letarte swimwear: 50% off two day sale

cable twist halter + popcorn stitch tunic

yoo hoo, bargainistas! couturecandy just announced a two day sale on their remaining stock of letarte's 2008 collection.

if you don't mind rocking styles from last season, you can make like a sports illustrated swimsuit model (the maui label recently made its ninth appearance in the 2009 swimsuit issue) and stash the tidy 50% savings in your rainy day account.

• secret code: 50letarte
• expires: thu, mar 19th

malia mills swim 2009

pucker strawberry fields

whether your beach body issue is coverage or curves, ny-based swimwear architect malia mills (who may be the first hawaii-born designer to be inducted into the cfda) has a suit designed to flatter no matter your shape or size. the new collection recently hit the online shop with looks ranging from urban sophisticate with a minimum of fuss to pinup glamour complete with flirty shirring and cinches.

since malia was last featured, the eponymous label has expanded its seasonless offerings with a swoon-worthy selection of frocks for readers who covet city girl coverups. plus, a girls swim line also made its debut with the option to rock a matching mother & daughter set (phone order only).

more peeks below . . .

pleated flirt & majorette

dreamboat

diana * marais * tie me up

in happy news, the coconut wire sent along word that malia mills is returning to los angeles this week with the opening of an outpost at the brentwood country mart. 'tis the closest shop to the islands, so next time you find yourself in lala-land, hele over for a personalized fitting and the chance to scoop up jewelry from bliss lau, yet another local girl designer based back east.

• where: 225 26th street, santa monica
• shop hours: mon to sun, 11a to 6p

you can, of course, shop online or click over to the stockist list to locate a brick and mortar shop near you.

p.s. the bittersweet brown colorway is being retired so if you splurge on a new suit you can score one in b.brown for 50% off. click here for more details.

{update | feb 13th: the malia mills 'ohana sent over an exclusive $50 coupon just for h|h readers. enjoy the extra savings by mon, aug 31st.}

roberta oaks spring/swim 2009

kahala

oahu designer roberta oaks shares a glimpse of what to expect when the weather warms up with her pre-spring 09 collection. fans will be happy to find updates on the label's signature silhouettes while hand screened details and sustainable textiles (organic cotton and bamboo jersey are favorites) make their mark on the latest offerings.

the new year also brings a splashy dip into the world of swimwear with a debut collection filled with mix and match sets designed with a flair for the unexpected. bold solids mingle with animal prints and vintage florals
for a bohemian look styled on flirty halters and ooh-la-la brazilian cuts.

moana + quaint

click over to the official website to shop the entire collection or to find your neighborhood stockist.

p.s. the fall & winter 08 collections are now on sale (up to 60% off) in the online shop.

peter wise surf exhibit

surf book * surfer (23)

on maui and looking for something to do on friday night? hele over to the letarte flagship which is hosting a show for ny painter peter wise who has made a splash in the art world documenting surfers and their favorite breaks.

peter will also be signing copies of a special maui edition of his book, surf, an anthology of his work through the years.

• when: fri, jan 30th - 6p to 8p
• where: 24 baldwin avenue, paia
• fyi: rsvp details can be found here

p.s. a portion of sales will be donated to the surfrider foundation.

25% off at beauty & the beach

whoops, i completely spaced last week and forgot to mention an exclusive deal sent over by the beauty & the beach 'ohana in friday's sales sheet.

h|h readers who swooned over the saucy stitched styles featured last week are invited to knock 25% off the crochet collection from itsy bitsy bikinis to mini coverups.

• secret code: crochet25
• expires: fri, feb 20

p.s. orders over $60 score complimentary shipping!

{mahalo katie & tami!}