Angels by the Sea
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As a little girl growing up in Vietnam, Nina Thai would often help her mom and aunty, who were seamstresses. She also worked as a model, and through her family background and fashion experience, quickly realized a passion for creating and designing.
In 2005, she moved to Hawaii and was immediately inspired by the island’s beauty, culture and people. In 2010, she decided to pursue her dream and opened Angels by the Sea Hawaii, a boutique in the Waikiki Beach Marriott (2552 Kalakaua Ave.).
“I wanted a place where I can express my passion through my design featuring Hawaii’s beautiful nature and culture,” explains Thai on starting her business. “I always have been wanting to share this beauty with as many people as possible from all over the world and to smile with them, helping them become angels.”
The store carries a great selection of women’s clothing, handbags, jewelry and accessories, including original Angels by the Sea designs and other popular brands and local designers. There also is a nice variety of beauty products and home decor items.
“Without Hawaii, I would never have been able to pursue my dreams and passion,” adds Thai. “I am so grateful for the people I’ve met here and the beauty I see every day, which continues to inspire me as I look to the future.”
For more information, visit angelsbytheseahawaii.com or call 922-9747.
- Nina Thai: Angels by the Sea off-shoulder butterfly dress $119, Elije made in Hawaii earrings $88
- Nina Thai: Angels by the Sea strapless dress in leopard pink $98, Elije necklace with white coral, shell and stones $88, Angels by the Sea plumeria suede bag $79
- Angie Svinarenko: Siganka ‘patti’ tunic $89, Paleki beaded wrap bracelet $62, Siganka headband $19, Angels by the Sea suede embroidery bag $59
- Angie Svinarenko: Angels by the Sea ‘Kahala’ dress with hand-embroidered flowers $89
- omai Klein: Elan USA strapless hi-lo maxi $90, Larimar earrings $240, Angels by the Sea original freshwater pearl wrap bracelet $25
- Nina Thai: Angels by the Sea shell necklace $240, Indah ‘zanzi’ strapless dress in blue sunset $170, clutch $66
- Pomai Klein: Indah cape wing maxi dress $125, Angels by the Sea original wrap bracelet with seaglass and shells $39, Elije ‘kalani’ earrings $88, Angels by the Sea sea glass and pearls ring $38
- Angie Svinarenko: Angels by the Sea ‘abalone fringe’ dress $98 and ‘love’ orange clutch $66, daisy reversible necklace $210
- omai Klein: Angels by the Sea multifloral dress in black $125, Angels by the Sea shell wrap bangles $39, Angels by the Sea suede embroidered bag $59