Soundtrack to Our Summer!

photography by: kaoru kohashigawa model: tasha johnson

As promised, here is the 'Soundtrack to Our Summer'! 

Some new, some old, we decided to put together a bunch of our favorite songs we felt were most appropriate for Summer!! We also included the song from our latest Behind the Scenes Video of our Summer 2012 Lookbook 'Hello Sunshine'! You can watch it here!

Courtesy of Spotify! Love this program!

Have a great weekend!!!
Next week is our 4th of July Sale!! Check back here to get the discount code!!

The Budget Babe: Tribal Accessories Under $30

Tribal inspired accessories are great to use when you want to add that extra 'oomph' to your outfit!

Check out our tribal inspired accessories all under $30!

Model Spotlight: Tasha Johnson

If you've taken a peek at any of our lookbooks, seen our behind the scenes videos, or even just browsed through our website, you might recognize the face of model Tasha Johnson! We thought we would share a little bit about the girl behind the lens! Here are some fun facts about Tasha!


See her in action in our Behind the Scenes footage from our latest Summer 2012 Lookbook in our previous post!

Photography: Kaoru Kohashigawa from August Wrinkle Summer 2012 Lookbook

 Where are you originally from? Town.. Honolulu, Hawaii
What ethnicity are you? Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, Irish, Filipino, American Indian (basically mixed plate)
When did you first start modeling and why? 2008 - A photographer approached me at work and asked me to be featured in Hawaii's MMA Magazine. Loved it ever since!
Describe your style. I have 3 part time jobs so I'm usually in some kind of uniform, so on my off days you'll see me in jeans and a t-shirt =)
Hobbies? Dancing hula and Tahitian. Free diving.
Favorite food or type of food? I love Japanese food! Sushi and miso butterfish!
Favorite movie? Tangled
Dream vacation spot? Anywhere with a beach and there has to be good food!!
Best part about summer? I spend every day off at the beach and in the water.
Do you have any big dreams for the future? My biggest dream is to work in Japan. Whether its for modeling or dancing hula.

Photography: Joseph Diez from August Wrinkle Spring 2012 Lookbook

A Beautiful Mess: June $50 Giveaway

Photography by: Kaoru Kohashigawa Model: Tasha Johnson

Another giveaway for June!

Every month 'A Beautiful Mess' does a monthly giveaway which their sponsors (including us) are able to participate and give back to their readers! It usually falls towards the end of every month, so you can enter each and every month!

We are again giving away $50 to your AugustWrinkle.com purchase! You can also win tons and tons of other prizes from some of the other amazing sponsors!

All you have to do is comment on their June Giveaway Post, what your favorite item is from any of the participating sponsors. And that's it! Walla!

Good luck!!!

Behind the Scenes: Summer Lookbook 'Hello Sunshine'

Hey All!

We just wanted to share with you another behind the scenes video of our Summer Lookbook 'Hello Sunshine'! It was an all day event that took place in various parts of Honolulu to capture our idea of summer and to highlight some of our favorite summer outfits and accessories!

Many Thanks too Kaoru from Novalee Photo and his assistant Shannon for their photographic creativity and hardwork. Tasha Johnson for her modeling talents and for putting up with us through another photoshoot =) Susan Ko Morihara who did Tasha's hair perfectly and had Shannon mesmerized lol and to James Francisco for being the videographer and all around helper and supporter.


Still photos taken through the lens of Instagram! 
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Summer Lookbook 2012: Hello Sunshine

Our Summer Lookbook has finally been completed!!!

The whole theme of the lookbook was to showcase some of our favorite summertime outfits that are appropriate for the sunny weather while doing everyday type of things... Hanging out at the library, catching up on our favorite book, eating shave ice and musubi's (a local favorite), or just cruising along the beach.

In the lookbook you will find flowy dresses, asymmetrical hemlines, collared blouses, and a few key neutral pieces. We hope you enjoy what we put together, and we hope you find some inspiration for your summer wardrobe!

Stay tuned for our Behind the Scenes video of 'Hello Sunshine'!

                    Open publication - Free publishing - More august wrinkle

Many thanks goes out to:

Photographer: Kaoru Kohashigawa - www.kaoruk.com

Model: Tasha Johnson
Photography Assistant: Shannon Forbes - www.shannonforbesphotography.com

Hair Stylist: Susan Ko Morihara - Susan Ko
Makeup Artist: Janalyn Francisco

Videographer: James Francisco

June $50 Giveaway: So About What I Said...

Hey All!

Just wanted to remind you to enter this giveaway! We are giving one lucky reader a $50 store credit to our boutique, www.augustwrinkle.com! 

How to Enter:

- Go to this blog post by Melissa from 'So About What I Said': click here

- Leave a comment on her blog post saying what your favorite item is from www.augustwrinkle.com and your email address

Additional Entries:

- 'Like' Us on our Facebook Fanpage here

- 'Follow' Us on Twitter @augustwrinkle

**Be sure to notify in your comment if you 'liked' us on Facebook or 'followed' us on Twitter for your additional entries to count

Good Luck Everyone!!!

Summer Beauty Must-Have: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

For Summer, we thought we would let you in on our favorite blush of the season. Its Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush!

These blushes do last all day long no matter what type of skin you have. The pigmentation is perfect for either a soft natural glow, or building your color. They come in a wide variety of shades to choose from, and they go on so smoothly and effortlessly.

Our favorite color pick for Summer would be 'Tipsy'! A beautiful coral color to brighten you up!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Song of the Moment: Katy Perry 'Wide Awake'

We love Katy Perry! Especially her newest song 'Wide Awake'! The video just premiered on VEVO this Monday, and we cant get enough of it! We love her hair in the video too =)

Stay tuned to see our Summer Soundtrack picks in an upcoming post!

Hairstyles: All About The 'Ombre'

Jump on the 'ombre' band wagon this summer!

We've been seeing many celebrities sporting this hairstyle for a while now, and it hasn't faded yet! Choose a subtle transition, or a crazy and wild one! 

Have fun with it!

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Quotables: The Endless Summer

Summer always makes me want to just stick my feet in the sand and smell the ocean all day long...

Lets have a great summer!!!

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Happy Fathers Day!

Happy Father's Day!

In celebration of our dads I thought I would share a little bit about my dad, an all around nice and funny guy who loves to watch sports and drink beer =)

My dad... 


...  taught me how to drive a stick shift and play golf
... won best dancer at his high school
... never let me get a skateboard because it was too dangerous
... loves the movie Avatar
... always listens to U2 and sings along
... was born in an Arizona concentration camp
... is always going to think I'm still 10 years old
... wears a visor everyday since I can remember
... doesn't know how to wrap presents
... got kicked out of private school for gambling on campus
... loves taking family and friends out to dinner
... bought me my first car
... took me to Vegas for my 21st birthday

New Arrivals: Purses and Accessories

We haven't had new purses in our online boutique for some time now, but we finally got some!! Along with a bunch of new jewelry items!!

Get a closer look by visiting our website!!

Also, if you want to keep up with us on Instagram, follow us @augustwrinkle!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!! 

The Budget Babe: Asymmetrical Summer Dresses Under $50

Asymmetrical dresses are great for Summer! Not only are they stylish, but they are also very airy and flowy! They also come in fun prints and colors! They are easy to accessorize just by adding a simple belt, necklace, or stacking your bracelets, which can make all the difference! No matter what size or shape you are, asymmetrical dresses can be very flattering, but look best when the front hem lies above the knees.

We suggest wearing these with either some espadrilles/wedges, or flat sandals for the best relaxed summer look!

Here are some of our favorite asymmetrical dresses that we thought would be perfect for Summer! All under $50!! 

Stay tuned to see how we styled them in our new Summer Lookbook coming soon!

Book Worm: The Help by Kathryn Stockett

One of the best and most talked about books to have come out in 2011, 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett is a must read for everyone and anyone.


It talks about life in Mississippi during the 1960's through the perspective of three different ladies, Aibileen, Minny and Miss Skeeter. Struggling with battles and secrets of their own, these three ladies come together in the novel to create a piece of history within their small town, and possibly throughout the entire country. It is written in the perfect southern drawl and accent to clearly depict the South. This novel is funny, emotional, inspiring, and deeply moving. Although this is a fictional story, and surprisingly Stockett's first novel to write, the characters, plot and story line are all detailed to perfection.


A great summer read to pass the heat!

If you have read this book, share your thoughts with us in the comments! We would love to hear other thoughts and perspectives! Any suggestions for some good reads?

Nailed It: Striped Nail Art

A fun way to do your nails for summer is to add stripes! 

Were really loving this trend right now whether its a single stripe, or a chevron stripe! Experiment with different color combos and styles!

Here are some ideas we found!

Blog Spotlight: Pen and Paper Weddings

Are you planning your dream wedding?

If you are, Pen and Paper Weddings is definitely a site not to miss! They have inspiration for any type of wedding you could dream of! They are a brand new website which was just launch last month, but have been creating a buzz within the community with their breath taking photos and inspirational ideas!

Like their motto goes.. 'A Place Where Girls Come to Dream'

Check out their review featuring one of our most sought after dresses right here!

Shoeaholics Anonymous: Summer Flats from Sole Society

Sole Society is one of the best places to find that perfect shoe! I constantly check out their website for inspiration and to see what else they came out with. Every pair of shoes is only $49.95, but they have such unique choices and colors to choose from, you are bound to find a pair you love each month! You can also create your own closet of favorites or shoes that you want to keep an eye on. But be aware, some of their styles do sell out quickly!

Here are some of my favorite summer picks from their current shoe selection!

Cheyenne

Woven fabric ballet flats

Looooove the stripes and the woven details. The colors add such flare! So comfortable and perfect for summer!

Lizzie

Ballet Flat

Similar to Cheyenne with the woven details, but these have eyelets that run along the sides and front to give your feet some air! Love the mustard color!

Jenna

Animal Print Ballet

These flats are so sassy! With the turquoise animal print and metallic background, these shoes are so fun!

Vail

Ankle Strap Wedge

Braids and embellishments adorn these cute flat wedges! Love the details and the color!

Kendall

Weave Espadrille Sandal

Flat espadrilles feel like regular sandals but they are so comfortable and unique! Plus, the coral color is perfect for summer!

Soraya

Braided Ankle Wrap Flat

The brown and navy create a great combination of color. The chain ornaments on the front strap give it some shine, plus the ankle wrap is so cute and hippy chic!

Constance

Bow Tie Moccasin

How cute are these moccasins!! Instead of your usual tassel in the front, it comes with a striped bow! So comfy and sophisticated!

Sandra 2.0

Mini Wedge Sandal

This is probably my favorite out of the bunch! They are the perfect mint green color, which I looove, and they have metallic edges to add some shininess!

Ever shop at Sole Society? What's some of your favorite summer shoes!

Vacationing on Oahu, Hawaii: Good Eats Pt1

Hey All,

If your planning on taking a trip to Oahu, Hawaii during the summer, we thought we would let you all in on some of the best places to grab a bite!! Whenever we have visitors in town, we always try to hit up these spots!

There are soooo many great places to eat in Hawaii we couldn't list them all in the same post! Check out our first list of favorites! Stay tuned for our next list of favorites!

 1) Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - Kahuku

If your on the North Shore, you must stop at this shrimp truck for a bite of shrimpy goodness! Their shrimp scampi is the most popular item, and it is sooooo delicious with tons of butter and garlic! Before you leave, be sure to make your mark on their truck!

Hours

Mon-Sun 1030am-630pm

Cash Only

2) Waiola Shave Ice - Moiliili/Kaimuki

The most popular and softest shave ice on the island! So many different flavors and toppings to choose from, you will probably stop by this drop of heaven more than once!

Moiliili Hours

Mon-Sat 730am-630pm

Sun 10am-630pm

Kaimuki Hours

Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm

Fri-Sun 10am-630pm

Cash Only

3) Bubbies Ice Cream - Moiliili/Hawaii Kai

So creamy and smooth, Bubbies homemade ice cream is oh so delicious! Be sure to try one of their mochi ice cream's, which is their most popular item. There is almost always a long line going out the door, and limited table seating, but it goes by pretty quickly.

Moiliili Hours

Mon-Thurs 12pm-12am

Fri-Sat 12pm-1am

Sun 12pm-1130pm

Hawaii Kai Hours

Sun-Thurs 10am-11pm

Fri-Sat 10am-Midnight

Cash Only

4) Tenkaippin Ramen - Kapahulu

Majority of their ingredients come straight from Japan! The most popular is the Kotteri ramen which has a thicker broth, but very scrumptious! Also, be sure to try their gyoza also, one of the best!

Hours

Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm

Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Cash Only, No Takeout Available

5) Marukame Udon - Waikiki


This restaurant only came up recently and everytime we have gone there, there has been a line! The reason why? Because it is the best udon you will ever taste in your life! Plus, it is totally affordable! Also, they have a wide assortment of tempura and musubi's to choose from which are also scrumdibuliumptious!


Hours
Mon-Sun 11am-10pm


Cash Only, No Reservations Accepted

6) Leonards - Kapahulu


Leonard's has been in business since 1952! It is definitely a local favorite! Their malasadas are baked to perfection! Its sugary, soft, and crunchy all at the same time! If you get the chance, take a box of these with you to bring back home!


Hours
Sun - Thurs 530am-9pm
Fri-Sat 6am-10pm