Making Waves

I'm giving 4.5 stars for the store's offerings and Jazzmin, the sales lady we saw twice there, who was super sweet and patient with us. This store is past Benihana, kind of towards the front of Hilton Hawaiian Village facing Kalia Road (yes, I know this place is massive, hence the location description), across from it's sister store, a swimsuit store, I think it's Making Waves. The store is a clothing/gift shop that carries the following: Tommy Bahama, Tori Richard, womens dresses & tops, Crocs, jewelry, boiled wool tropical flower printed coin purses (very unique gift idea, I was debating), hats (crushable included), etc. I looked at the dresses, Crocs, and hats. I was searching for a crushable, packable hat with lots of protection while my husband looked at the Tommy Bahama shirts. Jazzmin told us that the store used to be a Tommy Bahama store, but then the store took it over, and that some TB prints are exclusive to Hawaii (we didn't know that). My husband really wanted one but it wasn't in his size- she checked to see if other stores carried it, but it was available on another island). He did try on a few others too, while I looked at almost everything else in the store (tried on Crocs). I did find a packable, crushable hat at $16.95- pretty good. There were other hats priced up to $29.95. There were a few other customers in the store and Jazzmin managed them (and us) all pretty well. Someone asked for information (nearest store for toiletires- ABC store). Jazzmin is such a nice girl, it was fun chatting with her while shopping. Although this is not a discount store, worth checking out if you are in the area, since Crocs, Tommy Bahama ($120- $125 for men's shirts), and hats are all relatively priced the same. The setup is very nice- everything kind of flows, not cluttered or crowded (jammed racks) at all. I cannot say enough about Jazzmin. There used to be a DFS store across the way, but it's closed since last year's trip.

I love this cute little shop because it has a little bit for everyone and everything is super affordable! They have an assortment of slippers and shoes for women including brands like Hawaiana, Crocs high heel (which are actually really cute and of course comfy!), and Ipanema. They also sell dresses, tops, bottoms, accessories, bags, hats, scarves, jewelry all the with the Hawaiian "Aloha" feel. All their jewelry was 50% off when I went, and it is really affordable. They sold sterling silver and 14k gold Hawaii themed jewelry including my favorite plumeria and turtle necklaces and earring sets. They also sell Titanium Koa wood rings for men and women for a lot cheaper than I've seen them anywhere else (around $80). I love the variety of items they have in the store...I feel like my mom and grandma could also find something they would like in here, although most of the dresses are more junior. It is nice because I shopped for some dresses in this shop while my boyfriend grabbed Volcom and Billabong board shorts, Quicksilver tshirt, and Reef slippers (flip flops) at their sister store, Making Waves right next door. Sales girls are all so friendly and helpful. Cheryl did an amazing job at helping me out and was super sweet! I will definitely be back here on my next trip to Hawaii!

I was visiting the hilton village for the first time. I thought I would treat myself to some new suties. I checked around and started my way shopping. I came across Making Waves, a little suite store located right out side the hotel. I loved what the store had to offer in clothes, however the service was awful. Bree, the sales clerk was busy talking on her cell phone sitting on a chair. She waved her hand towards Taylor, another clerk, who was already helping a family, Taylor welcomed me to the store and excused herself to get more help, she then returned back to the family. Bree made her way over saying she could ring me up when I was ready. I was confused due to the fact that I just entered the store and needed help. She saw my confusion and took it that I did not speak English,she said sorry I don't speak Japanese then turned her back and lifted her cell phone back to her ear. I share this with you so maybe something can be done about that rude, lazy, ignorant girl.