One of my new favorite places to visit online is Wings Hawaii. With their fresh graphics and jewelry designs I knew I was in love!

I was first introduced to their line thanks to the wonderful Leigh of Hapa Hale. Soon after reading about this company I attended First Friday (check out the links to learn more) and by chance met Melody and Samantha. They had a little table of their clothing and jewelry set up in downtown Nuuanu. It just so happened that it was their first time there as well. What are the chances that we would meet? I guess it was meant to be!

At First Friday I looked through a rack of tops and bottoms and a basket with these great hot pants in them. Let’s just say that I really wanted to purchase one of everything, but ended up leaving with a couple of their panties. Melody assured me that they would be one of the most comfortable things I could wear….Well, she was absolutely right! They feel good on and stay where they should (if you know what I mean).

This small company is made up of four friends. Melody, Samantha C., Becky and Samantha H. all met while attending college at the University of Hawaii. Wings Hawaii was actually started by Samantha H. while she was still in school taking art and metalsmithing classes. As her interest in jewelry making grew, so did that portion of her company. She and Becky create the artwork for all of the clothing they sell, while Melody and Samantha screenprint everything by hand. Samantha C. currently resides in Los Angeles and helps tend to business in that area.

With a variety of fun colors and drawings of mermaids, surfer girls, honu (turtle in Hawaiian), seahorse girls and more, there’s something for every gal at Wings Hawaii. That would also include the original jewelry designs that Samantha creates.

Wings Hawaii items can be found from Hawaii to New York. Check and see if there’s a store near you or if they’ll be at an event close by. For now, head on over to their site…

Hot Pants (so comfy!); Sunwing Ring; Fleece Zip Hoodie:

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