hostess. {$12; save 25% off on your entire purchase with secret code etsysale25. while supplies last.}

2 - charm your honu-loving little one with rockabella's tiny gold & sterling silver turtle pendants. {$25; save 20% in the online shop with secret code hapaholidays. offer ends sat, dec 31st. order by mon, dec 5th for usps delivery by xmas.}

3 - handcarved rubber stamps by honolulu's hugfish and orange will inspire crafty cuties to fill endless playdates with the sweetest creations. {starting at $2.50; order by mon, dec 12th for xmas delivery.}

more pint-sized possibilities after the jump!

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'oiwi ocean gear: friends & family sale

i was about to wait until week's end to share 'oiwi ocean gear's f&f sale then realized faraway friends would miss out on having your order delivered for free!

we can't have that now, can we?

'oiwi's modern spin on ocean inspired designs continues to make me smile (my mister's pueo tee from years ago is still in constant rotation . . . hooray!) so i suspect the only trouble you will encounter finding something to wear or share is narrowing down your wishlist. will it be the simple beauty of the hoe hawai'i paddles or the most melodic swells wooing you this year?

anyhoo, whether you are part of the 'oiwi 'ohana or just know the right girl, everything is now 20% off at the kailua flagship and in the online shop (secret code: earlybird)!

sale details after the jump!

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new peeks: gillia holiday 2011

my apologies for the delay in sharing more fall peeks, dear readers. too many real life distractions at the moment but today i could not resist popping in to shine the spotlight on gillia's holiday 2011 collection! the oahu label debuted this past summer and many of their silky pieces instantly sold out (remember that gorgeous ruffle dress . . . swoon!), so i suspect quite a few of you are anxiously awaiting take two of this ever so lovely line.

for the holidays, the gillia design team continues to be romanced by island life and has crafted a collection of becoming looks translated into a mix of solids and prints (hello bohemian florals, romantic tie-dyes & modern abstracts). your closet will be delighted to find fluttery tunics, kimono wraps, and effortless dresses while your sweetie will be spellbound by the very flirty offering of ooh-la-la.

oh yes, gillia is bringing sexy back!

scroll down for a peek after the jump.

with bodysuits making a comeback this season, gillia's crochet offering (not intended for the sea) is a playful take if you happen to be considering slipping on this 90's trend revival.

styles are beginning to arrive at neighborhood stockists (including becca beach and aloha 'aina) with select pieces ready to woo you in the online shop. just remember sell out risk is quite high should you spot a pretty for your wishlist.

fighting eel fall/resort 2011

parker * harper

i have been feeling a bit style deprived so let's spend the week admiring fall looks from a few of our favorite designers! last winter, fighting eel's fishie tote caught my eye so you can imagine my delight upon finding the whimsical pattern revived for lan & rona's resort 2011 collection. mixed in are vibrant tie-dyes issued in flowy tops and versatile tube dresses-slash-skirts along with gorgeous structured sheaths (dress camryn earns a special mention for its thoughtfully placed stripes) that promise to transition easily from 9-to-5 to date night.

since a fall 2011 peek is overdue, a few favorites have also been rounded up for your viewing pleasure. i can't quite decide between the bright pops of emerald or the elegant cream colored silhouettes . . . so sophisticated!

more to adore after the jump . . . plus details on this weekend's sample sale.

alexa * summer

camryn * tatum

moon x dara * irie x charlie * ti

moon x willow * anya * eryn

most fall & resort 2011 styles can be purchased in the online shop, at your neighborhood stockist, or hele down to fighting eel headquarters to shop the complete collection:

• where: 1133 bethel street, chinatown
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p

p.s. scoop up past season styles at this saturday's sample sale. there are two entry times with all ticket proceeds benefitting the hawaii food bank. only 50 earlybird tickets are being offered which grants you an extra hour and a half to shop before the rush.

• when: sat, nov 12th - 9a & 10:30a
• where: the manifest, 32 north hotel street, chinatown
• tix: $20/early entry + $5/general admission (available at fe hq - see above for address)
• fyi: cash only so hit the atm before the sale; all sales final

aloha love: cameron hawaii

the super cute tee collection by cameron hawaii is finally free from my archives of summer possibilities! my very first glimpse of the collection became an instant crush with many of the sunny designs an especially welcome antidote when homesickness hits (a bit too often lately).

the line originally began in-house at hic before eventually spinning off into an indie company helmed by bobby ikeda and mike clegern. their muse? the joie de vivre of a young princess ka'iulani (her papa is found in mike's family tree) translated for modern day lovelies who adore their island home.

more sweet aloha after the jump!

to share an extra helping of aloha with CH fans in japan, over the summer the sweetest tote was introduced to help the recovery efforts for last spring's earthquake and tsunami.

scout for your favorite designs at your neighborhood stockist (the list is currently mia on the website but a few possibilities include flower child on oahu, persimmon in waikoloa & pink by nature in makawao), or click over to the online shop and save 25% off when your order tallies up to $50.

• secret code: endless
• expires: tbd

happy shopping!

island crush: aloha shimmer

i first spotted the lovely isla from so'mace rocking an extra helping of sparkle this summer compliments of one hula girl's aloha tank, and was instantly smitten with its sand dollar "o" and simple shimmer.

happily, the design arrived in ohg's shop just in time for aloha friday and is stocked in sizes small to xl.

$44 online + in-store.

p.s. island stockists include becca beach, global creations & lily lotus.