Philanthrophy By: Madison and Company

Madison and Company is located in the same building as One Fast Lube in the Waipio Costco complex. On several trips to either Costco or Starbuck’s, my teenager had commented that she wanted to check out this store. To be honest, I always assumed that it was going to be an expensive boutique store, so I never wanted to even bother going inside.
One day, I thought I would surprise her and finally take her to see what this store is all about. Parking was a tiny bit of a hassle as the parking in the immediate area is often full. This is actually another reason why I never stopped in to the store earlier. We had to park in the parking lot on the Panda Express side of the complex. Now, this really isn’t a far walk. It’s just that it requires having to cross a sometimes busy road thanks to traffic coming/​going to Costco and Starbuck’s. Sometimes, drivers in that area drive a little too fast for my liking, or they don’t stop when they really should. I have two daughters, so it’s a big deal to me.
The store itself is small but not overly crowded with merchandise. There was a sort of homey, cozy feel to the store. It was nice but not so luxuriously nice that I felt out of place or that I wouldn’t be able to afford anything there.
There is a mix of clothing, accessories, handbags, and other items that I didn’t expect to see there. There were some books for sale that I would expect to see in the arts and crafts section of a bookstore. There were also a couple of baby onesies.
There was a section of new items as well as a consignment section. My daughter found a top in the consignment section for only $ 10. There were a number of brand name handbags in the consignment section also, brands like Coach and Juicy, just to name a few. They only carry a few pieces of each item in the new clothing section.
I’m giving them 3 stars because of the parking situation (which may not bother others, but again, an issue for me especially since I have a toddler) and also because I wish the clothing selection was greater. Other than that, it’s a cute store and the staff is great !

It’s very easy to miss this small boutique and for years I’ve driven by it on my way to Costco or Starbucks. Sandwiched in between a Seattle’s best and a tire shop, I’ll be the first to admit it’s an odd location for a women’s clothing store. But in an add way, that’s the genius of Philanthrophy By: Madison and Company. There’s really zero competition in the area!
I stopped by while waiting for my car to get its maintenance done at Tony Auto across the street. When I walked in I was immediately greeted by a sales girl named Rylie. She was so sweet and chatted me up the entire time I was in the store. I really wanted to buy something but anything that I thought would look good on my body was out of small sizes. The new clothing section is only a few racks and I wished there was more selection because I really wanted to buy a new outfit. In the back behind the cash register there is an area for consignment items, which I thought was very interesting. They also have an entire section of gift items for kids and women.
If you’re an accessories junkie you’ll love the wide assortment of handbags and jewelry that’s found all the around the store. Really cute little shop and I’ll be sure to check back in next time as Rylie said they get new items every week!
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For cute, unique and wonderful clothes and accessories, this is the place to go! Not only is service top notch, but the amazing pieces they carry are nothing short of awesome! I just scored a pair of fine silver rings! There were so many things that I wanted that I’ll need to make arrangements for another visit and soon!
If you stop by, see Riley. She is just wonderful! Her customer service is excellent!

Cute little store with cute clothes and accessories all in WAIPIO! love it. What I like the most is that it seems more geared to older 20 somethings to 40 year olds. All their stuff is really tasteful, never showing TOO much skin or boobs, personally it makes me happy stores like this still exist! I think their buyers are really classy girls! :) They also sell this rollon perfume by a Maui designer that smells AMAZING/​YUMMY, its one of my new favorites. They also sell cute hobby books and housewares.
Perhaps the only thing I DON’T like is that they only order about 5 pieces of each clothing piece, so if you need a day or two to «think about it» too bad because it will probably be gone! You can always ask them to hold it for a day, but still… This store has given me the case of the «not buying remorse» several times. But I guess its nice knowing that your chances of having the same outfit as someone on this small overpopulated island is very minimal! Another thing is that their hours can be kinda goofy, sometimes they’re not open when they should be… But it doesn’t matter much to me since I live in waipio and can go down whenever I like.
Sign up for their email list or like them on facebook, because they always have sales: o) & I think they get new shipments on Thursdays! :) Happy shopping.

This lovely little boutique is tucked away and not hard to find, but a bit hard to get to. If all of the spots are filled in front of the building, it is easy to park in the far end of the Costco lot and walk around the corner. I promise no one will notice!
The shop has a smattering of everything from books to earrings to evening wear. No telling what will be in stock, and no way to guess where in the racks things might be hiding. They order just a few of any one item, so if you see something you love, grab it then! No way to guess what might be there when you return.
i’ve shopped at this store twice. Both times I was greeted with a smile and allowed to look to my heart’s content without feeling any pressure. At the same time, the saleswoman was attentive to my every need, and was very happy to tell me the story behind the treasures I found.
I am so happy to have a store like this near me. I can’t always make it into town to find that one perfect item, so I’m happy that this store exists to fill the need.

Philanthropy is so much more than just a women’s clothing boutique.
I stopped by after dropping my car off for servicing at Tony Honda. Not that you should need an excuse to come in here, though!
It’s clean, quirky, and full of wonderful and not-​so-​pricey clothes, jewelry, books, leggings, bags, scarves, kids’ stuff, and other treasures. It is a boutique, so there are just a few of each piece, but it adds to the experience. You don’t want to run into someone else wearing your new favorite dress, right?
I walked out with some of those fun Fantex guides (50 states and explorers) as presents for my sons’ upcoming birthdays. I also snagged a cute book for my budding little activist on ways to help humanity. Whether you’re shopping for kids, adults, or yourself, consider Philanthropy your new chic gift hotspot.
Service is so friendly — you can count on a hello, and I was even offered a small bottle of water for my wanderings… very thoughtful.
And don’t forget to sign up for email updates — they offer a lot of great coupons and specials that you wouldn’t know about, otherwise. ;)

I bought one of those voucher and needed to use it or lose it. I definitely did not want to lose it.
I recall this store before they reopened. They had more of a selection on makeup, lotions, shoes, and clothes back then. They also had a place for waxing and such. Not sure if they still have those options now.
They do have some cute items still. They have an area for books and some kitchen items. Charming layout of the store and some cute odd and ends type of things.
I found a few things to use my voucher on. I asked the sales clerk to wrap it up for a gift and she did a great job. I hate wrapping gifts, they never look like everyone else’s!
I do hope they will carry more of what they used to. Parking for this place is easy. I can’t wait to go back.

OK, to tell the truth, I didn’t really want to review this place… I wanted to keep it a secret… I loved this little store… so classy. Found 2 things I loved… and bought them! Can’t wait to go back again… only wish it were closer.

I have discovered a new found treasure in this little boutique in the central region of Oahu.
Cons: NONE
Pros:
Aesthetic appeal — The space is stylishly decorated with pieces that accent the feel of the store. The colors chosen for the walls really pull the look of the store together. Although the space is small, the designer (s) of this store have made good use of every nook and cranny. The dressing room is a bit small and the ceiling slopes down making only the front portion of the room usable. If you’re a tall female this may be a bit uncomfortable for you.
Pricing — Boutiques often make the mistake of overpricing their items because they are «exclusive». This store does not make this mistake. The pieces I purchased I fell in love with once I saw them. The prices did not make me think twice about buying them.
Items for sale — What I love about small boutiques are that they only have a few of the same items in stock for sale. That means that the risk of you going to a social event and seeing someone else there with the same dress you have on is very slim. I like that. Everything in that store is stylish and trendy.
I loved this store so much that I gladly shared my personal email address and phone number for updates. I have never done that before. The only people that have those modes of contacts for me are people I want to hear from.
Go visit so you can help support a local business.

Wowza this place is incredible! This ain’t your normal boutique store it is a super boutique! Never heard of a super boutique but there you go I just said/​wrote it :)
I have never heard of this store until Play Hawaii had a voucher so it was the perfect opportunity to try this store out. Philanthropy is sure a tongue tied word to say so they only have a sign outside: Madison & Company.
As my bf and I walked in we were both shocked on how beautiful this place was, the place was décor gorgeously and the setup was so unique. This place had a snack area filled with drinks, sweet desserts and coffee. Can you imagine making your bf so happy with those while you walk around the store? Yeah I was pretty impressed with the arrangements and the worker let us know to help ourselves and she was really friendly.
The store also has a full size bathroom with a shower! I don’t know why they have a shower in there but the bathroom is so convenient if you need to take a potty break!
Not only do they sell clothes, bags, belts, accessories, they have tons of cute little gadgets, books, planners & etc. If you know of the store RedPinapple, its sort of like that, they sell lots of small gift items to complete your gift purchasing! I bought my sister a gift a nice loose dressy shirt and a bag for $ 72 — $ 50 voucher= out of pocket $ 12! Woot-​Woot savings savings savings! This store carries dresses, blazers, blouses and dressy pants. They however don’t sell denim shorts or jeans (didn’t see any while I was there).
This place is awesome already but I do hope that they have a little more clothing to choose from and I didn’t like how they package your purchases. They use plastic bags, I know I may be a snob but it just doesn’t complete the whole boutique experience. They wrap your items in tissue paper but put it in a plastic bag? That is a boutique NO-​NO! I am hoping that they just ran out of paper-​bags but we will see when I visit next time.
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Madison is an adorable little boutique in Waipio Gentry next to Costco. The minute you walk in, the employees are so sweet and welcoming. The décor in there is so adorable you’ll want to take your time looking at all that’s around you. The clothes are somewhat cheaply made, that would be my only complaint… but for the price, you get what you pay for since everything is pretty cheap. They have handmade jewelry and cute home gadgets that you might like if you don’t find the clothes to be your style. They also have bags and accessories to check out. All in all, Madison is adorable and worth your time to browse through.

i love this place and i’m super lucky i live round the corner from it! they have a cute and unique selection of clothes and jewelry and a bunch of random stuff. i swear i can spend hours here. err i mean i HAVE spent hours here haha. :D
tip: they have a lot of cute random stuff. so if you’re shopping for a girlfriend who’s hard to shop for, stop by the store and you’re bound to find somethin!
p. s. they’re super nice and welcoming AND you get 10% off if you’re a first-​time customer
— CORRECTION… 10% off for 1^st timers was only a promo :(but if u get put on their e-​mail list they have coupons every so often!

This store has saved my butt twice. They are walking distance from my work and have amazing one-​of-​a-​kind pieces that will make you look like you totally know how to dress for an acceptable price range. Two separate instances I was totally ready to take on fancy dinners/​events with just one piece from this place.
Minus one star because the girl working on my second visit (maybe the owner’s daughter?) was not in the mood to be helpful or courteous at all. I probably would have bought more but wanted to grant her wishes and leave her the hell alone :)

If you’re from the mainland and miss the shopping, this is one of those places you would want to go to! Nikki (the owner) and her staff are very friendly especially Riley! She’s always updating me with new things that just came in, when the next sale is, and when the next shipment will be coming in! The clothes and accessories are cute. I have yet to venture off to the Kailua store!

The clothes they have are super cute and very affordable compared to most boutiques. As someone already mentioned, their staff and owner are very friendly and helpful! They helped me in deciding what I should buy by offering me a range of different outfits that were similar to exactly I was looking for. :)

love the cute clothes and great customer service