Island Boy

I love coming into this local shop in Kaimuki-- and with the Holiday season just around the corner, Island Boy is the perfect spot to shop for gifts. You can tell that the people that curate the items here have TASTE. Everything here is the best quality, super unique, and very functional items. If you're looking for a gift for "that person who has everything" this shop is perfect for a fun unique gift.And while things are a bit pricey here, you can definitely find something small for under $25. I recently found my new scent here, first I bought the $9 tester and packed it with me on a trip and then went back to buy the full size. I've also bought fun little clips for under $20 and a really beautiful pareo for $30. With the store being called "Island Boy" there definitely is an island inspiration and they do carry local brands but there are also European and Asian influences as well. The leather options here from bags, to wallets- are so beautiful and come in some great colors. They even have a skin care section with some brands that you can't find at any ol' Sephora. The service is a great and they even do complimentary gift wrapping, and yes, the gift wrap is gorgeous!! Pro tip: free parking in the back if you can't find street parking on Waialae!

I have been obsessed with the style of lei that uses flower blocking made popular by Jill Harunaga of Stamen + Style. She retails her lei and hosts lei workshops out of Island Boy Shop in Kaimuki, of which also creates equally beautiful lei. I had admired Island Boy's work for quite some time and when the special occasion arose, I took the opportunity of ordering the guest of honor's lei from them. I especially appreciated the ease of ordering from their website. I chose the women's lei which is a made to order lei using their seasonal best flowers. You can also upgrade to several variations ranging in price as follows: premium, luxe, unique crafted, hapai, and premium hapai. In the notes section, I indicated the date I wanted to pick up and I paid for the lei on-line. In minutes I got a text confirming my order. Pick up was simple as they are open daily from 10am to 6pm. I absolutely love the lei and will definitely shop here again!

Really cute boutique! On the higher end but it's because many products are handmade with quality materials.I had ordered a lei for a baby shower through their website. I received a prompt response from their staff confirming my order, in addition to the auto-confirmation with my receipt. I had never visited the store before but I follow them on Instagram and loved their styles of lei. Each lei is made to order and unique! They also sometimes host lei workshops at the Ossipoff Cabin and pop-ups from local vendors on their rooftop area.Please note that as of July 2024, there are two entrances to the store: one from Wai'alae and one from their parking area.Wai'alae entrance: it's the building next to the Kaimukī Superette building. If you Google Maps search, Island Boy still shows as the CamSecurity building.Parking lot entrance: If you're driving, they have free parking in the back at 1211 9th Avenue. Make sure you enter in the right way; it's not the driveway immediately behind the Kaimukī Superette building, but the one after it. Again, Google Maps will show it looking like someone's private driveway but if you go, you'll see the concrete surface lot. There are signs showing that the parking is reserved for Keep It Simple and Island Boy customers EXCEPT the first stall, which is marked as "private". The other store entrance is on the makai side of the parking lot.They have lots of interesting things to look at: home decor, clothing and accessories, gifts, stationary, etc. Sometimes they have freshly made lei for sale at the store (but I would suggest pre-ordering on their website if you're able to).

If you are looking for something unique for you or a friend look no further than Island Boy in Kaimuki. Located on Waialae avenue, the cute store front is easy to pass by so make sure to look for their sign on the sidewalk. If parking is a must, you are in luck because they have a private lot off the back, entrance on 9th. I was looking for face oils and Andrew who was working was very informed with the products in store. He even tested the cleansing oil out on his wrist for me to see how thick it was and allowed me to test out the face oil on my wrist. He also mentioned the Tofu Skin brand is made in Palolo which took me aback. I have used the Tofu Skin face oil product for two weeks now and love it! They also have clothes, jewelry, hair products, furniture, and hand crafted items. You can tell the care that goes into each product sourced, how it is displayed, and the information Andrew knows about each product.He also mentioned something about shave ice on Sunday's but not sure when that will start. So if you are in the area, definitely recommend checking it out!

Picked up a lei from Jill here and was in for a lovely surprise. Such a cool shop with so many things to browse through. There is something for everyone in this space. I was able to pick up some new scents for myself. And the lady working at the shop was very personable which made the whole experience a plus.

It's such an aesthetic shop. There is something for everybody in here and it's super fun just to walk through and see what they have. So happy they are in Kaimuki. There is also a beautiful dog that is there sometimes, I have yet to see him but hopefully I can meet that giant dog soon.

A curated and beautiful space with great gifts and hand made goods. Check IG for most up to date info and call ahead for lei. They make unconventional stunning lei combos!

I absolutely love the lei Andrew created for me and can't wait to gift it to a dear friend. His style is fresh and unique, while still honoring the beauty of traditional lei. I will certainly be back and look forward to wearing one of his creations myself. Order online or call ahead as their lei are made to order.

This cute gift shop has quite a collection of things! I came to check it out for the nail polish, which I heard was quick drying and can wash away with just water! I was amazed that a tiny store carried a LOT of things, and many were locally made. I saw some stuff from Europe and also Japan. From accessories to skincare, they had it! I believe they specialize in flower arrangements and leis, but have WAY more stuff. I will have to come back to buy some skincare products for sure. I ended up just getting my nail polishes for the sake of time. I can't wait to come back and really taking a look at the great products they carry. It is hard to describe a tiny shop with so much cool stuff. You might just want to walk in and check it out.

Beautifully curated gift shop. Perfect place to find unique bday/hostess gifts and also treat yourself!