Monthly Archives: December 2011

Louis Vuitton Condoms…(seriously, WTF?)

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Yes, you read correctly.

[Disclaimer: this post could 1) make you extremely uncomfortable; 2) make you laugh so hard you nearly (or actually do) pee your pants or 3) both (my category). Either way, don't blame me. Ok, thanks.]

The good news is that Louis Vuitton is not actually the mastermind creep behind this unusual attempt at “fashion”. Enter…Irakli Kiziria, who has no affiliation with Louis Vuitton – thank GOD.

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According to Irakli’s website via Huffington Post, the idea is that the new “luxury” product would launch on World Aids Day with proceeds being donated to amfAR, The Foundation For AIDS Research. I mean, I guess that’s cool in a weird, uncomfortable sort of way. Seriously though, doesn’t this make you uncomfortable:

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Luxury at its finest...NOT. Image: huffingtonpost.com

Men have far fewer options than women when it comes to rocking the hottest fashions, but these LV condoms just aren’t hitting the mark. Hell, they aren’t even near the target. I think they could perhaps be the world’s most ultimate Fashion Faux Pas (thoughts below). Isn’t there a website called Epic Fail? If this creepy LV condom is not already listed there, someone please do so immediately. #FAIL:

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Oh, wow. Image: louisvuittoncondom.com

Just to be clear, my above caption is referencing a REAL website: www.louisvuittoncondom.com. <——– Go ahead, click. But do come back!

Ok, so now that I've made it very clear that these condoms are not my idea of fashionable, I will say that all grossness aside, it is pretty freaking HILARIOUS. C’mon, think about it…A LOUIS VUITTON CONDOM…hahahaaaaaaaaaahahahahaaa (also read: LOL). I must admit that upon seeing the post on Huffington Style, I laughed so hard I nearly peed my pants. I mean, WHO.ON.EARTH would be so obsessed with LV that they’d spend $68 for the ultimate LV experience – eeew, gross, barf, laugh & almost pee.

But you know what, to each is own. If you want to rock an LV Condom, then do it. I’m just NOT AT ALL INTERESTED IN THE DETAILS.

Aloha.

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Who Wants Free Jewelry?

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That’s right ladies and gents, FREE Jewelry! This ain’t no hoax – this the REAL DEAL. Hildgund Jewelry is giving away nearly $20,000 worth of Jewelry in its 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Hunt {aka: keep reading so you can find out how to get your paws on the goods}.

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Find one of these cute boxes and you'll have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Ok, so what’s the scoop? Simple. From December 14th through the 25th, Hildgund will hide 24 wrapped boxes (containing the jems – duh) on Maui, Oahu and the Big Island. If you find one, you keep whatever little treasure you find inside…lucky you! The value of the items range from $300 to $5,300. Here’s sneak preview of what you could find:

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I don't know about you, but I'd love a pair of these to wear on NYE!

And one more thing, Hildgund will be sharing some fun, friendly clues on where to find the hidden treasures. Where, oh where you ask!? All you need to do is “like” Santa Hildgund on Facebook or follow Hildgund on Twitter (@hildgundjewelry, #HJHUNT) and you’ll have full access to the clues! I know what you’re thinking… “No way, lady. It can’t be that simple!” Well the answer is –> IT IS THAT SIMPLE. As simple as THREE strands of pearls:

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These STRANDS of pearls have your name written all over them!

Lucky for you, I’m unable to join the #HJHUNT because Hildgund Jewelry is actually one of my company’s clients, but that doesn’t mean I can’t tell ALL of you to get in on the holiday fun!

So what are you waiting for? Like, like, like and follow, follow, follow Hildgund for your chance to find something fabulous this Christmas.

Aloha.

T-Shirt Scarves: A DIY I Can Actually Do!

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I’m not what you would call an artsy-crafty type of person. Crafty with words perhaps, but definitely not with things like paint, plaster, glass, glitter, glue, ribbon – you get it. Arts and crafts have never really been my thing and consequently never have DIY projects. Despite having tried numerous art projects and DIYs over the years, I’ve never-ever excelled beyond sucky. It’s really quite pathetic considering my mom’s a great artist and my dad makes surfboards. BUT, I’ve finally managed to execute a DIY project entirely on my own. (I usually require the immediate assistance of my BFF Anu, who has magical crafting hands – no joke) But BEHOLD the first DIY I can actually do – BY MYSELF:

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Finally! A DIY I can ACTUALLY Freaking Do!

These scarves seem to be taking off in the Hawaii fashion scene thanks in part to Wanko Wanko and the numerous DIY blogs out there sharing tips and tricks on how to turn an old t-shirt into something fashionable. Here’s a quick visual step-by-step courtesy of HelloGiggles.

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6 easy steps to a more stylish neck line! Image: hellogiggles.com

The scarves are actually the perfect answer to fashionable “winter” wear in Hawaii because they’re not too hot or bulky, but they still offer that sense of stylish coziness that comes with your favorite winter scarf. Plus, you can pretty much add anything from feathers, to broken earrings, gold chains and shells to your scarf depending on your mood. This was my first one, so I kept it simple and just doubled it up to add a slightly different look.

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Doubled up DIY T-Shirt Scarf = Cute. Orange on Orange = Not so cute. #FashionFauxPas!

Instead of reinventing the wheel, I figured I’d share this video tutorial for those of you who want in in the secret:

So have at it my fashionably fierce frugal fiends – see if you can make yourself a T-Shirt scarf!

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Aloha.

Every Girl Deserves A Pearl

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Every girl deserves a pearl…or perhaps more than just A pearl!

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Oh, you know, just a handful of Tahitian pearls.

What the hell am I doing with a handful of Tahitian pearls? That’s for me to know and you to find out – keep reading!

My brother’s best friend and consequently my unofficial third brother, recently got his hands on some AMAZING Tahitian pearls and handmade jewelry thanks to his beautiful Tahitian girlfriend, Kahaia Howard. So when Teva offered to show me some of the goods, I obviously almost peed my pants with excitement. The thought of having dozens of Tahitian pearls and sparkling jewelry right in front of my face was fashiOrgasmic to say the least.

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100 Tahitian Pearls in my hands.

The interesting thing about Tahitian pearls and even other types of pearls is that they’re not really “hot fashion items” or even trendy for that matter. Think about it, when was the last time you saw an editorial spread in a national fashion magazine featuring pearls? I’ll give 10 more seconds to think about it ———-. Answers below please! Pearls may not be the focal point in cutting edge fashion trends, but they’re definitely fashionable. And they’re DEFINITELY a necessary classic staple in every woman’s jewelry collection. Oh, and you can buy fakie strands of pearls at Forever 21, which actually contradicts my point about them not being trendy (we all know Forever 21 goes to great lengths to mass produce the hottest trends). And one last thing, you can’t talk about Hawaii fashion without talking about Tahitian pearls. Ok, I’m done with that whole soapbox.

Anyhow, Teva had quite a few loose pearls, which are all for sale by the way, as well as these two pieces of Tahitian Pearl Perfection:

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DYING for this necklace.

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100 PEARLS.

My lucky mom will be unwrapping the gold chain with pearls on Christmas. And I can write that because she was sitting right there when I forced kindly encouraged my dad to buy it for her!

Had my boyfriend not just gifted me a pair of Tahitian Pearl studs for my birthday, I would have had to snag a pair of these bad boys from Teva:

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You know you want a pair.

BTW, if any of you are interested in a pair of stud earrings for a really great price (starting at $150), shoot me an email or leave a comment and I’ll get you in touch with Teva. Or perhaps you’re interested in the strand of 100 Tahitian pearls…

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Doubled Up!

I know, I know, you’ve already seen that one, but I love it so much I wanted to share it again! Ain’t no shame ;) In addition to the goods above, Kahaia has a bunch more handmade jewelry:

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Nothing says Hawaii fashion like some pearl and slipper earrings!

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I love how these bracelets are so dainty and so pink :)

If you like what you see here, then I highly suggest you take a look at more of Kahaia’s Sea Treasures on Facebook, Tumblr or Etsy. Kahaia’s driving force behind her jewelry making is to show that pearls aren’t just meant for older woman or more elegant occasions – they can be for any woman in right environment.

I absolutely agree with Kahaia.

Every Girl Deserves a Pearl {or maybe a strand of them}.

Don’t you agree?

Aloha.