Shopping in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. While strolling around Topa Financial Center, I passed by this shop where women were trying on clothes... ooh! I want to see, too! I had never heard of Saszdcreations before. The clothing and tote bags are well made! The sewing is neat and straight! The prints are colorful and trendy! The styles are comfortable for our local lifestyle! I got a black and white print bag for my cousin because she's artsy and sophisticated. I got the pink Labubu bag for myself because I like novelty and cuteness. LOL! Stop by the ground floor of Topa Financial Center (makai Ewa corner of Queen and Bishop Streets) and look for this shop! There's a rack of clothing in the front that are on sale... 20 percent off! Service is helpful, friendly, and excellent!

Pop-up shop at Windward Mall, Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii…read more.. While walking around Windward Mall, I spotted this new store and couldn't wait for the Grand Opening on November 26, 2019! Mākeke Kaneohe features many local artists such as: Kini Zamora Courage Cotton Ari South Everything Maoli Mamalani Kapu Creations Aloha Modern Salt Water Heals Warrior Printing Maile Girl Designs Wai'ono Designs 808 My favorite items were the Ni'ihau shell necklace, lauhala bracelets, handmade quilts, purses, home accessories (such as pillows), Hawaiian inspired t-shirts, caps, scarves, and tote bags; and clothing with local prints! This pop-up is just in time for all of your Christmas gift giving needs! Get something for yourself, too! Support local! Note: last day will be December 28, 2019 P.S. Mākeke = Marketplace (in Hawaiian language)

Since many kanaka maoli businesses have a limited supply that are often only available online,…read morelocations like this and Homegrown in Pearlridge create a space for Hawaiian businesses.

Shopping in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Located at the Kamehameha Shopping Center, No'eau Designers opened another location! I've been to their Kapolei store at Ka Makana Ali'i and was impressed! This second location just shows how popular Hawaiian products from small local businesses are! Besides women's, men's, and children's clothing, merchandise includes jewelry, books, tumblers, bags, stickers, and more! There's something for everyone! Kamehameha Shopping Center has lots of free parking and some spaces are even in the shade! Service was very friendly and helpful! I'll be back for some gifts!

This place is SO NICE AND they have such GREAT MERCH!…read more Today's celebration was a great success. Too bad Pearlridge didn't have one either. But this place has so much MORE than Pearlridge store. Come here for different options!

After searching for outfits for our ohana for my motherinlaws celebration of life stepping into…read moreblessed life in Kaneohe was a prayer answered Logan helped us in getting outfitted all 31 pieces of clothing we loved the quality and the service and value we got we had so many positive comments it will be my go to place from now on Mahalo nui

Do you dream of having a vacation cottage with a beachy Hawaiian theme with a touch vintage…read moreflare...well Muse Kailua has that in the tiniest shop in Kailua. As a shell lover there was so much here that I loved that I've never seen anywhere else. Everything from clothing to jewelry, accessories, cards, trinkets and the cutest decor. I fell in love with a whale plate but went with a cup which can double as a bowl that I plan to use as a gift for a whale lover...gosh it's so cute!!! I absolutely love finding this somewhat hidden gem that's filled with so much selective treasures with the loveliest staff so patient and kind to compliment every choice you make. Support local, support small and follow them on Instagram @muse_kailua and their online shop https://www.musekailua.com and see the calm this Kailua boutique has to offer. Thank you!

I have many dream homes. My first dream home is a 3-story haunted Victorian Mansion with a large…read morewrap-around porch and wrought-iron fence outside. It would also have a large forest in the back with a small babbling stream running through it. The atmosphere would be a dark, dreary, foggy and rainy place. If you think I'm kidding, I am not. My second dream home would be another 3-story non-haunted Victorian Mansion with an airy porch with flowers all over the place, and the interior would be decorated with stuff from this store: Muse Kailua. I know non-haunted Victorian Mansions do not appear very oceany but who cares! I love the stuff in here and you could probably incorporate a lot of their stuff with your current decor. My current decor is shabby messiness with a hodge-podge of clutter, mess, papers strewn about, Halloween decorations out all-year-long, paper receipts piling up in boxes, dried hibiscus seed pods cluttering up the counter and a pile of (fake) skeletons on the living room floor. No, again I am not kidding. Aside from this foolish decor in my house, the stuff in here is the stuff I dream about: a clean, uncluttered home, airy windows with white billowy curtains, home smelling like fresh lemons and decor from Muse Kaiula: seashells, floral plates, tropical oceany goodness, whimsical lovely items and dream-like girlyness. If you are into Victorian, girliness, girly girl, mermaids, ocean, tropical, and ooh-la-la this is your place, and you're in luck if you're on the mainland because now they have their online store open!! Return factor: OF COURSE are you kidding??? Coz I'm not.

Many new shops in Pearlridge, Macy's side. This was the first one I explored. I saw some light in…read moreweight tote bags that may be a perfect carry on to go from Montreal to Greece and end up in Munich. Couldn't find a price tag and asked the sales clerk,"Do I stick my finger in the puka opening to get the zipper to move?" Yes was the answer cuz it was a reversible print: one side had artistically placed island names I spotted Kahoolawe first. The other side looked like a lei of white flowers on a black background. I figured easy to identify and carry the passport and necessities onto the cruise ship. I decided. I'll take it so the sales clerk put it back into its sealed plastic bag that I had asked him if I could look at it and put it into a paper handled sack. Only one other customer in the store. Very uncluttered with distinctive items. I was thrilled that the price was under $50, good deal.

Shopping at Pearlridge Mall…read more.. I had wanted to find this original location of Dezigns By Kamohoalii for a while. I found out about this local designer from the second location at Windward Mall in Kaneohe, O'ahu, Hawaii. The workers in Kaneohe told me that the Pearlridge store is bigger and has more inventory. I needed to look! LOCATION: upper level of the "Uptown" side of the Mall - near to Macy's. ENVIRONMENT: attractive displays and organized racks of clothing, mixed with shelves of tote bags make browsing pleasant. Air conditioning, good lighting, and convenient dressing room are present! Service was very friendly and helpful. I was advised to return next month - after the designer returns from Europe. I'll be back!

Daughter & I decided we'd spend the day in Kailua and support the local stores. We came upon Sugar…read moreSugar in Kailua and enjoyed our shopping experience very much. Adrienne had just opened the shop for about 30 minutes and we happened to walk in and were the only customers at that time. Adrienne was very happy to help us as she offered her assistance before we even asked for help. We looked around at all their clothing, jewelry, magnets, coasters, puzzles, hair clips, games, and so much more. We already shop at the Kahala, Pearlridge & Ala Moana stores so we're well aware of their merch. Daughter & I grabbed a bunch of clothes to try on as they have these little private makeshift dressing rooms available. The store is so inviting as they have so many cute and colorful merch to select from. Even if you're not there for the clothes, they have a bunch of trinkets and cards that you'll find something to your liking to purchase. The prices are fairly reasonable for what they have. There were these cute hair clips with floral designs on a wood base attached to the plastic hair clips that was really cute. It sold for $22. It'll make a nice gift for almost any gal with long hair. There's street parking in front but I'm sure you can park in the big parking structure or huge lot across the street. We did and we didn't have any problems on our return. Adrienne was so upbeat, friendly and nice that she makes you want to be her friend for life. We'll be back to support local and dive into their new merch that they pretty much bring out often.

Cute place with local touches - I like to support small business! If you get a chance def goread more

Shopping in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii…read more.. Walking around Center Court of Windward Mall, I saw a new shop: Hawaii's Finest Clothing There are other locations at Ala Moana Center and Ka Makana Alii in Kapolei. This Kaneohe location has t-shirts, golf bags, visors, board shorts, jerseys, caps, tote bags, jackets, golf shirts, and more! They even have cooler backpack chairs! Service was very efficient and knowledgeable. Exchanges can be done at the Ala Moana and Kapolei locations if needed. Go check them out!

Mystery Bags suck I…read morebought one that clearly says Keiki GIRL S but inside had boy attire. When asked the girl in the front she says "Well I wouldn't wear that but the surf shorts I would wear". Never again