In Kailua, there is an adorable yet expensive little store called MuuMuu Heaven. They make one of a kind dresses, skirts, tops and bathing suits from vintage Aloha shirts and muumuus. Aloha shirts= famous mens shirts with hawaiian prints (see above, Elvis is wearing one). Muumuus= oversized dresses with hawaiian prints that were popular in the 60's and 70's. Caitlin desperately wanted an authentic muumuu so we trekked on over to Muumuu Heaven. To Caitlin's disappointment and my delight this was not your traditional muumuu store. I immediately wanted to buy everything! They also have a home decor store that is so up my alley. Vintage material everywhere! Total Hawaiian kitsch.. in the best way.
I escaped with just one purchase. I bought a swimsuit made from a vintage Aloha shirt that is cut in a fabulous vintage style, too! I just love it so I wanted to share it with my 2 readers! I wish I would've taken pictures of everything in that store although they probably wouldn't like that.
Kailua is such a great town. Maybe I should do a post just on Kailua. Kailua has Lanikai Beach, Kalapawai Cafe and Muumuu Heaven! I loves.
www.muumuuheaven.com
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