SUMMER BLING WITH ISLAND TOUCH

Cindy Yokoyama's collection of Ginger13 jewelry has a distinct style, combining feminine material and chunky, playful pieces, making her jewelry a must-have. As Yokoyama celebrates her company's fifth birthday, her summer collection is a reflection of the Islands.

"I tried to stick with tropical colors that reminded me of vintage Hawai'i — the richness of reds, an array of browns, and baby aqua blue that always brings me back to the ocean," explains Yokoyama. "I love, love, love flowers. I do floral arrangements on the side as well. The rough textures and lines of the tropical flowers inspired me to mix materials, colors and textures in my jewelry creations."

Shop at www.ginger13.com and enjoy a special discount for From the Hip readers: enter "5YEAR" upon checking out to receive 15 percent off your order.

— L.M.

BRINGING THE BEAT

Mash up his turntable skills, beach-blond, diesel-boy looks, Grammy-nominated status and notoriety as the DJ who rocked Coachella and remixed M.I.A., and you have Diplo, live and ready to rock a party. Diplo, a currently superhot producer also known as Thomas Wesley Pentz, has worked with big-name artists like Santigold, Little Jon and Kelis. He's got a new electro-dancehall album out with Switch as Major Lazer, "Guns Don't Kill People — Lazers Do," and he's bringing even fresher beats to Honolulu on Friday. "Look for my most recent release with Maluca. I was proud of that beat, it's 166 bpm (beats per minute)," Diplo says. Check him out Friday at NextDoor, 43 N. Hotel St.; 548-6398. On Saturday, he'll party at Charley's Restaurant, 142 Hana Highway, Pa'ia, Maui; 808-579-9453. For $15 pre-sale tickets, visit www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

— Lacy Matsumoto

FLEUR FLAIR

Sure, you can get flowers almost everywhere, but at Floterior in downtown Honolulu, the selection is very exclusive. Choose from hydrangeas, lilacs and English roses, all special-ordered and available in small batches. The fresh floral arrangements and imported vases are classy and colorful. Include flowers in your everyday life with the boutique's floral-based soaps and floral teas. Need a gift, or something specific? The staff is friendly and accommodating, even for buyers on a budget. Floterior, 1129 Bethel St.; 735-2222, www.floterior.com.

— L.M.

GODDESSES LOVE GREEK

The Greeks were on to something with their diet. Going out with the girls and want to eat healthy? Check out The Fat Greek in Kaimuki. The only thing fat about this place will be your wallet — the cuisine is high in nutrients, low in fat and priced for the hungry on a budget.

Owner George T. Stephanos says, "If you are on a budget and you want something healthy, our gyros ($8) are a good choice. The lamb and beef is mixed with herbs and spices, and served with tzatziki sauce and a garden salad." The Fat Greek's daily specials include colorful and exotic flavors like moussaka lamb and Sicilian fish. The Fat Greek, 3040 Wai'alae Ave.; 734-0404, www.thefatgreek.net.

— L.M.

WHAT’S ON YOUR IPOD?

Dan Weaver, designer, photographer, www.danceonpartyon.com

1. "You Can't Hurry Love," The Concretes

2. "Poison Cup," M. Ward

3. "Little Secrets," Passion Pit

4. "18 Wheels," The Murder City Devils

5. "English Girls Approximately," Ryan Adams

SALES & BARGAINS

• With this sticky-icky July heat, the last thing you need is to have your makeup go running on you — and it's an ouch for eyes. To keep you looking glam now, all you need are lashes and a little shimmer. For when we don't want to feel like we're wearing anything, two affordable products we love are L'Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara in Black ($8) and NARS glitter pencil with gold bits in Dancetaria, Roxy, or Mudd Club ($24). The mascara makes lashes so plump, you might be mistaken for wearing falsies! This waterproof version stays in place when you need it to, and comes off easily with remover. The pencil is super simple to apply, with glitzy bits that sorta stay in place, but we like to smudge it across the entire eyelid so they drift for the perfect angelic look. Find the mascara at drugstores such as Longs. The glitter pencils are stellar sellouts; your best bet is to find them online at www.narscosmetics.com.

• Yoga lifestyle boutique Lily Lotus is offering 30 percent off all spring colors in the Lily Lotus line through the end of the month. Find super-wearable chic pieces that instantly will become your wardrobe faves. Check out the ongoing sale rack loaded with goods from hard-to-find yoga brands, including Beyond Yoga, Karma and Tonic. Lily Lotus, 1127 12th Ave. (across from Hale Vietnam); 735-3400, www.lilylotus.com.

• Cool tricks, free inspiration: MAC makeup artist videos show classic looks in short, easy-to-follow segments online. Find some inspiration, and really see how the pros create classic elegant looks — the smoky eye, mod eyeliner, perfect red lips, and perfectly applied false eyelashes — at www.maccosmetics.com.

• Not to be missed: new shipments have just arrived at Nordstrom Rack. Every month The Rack gets a shipment from its full-line stores. But this month's delivery is special, it's huge. Savings start at 60 percent off retail on most goods. The racks labeled "from our stores" are where you'll find these goods, and find the best deals, where there's often just a few items in each style. Don't forget: Even if it's cheap, it's no bargain at all if it doesn't fit. So if the waist is too big, or the sleeves are a bit too long, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack have an excellent alterations team. Bonus: they'll hem or alter goods already in your closet. Nordstrom Rack, Ward Centre; 589-2060.

— Pualana Lemelle