aloha rag x jil sander

first kicks/hi and sig zane collaborated with converse and earlier today aloha rag released a limited edition sneaker created in cahoots with designer jil sander. the design is best described as space age minimalist meets haute hipster which means the countdown clock is ticking if you covet one of the 55 pairs that are up for grabs.

alas, the fancy kicks do not seem to be stocked at the honolulu boutique so plan to hele over to the online shop or the nyc outpost to purchase a pair.

[update: sneakers are now available at both the honolulu and nyc outposts plus the online shop. many mahalos to the aloha rag staff for the scoop!]

• hnl shop: 1121 kapiolani boulevard
• shop hours: mon to sat, 11a to 8p & sun, 11a to 6p

• nyc shop: 505 greenwich street
• shop hours: mon to sat, 11a to 7p & sun, 12p to 6p

portraits with a purpose

honolulu photojournalist david murphey, who splits his days between assignments for modern luxury hawaii and capturing island weddings, is donating his time and talent for the first ever portraits with a purpose, a photography project to benefit the hawaii chidren's cancer foundation.

in exchange for a tax-deductible $30 donation (which, fyi, is significantly reduced from david's standard sitting fee), you can book an hour-long session with the freelance lensman to snap a senior portrait, family photo, or professional head shot. you will also receive a 5x7 print for your kokua, however take note that additional prints will cost extra.

spots are limited so hele over to the reservation page for more details.

{via seasons of life}

new peeks: shivhon rugs

kohola + coral

since we continue to rent our digs (i heart the ny times' rent vs. buy calculator), i am a big believer in rolling out a pretty rug to add a bit of personality to bland apartment-issue spaces. from seagrass to angela adams and our all white kitchen's kitted out flor, a rug is a simple way to transform a room without putting your security deposit at risk.

so enjoy a little decorating eye candy courtesy of the north shore's shivhon who has released a new round of looks for your floor. the locally designed line continues to give traditional island style a modern translation from intricate tribal drawings to introducing artistic abstracts like the lovely big splash of blue featured on the kohola design.

siapo + kuiki

all rugs are made to order in tibet so click rewind for more details.

the missing wink

word is that purchases of little indulgences are, at least for now, recession-proof as people seek comfort in fancy chocolates, lip gloss, and other affordable treats. if your peepers have been yearning for a pretty pick me up then you may want to investigate the latest product launch from maleana cosmetics.

biolash promises lush lashes with a blend of 100% natural algae complex, plant-based phytohormones, and bio-informed ginger root extract infused in an olive oil and jojoba oil base while being free of parabens and synthetic hormones. at $59, this lash wonder may be considered an indulgent splurge unless your one and only wish whenever blowing on an eyelash is for an abundance of flirty lashes without the assistance of mascara or falsies.

in other news, the honolulu-based beauty parlor has gone web 2.0 and is now offering destination brides complimentary skype consultations so you no longer have to hop on a plane and hit the streets to book your makeup match.

you can pick up a tube of biolash and shop maleana's spring/summer 2009 color collection at the line's studio in kaimuki (phone/email orders are also welcome):

• where: 3405 waialae avenue, suite 203
• studio hours: mon to fri, 9a to 6p

weekly sales sheet

 

fashionista's market kick's off this weekend's divas doing good shopping event with a savings bump on the standard issue 20% discount. scoop up a pass and save 40% off regular priced styles and 25% off designer denim during tonight's sale.

• when: fri, mar 27th - 5p to 9p
• where: the wedding café, ward warehouse
• tix: $5 (on sale at twc)
• fyi: proceeds from sales of the boutique pass will be donated to the tap project.

stop by soha living and save 30% off all pillows and bed linens during the design shop's annual pillow sale (in-store only).

• when: now to sun, mar 29th
• where: soha, kahala mall
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 9p & sun, 10a to 5p

hele over to the ocean expo and step into the surfers closet sample sale to scoop up surf & skate labels from the islands and beyond for below cost.

• when: sat, mar 28th & sun, mar 29th
• where: blaisdell center exhibition hall

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