Coachella: Your festival fashion guide!

Coachella: Your festival fashion guide!

It's coming! Coachella! (weekend 1- April 12-14 & weekend 2- April 19-21). The fashion sense usually at Coachella is to bust out all your boho/hippie clothing. We decided to help all you festival goers out there and provide you with a hippie chic outfit idea for the upcoming festival. This is just one outfit. You won't believe all the other looks we have at Hapa Collective! 

1. Round sunglasses by Limi Boutique LLC 2. Telescope necklace by Love Nail Tree 3. Leather floral bracelet by Leather E 4. Beaded straw hat 5. graphic t-shirt by Daydreamers Hawaii 6. Denim cutoff short w/watermelon patches and studs by Michelle 7. Cross body tote bag by Gracie Designs 8. Fringe scarf by Le Brisa Designs 9. Crochet bikini top by Dorothy.

Enjoy Coachella!

Hapa Artist Spotlight: Sachi Love

 SACHI LOVE

              The jewelry line "Sachi Love" all started when its creator Sachi started making jewelry pieces for herself and her friends as a hobby, then she started to get request from other people for her jewelry and the rest is history. Sachi sources her lace from Los Angeles, CA. She cuts, hand dyes, and hand stiffens the lace so that the lace doesn't lose it's shape. The kinds of metals she uses are antique bronze and bronze plated; which are nickle free.
             She mentions her  favorite piece she makes for her line is the double dangle earrings because she loves big earrings. What makes Sachi's earrings so great is that they are super light compared to other earrings. She also says what sets her line apart from other lines is that she hand dyes each lace earring so no two are the same.

              When asked what spring jewelry trends she is loving for Spring 2013 she said one word "daisy". This has inspired her daisy lace jewelry. She also said she is loving all the bright colors and pastels that are going to be popular this spring.

             Sachi's five year goal  for her line "Sachi Love" is to see her jewelry in major department stores like Nordstrom. She says she would never want to mass produce her jewelry, she always wants to keep it locally made! Which Hapa Collective loves!

              Hapa Collective has her new spring line and we'd love for you to stop by and shop!

Hapa Collective's Summer Time Essential Guide

VACATION TIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY

           Vacation is pretty much on everyone’s minds and going to the beach is definitely a must. Below we have made a beach essential guide for you of our amazing Hapa Collective artists. We believe every girl should have cute beach bags, cool tanks, chic sunglasses, hats to protect you from the sun yet fashionable, pretty bathing suit tops, and fun beach accessories.
When it comes to the guys you need a rad surfer tee, good looking summertime flask, a cool bike bell, chap stick, a backpack to hold all your summertime needs, and some cool Endless Summer coasters. Just take a look below of our summer time must haves!
                                                       For The Beach Babe

1. Crochet bikini tops by Dorothy 2. Surfer tank top by Land of Apparel 3. Cowboy hat by Honey's Hats 4. Take me to the Sea tote bag by Saturday Morning Pancakes. 5. Floral sunglasses by Limi Boutique LLC 6. Sea shell candle by Seashell Designer

For The Surfer Dude

1. You had me at hello flask by Lady Rene 2. Backpack by Limi Boutique LLC 3. Lime flavored chap stick by Jess' Bee Natural 4. I'm not getting older I'm getting gnarlier t-shirt by DitchInk  5. I love SB bike bell by SpokeNWheel Designs  6. Endless Summer coaster by Gomez 

Come into Hapa Collective to get all your  beach essentials!

Hapa Collective's Artist Spotlight: Wine Country Crafters

{Hapa Collective's Artist Spotlight}: 

Wine Country Crafters 

1. How did Wine Country Crafters come about?

"We have always considered ourselves wine enthusiasts. We were saving our wine

corks and decided to do something creative by recycling them into something

people would enjoy. Our first cork creation was our wreaths and we added various

items from there. Wine Country Crafters will always be a work in progress and we

are constantly looking for creative ways to grow."

 2. How long has the company been around?

"Wine Country Crafters began in 2009. We started by selling our pieces at local

craft shows and now have shipped orders to almost every state, along with Canada

and Europe. We really enjoy getting the chance to meet new people both locally

and from around the world."

3. What is the process for the making the cork pieces?

"The process varies from piece to piece. Some items require the corks be cut,

like the coasters and memo board. Some items use the corks whole, like the

wreaths and some are very detailed such as our ornaments. During each step of

the process, we take pride in each piece being uniquely hand crafted."

4. Where do the pieces get made?

 "All the products are hand crafted at our workshop located in Torrance, CA."

 5. Favorite pieces you make?

"Our favorite piece to make is the reindeer Christmas ornament. With the

different colors and designs on the corks, each reindeer ornament is truly

unique. When the face and antlers are assembled, the reindeer seem to come to

life. Our reindeer ornament continues to be one of our most popular items."

6. Goals for the company?

"We are always looking to grow the company but maintain our unique hand crafted

style. We will continue to sell at local craft shows and expand our on-line

business through our storefront on Esty. In addition to Hapa Collective, our

items are available at several retail locations throughout the United States.

The goal is and always will be maintaining the integrity of our unique products."

7. Things you would like customers to know about your products that makes them

unique?

"All the items we make at WCC are made by hand. With each piece we make, we

take great care to maintain the integrity of the corks. The corks are always the

focal point of our items. No two items we have created are the same. We also

offer our customers the option to customize an item with their corks or design

which has become very popular."

 8.Where do all the corks come from?

"We started by recycling our own wine corks, but our inventory quickly ran out.

We now purchase used wine corks in bulk. We also greatly appreciate the

donations of our friends and family who save their wine corks for us to recycle.

We always reassure our family and friends that all donation amounts will be held

in strict confidence."

9. Upcoming new cork items?  

 " We are always thinking of creative new ways to recycle our wine corks. Last

year it was our pet themed ornaments and candle rings that were a very popular

new addition to our product line. Most importantly all new products and ideas

would have to maintain the quality and integrity of our current products. We

enjoy being a part of Hapa Collective and look forward to an exciting next year."

Thank you Wine Country Crafters for letting us interview you guys!

Come into Hapa Collective and  see all the amazing Wine Country Crafters cork items!

     SPRING TIME SCARVES!

      It's time to put away those bulky wool and knitted scarves and wear those light and breezy spring scarves. At Hapa Collective we've got four amazing artist who have spring time scarves for you. A scarf can turn a simple outfit in to a fashion statement! So come into Hapa Collective and see what scarves can turn your spring outfit into a chic spring outfit.

Limi Boutique LLC

Le Brisa 

(She even makes dog ones to match with their owner)

Seven White Rabbits

   Come into Hapa Collective and see all our amazing spring time scarves!

Spring 2013 Fashion Trends!

{SPRING 2013 FASHION TRENDS}

                     Every season there are those popular trends that are seen everywhere.  Here are four of the main trends for this upcoming spring. Of course, it wouldn't be spring without those spring time florals.  You can see them almost everywhere at Hapa Collective, from scarves to purses to jewelry and more. The second popular trend is a blast from the past, the black and white mod look. It's all about those big white sunglasses and black & white everything. Again,we've got you covered. This spring is also about taking chances with your fashion by wearing mix & matching prints. If this trend freaks you out, just start out small, adding mix & matching accessories to your wardrobe like purses or maybe a cute little apron for the kitchen. Lastly, (this maybe no surprise because this trend is pretty much a staple when it comes to spring) pretty pastels. Hapa Collective has pastel crochet bikini tops, headbands, jewelry, and scarves. Below are some examples of these spring time fashion trends which we absolutely love!

{Spring Time Florals}

1. Floral scarf by Limi Boutique LLC 2. Floral purse by LA Black 3. Flower hair clip by Bling Blossom 4. Pressed flower necklace by Christina.

{Black & White Mod}

1. White sunglasses by ICU Eyewear 2. White circle earrings by ReUnique 3. Record bowl by Cherry on Top Designs  4. Black & White dog dress by Molly's Closet.

{Mixing & Matching Prints}

1. Mustache baby bib by CMH Design LLC 2. Mix & Match print cross body bag by Gracie Designs 3.  Stripes & floral bag by Melen Art Bags 4. Mix & Match apron by Domestic Doll

{Pretty Pastels}

1. Bangle with a pastel bead by Hau'oli by Hali 2. Pastel tribal headband by Asylum Down 3. Pastel crochet bikini top by Dorothy 5. Pastel scarf by Filomena Ferreira.

I hope you enjoyed this cheat sheet on the upcoming spring fashion trends. Stop by Hapa Collective and we'll show you these and so much more!

Hapa Artist Spotlight: Anci Decor

Hapa Artist Spotlight: Anci Decor

                        

                                       1.     What made you want to start making jewelry?

      "I grew up in the European fashion industry in Budapest, Hungary. My parents owned fashion boutiques and my aunt is a wholesale fashion designer. Besides fashion I was making art and crafts all my life, my mom is a well-known ceramic artist in Budapest, so creating art was in my everyday routing. That’s how I started making jewelry."

                                                                             

                                                    2.  What is your jewelry made of ?

      "Anci Decor jewelry pieces are made of sterling silver, gold-filled chains, and wires. Most of my stones are semi precious stones, one of my favorites is chalcedony because it is so versatile and comes in beautiful colors."

                                                                              

                         3.     Where would you like to see your jewelry line in 5 yrs? 10 yrs?

    "In 5-10 years, I would love to just walk down the street and see independent, stylish and confident women wearing my jewelry!  My goal is to keep my line affordable so everyday women can wear it and feel great about themselves.  Also it would be amazing to see my line being carried at places like Anthropology, Urban Outfitters, and other hip stores….and to have celebrities wearing it at the Oscars haha!"

                                                                            

                                          4.     What inspires the pieces you make?

    "Anci Decor jewelry is inspired by the simple and chic European style blended with American creativity.  I’m inspired by the long history of great European designers but want to also incorporate the fun and free-spirited American culture."    

                                                                            

                                       

                                      5.How would you describe your jewelry line in 3 words?

                                              "  Casual-chic, sophisticated, edgy"

                                                                         

                            6.What are some of your favorite pieces you make and why?

  "One of my favorite pieces is the extra long earrings, which are very simple and light but gives an extra kick to your outfit. Those pieces get a lot of compliments when you wear them. Another favorite is the slave bracelet line, which is a delicate chain bracelet, very elegant and hip, it dresses your hands, which we tend to forget about."

Thanks Anita for this wonderful interview.

Come into Hapa Collective and check out all the  gorgeous jewelry by Anci Decor.