Sunset in Paradise (video)
Here's the latest in our "virtual visit to Hawaii" videos. This time we're back at Sunset Beach to film - what else - a sunset. Last time we were there in the summer. The sun sets straight out from the beach during the summer. During the winter (we shot this in January) the sun goes down to the left of the beach (if you're facing the ocean). I prefer the winter sunsets but because the surf is often pretty big between November and February, many of the beaches along the North Shore can get very crowded. The traffic for miles ...
Hawaiian Shirt Manufacturing
Hawaii's clothing manufacturers have been making Aloha shirts (aka Hawaiian shirts) in Hawaii since the 1930s. And although modern computer technology has greatly changed the way different designs are created, the actual manufacturing process today is not that different from how it was back then. It is still a labor intensive process that requires great skill at certain stages of production. We visited a local shirt maker in Honolulu to shoot some video of the various phases of the shirt manufacturing process. That electric knife in the video is scary sharp. A few years ago, a worker at another manufacturer accidentally ...
A Brief History of the Hawaiian Shirt
[caption id="attachment_301" align="alignright" width="160" caption="1930s era Aloha shirt"][/caption] The first Hawaiian shirt was actually called an "Aloha shirt" and most people in Hawaii still refer to them as Aloha shirts. Hawaiian shirts began to appear in the 1930s and Ellery Chun is credited with coming up with the term "Aloha shirt" in 1936. But to understand where the Hawaiian shirt came from, it is important to look further back in Hawaii's history. Native Hawaiians used to create their own fabric called tapa, which was made from the inner bark of wauke trees. They used special dyes ...
Hawaiian Wedding Planner
Getting married in Hawaii is a dream for many people. But even if you are unable to have your wedding in Hawaii, you can still add some of the romance of Hawaii to your wedding. Having a Hawaiian theme wedding does not need to be difficult or expensive and, in fact, will probably cost less than a more formal wedding. We will offer some suggestions to help you make your special day all the more memorable. This is not meant to be a comprehensive wedding planner, as there are many such resources in magazines and the web. This is just a ...
Hawaiian Clothing
12 New Muumuus
We just added a dozen new tea length Hawaiian muumuus in an brand new style. Included...
Main Types of Hawaiian Shirts
While the variety of Hawaiian shirts is as diverse as the colors of a rainbow, most...
Men’s 8mm Wedding Bands
We added 3 new 8mm rings for men to compliment the 6mm rings from women. These 14k...
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Coupons & Sales
St. Patrick’s Day SaleOur St. Patrick’s Day Sale has begun and runs through Wednesday, March 17,...
President’s Day Sale
Our President’s Day Sale is happening now through Thursday, February 18. Now’s...
Aloha Friday Coupon!
Happy Aloha Friday! We hope you all have a super fun and safe weekend of Super Bowl...
20% Off Coupon
Save 20% off your next order until Sunday, January 31, 2010. No minimum order required. Simply...
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Beaches & Nature
Sunset in Paradise (video)
Here’s the latest in our “virtual visit to Hawaii” videos. This time we’re back at Sunset Beach to film – what else – a sunset. Last time we were there in the summer. The sun sets straight out from the beach during the summer. During the winter (we shot this in January) the sun goes down to the left of the beach (if... [Read more]
Sharks Cove, Oahu (video)
Sharks Cove, just past Waimea Bay on the North Shore, is a popular spot for snorkeling or checking out small fish, crabs and other sea life in the large tide pool area. It is usually quite calm in the summer months although it has its calm days throughout the year. I am not what you would call an avid snorkeler, but outside of Hanauma Bay, Sharks Cove... [Read more]
Beach Sunrise at Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach Park (aka Sandy’s) on the southern part of Oahu is well-known body surfing spot. If you go to Sandy’s early enough in the morning, you will likely find yourself alone (or almost alone) on this beautiful stretch of sand. Even the drive to Sandy’s is a pleasure as you zig-zag along the scenic Makapuu coast coming from town. Read More →
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