hapa | hale

weekly sales sheet

stock up on your favorite ali'i kula lavender treats at the kcc farmers market this weekend.

• when: sat, jun 27th - 7:30a to 11a
• where: kapiolani community college

enjoy pupus and refreshments while meeting the creators of anje designs, jo.jah.jae & more during olive boutique's local designers shop event.

• when: sat, jun 27th - 5p to 8p
• where: 43 kihapai street, kailua
• fyi: save 10% off storewide

save 50% off all designer denim and assorted jewelry/handbags plus up to 80% off apparel during the final days of shasa emporium's moving sale.

• when: now to sun, jun 28th
• where: shasa emporium, kahala mall
• shop hours: fri & sat, 10a to 9p & sun, 10a to 5p

have a happy weekend!

p.s. h|h will be on hiatus next week so early wishes for a festive and fun independence day!

sustainable soirée style

happy news for anyone who loves to flip through the party pages and gaze at the beautiful tableaus composed by the most stylish event planners. green honolulu relaunched its official website (designed by stacy from bradley & lily) last month and added a gorgeous event gallery which has taken a cue from the lovely inspiration boards that have become a must do on all the wedding blogs.

peek after beautiful peek takes you inside the most charming soirées to daydream about being the most fabulous host/ess or a guest lucky enough to score an invite where the little details include pretty parasols to protect partygoers from the sizzling hawaiian sun, the chance to be romanced under flower garland chandeliers, and lounging on comfy sofascapes beneath the starry sky.

gh's gallery inspired a little cut and paste action of my own to share a roundup of all the possibilities from the flowers to the settings to the small details.

more peeks below . . .

since social events can generate a lot of waste, avery solmssen, gh's proprietor & creative director, welcomes every opportunity to green client's parties including the recycling of all biodegradable materials, and has also been known to scavenge materials from reuse hawaii's lumber stash to build centerpiece boxes that have been transformed into planters post-party.

the company offers modern pieces big and small (including sofas, lamps and accessories) for rental, and when the show goes on the road, green honolulu does its best to keep all the elements from flowers to food as local as possible to help support the surrounding economy and avoid flying in stuff from off island.

click over to the green honolulu website to flip through the official gallery and to learn more details about booking their services for your next event.

new peeks: wings hawaii

. . . miter shell dress : ocean bandeau : mermaid skirt . . .

if you stopped by the fashionista's market fresh shopping fair last weekend, you scored one of the first peeks of the new collection offered by the lovely ladies of wings hawaii. this time around wings is expanding their repertoire with made to order dresses cut from a stunning new offering of island inspired fabrics that have been block printed and dip dyed by hand in their maui studio.

the result is simply dreamy with tiny seashells receiving a delightfully graphic translation to create looks any modern day mermaid would swoon over. as a girl who counts lotta jansdotter and orla kiely among my favorite textile designers, i am seriously crushing on the maui made designs which add a whimsical indie spirit to the standard issue beach dress.

more peeks below . . .

. . . water dress & skirt . . .

. . . aloha classic : skirt : bandeau sun : miter girl . . .

. . .gold bangles : cowrie black diamond ring . . .
. . . pueo angel wing : full circle earrings . . .

the jewelry collection's handcrafted luster continues to impress with its mix of hammered metals, semi-precious gemstones, and delicate findings that have washed ashore after a journey through the pacific.

and, happy news for readers, the wings 'ohana is offering you a sweet summer surprise with 25% off your entire purchase plus a complimentary lucky wish necklace!

• secret code: hapahale
• expires: sun, jul 5th

the deal is valid in both the online shop and the wings flagship boutique on maui (simply whisper at checkout):

• where: 375 west kuiaha road, haiku
• shop hours: mon to fri, 9a to 4p & sat/sun, 9a to 1p

[mahalo sam!]

weekly sales sheet

. . . backstreet by alliway : global warming tee . . .

sneaker freaks will want to hele over to the kicks/hi makaloa outpost for their big summer sale with select in-store merch marked down 50 to 90%.

• where: today to sun, jun 21st
• where: 1530 makaloa street, honolulu
• fyi: all sales final

fashionista's market hosts fresh, a summer shopping affair complete with beauty and tasting bars, prizes, and designer discounts from 14 local stylistas including allison izu, ginger13, roberta oaks, the wedding café and wings hawaii.

a portion of ticket sales benefit the women speaking out foundation.

• when: sat, jun 20th - 11a to 5p
• where: blaisdell center, hawaii suite
• tix: $10
• fyi: first 150 shoppers score a goody bag

p.s. just discovered that fashionista's market is now offering private parties. invite 10 of your favorite pals for the ultimate girls night in filled with the very same style deals (50 to 80% off) but without the crowds. bonus for the hostess - 10% off your purchase plus a gift basket. email alyssa for more details.

save 20% off the entire stock of eco-friendly keiki goods (including organic togs by snappables) during the weekend sale at little sprouts.

• when: sat, jun 20th & sun, jun 21st
• where: 629a kailua road, suite 111, kailua
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p & sun, 12p to 5p

mu'umu'u heaven is offering sustainable m's tees (shown above) in-store as a last minute father's day gift. scoop up one by sunday and score a complimentary zipper clutch with your purchase.

• when: now to sun, jun 21st
• where: 767 kailua road, suite 100, kailua
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 6p & sun, 11a to 4p

p.s. you can now find select mu'umu'u heaven styles at the kahala whole foods!

brides-to-be are invited to an exclusive bridal showcase featuring honolulu's top wedding experts including moana events, the bridal boutique & more during an engaging event.

• when: sat, jun 20th & sun, jun 21st
• where: the wedding ring shop, 1181 kapiolani blvd, honolulu
• rsvp: nicole [at] weddingringshop [dot] com

on the mainland, ny-based readers have a good excuse to head out to the hamptons where they will find a letarte trunk show filled with the maui label's latest resort looks.

• when: sat, jun 20th - 10a to 4p
• where: calypso, 24 jobs lane, southampton

online, beauty & the beach is in the midst of a summer solstice sale with 35% off select swimwear and other b&b looks.

• secret code: secretsale
• expires: sat, jun 20th - midnight pst
• fyi: score complimentary shipping on orders over $99

lilikoi cottage welcomes h|h readers with 15% off anything in jewelry designer stacy suzuki's etsy shop including the blue lovebirds line and the stacy designs shop.

• secret code: i'm a hapa | hale reader (enter in notes to seller)
  
• expires: tue, jun 30th
• fyi: discount will be refunded to your paypal account

can't make it to fashionista's market on saturday? roberta oaks is offering 10% off all purchases in her online shop this weekend.

• secret code: fresh
• expires: sun, jun 21st

click over to gomatta girls, an online designer outlet which has a handful of indah styles from past seasons for 50 to 75% off remaining in their closeout section.

and, the honu guide, oahu's very own eco-friendly discount book, can now be had for half price.

• fyi: merchant list can be found here

next week, make your way to alliway for gotta have it thursdays and save 30% off the entire alliway and backstreet jewelry collections as well as 20% off storewide.

• when: thu, jun 25th - 4p to 8p
• where: alliway, ward warehouse

have a happy weekend!

and the winner is . . .

natalie from new jersey who got her wish for maui dive girl's pearl of aloha spirit necklace!

lisa from maui dive girl sent along a sweet consolation prize for the 99.99% of the h|h 'ohana who were not chosen - scoop up your favorite design(s) during the month of june and lisa will include a complimentary clover aloha wish necklace (retail: $12) with your order.

click over to maui dive girl's etsy shop to take a peek at all the latest designs and follow the directions below at checkout:

• secret code: hapa hale (enter in notes to seller)
• expires: tue, jun 30th

congratulations, natalie!

[mahalo lisa for sharing more of your lovely designs!]

a peek inside lilikoi cottage

. . . gypsy rapture . . .

today's etsy find is the sweetly named lilikoi cottage which is filled with the handmade collection of shabby chic adornment created by honolulu jewelry designer stacy suzuki. the photos alone are worth the peek which recreate the feeling of scavenging about the dressing table of a lady who fancies herself a new romantic meets modern victorian bohemian (for some reason helena bonham carter comes to mind). 

vintage findings from glass flowers to chandelier crystals mix with a rainbow of eclectic tidbits (and the occasional hand sewn rosette) to be reborn into new designs that hint of a love of jane austen novels, watching clouds dance across the sky, and an eternally sunny disposition.

more peeks below . . .

. . . le petite parisian posies . . .

. . . simply swallows . . .

. . . geisha girl . . .

pieces are typically one of a kind or of the limited persuasion so if something you love has already found a home just remember custom orders are always welcome.

and, brides-to-be seeking the perfect complement for their white wedding will want to click over to blue lovebirds, stacy's etsy shop devoted to bridal loveliness.

p.s. stacy also keeps a blog filled with little vignettes of her jewelry making assignments, everyday adventures, and glimpses of her shabby chic cottage.

wedding wrap

here's a cute idea if you happen to be on the lookout for a wedding gift destined to make a splash. the wedding café now offers custom embroidered bath linens that can be personalized however you please and are perfect for the soon-to-be-wed, love is always in the air, hopelessly romantic sweethearts in your life about to set up their official married nest.

anything goes from monograms to pet names to the more traditional mister and missus. surprise the newlyweds with towels stitched in their wedding colors or simply scoop up the forever set which is stocked in-store.

prices start at $14 for a hand towel and go up from there so consider gathering up friends and family to gift a complete set.

turnaround time for custom orders is about a week.

• where: twc, ward warehouse
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 9p & sun, 10a to 6p

live aloha campaign

if you are one of the growing number of kama'aina concerned about creating a more sustainable future for the islands, meet up with like minded souls during this weekend's live aloha campaign hosted by kanu hawaii. the (almost) island-wide event is filled with projects to help "brighten our communities" on the big island, kauai and oahu.

volunteers can choose to donate sweat equity on an affordable housing build (kauai), help public housing residents with beautification projects (all islands), or share their arts & crafts talent with moms and keiki at a local women's shelter (oahu).

sign-up details are posted on kanu's website.

• when: sat, jun 20th
• fyi: lunch will be provided at all events

p.s. oahu volunteers who recruit five friends will also score a kanu tee for their kokua.

and the winner is . . .

amber from kaimuki who really gets to keep it local when picking up toast's mantastic king soda snack 4-pack.

thank you to all the oahu peeps who sent in their entries (especially the lovely little notes which brighten my day!). console yourself with a visit to the official toast shop (alternatives: the wedding café and the menehune mac factory store) while off-island peeps can scoop up the special edition set in the online shop.

• where: 3434 waialae avenue, suite 3, kaimuki
• shop hours: m / w / f / sat - 12p to 6p

congratulations, amber!

[mahalo jeremy & michelle for another fabulous giveaway!]

organik spring/summer 2009

happy news for organik fans! the big island-slash-nw-based label has gotten its eco-friendly line into whole foods at kahala mall and released its threads from the earth spring/summer 09 collection.

the hand screened styles continue to be printed on planet friendly fibers ranging from organic cotton to bamboo knits and recycled textiles. new for the season - yoga pants and accessories including a gorgeous bamboo shawl and a fun kona coffee burlap tote that gives new life to the sturdy bags used by local farmers to store their beans.

more peeks below . . .

. . . peacock : swallowtail shawl : butterfly beauty . . .

. . . threads from the earth . . .

. . . herons : pirates : soul music . . .

. . . beach bum bag . . .

. . . the green room . . .

in other news, organik recently opened up a new space on the big island (near costco) which stocks overstock styles from past seasons and misprints/seconds for those who are not too picky about perfection. the green room will also feature the work of local artists and is the exclusive big island dealer for bret surfboards from the north shore.

• where: 73-5580 maiau street, unit g, kailua-kona
• shop hours: by appt only or when the surfboard sign is out

alas, you can only scoop up a handful of styles in the online shop (w's there; m's here) so click over to the stockist list to support your neighborhood purveyor of organik goods.

maui dive girl giveaway

jewelry designer lisa lappe from maui dive girl has returned with another sweet giveaway for h|h readers! this time around lisa is offering one lucky reader the chance to take her pick from the pearl of aloha necklace collection (retail: $15) which promises the possibility of an extra boost of choices, magic, spirit or strength to your life.

here's the scoop on how to enter:

• email your name & current hometown to:
  aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by thu, jun 18th
• please put maui dive girl giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household
• fyi: remember to note the style you heart

click back on friday to find out if you are the lucky winner.

[update: winner list posted]

the gaymazing race

as a devoted amazing race fangirl, i could not let ravenchase's recent announcement pass by without a mention. the cleverly titled gaymazing race takes place in waikiki next weekend with an open invitation to use your beauty, brawns and brains plus a little ooh la la to break down clues and race to the finish line for a chance to compete for the top prize.

• when: sat, jun 27th - 5p
• tix: $25 per player

p.s. big island and maui readers can also join the fun with upcoming races scheduled in hilo and lahaina (click the above link for more details).

toast father's day giveaway

it's a sunday surprise for readers visiting h|h today! you get first dibs on toast's brand new king edition of their delightful soda snacks filled with island style munchies specially made for your pops. even better, our friends at toast offered to treat one lucky reader to a father's day 4-pack (retail: $25)!

the catch - you must call oahu home since pickup at the toast shop in kaimuki is part of the deal.

here's the scoop on how to enter:

• email your name & current hometown to:
  aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by tue, jun 16th
• please put toast father's day giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household
• fyi: oahu peeps only, please

winner will be announced on wednesday.

[update: winner list posted]

weekly sales sheet

update your pop's aloha friday wardrobe with a little modern island style from sig zane. the two day sale kicks off today with 25% off all men's merch stocked in both the hilo flagship and online shop.

• when: today & sat, jun 13th
• where: 122 kamehameha avenue, hilo
• shop hours: today, 9:30a to 5p & sat, 9a to 4p

• secret code: dad
• expires: sat, jun 13th - 4p hst

update your space at fishcake and save 30% off the design shop's entire stock (exceptions: art and consignment goods).

• when: now to wed, jun 17th
• where: 307c kamani street, honolulu
• shop hours: tue to sat, 10a to 6p & sun, 11a to 4p

'oiwi ocean gear celebrates kamehameha day with a tent sale stocked with styles perfect for all your summer fun needs. save 10% off paddling jerseys, 20% off tees, plus select swimwear can be had for up to 75% off.

• when: sun, jun 14th - 10a to 5p
• where: 130 kailua road, suite 130, kailua

online, click over to lanikai bath & body and save 20% off your entire order.

• secret code: mahalo
• expires: sun, jun 14th

have a happy weekend!

and the winner is . . .

holly from kamuela who will be sending off thank you's in style with uncommon envelope's mahalo letterpress note card set.

from the number of emails, it looks like i have a lot of company in the letterpress fan club so cheers to everyone who took a moment to dash off a note. although the mahalo set was a special edition just for h|h readers, be sure to click over to ue's etsy shop for more delightful letterpress paper goods (including the fab rad dad card).

congratulations, holly!

[mahalo maggie!]

introducing posh pua

. . . floral bikini : monokini . . .

posh pua, the new handmade clothing line created by maui designer julie stone, is further evidence that the islands' emerging style scene is inspiring more kama'ainas to take the plunge into fashion design. upon moving to maui a few years ago, julie took notice of the success of homegrown labels tamara catz and letarte which eventually prompted the kailua-raised designer to turn her sewing hobby into an indie biz.

this past spring, posh pua quietly launched its debut collection which features a handful of patterns designed for flirty days on the sand and simple coverups that easily transition from the beach to the streets. what sets posh pua apart is julie's commitment to creating a sustainable swimwear/resort line by incorporating eco-friendly fibers like bamboo and organic cotton plus the occasional vintage textile appearance.

. . . plaid bikini . . .

. . . a gathering dress : pua o papaete romper. . .
. . . beach bloomers . . .

all designs are made to order in julie's upcountry studio and custom requests are also welcome should you require a little assistance to find the perfect fit.

preview the collection on the official website and then click over to the etsy shop to scoop up the latest offerings.

you can also find posh pua at beauty & the beach's online emporium and sassy 2nds, a new to you consignment boutique that julie and her sister-in-law recently opened in paia.

sytycd x hi - take two

the new season of so you think you can dance is in full swing and for the second year in a row hawaii is well represented with kailua dancer kuponohi'iwoi aweau. last night the kamehameha alum and his partner ashley performed a delightfully quirky choreography featuring two dancing crash test dummies.

yes, crash test dummies. gotta love wade robson.

we'll find out tonight if the islands lit up enough phone lines to keep kupono in for another round.

p.s. click over to the star-bulletin which reveals kupono's connection to season 4 favorite mark kanemura.

stacia one day sale

if you have been coveting the spacedye knitwear from la-based label stacia but the price tag was a bit over your budget, time to click over to ideeli which is hosting a one day sale with big savings on spring 09 styles (everything is under $100).

the website is for members only so you must get on the list before you can take a peek.

• sale ends: thu, jun 11th at 8p pst
• fyi: returns are for credit only so shop smart

new peeks: kealopiko

. . . w's oganik ahole tank . . .

it's been far too long since the lovely designs of kealopiko made an appearance, and a quick click revealed a number of new looks plus the welcome addition of organic styles to the mix. kealopiko continues to educate wearers via hand screened tees which always offer up a lesson into hawaii's past and present by honoring all of its many inhabitants.

no matter how long you have called the islands home, there is always something new to learn and i love reading the descriptions of how each kealopiko design came to be. now wisdom once passed down from generation to generation can be found thoughtfully splashed across a simple t-shirt be it a closer examination of the history of a popular surf break to a quick study in island botany.

more peeks below . . .

. . . moon phase dress : lanikuuwaa : ke'elikolani . . .

. . . manu o ku : kalehuawehe : moi . . .

find all the featured styles over in the online shop (be sure to take a peek at the sale section for discontinued designs) or support your neighborhood stockist which now includes whole foods in kahala mall, na mea hawaii / native books at ward warehouse, and the imiloa astronomy center on the big island.

uncommon envelope giveaway

maggie from uncommon envelope generously fired up her letterpress machine to make a mahalo edition of her elegant monstera thank you cards just for one lucky h|h reader! a little letterpress alchemy creates an embossed effect which allows the leaf detail to pop off the paper and is sure to impress fellow stationery enthusiasts.

follow the directions below for a chance to pretty up your outgoing mail with this lovely and limited edition set (retail: $22):

• email your name & current hometown to:
  aloha [at] hapahale [dot] com by thu, june 11th
• please put uncommon envelope giveaway in the subject
• one entry per person/household

click back on friday to find out if you are the lucky winner.

[update: winner list posted]

weekly sales sheet

. . . stacia knit bikini : tamara catz handpainted dress . . .

shasa emporium is on the move to a new spot in kahala mall and offering 30% off storewide to whittle down their inventory.

• where: shasa emporium, kahala mall
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 9p & sun, 10a to 5p

on maui, take a drive upcountry to scoop up styles by tamara catz for below wholesale during the one day sample sale.

• when: today, jun 5th - 9a to 6p
• where: 83 hana hwy, paia

online, click over to stacia and save 30% during the la-based label's summer sale plus enjoy complimentary shipping on your order!

• fyi: all sales final

and, shop hawaiian body products' handcrafted bath treats and receive a complimentary 2 oz. sample of ola's ocean essence pacific sea salt scrub with all june orders.

have a happy weekend!