site re-vamp!

from the get go, green with envi has made its mark by being more than just a boutique. green with envi is a lifestyle, a cause, and furthermost, a project to raise consciousness. so were starting fresh, re-birthing where the whole idea of green with envi came from: sustainability, in all things; from the everyday to the longer stretch of the future.

this blog is now dedicated to bringing you simple, yet significant news, tips & buys to promote a sustainable and healthy life, AND future. please join us, as we share with you an easier way to be green, healthy & environmentally savy!

4th-o-july sale!

summer sale

join us monday, june 21 at 6pm for our 1st annual "first day of summer sale"

enjoy 15% off the entire store, along with amazing mark-downs on our sale rack.
partial proceeds benefit: MALA’AI: the culinary garden of waimea middle school

this is one summer fling you won’t regret!
LIVE DJ • DRINKS • PUPU’S • SHOPPING • ART VIEWING • DOOR PRIZES & MUCH MORE

RSVP here!

saturday is world fair trade day!

saturday is world fair trade day. since all of the items we sell in our store are fairly traded, we are offering an extra savings of 10% off all merchandise. also, friday and saturday is two days to save even more $$$!!! we are having a pre-mother's day sale, with up to 25% select merchandise. come in and grab your momma (or yourself) an eco-goodie, that both mother nature and your mother can appreciate! fair trade is a crucial attribute in the clothing green with envi provides. we are all about sustainability, in nature and in people. whether it's made domestically or internationally, we always carefully hand pick vendors who support fair trade practices.

so come on by saturday, and get an extra 10% just for being here!

love your mother (earth)

opening party

yes we are open! come on over

amazing recycled rose dress maker, jill and her daughters.

custom cookies by ZAYDA!
fabulous ladies purchasing some fabulous FILTHY FARMGIRL SOAPS.

parducci: sustainable red & white wine, served generously.

thank you to everyone who attended and made the store opening such a huge success!
more pics on our facebook page.

press: lei chic

if you haven't heard (or seen), lei chic, "the the daily guide to hawaii boutiques and spas, hawaii weekend events, hawaii restaurants", featured us in today's posting! if you haven't read it yet, please click here or click on the image above! thank you to brie at lei chic, for writing an amazingly clever and fun to read article about the shop! also if you haven't already, head on over and subscribe to this witty and fresh newsletter sent right to your email!

speaking of email newsletters, have you joined ours?

first promo shoot!

these are pics for our very first promo shoot! anna ranch was gracious enough to allow us to use the grounds for our very fun photo shoot. there is something so magical and breathtaking about this property, i just love love love it. anna ranch can be used for all types of events; weddings, birthdays, company meetings... even fashion shows ;).... (don' worry, we will keep you posted on that). hope you enjoyed these photos as much i enjoyed taking them and the girls had modeling in them. mahalo to: anna ranch, kelsi & eunice.


view more pics on our facebook page!

product spotlight!

so this is the first of many installments that will feature a product or brand we are selling in the shop. here you will find all the info and more about whatever particular product featured.

first up:
filthy farm girl soaps
100% natural soaps and body care that isn't tested on animals, contains zero animal products, detergents or yucky stuff. and best of all, made on the big island! they also incorporate locally grown ingredients into their soaps as well!

find these flava's:
Patchoulli Sutra • Lavender Rose Dreamland • Mauna Kea Mint
Tuberose • Noni Lime • Awesome Blossom • Vanilla Bella • Bee Balm Verbana
Delicate Dog • Galactic Ginger • Rose Butter • Garden Rainbow

more about the company:
their labels are printed on 100% recycled paper.

new record

i must say, that this is probably the speediest build-out in history. it took me, my mother, my aunt and uncle, to help make my visual dream a reality. we finished all the basics, now its time to get everything organized and displayed. but first, we rest!

i would give you details, but it would be better as a surprise. ;)
april 22nd, 10:30am.. be there!

teaser

because i am just as excited for the store to open as i know all of you are... here's a little taste of some dresses that will be available as soon as we open!

dresses from top left to bottom right...
1. spun: diane wrap dress. organic cotton
2. sust: mod dress. organic cotton
3. gina michelle: double trouble, reversible dress. bamboo jersey
4. toggery: boat neck dress. organic suprima cotton

ooh can't wait! remember, april 22, 10:30am.... be there!

slow but steady

im the type to do everything that i can possibly do before it needs to be done (well, this is a selective ocd behavior). it seriously pays off later, trust me. so far i have tagged any inventory that has come in, which includes... reusable shopping bags, clothing galore, and jewelry. who doesn't like to go to the post office and get tons of boxes, or have the ups man drive up every other day? i sure as heck love it. along with inventory, i have been getting all the necessary items ordered too, hangers, mannequins, hang tags and other miscellaneous printing. today i volunteered my mom to help put on these clear grip things for the bamboo hangers, they were a pain in the you know what, but we got THAT out of the way. i also strung and hole-punched 100+ hang-tags along with ordering more inventory, and addressing invitations. this is fun. seriously. when does the hard part come? hopefully never.

5¢ rule

greenwithenvi is proud to say that for every bag you do not take during checkout or for every bag you bring in to use for your purchase, we will donate 5¢ to a charity* of your choice from the selection below. this is just one of the many ways greenwithenvi is proud to support the community and the planet. please join us in protecting what we know best... the earth and it's inhabitants.
*charities are subject to change, if you have a reccomendation of a charity that you thinks deserves to be part of our 5¢ bag donation service, please email greenwithenvihawaii@gmail.com.

trash bash!

yesterday i attended the kohala trash bash and took photos. you can view more on my photo&design blog. it was fun to see everyone getting creative with garbage! next year greenwithenvi will proudly enter, with a unique creation. looking forward to it!

teeny weeny green bikini

met with with surfer/mother/designer local, mahealani gambill today to talk swimsuits. green with envi is super excited to be introducing new styles from lilikini's summer collection with a fabulous green twist! mahealani and i are collaborating on some great unique vintage/recycled suits, featuring past season scraps, vintage fabric and more. look for it this april at greenwithenvi!

not for the faint of heart

this headpiece is for the bold and the beautiful, is that you? made by a very talented etsy artist, megan leone.

look for it, this april at greenWITHenvi.

gotta have it, now!

okay so, this will be my next project once the store opens! these would make perfect gifts! source: etsy, how to

sustainability: get used to it

I love this blog post from the site little green submarine, because not only does it talk about how sustainable building and thinking is the way to go, but also that it is here to stay. This mind set shouldn't be skipped, since in order to sustain our planet for hundreds of more years, we need to be conscious of our impact. Whether it's for daily life, eating, building, travel or clothing we should be extremely educated about how to sustain ourselves.

My motto: "Clothing isn't optional, your fabric content is."

" Anyone out there who still thinks sustainable building design, construction and operations are fads, should think again. Regardless of how you feel about climate change, sustainability is here to stay. And all signs point to a time in the not-too-distant future when retailers and other commercial building owners won’t have a choice—sustainability will be mandated, not voluntary."

tiny sneak peek

you'll have to come in when we open to find out what all these great items are all about!

so glad for help

not sure if I could do it all without the help of family and friends right there to help crank out the dirty work. see, even snickers looks a little worried about all the work that this place needs!

ps: excuse my low-quality iphone photos, REAL photos coming soon!