Wishlist Wednesday - Splash into Summer!

6.5.13.

I'm not usually a water person...but lately, that's all I've been thinking about: beach, sun, ocean.

Thank goodness I live in a beautiful place that can offer all of these things :)

Sadly, some fun in the sun is limited by funds & availability...and so these beach worthy items will probably forever remain as lustful thinking...

1. H&M - Bikini Top w/ metal palm trees ($19.95, H&M)

ADORABLE! Unfortunately, since there is no H&M in the 808 and no online store...forever a LUST. I just can't get enough of these palm trees!! And seriously, at under $20 you can't go wrong!

2. Souled Out Surf - 10.5' Orange Koi & Dragon ($1300, Souled Out Surf)

A dear friend (shoutout to AnaBeezy!) just purchased a GORG paddle board from this company! I had stumbled across these two tattoo-ish designs and realized that hers was also purchased from SOS. She has gotten me addicted to this popular pastime; if only I could afford this price tag...a girl can dream.

3. Aqualillies for Tarte - Amazonian Clay Waterproof Eye & Cheek Palette ($38, Sephora)

The iconic Aqualillies (sychronized swimming) + Sephora = genius summer palette & waterproof to boot! Amazing packaging...I just cannot resist this beautiful collab!

4. Fighting Eel - Ava Sky "Fish" print(s) (prices vary, Fighting Eel - in store)

I have been lusting over this Fish print FOREVER!! Finally FE has brought in more of these fab Ava Sky pieces and I think I'm going to cave! ...now if only I could decide which style...thoughts??

5. Sephora Collection - 8 hour Mattifying Moisturizer Sunscreen ($22, Sephora)

Use protection lovely readers!! I have been on the hunt for the right product that would provide me with protection & comfort for daily use. This "in-house" Sephora product has racked up quite a few rave reviews; I'd def want to give this a try! (I also purchased Smashbox's CC Cream, SPF 30, which I will be trying out soon; coverage, protection, dark spot correcting...already loving the concept)!

...& that's all folks for this weeks' Wishlist Wednesday :) happy lusting!!...

xoxo
~carlykins

UPDATE:

Sephora's next Disney collaboration will be debuting this month! One of a number of items is already available for V.I.B.s online! Dare to dream ladies...

See Beautzine's blog for more info; she posts great reviews on products before they show up in stores!

5/24/13 Friday Fashion Files - The Wedge Sneaker

Fridays will be all about trends that I love...please feel free to inform me of others as I am not always up to date on these things...but in general these will be from my POV ^_^

The Spring/Summer trend that has been taking the fashion world one step at a time--the wedged sneaker! At first I was totally against this, like how I was VERY opposed to the idea of Uggs; I am now a HUGE fan of Uggs, so ingenious especially for cold places. As such, I have also come to LOVE the idea of the wedged sneaker & I HAD to get myself a pair!

Of course, being me, I didn't want to invest in one that "everyone" had... I scoured the internet and FINALLY found one that I thought was sufficiently unique, fun, on trend and versatile! I settled on these JC's that brought together two trends in one--FLORAL, WEDGE SNEAKER?!--SCORE! Not to mention discounted to only $61 (thank you Lori's Shoes; sign up for emails to get $10 off)?! It was inevitable that this was going to be a part of my closet.

Jeffrey Campbell - Aversa

(can be found here)

Now, I know, this may not be to everyone's taste...(my sister personally told me "WHO WOULD BUY THOSE?!")...but like she also says "I DEGAF" hehe :) Just as a note, it's probably best to buy your pair in-store so you can try these styles on; I would probably suggest going a size up since the heel part will jam your toe in the front if it's too tight!

When I first decided to buy into this trend, I was adamant that I only needed one pair. However, my will power has been wavering--eek! Especially with JC's, they are my weakness!! I currently have my eye on these babies (courtesy of Homecoming Honolulu; once again, ENABLERS!!):

Jeffrey Campbell - Venice-Hi, Taupe

(can also be found here)

Other (sometimes cheaper) alternatives can be found at a number of places...Target, etc. I am particularly in LOVE with an ALDO pair that Insta-glamazon PineapplePrincess purchased; the stud embellishments are so rad!!

So would you buy into this trend? Lmk & share your favs!

xoxo

~carlykins

5/23/13 Thrifty Thursday - Valerie Joseph Boutique

Thursdays will focus on all the ways a lovely lady can keep up to trend without breaking the bank! Let's be thrifty gal pals, time the share the steals & deals!!

For you 808-ers, are you looking for a store that offers hip, trendy items at reasonable prices? Hit up Valerie Joseph Boutique located on the ground floor of Ala Moana Center!

If you've never shopped here before, they sure know how to make your experience GREAT! Sizes & stock of clothing, accessories, etc. are LIMITED, it's just the way VJ herself runs her store. It ensures that your items will be as unique as you are! Check out their Facebook page & Instagram; there are constant updates for new merch!! (I have to admit I have become quite the stalker on their social media platforms since VJ's style is awesome)!!

There always seem to be promos running all year long--thanks for thinking of us fashion hungry gals V! As such, one of my more recent visits had me walking out with more items than I had originally planned...started with the jacket, then I threw in a necklace... The sales girl was a TOTAL enabler and mentioned VJ's buy 2 get the 3rd 50% off! Naturally I couldn't pass up a good deal, and I am SO happy with my purchases--I can't wait to show them off :)

 

(How cute is the packaging?? All about the details baby!)

Customer service here is also FABULOUS! You'll leave feeling like a Queen. If you still need more convincing as to why you need to give this place a look-see, check out the rave reviews on Yelp! Happy retail therapy shoppaholics ;) See ya there!

xoxo

~carlykins

5/22/13 Wishlist Wednesday - 5 Things We Love

The blogger-verse has been blowing up with these wishlist posts...so of course I'm hopping on the bandwagon!

I've always loved the weekly "5 Things We Love" column in the Star Advertiser. So my Wednesday Wishlists will be a hybrid of wants, loves & of course wishes!

1.  Celine - Luggage Tote (SOLD OUT); WAHHH!

Of course I am lusting after something that is COMPLETELY out of my price range and is sold out. I've grown to love the look of this bag: simple, subtle, functional and reminds me of LV's Never Full (if you can't tell I like my bags BIG)! Oh well, this is what WISHES are for :)

2.  Jeffrey Campbell - Cantu ($160, Homecoming Boutique, Honolulu)

To buy or not to buy, that is the real question. These are SO within reach, (not so much within budget), but I'm so so SO tempted!! Especially since my Google search was not able to find this color?! Homecoming you are an enabler >.<

3.  mStand Laptop Stand ($45, Amazon)

Ok, so this has been in my Amazon cart forever! It is totally justified as a NEED, seeing as my desk area is a mess and I think it would totally free up some space--we like desk efficiency! But some other (unnecessary) purchase has always taken precedence. I first saw this on my advisor's desk and thought it was genius. While it technically doesn't fit my 17" MacBook...I think I can make it work...

4.  Muji - Acrylic Cases

Functionality at it's best! Organization and display all in one. These acrylic cases from Muji have been growing in popularity, primarily through Youtube makeup gurus & vloggers. As a Japanese brand, quality is expected as the raves have justified. Sadly, you have to be a hawk on the site; these guys sell like hot cakes and are usually sold out. This model is $25.25 but there are a number of models that have different features/sizing. Check out the review by one of my fav beauty bloggers: hollyannaeree!

5.  Jeffrey Campbell - Soiree

Lucite + heel = one KILLER shoe for Spring/Summer. It's all the rage, and I have been wanting IN for MONTHS! Forget the Mom lectures of these types of "clear heels" being trashy--the black fade on this lovely pair is to die for!!--simultaneously subtle & mysterious. Dream shoe FOR SURE.

xoxo

~carlykins