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I’m so excited about my trip to Japan! I’m leaving in just one week and a half, and I’ll be teaming up with my friend Angela Maki at the LOVE HAWAII COLLECTION 2012- a showcasing of many Hawaiian products in Yokohama. The show will be held April 21-22 in Yokohama. Please click on the following flyer for more details:

Angela Maki has also posted a blog in Japanese for you all to see. I’m looking forward to some good times with Angela- practicing yoga together and laughing a lot! Check out Angela’s blog HERE.

Check out Angela’s blog HERE.

12 days and counting…See you there!

Noelani Designs is now in Fighting Eel in downtown Chinatown Honolulu! Stoked! Love the Fighting Eel girls and their clothing!
Come get your party on and shop my Spring Collection this First Friday from 5-9PM! Love + Light ~Noelani

Love Stories…

February is the month of Love…so we, at Noelani Designs, decided to show our customers how much we love you all by creating a “Love Story” Contest. Fans submitted stories telling why they love wearing our jewelry for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to redeem our Hawaiian-made jewelry designs. We received many wonderful submissions, and couldn’t single out just one, so we decided upon 4 special winners. Read on to see the submissions:

Gorgeous Andrea in her signature leaf style "Ligia"


Andrea wrote: “I love wearing my Noelani Design earrings because they remind of of Hawaii and everything that comes with being there. Peacefulness, beauty, and happiness. I think of the times when I have visited Hawaii and went to the tent setup for Noelani Designs where there are so many treasures to be found and the most sweet down to earth girls working there. When I wear my earrings it reminds me of the wonderful days that I have spent in Hawaii, which makes me so happy! I love the many creations that Noelani comes up with and when I think of her jewelry I think of her smiling face!” ~Andrea Romero

Fun-loving Brandi on Kauai in her mother of pearl "Pere" earrings!

Brandi wrote: “I love the delicate, feminine, eco-friendly and unique style of Noelani Designs. The pieces represent inspirations in nature and how they give me a softer look and remind me that everything comes from the Earth. The designs are always changing, moving foward just as life does and each piece is as unique as the name it is given. I enjoy customizing jewels and seeing what new designs have been brought to life and most of all knowing that they are hand-crafted with Aloha in Hawai’i! Thanks Noe for sharing your talent and beautiful designs as each piece is truly special to me!”
Love & Aloha, Brandi Garcia

Lovely Diann and her sweet daughter Bella

Diann wrote:
“I love Noelani Designs because the pieces are always light, wearable and versatile. I have two young children and work with children every day for my job, so it’s important to look professional and attractive, and also wear jewelry that can withstand an active lifestyle.

Noelani’s collection is very easy to mix and match and pieces can easily go from day to night. Everything is beautifully reminscent of nature, and I love that many of her pieces have a spiritual meaning behind it. Her Spirit Collection is just one of the ways she empowers women to be the best they can be.

There is definitely a sense of love and aloha behind Noelani’s designs, and she passes that on to her customers in many ways – how she names her pieces, the stones she uses, the way she gives back to the community, and her generosity. The spirit of Noelani Designs embodies peace, love and happiness – from the inside out.”

Bella wrote:
“I like your designs because it comes from nature and I like the jewelry because I can use it as an anklet or a bracelet. When I wear your rings it reminds me of colors I like and the beach. I notice what you make are things I see in the world, like the bracelet is kind of like the colors in the rainbow. Your jewelry fits me just right (Noelani customizes her pieces). I like your things so much I shared it with my class. To me it looks beautiful.”

Barbara looking magnificent in her "Marie" (garnet leaf) earrings and Purple Chakra necklace

Barbara wrote: “I love my Noelani jewelry!! My husband got me this necklace/ earring set so I can keep the aloha spirit long after my vacation is over.
I love buying souvenirs ” made in Hawaii”- they are extra special if from the North Shore. Mostly though, Noelani designs make me smile every time I put them on!! Nicole and Heather are awesome too.” Thanks!! Barbara

Mahalo to you all who submitted your stories! Thanks for sharing your love with us, we are so happy to be able to provide such a wonderful service to all of you! Keep on smiling and being beautiful!

Love,
Noelani Love

Have you ever heard of Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar or Liquid Amino Acids? A few years ago, they were just labels to me, but now they are staples in my kitchen! Both of these are health supplements, packed with essential amino acids and vitamins necessary for proper digestion and breakdown of foods.

I learned about the health benefits of Bragg’s products years ago, and have started taking them regularly. Apple Cider Vinegar is known restore your body’s alkaline acid balance if you take a shot of it. Crazy, huh? Whenever I feel like I’m getting sick, or my body’s just not up to par, I take a shot of apple cider vinegar. It has a very strong flavor, but I can feel it working like magic. Even my son loves it!! If I get a paper cut, I simply dab some apple cider vinegar on it, and it heals in 2 days!

Just last Saturday afternoon, I wasn’t feeling tip-top, so I went to my kitchen to take a shot of Bragg’s Apple cider Vinegar. After taking my shot, I took a look at the photo of sweet Patricia Bragg on the label, with her cowgirl hat and flower haku lei, and thought, “It would be so cool to meet this lady.”

Little did I know, the universe was listening to my dreams!
Sunday at the Farmer’s Market, she showed up, shining as always! She was so sweet and happy, and simply wanted to spread her health messages. Check out her website to learn more: http://bragg.com/products/acv.html


She stopped by the Noelani Designs booth to hand out some materials and food samples. What a cute lady! She won’t tell you her age, because to her “age is just a number.” And her favorite color is pink! Me too!! What a simple request and my voice was heard. It was such a pleasure to meet this lady on her adventure to spread awareness and health!

Send me an email with your LOVE story: Noe@NoelaniDesigns.com

Express Yourself!

Shall I spill it all?? It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but since it’s one of my resolutions for the new year, I might as well…what’s been going on in my life lately…not much, just completely full days!! Waking up to my smiling 3 (almost 4) year old son either jumping on the bed to wake me or saying, “Mommy, I made us some cereal. With cranberry juice because we are out of milk.” So cute!! I feel like I must be raising a good man if he’s already making me breakfast in bed on a random Tuesday! Maybe he’s learning it from my sweet boyfriend, Dusty! After breakfast, we ride bikes to his preschool with a quick goodbye hug and kiss, then I’m off to the jewelry studio for a few hours. The waves have been fun, so after school, we head to the beach for some hours in the sun! The days have been beautiful and everyone’s in good spirits with the fresh energy of the newly arrived year of 2012.
Speaking of new energy, I just received my February issue of Oprah magazine in the mail yesterday, and I’ve already read it from cover to cover! I love O Magazine! The magazine always features new material that keeps you reading…talk about empowering women to be their best and experience life to the fullest. I am always inspired by the stories of successful women in the magazine, following their dreams despite doubts or fears that may come up on their journey.
One of my girlfriends, Daize Shayne, was recently interviewed by Oprah Magazine, talking about her adventures of traveling the world with her family. You can see her family’s story here: thegoodwinproject.com
This amazing family is traveling all over the world with their 2 young children to simply explore life in different cultures to create a documentary film at the end of it all! Daize stopped by the studio a couple months ago on their visit to Oahu for the Triple Crown of Surfing event, and I was able to interview her. Here’s a few photos from the interview of us here at the North Shore Wellness Retreat.

Daize and I enjoying some starfruit from the tree!


Daize in the Kimi earrings and Hiromi necklace

Check out the Kimi earrings on my website, www.NoelaniDesigns.com, if you’re interested. She also chose the Pikake earrings, Ligia earrings, and some rings to wear on the film!

More on our interview later. Daize is such a beautiful spirit, with a heart of gold. She gave birth to her 2 children at home, all natural too! Talk about a strong woman!! Here’s a photo of Daize on her adventure in Barranca, Peru, with her family.

Daize shining in her Pikake earrings in Barranca, Peru

Daize specifically asked for some jewelry for me so that she could feel beautiful on her travels, as the family will travel together to 18 countries in just one year. I am so honored to be able to help her on her journey. Enjoy reading about this amazing family on their site: http://thegoodwinproject.com and look for their upcoming film (with Daize sporting Noelani Designs Jewelry!)

It seems like everyone I know is in “clearing mode” right now…clearing out their homes of old junk, clearing up relationships, and making sure to be clear with themselves of what they truly desire in their lives. Of being sure that they are being true to themselves and listening to their hearts.

I’ve created my Spirit Collection just for this purpose, of clearing up any nonsense and helping women to set their true intentions for themselves. The semi-precious”stones used in the necklaces are known as “healing stones” because of their energetic powers that they can bring to the wearer. Of course, it’s all about intention. The power of intention is strong. If you truly set your goal while wearing the necklace and consciously choose to “be” of a particular quality or “allow” your spirit to guide you, then the magic can unfold!

For example, when I wear my Spirit Necklace with Iolite stones, I like to envision myself attaining certain goals, such as me gardening in my new home that I hope to build this year! Iolite is said to aid in visualization and manifestation of hopes and dreams. I usually stroke the beads on my necklace throughout the day, as I go about my daily tasks, and the stones are a nice reminder to bring back awareness to the big picture.

My Spirit Collection is available with garnet, citrine, lemon quartz, peridot, apatite, iolite and amethyst. The necklaces are available on 16 or 18 inch chains in sterling silver or 14k goldfill. Each stone has its very own magical healing powers…click here to read more about the healing properties so that you can choose your own to help set your intentions for 2012…

Just when I think everything is running smoothly and life couldn’t get any better…after a week of great swell and high energy wave-watching at the Banzai Pipeline, the rays of sunshine shine a little brighter upon my soul…I have been thinking about sponsoring local celebrities with my jewelry to help spread the word about my designs to keep the upflow of business. Dreams do come true!
Last weekend at the Haleiwa Farmer’s Market Maui native and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Tori Praver paid us a visit. She had just finished up a Bikram’s Yoga class on the North Shore and was interested in checking out our local market for some holiday gifts, and happened upon our booth. I was more than stoked when she wanted to shop for her boyfriend’s grandmother. (Her boyfriend is professional surfer and Kauai native Danny Fuller, sponsored by RVCA.) Tori was struck by our Madeline bracelets, and was deciding between our sterling silver version or the 14k goldfill version, and decided upon the silver version.

Madeline bracelet, named after my grandmother. Available in sterling silver and 14k goldfill.

Tori ended up choosing some earrings for herself, which I happily gifted to her.

Tori Praver stands tall in the booth!


Tori sporting the Ligia XL 14k goldfill version. She looks stunning in them!

Tori ended up choosing my classic leaf design, the 14k goldfill XL Ligia, which suits her quite well.
I’ve seen her in all types of magazines, ranging from Women’s Health editorials to Guess Clothing ads. She could easily be a Victoria’s Secret model, for she is so beautiful and tall! Not to mention her rad body! Hopefully one day, she’ll be featured in a magazine rocking my jewels!!
Thanks Tori for being beautiful and having a lovely spirit! I hope you enjoyed your shopping experience and that Danny’s granny loves her bracelet!
Aloooha!

Energy in Motion…

Aloha!!
It’s been a busy week with lots of energy and motion from the Vans Triple Crown Pipeline Event. Congratulations to Kieren Perrow for winning Pipe Masters and to John John Florence for winning the Triple Crown!! I love that our local Hawaiian boy shows his aloha through his championship crown!

My wonderful employees and I took a little break from jewelry designing fun in the studio to check out the contest. We all wore our super comfy Noelani Designs tank tops so we could represent:)

Beccy, Yhazi, India and myself representing Noelani Designs at the contest

My older brother, Christopher, was working one of the cameras for the event, so he put us on the spot for a minute while we gave our best model poses, threw shaka’s and showed off our jewelry for the world to see! It was a fun outing!!

I’m excited for more big swells to come in, hopefully with less wind so the conditions will be fun. I’m looking forward to bodysurfing lots of waves this winter with my girls!! It’s so much fun to feel the water all around me, whether I’m underwater or riding the wave. It’s LOVELY!!

Diving down in the peaceful zone...

Speaking of surf, I was offered a wonderful interviewing opportunity by Marlcon, a Brazilian sports blog editor, who featured me in his blog. Check it out HERE. Thanks for the feature Marlcon, I hope to inspire!!

Alooooha!

Its been a beautiful summer here on the North Shore and my natural surroundings have inspired me to create…I’ve been busy designing and new styles have been born!!!
Come join me this Friday for my Summer Trunk Show at Aloha Aina Boutique in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki.

I will be joined by local clothing designer, Tiare Hawaii, and all merchandise will be 10% off the normal retail price. This is a great time for all my townie fans to come and visit and see my entire collection in one stop! You can try on pieces and see the variety of sizes/colors/styles to see which designs best match your own style! I love meeting my customers, so please come by and visit if you can.

When: Friday, July 8 from 1-7PM
Where: Aloha Aina Boutique- 2nd floor in Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki
Why: Because I love to see ladies feeling beautiful in my jewelry designs!

I hope to see you there!

Here’s a preview of my latest designs, which are yet to be named…be the first to buy them and they’ll get named after YOU:

Mother of Pearl Hawaiian fish hooks


Pineapple Quartz Pendant with Turquoise and Lemon Quartz


Red Coral chips on our classic leaf style!


Mother of Pearl Starfish and Rose Quartz Pendant on Chain


Semi-precious healing stones cascade down chain


Just one of my many new feather designs...