Jewelry

Giveaway!!! Kimi & Li and Amy Grace give away for your special little one….

Giveaway!!! Kimi & Li and Amy Grace give away for your special little one….

By Lisa Dorian of Kimi & Li I initially fell in love with Amy Grace jewels about 11 years ago on a trip to Tavarua.  If you have ever had the chance to go to there and visit the boutique you probably already own one of her irresistible pieces.  She has a magical way of [...]


GIVEAWAY!!! pua hawaii

GIVEAWAY!!! pua hawaii

Pua Hawaii designer, Lauren Caldiero, has been a local Hawaii artist and jeweler for over ten years. From Tahitian pearl bangles to gorgeous sunrise shell rings. She is the locals go to designer for island inspired designs. Win seabird studs designed by Lauren. TO ENTER: “Like”/become a fan of the Pua Hawaii FB fan page [...]


Shop Azaleas NYC

Shop Azaleas NYC

Azaleas is our favorite store in East Village. We love them for their unique selection of swimwear, clothing and accessories. They carry many of our favorite boutique swimwear lines including  Vix, and Tigerlily. Also, love the jewlery by Catherine Weitzman! The Lake and Stars One Piece $230 Vix Paco Bandeau $150 Vix Laura Bikini Set [...]


Anna Beck Jewlery by Becky Hosmer

 Anna Beck Jewlery by Becky Hosmer

This Bali inspired line makes my heart skip a beat. I personally have the saddle ring and lOVE it. Anna Beck designs are handmade in Bali and are sterling silver and 18k gold plated. Each jewelry piece is made with a different ancient Balinese technique that dates back hundreds of years. Designer Becky Hosmer resides [...]


Tough Summer Beads

Tough Summer Beads

We love how the “skull” is getting reinvented right now in fashion. Designers are coupling the skulls with softer, more organic materials, like silk wraps, waxed linen cords and summery beads making them feminine and even sophisticated without compromising it’s edginess. Here are some of our favorites… Skull Necklace by NATALIE B, $156 click here [...]


Style-it: edgy

Style-it: edgy

A few weeks ago I was up at the Long Beach Flea Market in southern California and scored some amazing vintage pieces.  I can’t wait to pair them with a basic black bikini to add some instant edge. I always love the adding “surprising” accessories with my favorite beachwear. Check ‘em out… 1. Vintage 14 [...]


Cleeo Collection by Lori Epner

Cleeo Collection by Lori Epner

One of my dearest friends and definitely one of the most talented and creative people I know, Lori Epner designer and owner of Cleeo Collection, recently added some new designs to the “Knaughty Summer 2010 Collection”. These perfectly-summer yet edgy hand made designs consist of  ”vintage rhinestones and charms (when available) hand knotting seed beads and [...]


Gold watches. Oversized, luxe and….waterproof.

Gold watches. Oversized, luxe and....waterproof.

There are few accessories that I wear on a daily basis, actually just two- my wedding band and my NIXON Capital Gold men’s watch. I have seriously gotten so many compliments on this thing. I’ve had it for couple years now; I beat the thing up,  I almost always shower with it and I always [...]


BIKINI BIRD SHOOT: COVER-UPS

BIKINI BIRD SHOOT: COVER-UPS

Our beautiful friend and photographer Daeja Fallas (visit her site at Daejafallas.com) who splits her time between New York and Hawaii, came over to Kauai for a couple of days and shot a story on the perfect beach cover-ups. We dove into my closet and pulled out 3 of my favorite throw-ons; a Diane Von Furstenberg floral 70′s [...]


Tahitian pearls obessesed!

Tahitian pearls obessesed!

When the  fashion spread of Tori Praver by Matt Jones: Marie Claire US, June 2010 hit the stands, I could not stop obsessing over her accessories. In Hawaii, the “tahitian black pearl” is equivalent to a diamond, every girl has some type of pearl whether it be a pearl ring, necklace or earring. This is [...]


Bikini Inspiration: Dazed and Confused

Bikini Inspiration: Dazed and Confused

1.  ANNA KOSTUROVA nomad skirt 2. NIKKI B. two tone cuff bracelet 3. INDAH butterfly blouse 4. CALLEEN CORDERO cuff bracelet 5. ANNA KOSTUROVA flashback bikini 6. PAMELA LOVE peacock ring