Saturday, September 29, 2012

In the Press: KHON2 News

Did ya'll catch us on KHON2 News on Wednesday? Our lovely manager, Amanda Dela Cruz, spoke to reporters about getting ready for Christmas! "We have customers that come in and talk about getting gifts early or they are getting ideas because they want to start early this Christmas."




Check out our segment from :43 - :15!


Pretty New Threads!

Visit us today (spend $75 and you'll automatically get a $10 gift card from cottage by the sea) (in-store only) http://instagr.am/p/QK8K03tqqa/


Our Favorite Casual Fridays Outfit!

Navy baby dress $42, Havana straw belt $18, Sunrise shell necklace $175
http://instagr.am/p/QI_WSrNqiP/



Friday, September 28, 2012

Style Spotlight: Siriwanwaree Nareerat

Have you heard of Siriwanwaree Nareerat? No? Neither did we until we read that this gorgeous woman is the Princess of Thailand! She is currently at Paris Fashion Week sitting in the front row of Christian Dior's latest collection. We have found our newest style crush!





This Weekend Only!



The Show by Lenka

Sweet Romance Photoshoot

Dreamy silhouettes, embellished feminine details, and soft, hazy hues to bring our love stories to life. We are extremely excited to share our latest romantic photoshoot with the lovely ladies, Chelsea & Sheena wearing our newest vintage-inspired dresses. Come visit or buy them today!









Models: Chelsea S. and Sheena M.
Styling: Amanda D.C.
Photography: Jen S.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Ho Hey by the Lumineers

Perfect song for the late afternoon lull.

BE.CREATIVE




Bows are Back

Our new "I fancy you" dress. Oh, and we fancy that bow ring too. Shop online or find it in-store!



UPDATE: 
Here's our dress on location for our downtown Honolulu photoshoot! Gorgeous!

Model: Sheena M.
Photo Credit: Jen S.
Styling: Amanda D. for Cottage by the Sea

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Style Spotlight: Mrs. O!

The Obamas stopped by the View this morning looking poised and polished. We love Michelle's green full-skirted, square necline dress with layered necklaces. She completes her look with the most valuable accessory: her smile!




Images courtesy of the Huffington Post

Monday, September 24, 2012

Must Have Monday

Part two!
What's your favorite surf spot? Sterling silver dog tag necklaces from Rockabellajewels.

Must Have Monday

Check out these sterling silver and 14k gold filled disc bracelets with hand stamped typography!
($81.25 for gold and $62.50 for silver) In store now!










Cover of the Week

Loving this cover of "Love Hurts" by the girls over at Hello Giggles! Their matching polkadots are
extra icing on the cake.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Customer Spotlight!


Some of today's happy customers of Cottage by the Sea! They had the chance
to meet Rockabella Jewels Maui designer, Kristel for our first ever trunk
show with Rockabella Jewels! 15% off all her newest designs, including her
popular "mai tai" hairbands  and her hand stamped bracelets with words
like "aloha" and "Hawaii"!




Friday, September 21, 2012

Fashion Week Favorite: Badgley Mischka

Autumn has arrived, but that doesn't mean we can't love fall in love with 2013 Spring Fashion Week.
Check out our favorite looks from the Badley Mischka show:

Photos courtesy of Badgley Mischka

In the Press: Hapa Hale

Thanks for the love hapa hale!! Don't miss our event this Saturday with designer Kristel from Rockabella Jewels!!
15% off, plus enter to WIN a FREE cowrie friendship bracelet!!!


Thursday, September 20, 2012

Free Giveaway

This weekend only! Win a free cowrie friendship bracelet at Cottage by the Sea!


Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Trunk Show: Rockabella Jewels

We are in love with Maui based Rockabella Jewels!! For the first time ever they will be in-store at Cottage by the Sea. ♥ Save 15% off the entire line and enter to win a free Rockabella bracelet (no purchase necessary to enter).


E hele mai! Hope to see you there!



Monday, September 17, 2012

InstaContest Winner: Jewelry Edition

Mahalo to all of you that participated in our very first InstaContest. We are extremely happy
to announce @kimigreer as our winner. She will receive a $50 gift card to Cottage by the Sea!
Please follow us on instagram (@cottagehawaii). Stay tuned for more contests and freebies!

P.S. We carry @kimigreer's o'ahu bracelet exclusively for only $52!



Must Have Monday

Leather Statement
Fringe+Leather+Color = S T A T E M E N T

A little "eye catching" never hurt anyone, and these hand made fringe earrings are sure to do just that. These hand cut leather earrings in colors of gold, red, turquoise and white can stand out in a sea of long hair.  Some earrings also come with feather accents to instantly add that boho feel. So if you're ever feeling a little plain jane in that black dress, just add a pair of these earrings to catch some stares. Did we forget to mention that they're only $36 a pair? What a deal!




Sunday, September 16, 2012

DIY Project: Earring Frame



           I love earrings! They are my favorite accessory when I get dressed in the morning to add an extra splash
           of color. But, I always have trouble making sure they don't get tangled up with all the rest of my jewelry.
           I came across this super simple DIY idea from my Mom and I knew I had to try it out myself!  Kehau

      
      MATERIALS NEEDED
  • Scissors
  • Any style/size Frame
  • Pliers
  • Staple Gun (with staples!)
  • An Earring Collection
  • Screen (can be purchased at any hardware store - one massive roll at Home Depot is $10.00)


      INSTRUCTIONS
      1.  Take the back portion off of the frame and turn it over on it's belly. Then you want to cut the appropriate
          amount of screen so that it fills the complete lower edge (where the original backing was placed).


          2.  With the staple gun, firmly staple the edges of the screen to the frame (starting at the corner).
                Make sure to press down tightly, as to not let the screen become loose.



      3. When you are finished securing the screen to the frame, flip it over and start arranging
          your earrings for your viewing pleasure. It's a good idea to choose alternating shapes
          and sizes to make a better arrangement. You're done!


Friday, September 14, 2012

Cottage Spotlight - Episode One


1.Cottage Spotlight from Cottage by the Sea on Vimeo.

We are so excited to present our very first episode in our new video series, Cottage Spotlight. Julie
and Amanda will share their favorite styling tips, ideas, and d.i.y. projects that keep us inspired
at Cottage by the Sea! Please stay tuned for upcoming segments!!

Fashion Forward Fridays

2012 Fall Trends-
Navy... the new black 

I constantly hear many women tell me "I have too much black in my wardrobe".
Truth be told, many women do end up with a large amount of black in their closet. 
Who can blame them? Black is a true classic color and not to mention a "slimming" one as well.
But it's time to change things up a bit for this coming fall. Navy is just as versatile as black and can soften up certain looks. It complements well with different shades of gray, as seen on the blouse below, and pairs nicely with black colored details. Whatever trend you're dying to try this fall, 
I'm about 100% sure that this is one that you can't go wrong with.




Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Inspire Me Wednesdays

Table for two please...
we prefer outdoor seating