Mish Mash

Although this place has closed, the owner Nicole is still finding great things online — check out her Etsy store!

Sold me a broken clock online that was also missing the glass lens. I was very unhappy with the item, but they refuse to return it.
Will never do business with again. Avoid!!!

This vintage store was so well put together! The woman who owns the store has a great eye – a lot of variety and something for everyone. The space is very small, so that’s quite a feat in only several square feet of store space! I came with my boyfriend and his mom. There was a place for both of them to sit while I perused the store. I found a fabulous yellow Esprit dress and a great basic shift dress (only $ 7.50 on the half off rack!!). We got talking to the owner and she gave us other ideas of where to look around. Her head was full of places, their price ranges, and was able to look at me and tell me which ones I would probably like more. REALLY helpful! Haha. She mentioned Flower Child, Mod Vintage, Roberta Oaks, Clothes Chick, and many others that I can’t remember now. Haha. Overall, it was a really wonderful experience and the owner’s personality is truly a delight if you get her talking.
Parking wasn’t so hard because we found street parking pretty easily (although it is metered). Later on I found out from another store owner that there is a municipal lot in the area that’s pretty inexpensive if you plan on spending a longer amount of time in the area. I think he said it’s about $ 3 for several hours.

This store is awesome! The woman who runs the store is very nice and reasonable when it comes to prices. I purchased a 1940’s blouse there and I will definitely go again.
Street parking only, so I just walk from Safeway.

What a cute store! The girl who owns this shop has a good eye for vintage.
I also love how her mark ups are not obnoxious! They’re pretty reasonable, and usually around mid 10’s to 30s.
It’s a small corner shop, kind of easy to walk by. She has dresses, hats, scarfs, jewelry, and even men’s!
Definitely a place to come check out if you’re looking for high-​waisted goodies, pinup and 70s style dresses, and girly, vintage fun!
I’ve only been here once, so i’ll have to visit again soon and hopefully add more to my review.
She also does Art and Flea every last Thursday at Fresh Café!

Mish Mash offers cute little vintage clothes for reasonable prices, and you get to talk to Nicole who’s super fun!

Great little shop run by a very friendly, personable and generous owner. I usually visit whenever I’m in the area when the store is open which can sadly be tricky since I believe they are still only open on certain days. Yeah, of course parking is basically not gonna happen but paying for it is worth it to browse around without worrying about your car.
If you’ve gone in enough and have spoken to Nicole she’ll definitely let you know if your size in stock if you ask her which is always a nice touch. My first time that I visited I was in heaven since I was able to find an abundance of dresses that fit so dead on perfect that my mind was blown. The shop is always stocked with gorgeous clothing from various decades that are ridiculously affordable. It makes me wonder how they can afford to be open still with such bargains! My favorite piece was a beautiful red and gold brocade with a beautiful draped back. Fits me like a glove and completely affordable for such beauty, unique design and condition.
Besides clothing there is a fun array of various jewelry, cameras, ‘80s kitsch and books. A great place for vintage book collectors since they stock some very interesting books of varying subjects. It’s a great shop to visit on a non stop day spent in Chinatown shopping the local boutiques and markets, dining, partaking in happy hour and visiting the state library and museum.

If you LOVE vintage, retro, old school, cheap unique gifts, then check this place out! This is my all time favorite store to shop at! This place is where I get all my jewelry, cameras, accessories, etc. The shop itself is cute and the owner Nicole is such a sweetheart. Her prices aren’t bad compared to other shops I’ve been into on the island. I always love coming here and can’t leave without buying something I fall in love with. When it comes to parking theres usually a spot out front so it shouldn’t be a problem.

There once was their girl named Nicole. Who was super awesome! She wanted to go open an amazing vintage store and then Mish Mash was born. I have never been to a cuter store with amazing prices like hers. Want to know the best part? I went during first fridays and I got to drink beer while shopping around. What a badass shop!!!
Just to let you know its kinda pricey but totally worth it. I bought a badass jade necklace for 25 bucks! Btw I didn’t know this at the time but they accept cards too!

15,000 B.C. — There is an old man roaming the plains that doesn’t hunt for woolly mammoths or saber tooth tigers for food. There is an old man forging through the grass; looking for shells, arrowheads, round stones and other collectibles of the Mesolithic period thinking that one day they will be valuable. The woman of this period know the man as the useless …
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/​\ …Collectible Man
2011 A.D. — There is an old man roaming Honolulu, foraging through peoples junk at the swap meet, garage sales and vintage collectible shops. He is not looking for food but instead seeks toys; sports cards; old records, magazines, newspapers and comics; Hawaiian; vintage watches and other collectibles of the modern era thinking that one day these collectibles will be valuable. Women know this man as the handsome but useless …
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/​\ …Pupule Man. People know this man as Val Y. Genealogist believe he is a direct line descendent of Collectible Man.
I cannot explain why but I have this urge to go to the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet every Sunday. I collect things. Lots of things! Everything!
I have become a regular customer of a couple whose name’s are Nicole and Sean at the swap meet. I have been buying vintage watches, old comic books, old Hawaiian, etc. from them for the last couple of months. Nicole mentioned that she opened a vintage collectible shop next to Otto Cakes on Maunakea Street and invited me to take a look. Thursday was the day that I took that look.
Mish Mash is a quaint and comfortable little vintage collectibles shop. Comfortable, somewhat because of the décor; but mostly because Nicole are so very nice and friendly. It is always good to shop in a place where the owner is nice, friendly and comfortable.
I scan the shop for something that I can add to my collection. She sells things like vintage Aloha shirts, vintage records, vintage toys, old books, jewelry, pins, vintage watches, vintage dolls, old 60’s skateboards, vintage cameras; lots of little knickknacks that she has fit in her store.
Prices are very reasonable and who knows what kinds of treasure you will find here.
On this day I found and purchased two old ray guns. One a plastic Razor Ray Gun and the other a metal Flash X-​1.
Both for $ 15.00. Wow! Boy am I excited. I went home and in joy showed my find to my gf.
Val (Pupule man): «Honey you won’t believe what I found!»
Gf: «OK! I’ll play. I know it’s not two New York steaks or a one pound slice of maguro or a honeydew melon or a package of spring mix salad or a cheesecake or even cash or something that we need and is useful. Let me guess it is either a useless old toy that doesn’t work or an old broken watch.»
Val (Pupule Man): «Honey! Believe it or not I just bought me a Razor Ray Gun and a Flash X-​1 at a new collectible shop called Mish Mash from a person I know named Nicole.»
Gf: (Rolling eyes!) «I still remember the stuffed mongoose you brought home from the swap meet. Pabo (Pupule)!»
I’m thinking: Women just don’t understand. I bought the stuffed mongoose for a dollar and sold it for $ 6.00. That’s a $ 5.00 profit!!! The Flash X-​1 list for $ 65.00/new and someone on Ebay is selling a used Razor Ray gun for $ 25.00. I am the Collectible Man!!!
P. S. For your information, I sold the stuffed mongoose to some GUY at the swap meet. In the eyes of my gf I am useless. What she doesn’t know is that there are more useless guys than me. Whatever I buy, I know I can sell to a more Useless Collectible Man. There are many, many, many of them out there. I am the Collectible Man!!!
P. P. S. Though the shop is small, you never know what you will find in a vintage place like this. It is worth paying a visit. Nicole is very nice. She has a table where you can sit and have a pleasant conversation about useless men if you want too.

Lately, I’ve lost my zest for life & I have to constantly remind myself to concentrate on the bigger picture & not to get overwhelmed by the tiny details. Something that helps me get through difficult times is witnessing someone else accomplishing a goal & I’m always stoked when its a friend with larger-​than-​life dreams!
If you’ve ever been to the monthly Art & Flea event held at Fresh Café, there’s a good chance you ran into Nicole Franco, one of the 3 Art & Flea coordinators & the lovely owner of Mish Mash Shop located in Chinatown (next door to Otto Cake). Nicole finally opened her own store where she sells a collection of hidden gems & treasures + a variety of goodies that appeal to record junkies, camera collectors & lovers of anything vintage.
So if you’re looking to expand your closet with vintage attire: Aloha shirts, dresses, jackets, t-​shirts, etc., complete your record collection or craving something different; make sure you stop by Mish Mash Shop & help support local business + Nicole’s dream.

I’m in love.
I came here twice this week and I’m coming here AGAIN tomorrow which will make it THRICE times this week.
Always been a huge fan of vintage (seriously, who isn’t?) and I’m all ears when I hear about a new store opening up in Chinatown.
Located right next to Otto Cake, Nicole Franco (of Art N Flea!) has her cute little vintage store filled with so many goodies. She’s very personable and sweet, she even has a little table with chairs so that you can talk story with her :)
Very organized, HUGE variety of Aloha Shirts and even ol school working class Hawaii blouses (with names on it like Dot), clothes in gently-​used condition dating back from the 40s till 80s.
She also has jewelry, décor, boomboxes, records, buttons, EVERYTHING your heart desires.
My favorite part: SHE HAS VINTAGE CAMERAS! ALVJE: RILJU :oifjasd;l f;ldkjx av;lkrje;l!!! And they don’t cost an arm or a leg! I got my Canon Demi for $ 15 and it’s still in working condition! She’ll let you know if they work or not, which is awesome and the prices are heavenly. You have to buy them.
She does not buy items from customers, the store is her personal collection of things she has acquired. :)
Did I mention I’m in love?
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