I'm telling you, Fion Enterprise is one of those places that just gets it. From the second you walk…read morein, you feel the difference. It's not that corporate, rushed, "next customer please" kind of vibe -- it's warm, it's personal, and it genuinely feels like home. That kind of service is rare these days, and these folks have it down to an art. The space is kind of tight, but it's ok and parking is sometimes a little limited so plan ahead and visit the shop on days it isn't too busy. Esmerelda here is something special. Attentive without being in your face, helpful without making you feel like a burden -- just real, authentic people who take pride in what they do. You can tell they actually care about the people they serve, not just the transaction. That means everything to us locals, and it'll mean everything to you too. Whether you're a first-timer or a regular, they treat you the same -- like ohana. No pretense, no attitude. Just good people doing good work with a smile. That kind of consistency is exactly why the community keeps coming back, and exactly why word spreads. If you're in the Laie or North Shore area and you haven't checked out Fion Enterprise yet, you're sleeping on one of the best-kept secrets on this side of the island. Support local, feel the aloha, and experience service the way it should be done.

Superb friendly very reasonable quality of products is very good would definitely refere guests…read moreand family

For fancy lei makers this is yer place to go! They have quite the variety of colors, quality. They…read morehave supplies for crocheted leis as well. Cannot give the best advice as I was here hoping to get yarn for crocheting. Sadly, for all of us other crafty yarn workers for apparel, toys, blankets - this is not for you. (unless yer making a really fuzzy shirt or something? ‍) Middle is where I put this s I was really in a mission for other goods - so it a neutral not good or bad.

Yarn lei supplies in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. When my mom calls me, I worry. She hardly ever calls - and when she leaves a message to call her back, I'm ready for the worst.... I called her back as soon as I psyched myself up. Mom had a nervous laugh in her voice, so I braced myself even more... She explained that she and her classmates wanted to do something for the 88 graduates of their high school, Sacred Hearts Academy. They didn't want to give a perishable flower lei, so they thought that a yarn lei would be appropriate. What does that have to do with me? I attended Maryknoll School. Hah! Mom knows that I know how to make a yarn lei - and quite efficiently. I had made 100 lei for my nephew's graduation, so, what's 88 more? Mom also knows that I know where to get supplies at a reasonable price. She suggested that I call Max Imports and see if they're open. It's not easy saying "no" to mom. Thinking about all the sacrifices she made for me over the decades... well... you know... So, of course, mom was right. Max Imports was open. The phone was answered right away and the nice lady on the phone helped me so much. I told her that I needed to make 88 lei. She asked what school and figured out the colors: Yellow grosgrain ribbon - 3 spools White long eyelash yarn - 9 packages Yellow short eyelash yarn - 9 packages Total = $485.34, including tax I told the kind lady that I could be there in about an hour after getting cash from the bank - no problem. That was enough time for her to pull the items from the shelves. When I got to Max Imports in Kalihi, there was metered street parking and a free parking lot next to the warehouse. I went up to the table like she described and rang the "Apple Bell". She appeared quickly and I gave her the cash. She went back inside to get a receipt for me. I found out that her name was Alice. I had seen her before at the Douglas Trade Shows at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. I had bought yarn and ribbon from them several times in the past. I had even come to this shop to get supplies. Alice was so knowledgeable and pleasant. She even helped me carry a box to my car! As we walked, I thanked her because I know that the prices at Walmart and Longs are higher. She added that those retailers wouldn't have the quantity I needed. She's right! So - if you need to make many lei, come to Max Imports for the best prices and service! Good luck!

I've never been to this store before. My co-worker needed to come here to get a birthday present…read morefor a friend, so I accompanied her. The whole store is made up of Hawaiian themed merchandise. There were jewelry, cards, body care items and tons of clothes. They have some really cute items. My friend purchased a set of plastic flower beads to string together to make a necklace. What caught my eye that I really wanted was the sunrise shell necklace. I've always wanted one. The shell has the pink and yellow colors on it to mimic the sunrise. I'm contemplating on getting it as I've wanted one for a while.

Sugar Sugar has a lot of really cute bohemian-style clothing and accessories, and the store itself…read moreis visually appealing. I went in and out of the dressing rooms a few times while trying on outfits, and none of them had a basket or spot for purses. Each time I had to hang my handbag on a hanger with the clothes, since I refuse to put my handbag on the dirty ground. Finally, the very last dressing room I tried did have a basket at the bottom, which was much better. The clothing and jewelry are adorable -- some even look handmade -- and I did buy a few outfits and a cute pair of earrings. Prices are on the higher side, but the pieces are unique and eye-catching, so if you're looking for something different, it might be worth it. Unfortunately, checkout brought the experience down. Since I didn't need a bag, the sales associate handed me my clothes directly, but forgot my earrings. I didn't notice until I was halfway home. I tried looking everywhere for a phone number -- Yelp, the Ala Moana directory, the internet -- and couldn't find one. The only number I found just rang with no answer. So instead of calling, I had no choice but to drive all the way back through traffic. When I arrived, the sales associate saw me, handed me the earring, and said she was "going to text me." No apology, no "sorry for the inconvenience" -- nothing. Considering they have my number from the rewards program sign-up, that was disappointing. Overall, Sugar Sugar is a cute boutique with stylish pieces, but expect boutique pricing and limited dressing room amenities. The service could use improvement, especially when mistakes happen.

Love this location! We came as a walk in and wanted to make…read morea custom bracelet. Amber was such great help! Worked fast and efficiently, very friendly. She talked story as she made our jewelry making us feel welcomed. Thank you Amber

Darcell was so welcoming and hospitable and made my shopping experience so much fun!!! I will be…read moreback. So many things to choose from! I'm obsessed with their crochet keychains and custom stickers.

Eden In Love used to have a Retail Store…read more Now, they've changed their business style to a warehouse with limited hours for picking up purchases from 331 Kamani Street in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawaii. Check the parking diagram for the designated parking stalls. This past weekend (10-31-24 to 11-3-24), Eden In Love had a pop-up at the former location of Buca De Beppo at Ward Entertainment Center. Everything was half off! Customers needed to sign up online for a 3-hour shopping time slot. Only 20 customers at a time were allowed inside. It was very organized! There were many rooms of merchandise. One room seemed to have just towels while another room had blankets and shower curtains. Another room was filled with cooler tote bags while another room contained small tote bags. Along one wall, there was a picnic mat display. Another aisle was lined with guitar straps that can attach to handles of smaller reusable bags to make a crossbody bag... Very clever! On Instagram, I had won a Front Of The Line Pass for two people - which included a large cooler bag and 2 reusable tote bags for each of us! Thank you very much! The next weekend, we could return - no appointment necessary - and get the same half off discount! It's too bad that the umbrellas and wraparound towels were sold out. I was able to get a sling bag, a pen, and a post-it note set that I had missed the first time around. All of my Christmas shopping is done!

I'm in Love... With…read moreEden In Love and though long gone their shop in South Shore Market you're still able to shop online and pick up at their warehouse location in Kaka'ako located on Kamani Street near Long's Drugs. What brought me here is the luck Nadine has with winning their Instagram contest and what a whirlwind fun it was shopping at their pop up in the former Buca De Beppo as we went room to room what a shopper's dream! At their warehouse parking is free and easy and is shared with other tenants so you need to be mindful of the stalls you'd be parking there but is plenty enough for you to just drive up and pick up or what I did is stop by to see if they had some bags and yes they sure did and was their current "Crinkle Bag" at 40% off making it $4 is a great deal I was looking for though don't expect to shop the entire collection as that's all done online though check their Instagram for specials and what they didn't have was car air fresheners too was a great surprise and also exactly what I was looking for and the staff there was just amazing with some specials they provided making it the perfect gift for anyone especially a cute and very reusable tote. Thank you!

This place has only been on my radar for years and I finally stopped in about a month ago for the…read morefirst time. Let's just say my budget is probably glad it took so long! First, this is on base, so you do need base access, but you do not need to have military ID to make a purchase here. Now that the Trusted Traveler program has been reinstated as Honolulu moves into Tier 3, that can make it a little easier for non-military folks to get here if someone can sponsor you in the gate. This place is a more upscale alternative to the kinds of things you might find at the Stadium Swap Meet, ABC Stores, or similar. Great for gifts and home decor, similar to Soha Living. Not quite everything is locally made, but a significant proportion is. They carry a lot of my favorites - Nick Kuchar prints, Coco Moon for baby gifts, Bradley & Lily cards and notebooks, Pura Vida. The prices are what you'd pay anywhere else, and the money goes to support military-affiliated charities. They have some clothing, keiki stuff, holiday decor, jewelry, jams and jellies, kitchen/bar items, gifts. Hours are mostly mornings (9-1 many days), but they are also open Saturdays. They do close during Christmas/New Years, so keep that in mind if you need gifts. Parking is available right out front, and it's never been crowded when I've come.

Such an amazing place!! I seriously can't believe I have not heard about this place in the 2.5…read moreyears I have lived here. Amazing beach/hawaii/aloha themed stuff for not a bad price at all.

37 vendors at Pearlridge Center (downtown) in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. Located above Longs Drugs and in the Hallmark wing, the Kawaii Friends Fair is a great indoor craft fair with carpeting, free shared parking, convenient restroom, no admission fee, and good air-conditioning! There was a map on their Instagram page - that showed which vendor would be there both days, and which ones would be there just Saturday (7.25.26) or just Sunday (7.26.26). They're so organized! If you spend $10 or more at a vendor's booth, you can get a stamp on the Loyalty Card. Five stamps from different vendors gets you an entry into the drawing for great prizes! Local small businesses were selling handmade greeting cards, keyring, crocheted plushies, clothing, tote bags, jewelry, and more! I'm looking forward to their next event!

FAKE KNOCK OFF PRODUCTS…read more I came here because it seemed cool and the wannabe influencers on socmed said it had good products. Boy were they wrong. Pretty much EVERY single thing in these stores are obvious or well-hidden fakes and knockoffs. Nothing is official. Everything is dropshipped. Before Aliexpress stopped shipping to Hawaii, you could get all of this stuff for literal pennies. It's just dropshipped garbage that they're trying to pass off as quality toys or collectibles. DO NOT support this business filling our islands with cheap and unsafe knock offs. If anything, go on Aliexpress or Temu to buy their products at 5% of the price they're asking for in this store. Disgusting and disgraceful

Beautifully curated shop located Uptown Pearlridge neighboring Arby's, Satellite City Hall. You are…read morepaying for quality clothing pieces and accessories, each one unique, so just keep that in mind. No true price on owning pieces that you can expect to wear a lifetime. . Great customer service upon entry. Clean and spacious with fitting rooms available. Lots of options in all sizes to browse! Men, women, children, and more. Browse their website and social media pages to anticipate what you can expect as there are seasons, pricing specials, and sales constantly happening.

After looking at a couple stores we walked into Hina Hawaii. Kinda pricey but the material is great…read moreand quality and the print is amazing. They have variety or colors and styles. Plus each print is hand drawn and has a story attached to it (which the worker provides when you make your purchase.) The worker tonight (Kristy or crystal) was so nice and so patient. She had great customer service. My boy friend and I were torn between 2 prints but decided on the second print as they had a smaller size ( the sleeve length runs big)