Endless Summer – Island Style in Hawaii Part 2

I spent a week in Honolulu. More precisely, I spent a week in Honolulu lying on the beach, eating shaved ice, checking out the local malls (check our my previous post on some brands originated from Hawaii) and just enjoying life in the sunshine. I only packed some light, easy to put on pieces for the trip, as well as my hats. Below are some pictures from the trip. Hope you guys enjoy them.

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The beaches are definitely the places to go in Hawaii, doesn't matter how many times you've been there. If you want to avoid the crazy tourist crowd and enjoy softer sand, you can try North Shore (many surfers there). It is about 40 minutes drive from Waikiki area. Cotton shirts are perfect for going to the beach: easy to put on, ok to get wet and dry well. I was happy that I finally get to wear this shirt with many cutouts on the back there. The shorts were my new find at the Ala Moana mall. They are great for the beach, and I plan to wear them with leggings in the city too.

Hat: H&M 

T-shirt:Urban Outfitters (similar)

Shorts:Brandy <3 Melville (different print)

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Other than the beach, there are a lot more things to enjoy in Hawaii as well, for example: the food. Waiola's has the reputation of the best shaved ice on the island among the locals. The combination of condensed milk, red beans, mochi balls and ice cream can never go wrong.

Tank: Gray Coca-cola tank
Sun Glasses: seen here

Shorts: American Appeal

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Hawaii is the spa you want to go for the ultimate relaxation. The waves soothe your soul; the greeneries calm your eyes and the air clears your mind. The island feels so lively and I love all my encounters with the life there.

Dress: seen here 

Shoes: Banana Republic (similar)

Yellow Dress: American Apparel
Romper: similar
Hat: H&M (similar)

Tank: Brandy <3 Melville (similar)
Maxi Skirt: Brandy <3 Melville
Cross-back bra: Seen here

Endless Summer – Island Style in Hawaii Part 1

ZAK NYLE For KICKS/HI X STUSSY 2012

A vacation always feels short, let alone a vacation in heavenly Hawaii. I was in Oahu for the past week and had a great time. This was my second time there, so instead of touring around with a lei on my neck, I dived into some local things with some friends who are from there. They also introduced me to some shopping scenes such as Ala Moana, which is the biggest open air mall in the world. I discovered this brand Brandy <3 Melville which I deeply in love with. There are also many fashion brands, such as UDOWN, T&C Hawaii and Local Motion, that originated from Hawaii. Most of their lines have a contemporary street style: not too fancy, just simple and unique. The designs usually feature some Hawaii specific graphics or some island map shape. I picked 5 that I really like to share with you guys.

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Bütigroove

Bütigroove brand stickers

If you feel like truly supporting some Hawaii locally made brands, look into Bütigroove. It is a locally owned, locally produced, muscially, culturally driven brand. They are the exclusive local distributor of Hi Life merchandise. The dots above our "U" symbolize the beats of a heart. One, two. One, two. "Boom Boom". They carry stuff for men, women and kids.

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Alter Ego

Alter Ego is a lifestyle apparel boutique in Honolulu. They are famous for their original kid afro design t-shirts. They carry shirts for both men and women. Compared to Buttigroove, their design is more cartoony, cutsy and incorporates colors a bit more. Alter Ego carries shirts for both men and women.

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IN4M (In4mation)

In4mation's first store was open in 2002, Mililani, Hawaii. The name In4mation and the “plus” logo mark symbolize a unique bond and signify In4mation’s positive outlook and welcoming attitudes attained by exploring varied paths of life. In4mation’s motto, “I SHALL PROCEED…AND CONTINUE” is a catch phrase taken from an influential hip-hop band that serves as a reminder to follow our chosen paths and to keep on moving forward. IN4M carries mostly menswear.

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Kicks/Hi

KICKS/HI started in September, 2001. It offers many great sneakers. KICKS/HI does many collaborations with many other well-known brands such as Stussy, Nike, Vans, etc.

Collab with Stussy 2012

Collab with Vans 2012

They also carry many other cool stuff from other brands.

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Na Hoku

Na Hoku means "stars" in Hawaiian. Their jewelry design is exotic, tropical and elegant. If you are looking for a fine jewelry brand that will remind you of your Hawaiian experience, but still looks classy when worn in the mainland, look no further.