Bean & Vanilla

I officially work here now, and if your looking for gifts for people back on mainland, or just a sweet thoughtful gift for someone, or a nice fashionable purse/​wallet/​scarf, this is the place. I’ve seen people walk in and walk out. Trust me. Look around. There’s new stuff I see while I’m working that makes me stop and look at it! They have those super sick watches that are made of maple. They plant a tree every time you purchase one. It’s pretty awesome. A watch made from trees? Yes! I encourage you to just stop by. Don’t feel any pressure to purchase but just come check it out. You may find a hidden treasure. Sign up your phone number and E-mail.Get a free gift. Mahalo!

If you can’t have Starbucks this the best alternative in my opinion. The best analogy that comes to mind is comparing McDonalds (Starbucks) to Burger King (Coffee Bean); then again some people I know likes The Coffee Bean better than Starbucks…

WARNING — the handbags in the store are not worth purchasing. My husband bought a really nice (or so I thought) leather handbag from this store for me last September. By mid-​October, the handles started to rip. I took the handbag back to the store during the first week of November to see if they could exchange it since I felt that it was a workmanship issue. The clerk took photos of the bag and said she’d talk with the manager. Later that night, the clerk calls me back and says that the manager said that the handles ripped because I «over-​stuffed» the bag and since I’ve had the handbag for 2 months, they weren’t going to do anything. Their refusal to stand behind the products that they sell is very disappointing. Since I really loved the handbag, I took it to Joe Pacific Shoe Repair to get a repair estimate. Mr. LoPresti gave me an estimate of $ 100 to repair the handles. The cost to repair was almost the cost of the handbag. Based on my conversation with Mr. LoPresti, he told me that the reason that the handles were ripping was due to poor quality and workmanship. Needless to say, that handbag was such a waste of money. NEVER stepping foot into that store ever again.

I was picking up a gift at Sedona when I spotted this place on the way out of the Ward Center. Honestly, it’s not a store I’d typically stop in, but I felt my gut telling me I should and so, I did. It’s mostly women’s accessories, handbags, wallets, hats, bag bling (that’s apparently a real thing people buy) and some jewelry.
I was making a swift walk through because, again, didn’t really know why I was in there, then I saw the men’s section. They have these really nice billfolds and hats for men, that are really dapper and of great quality. The handmade straw panama hats in particular, those made me realize I’d just found the perfect xmas gift for my best gal’s dude. And maybe my husband too, cause he looks great in hats as well.
I saw some lotions, soaps and oils in there but I can’t tell you much about them, the sales lady who helped me was SUPER DUPER nice and when I’m over at the Ward Center again, I will pop in to see what else they have.

We visited Bean and Vanilla while on our Hawaiian holiday. This is such a cute boutique. My girls and I picked up some goodies, and my husband and I found a great set of island style anniversary bands. Our salesman was kind and attentive. We will definitely return next time we are on the island! Mahalo!

I stopped here to snap photos for the Ward Center’s Facebook page and was impressed. I’m no fashionista nor do I know much about women’s clothing, but I have a feeling that this store will be successful. They have a great mixture of available merchandise for the ladies so fellas, take a note if you need to buy a birthday or an upcoming Christmas present!
They have everything from jewelry, accessories, clothing, hand & soup products and purses & bags. Girls, next time you’re in the area for a Mocha Java coffee, make sure you take a look in this store. You’re bound to see something you like for yourself or for someone you know.