Weekend Picks – Saturday, June 9, 2012
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Crepe Escape
What: Venture into Waikiki to try Arancino’s new breakfast crepe menu – light, airy crepes filled with delicious combinations like mortadella ham and cheese or fresh berries, cream and mint. Ask to sit outside and enjoy a beautiful beach view.
When: 7-10:30 a.m. daily.
Where: Arancino di Mare, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, 2552 Kalakaua Ave.
Details: $8.95-$11.95 crepes, free validated parking. Breakfast not available at Arancino’s Beachwalk location.
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Shoe Fly
What: Nike’s Air Yeezy II designed by Kanye West, arguably the year’s most coveted shoe, goes on sale today. Sure, it sold for $90,000 on eBay and Hawaii fans have been lining up since Monday. But if you want a pair for your guy, don’t be afraid to try your luck in-store – at the last release, some were still available at noon – or follow @nikestore on Twitter to buy them online.
When: Today, 11 a.m.
Where: Kicks Hawaii, 1530 Makaloa St.
Details: $245 per pair, one pair per person.
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Summer Stun
What: Fighting Eel is celebrating the launch of its summer 2012 collection by hosting two trunk shows – Padma & Pickles downtown and Indi Ocean in Kailua. Drinks will be served all day.
When and where: Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fighting Eel Downtown, 1133 Bethel St.; and 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fighting Eel Kailua, 629 Kailua Rd. Suite 130.
Details: Score 15 percent off both trunk shows and receive double stamps on your rewards card.
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State of the Art
What: Enjoy a night of live music, film, art and fashion with RAW:natural born artists, an organization that showcases local up-and-coming artists. Don’t miss the night’s big fashion show featuring ccdoodle and MEswimwear.
When: Saturday, June 16, 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: VICE Nightclub, Ward Centre.
Details: $10 presale through Tuesday, $15 at the door. Click here to see the full artist lineup and buy tickets online.
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– Erin Fetherston’s floaty, bubblegum frocks are now shoppable in her brand-new online store. Browse her spring sale section for deals like this sequin striped tank dress for $177. While you’re there, check out Fetherston’s vintage auction, featuring items culled from her own closet.
– Designers are slowly unveiling their Resort 2013 collections. Our favorite so far? Thakoon’s fitted shorts suits and breezy sundresses in fun sorbet hues. View them all here.
– One collection you won’t find on that list: Kate Spade. Her resort looks are being released a few at a time on exclusive brand stylist Brad Goreski’s Tumblr.
Sales
Who: I AM., 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 111
Deal: 15 percent off regular-priced items when you mention I AM.’s Facebook page.
When: Through June 30.
Who: Roberta Oaks, 19 N. Pauahi St.
Deal: Buy one, get one half off all Roberta Oaks Mens and 10 percent off mens’ accessories except sunglasses.
When: Through June 16.
Also: 20 percent off online purchases with the code ILOVEDAD through June 17.
Who: Eden in Love, Ward Warehouse
Deal: Additional 25 percent off all sale items.
When: Through Sunday.
Who: Calypso St. Barth
Deal: Up to 70 percent off in the summer sample sale.
Who: Smashbox
Deal: 20 percent off orders of $25 or more with the code FRIENDS20.
Who: Joie
Deal: Up to 50 percent off spring and summer collections.
Who: Alexander Wang
Deal: Up to 40 percent off resort and spring collections.
Who: Anastasia
Deal: 30 percent off the spring/summer 2012 collection with the code PRIVATESS12.
When: Through Sunday.
Also: 30 to 50 percent off all collections.
