It's a Wrap
364 days a year you love your fashionista friend. She helps you dress for dates, keeps you from committing major fashion blunders and always knows the coolest, local up-and-coming designers. But on Christmas, well, she’s downright hard to impress.
Our gift to you? It’s an open-early—filled with tips on gifts for the trendsetters and scene stealers in your life.
Lady In Red
Leave it to the Fighting Eel girls to make a knockout holiday dress. Made from ultra-soft Modal cotton, this Red Tux tube dress is sure to be at the top of every fashionista’s wish list. Versatile and easy-to-wear, it’s the perfect show-stopper for the ultimate party hopper. Available at the Fighting Eel Flagship Store, 1133 Bethel St., Chinatown, 808.524.1472.
Dream Weaver
Impress your gals with a little shine under the tree courtesy of Misa Jewelry. The local designer’s new Lauhala Collection translates the traditional practice of weaving Hala tree leaves into edgy, modern designs. The bold Lauhala Statement Necklace in sterling silver or 14K gold is sure to twinkle all season long. Available online at www.misajewelry.com
Holiday Mixer
Mix and match prints were a huge trend on spring's runways and macinhemachine’s new line of Hemajang tanks has the look down to a tee. We love the Single tank, which plays two feminine vintage prints against a utilitarian gray pocket. It’s just the gift to cause a stir. Available at Work it Out, 4-1312 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, 808.822.2292. Similar styles available at http://machinemcahineapparel.com.
In the Clutch
Help your style savvy friends to end 2010 with a bang with a cool little clutch from local designer Cory Labang. Made from vintage fabrics, the bags are handsewn, and feature metallic frames and dainty kisslock closures. Available via Cory Labang's Facebook page here.
Auto Shop
Grease monkey meets glam in Roberta Oaks’ line of chunky statement jewelry. Made from repurposed chains and vintage car emblems, the pieces are one-of-a-kind. Go full throttle with the Delta necklace, which pairs a chunky gold chain with dainty white beads and a urban-cool Delta emblem. Available at The Roberta Oaks Showroom, 19 North Pauahi St., Chinatown and online here.
The Bottom Line
For stylish stocking stuffers, snag a few pairs of Gypsy undies from local designer Kate Ruggiero's newly available Wild Heart collection. Part naughty (cheeky low-rise cuts), part nice (comfy wide waistbands) the seamless hipsters are handmade from an ultra-soft nylon lycra and feature flirty floral and tie-dye prints. Available at http://gypsy.bigcartel.com/ or www.madebygypsy.com.
