https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog.atomPakaloha Bikinis - Bikini Blog2024-01-05T11:59:46-10:00Pakaloha Bikinishttps://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-sea-glass-bikini-showcase2024-01-05T11:59:46-10:002024-01-05T11:59:46-10:00Reel: Sea Glass Bikini ShowcaseShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/textile-print-bikini-showcase2023-07-24T12:16:56-10:002023-07-24T12:16:57-10:00Reel: Textile Cone Print Bikini ShowcaseShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-herbew-print-bikini-showcase2023-07-24T12:09:11-10:002023-07-24T12:09:11-10:00Reel: Herbew Print Bikini ShowcaseShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-family-friendly-pool-day2023-04-17T16:47:52-10:002023-04-17T16:47:52-10:00Reel: Family Friendly Pool DayShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-mommy-amp-me2023-04-17T15:37:26-10:002023-04-17T15:37:27-10:00Reel: Mommy & MeShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-new-colors-showcase2023-04-17T14:22:20-10:002023-04-17T14:22:20-10:00Reel: New Colors ShowcaseShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-new-waikiki-bottom-showcase2023-04-17T12:55:14-10:002023-04-17T12:55:14-10:00Reel: New Waikiki Bottom ShowcaseShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-new-makena-top-showcase2023-04-17T12:33:17-10:002023-04-17T12:33:17-10:00Reel: New Makena Top ShowcaseShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-hanalei-top-showcase2023-04-17T12:15:13-10:002023-04-17T12:15:13-10:00Reel: Hanalei Top ShowcaseShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-waikiki-top-amp-bottom-showcase2022-11-28T15:43:15-10:002022-11-28T15:43:15-10:00Reel: Waikiki Top and Bottom ShowcaseShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-unboxing-and-try-on2022-11-28T15:29:16-10:002022-11-28T15:29:16-10:00Reel: Unboxing and Try OnShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pakaloha-babe2022-11-28T15:17:37-10:002022-11-28T15:17:37-10:00Reel: A Day in the Life of a Pakaloha BabeShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-christmas-spirit2022-11-28T15:00:12-10:002022-11-28T15:00:12-10:00Reel: Christmas SpiritShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-detailed-bikini-review2022-11-28T14:04:48-10:002022-11-28T14:04:48-10:00Reel: Detailed Bikini ReviewShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-accessorizing-your-pakaloha-bikini2022-11-28T13:48:02-10:002022-11-28T13:48:02-10:00Reel: Accessorizing your Pakaloha BikiniShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-get-ready-with-me2022-08-04T09:20:04-10:002022-08-04T09:20:05-10:00Reel: Get Ready With MeShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-the-moment-vs-the-pics2022-08-04T09:04:17-10:002022-08-04T09:04:17-10:00Reel: The Moment vs. The PicsShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-the-outfit-vs-the-pics2022-07-27T15:45:01-10:002022-07-27T15:45:01-10:00Reel: The Outfit Vs. The PicsShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-bikini-transition2022-07-27T15:00:29-10:002022-07-27T15:00:29-10:00Reel: Bikini TransitionShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-how-to-care-for-your-pakaloha-bikinis2022-06-30T09:03:11-10:002022-06-30T09:03:11-10:00Reel: How to care for your Pakaloha BikinisShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-vacation-vibes2022-06-29T15:47:21-10:002022-06-29T15:47:21-10:00Reel: Vacation VibesShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-how-to-tie-hookipa-top2022-06-13T15:21:23-10:002022-06-13T15:21:23-10:00Reel: How to Tie Hookipa TopShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-you-have-a-crush-soundbyte2022-05-31T08:57:24-10:002022-06-08T09:10:50-10:00Reel: You Have a Crush SoundbyteShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-under-the-sea2022-05-23T14:43:39-10:002022-06-08T09:07:14-10:00Reel: Under the SeaShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/reel-bikini-rainbow-transformation2022-05-23T14:11:10-10:002022-06-08T09:09:07-10:00Reel: Bikini Rainbow TransformationShopify API
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https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/talk-story-with-paige-alms2021-09-13T14:32:56-10:002021-09-13T14:32:56-10:00Talk Story With Paige AlmsKarli Wade
I was lucky enough to get the chance to catch up with one of our Pakaloha team riders, Paige Alms. Thanks so much for chatting with me, Paige, and congratulations on your win in the 2017 Pe’ahi Challenge!!
Where are you from?
I was born in Victoria, BC, Canada, and moved to Maui when I was 9. Maui is home for sure.
What type of board do you ride?
Any shape or size, depending on the day and the conditions. My shortboard is a 5’11 SOS SHAPES and my Peahi gun is a 10’4. All of my boards are shaped by my fiancé’ Sean Ordonez.
What got you into surfing?
I always had a love for the ocean since I was a little kid. When I was 8, my mom and I were traveling around Australia and I had my first surf lesson there. When we moved to Maui a year later, I picked it up right away and never looked back.
Where is your favorite place to surf?
Favorite place? Hmmmm… Probably Jaws or Honolua. Cloudbreak is a third of those, but I have to say home is definitely the closest to my heart.
Why do you choose Pakaloha?
I’ve ridden for Pakaloha since I was 16/17 I think? Going on 13 years. They are family! I’ve always loved that the suits stay on surfing and are super cute but also made for girls who play in the water!
What is your favorite surfing-related memory?
Probably anytime a group of friends all get together and have an amazing time, be it in one-foot surf just goofing around or a big wave session. My favorite memories are shared with friends.
Thanks again for chatting with me, Paige! You can find her on Instagram and wherever there is an awesome break. We also have a new Paige Alm's top, exclusive to Pakaloha!]]>
https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/interview-with-the-designer-rachel-siltanen2019-02-17T17:29:32-10:002021-04-20T07:30:27-10:00Interview with the designer: Rachel SiltanenDanielson
How did you hear about and become involved at Pakaloha Bikinis?
On one of my trips to the North Shore when Pakaloha first opened in Haleiwa, I was blessed to meet the beautiful Julie (owner and our Pakaloha Queen) She is a rare and beautiful woman with vibrant energy who radiates love, happiness and kindness. All of these positive qualities are reflected in the brand. I instantly fell in love with everything about Pakaloha, especially the sisterhood of love and body confidence it promotes. The bikini range was awesome, but I always hoped that one day I would be able to use my fashion design background to help create some new styles.
Tell us a project that has been your greatest achievement?
Designing the Big Beach Top is one of the greatest! It was an idea I had in my mind since completing my fashion degree in 2003. I get a lot of great feedback on the top from girls who usually find buying bikini tops hard. It brings me so much joy when I hear about customers who are happy to find a top that is comfy and fits big (.) (.)! I have also heard of girls wearing it all day as a sports top!
Just recently, I was trying on bikini’s at Pakaloha and the girl in the change room next to me was so excited trying on the big beach top, it was a surreal moment for me to see such happiness from a top I designed. And she looked hot as hell and her boyfriend thought so too ;)
I’m currently finishing the final touches on the next top in this range… so hopefully, that one will be my next greatest achievement ;)
What do you love about Pakaloha?
Pakaloha is so much more than just beautiful bikinis that make you feel like a sexy beach goddess (and let’s face it, who doesn’t want to feel like that!)…it’s a whole experience. The girls in store are amazing and promote a feminine essence of bikini confidence. You leave Pakaloha feeling good about yourself and confident to rock a bikini, knowing that you are a part of a world-wide sisterhood of strong beautiful women that lift each other up!
How do you describe your work and your influences?
I love being creative and am obsessed with fashion.
With my fashion design work I start with designing the concept. A lot of ideas are thrown around and research on fit, before a clear winner stands out. I draft the pattern and sew the sample piece. The best research is done at the beach in the surf, trying different styles and seeing what works.
Living on the Gold Coast, Australia and spending a lot of time in Hawaii, I am very influenced by the laid back coastal beach lifestyle.
I find travel to be one of the best ways to spark creativity and discover new ideas. I also think that being grounded and balanced with practices like healthy eating, yoga, meditation and mindfulness help to work from a place of service and divine inspiration.
How do you stay updated on current bikini trends?
The beach is the best fashion show for bikinis! A great bikini always stands out and turns heads. I also love Fashion blogs and Instagram for keeping up with the latest trends and inspirations.
What is your favorite thing to do in a bikini
Salty sun kissed summer days when you wear your bikini all day! It’s the best feeling to get the sun on your skin and dive into the ocean. Those hot summer days when the biggest decision is what bikini to wear! Any day in a bikini is the best day ever!]]>
https://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/hemp-hemp-hooray2019-01-14T12:01:02-10:002021-04-20T07:30:31-10:00Hemp! Hemp! Hooray!Danielsonhttps://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/start-your-2019-best-self-checklist2018-12-27T15:34:22-10:002021-04-20T07:30:34-10:00Start Your 2019 "Best Self" ChecklistDanielsonhttps://www.pakaloha.com/blogs/bikini-blog/product-love-big-beach-top2018-12-01T13:05:07-10:002021-04-20T07:30:37-10:00Product Love: Big Beach TopDanielson