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Wowie Maui! Maui Jims {Giveaway!}

Published on 01/25/13, Updated On 02/13/21
by Brittany Dixon |
Thank goodness it’s Friday. Not only am I a little worn down and could use the R&R, it also mean we’re one week closer to vacation! Vacation? Yes, have I not already mentioned it 4 billion times?  David and I have a big vacation coming up and I’m so excited...

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Thank goodness it’s Friday. Not only am I a little worn down and could use the R&R, it also mean we’re one week closer to vacation!

Vacation? Yes, have I not already mentioned it 4 billion times?  David and I have a big vacation coming up and I’m so excited I’m contemplating making a countdown paper chain- aren’t those the best?

We are going sailing in British Virgin Islands and I can almost smell the salty breeze, taste the pina coladas and feel the sunshine on my face. Luckily I won’t have to worry about all that sunshine because my eyes will be protected by THE best sunglasses around. What might those be?

maui jims- beach baby

Maui Jims, of course! Are you familiar with these sun glasses? They are incredible. They have a PolarizedPlus2 lens technology meaning they not only block UV rays without glare, but they also make the colors you see more vibrant and crisp. Proof.

We’re not new Maui Jim fans around here. David has worn them for years. Their customer service is impeccable and even after David broke his pair (his fault), they fixed them for only $10. When you are talking about high quality shades, that is impressive.

The kind folks at Maui Jim (who sign their emails with Mahalo! which always has me picturing them on a deserted island somewhere…) were awesome enough to send me a pair of their Maui Jim Women’s Baby Beach sunglasses.

maui jim- beach baby gold

Aviators. I’m in love.

wowie maui

I have an oblong face and don’t feel like any glasses ever fit me right, but these do! They are light weight and eliminate all glare. I forget I’m even wearing them sometimes and have worn them into stores. They’re that comfy.

But it didn’t stop there. They offered to send David a pair, too! He already has an everyday pair to wear, so after he calmed himself from the excitement, he chose the perfect glasses for sailing, the Maui Jim Banyons.

maui jims- banyons

He loves them because they wrap around his eyes and neither sunshine nor ocean spray will bother him while we’re sailing. I imagine they’d also be great for runners, bikers, skiers and any other outdoor sports.

Still… it didn’t stop there.

The awesome folks over at Maui Jim also offered to give one of YOU a new pair of Maui Jims! …Any. Pair. You. Want.

All you have to do is go browse Maui Jim’s amazing selection and comment with what pair you would want if you win!

Contest will run through Monday morning, 1/28/2013, at 7:00am and I’ll announce the winner in that morning’s post.

Mahalo!

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About Brittany Dixon

Brittany Dixon is a former health coach turned homeschooling mom of two girls. Her goal is to share her passion for healthy eating and natural living alongside the daily challenges and triumphs of motherhood. She shares her life through the lens of food, family, and travel.

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  1. Linda says

    I love Maui Jim sunglasses. I’d love the Maui Jim’s Women’s baby beach aviators like you got. LOVE them and they look great on you!!!

  4. Brittney says

    My brother loves Maui Jims too. I’ve never tried them myself, but I have heard the same amazing things about their customer service. I’d love to try The Palms.

  5. Andrea says

    Love them! Are the aviators you have on the “Baby Beach” ones? Those are great and would definitely be my pick!

  7. Ashley F says

    Love the Alanas. I’ve never invested in a nice pair of sunglasses. THese would be such a cute pair to have!

  18. Ali says

    Alana would be great because they are so different than anything I currently have or have had. Baby beach are nice as well, but I have aviators. There were 2 others I liked, but I liked the Alana better. Whoever wins this one is a lucky girl!

  19. Allison Nicholson says

    I would love the Akamai or Atoll. These are all so cute! I’m also jealous that you are headed somewhere warm. It’s only 20 degrees right now and my short walk to work from the subway feels terribly cold!

  20. Rebecca B. says

    I’d pick the Makaha Readers for my husband. He has such a hard time finding sunglasses he likes that fit him well.

  23. Jill says

    I love Maui Jims. I’ve been wanting a pair of Cat Eye sunglasses and Ailana glasses are perfect!

  25. Kelly W says

    What an awesome contest! They look awesome! I think the Beach Baby or Mavericks looks too cute!

  28. Mikayla says

    I love the Lani, Ginger, or the ones you have on! What a great giveaway- and I’m SO jealous of your upcoming trip!

  29. Layne says

    I love the baby beach in gold, so cute! Never owned a nice pair of sunglasses! Fingers crossed 🙂

  30. Pam says

    I would LOVE the Pau Hana’s! They are way cool! My husband and I sail, so I am sooooo jealous of your BIG trip! I know you will love it! This is a wonderful give away. Thanks Maui Jim!

  31. Jane Marie says

    I would LOVE a pair of these sunglasses. I recently lost my favorite pair and am looking for another. I personally identify with the Mavrick’s, mainly bc I love Top Gun. Plus, they’d look so good on me cruising the lake in a pontoon…motor boatin’ 🙂

  32. Lisa says

    I am typically a cheap sunglasses type of girl, so I would be so excited to win! I love the Pearl City!

  34. Susannah says

    How generous…Happy Friday!! My vote is for the “Ginger”. I am in the market for a new pair since my Smiths broke.

  37. Stephanie says

    I am loving a few of these shades! I’m torn between the Mavericks, Sand Island and Ginger glasses!

  38. KC says

    I love the Ailana in Matte Chocolate. Sailing is a dream of mine too – so jealous of your upcoming vacay!

  39. Erin says

    Wow, what a great giveaway! I hope y’all have an awesome trip! I love the Bayfronts, so those would be my pick! Thanks so much for hosting this!

  40. Kristen says

    This is so timely because I JUST broke my old pair of sunglasses the other day! I love the Baby Beach model – super cute!

  43. Brittany says

    I love the glasses on you! I would love to snatch a pair of Maui Jim Women’s Baby Beach myself!

  44. Belinda says

    Happy Friday!!! I would love the Hanalei in Tortoise bronze. Thanks for the chance for the awesome giveaway.

  45. Beth says

    Ben would be so jealous if I won! I have a tiny head and have been trying to find aviators that done look huge on me. I’d love the Baby Beach like yours or the Mahina. Fun, fun!

  46. Kelly Kennedy says

    Always have such a hard time finding sunglasses that fit my face… love the beach baby ones you have!

  48. Jamie Lasher says

    WOW! What a great treat for you guys! My husband and I LOVE Maui Jims! We each own a pair – and will continue to buy their sunglasses for many years. They are fantastic! They have so many great styles, it’s hard to pick a favorite. I think my favorite pair on sale right now are the Alana sunglasses. Super cute!

  49. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    I’m so ready for a vacation, too! I’m jealous yours is coming up! I’m going to the Big Island of Hawaii in July for our honeymoon and can’t wait!

    I think I’d pick the Maui Cat III or the Rainbow Falls. It’s so hard to pick!

  57. Shannon says

    Love love the Pau Hana’s in Honey – so super cute and summer-beachy. Going on a cruise with some friends in February to escape the winter, I might make a paper countdown chain as well..Can’t wait!

  60. Sheila says

    The Seawalls look just like a pair that I lost when my hubby tipped me over in the lake! I was so mad – those were my favorites! I hope I get a chance to get some lookalikes in high definition color 😉

  63. Ashlee says

    I’m absolutely in love with the ones they sent you. Have the same problem with glasses fitting my weird, so maybe I should look into those. What a fun giveaway!

  64. Miki says

    Fabulous giveaway! So fun to think about sun when we’re supposed to have freezing rain in Charlotte. I’ve been wearing Maui Jim’s for many years and you’re right, their customer service is excellent. Love the baby beach style that you selected.

  67. Samantha Brinn Merel says

    I’m so in to Aviators now! I would love to try the Mavericks in the gold color. This is awesome!

  68. Tricia says

    I would definitely go for the Women’s Baby Beach! I have been needing new (and good! sunglasses for so long. Fingers crossed…

  70. Kristin says

    I love Maui Jims. I’d love the Maui Jim’s Women’s baby beach aviators like you got. LOVE and they look great on you!!

  71. erin b. says

    What a generous company. So nice to hear of a company with superior customer service. That color in ‘the proof” is unreal. I guess I don’t know what I’ve been missing all these years… The Hideaways, in gold, are my favorite! I always loved aviators, but the shape always looks funny on me. This frame shape looks perfect!

  73. Meredith says

    Ah, love this! I’ve never owned a pair of Maui Jims, but my boyfriend has a pair and he always talks about how much he loves them! I perused the website and couldn’t pick just one that I wanted.. I like the Aloha Friday and the Maui Cat III.

  75. Jennifer says

    Wow, what a great company, I hadn’t heard of Maui Jims! My favorites are the Mavericks in neutral gray 🙂

  76. Lynn Hammock says

    I would love the pair of Fleming Beach, I recently had Lasik eye surgery and can total see myself on the beach with a pair, it would be awesome! Thank You

  78. Megan @ My Path in Motherhood says

    I love me some aviators, so I’d have to go with Baby Beach, or Pilot!

    I had never heard of Maui Jims before, interesting! I usually go with the cheap, $5 sunglasses and go through 3 or 4 pair a summer…

  80. Sierra says

    Snap! I just checked out their website and I love the organization! You can pick what the shape of your head is or if you have a big/small nose. Very cool! I would love the Pilot’s in the gold color! 🙂 Love you blog!!

  85. Chrissy says

    I love aviators. I would have to go with the same as you beach baby! They are too cute and provide the coverage I like. Reading this post this morning made me chuckle.
    “The kind folks at Maui Jim (who sign their emails with Mahalo! which always has me picturing them on a deserted island somewhere…) ”

    ….Maui Jim’s corporate headquarters is located in my town, Peoria,IL.
    Not exactly the picture you had in mind. It’s right across the street from wal-mart.

  92. Christie says

    Your vaca sounds like a dream- can’t wait to hear about it!

    What an awesome giveaway! I am the type that hates spending big money (if you consider $20 big money- haha!) on sunglasses. I did once and of course I accidentally broke them within a week- bummer!

    I’d love some high quality aviators (I think the cheap ones are obvious, as they never look as good)- so would choose the ‘Baby Beach’ or the ‘Mavericks’. I also kind of liked the ‘Ginger’ ones.

    Crossing my fingers!

  93. Marie says

    GREAT giveaway! Can’t wait to hear more about the vacation plans!! I would choose the Lilikoi in Charcoal – LOVE! Thanks!

  94. Krissa says

    WOW! What a generous offer. I really liked a couple of different pairs. If I would have to pick one pair it would be Blue Water.

  98. Dana says

    I’ve been buying cheap-o sunglasses for years, so I think it’s time to upgrade and Pearl City or Rainbow Falls look like the perfect way to do it!

  99. Sarah L says

    Fun giveaway! I’d love the Honolua Bay sunglasses. They look perfect for running and everyday wear.

  103. Kathy says

    WOW! I am excited. I have had a pair of Maui Jim’s for several years. They are great! It would be cool to win a new pair in a different design. Hard to decide, but if I won I think I would like Napili Bay. :0

  107. Melissa G says

    Those are some stylish lens! I can’t wear sunglasses since I need prescription, but I do love the Island Times Mens ones for my hubbie!! Would love to win these for him =)

  113. Cindi says

    I’ve been eyeing the Rainbow Falls or Lilikoi for awhile now! So cute! And SO jealous of your trip!!!

  114. Jenny says

    I am also a HUGE advocate of Maui Jim’s as I have 2 pairs that I love equally but I do not have an aviator pair yet so I would love to try the baby beach ones they sent you! I need to hear more about this vacation you’ve got planned…sounds amazing!

  115. Tonya Scott says

    The Baby Beach ones are my favorite! Hubs and I are planning a vacation to Punta Cana for early July and they would be perfect! I only ever buy department store sunglasses, so I would be super excited to win some really nice ones!

  116. Laura says

    Maybe it’s because I’m a redhead but I’m in love with the “Ginger” style!! Never heard of these before but they are cute!! 🙂 Crossing my fingers!

  118. Lauren says

    So many great ones! I love the dawn patrol and maui cat III but my favorite would also be the Beach Baby. Can’t go wrong with a classic!

  119. Tracy Hoos says

    I’ve always wanted a great pair of avaitors- so I’d love the Women’s baby beach aviators!

  122. Marlen says

    It’s hard to choose but I would either go with Cliff House or Baby Blues!! These look awesome!!

  123. Christy says

    I have been searching for a wide-bridge selection of sunglasses but it’s difficult to shop for them online. I would attempt the Maverick’s style under Maui Jim’s wide-bridge section in hopes it would relieve pressure caused by other sunglasses I have owned previously. Thanks for the opportunity!

  125. Stefanie says

    Oh my they are all pretty awesome. I”m stuck between the Surf Rider and Blue Water as my favs. I guess if I HAD to choose I’d go with the Blue Water in the purple and be a little girly. 🙂
    This reminds me that I need to invest in a new pair of good sunglasses anyway. My Target cheapies are getting pretty beat up 🙁

  127. Emily Sutton says

    oh wow! what an exciting giveaway! I really like the Baby Beach ones! Polarized lenses are a must!

    have fun on your vacation! Jealous!

  128. Hollis Owens says

    What an awesome way to brighten up this cold, wet, wintery day! I really like the CLIFF HOUSE in Silver/Natural Grey…women’s of course. Thanks and have a wonderful time on your trip.

  130. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    Awesome giveaway!! If I won, I would select the Baby Beach pair! 🙂

  132. Katie says

    For winning a pair I think the Ginger is about the coolest you can get! But I also love punch bowl in the black/blue!

  133. Elizabeth says

    I love the Baby beach too! I’ve always wanted a cool pair of aviators. What a great contest by my newly found favorite blogger. I love all your posts. I have a finicky toddler and am getting great food ideas from you. 🙂

  134. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    I have never heard of Maui Jims but I am a sucker for Hawaiian anything 😉 I love the Beach Baby ones!

  135. Ann says

    Oh my these sound incredible! I have sensitive eyes so I badly need some sunglasses, but I’ve never been able to find ones I like so I just try to avoid the sun or squint. Those Aviator ones you are wearing are adorable, but I’d probably be practical and go for something that wraps around. The Maka looks like it would work great! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

  136. lindsay @ fuelmyfamily says

    I love the baby beach ones you got. I’ve always wanted to try aviators but have never taken the leap!

  137. Michelle says

    I like the pearl city design. I’d go with either the chocolate fade or tortoise color. Awesome giveaway, btw!

  138. Amanda B. says

    The Atoll’s in tortoise look awesome! (well they all look but I have kids and break anything that’s not plastic…) What a great contest!

  142. Presley @ Run Pretty says

    I like the ones you have! I can’t wear sunglasses in general without looking like a toad, buuut I think I MIGHT be able to pull off aviators. MAYBE. 🙂

  143. LINDA says

    Maui Jim’s are awesome! I would want the Surf Rider sunglasses to lay on the beach and read my Kindle and nap, and read, and nap . . . . .

  144. Brittany says

    I love the Alana and Baby Beach. I bought a pair for my husband for Christmas and I must admit I’m a little jealous that I didn’t get a pair for myself! #SorryNotSorry

  145. Lauren S says

    The baby beach glasses are amazing! I hope you enjoy the BVI’s. We honeymooned this past August on Peter Island and if you can get there for dinner you will be impressed with the food-SOOO good!!

  146. Jennifer says

    I just bought my husband a really nice pair of sunglasses, so I would love to receive a pair just like yours…the baby beach!

  148. Dani says

    My boyfriend has a few pairs of Maui Jims and he swears by them. Won’t buy any other kind of sun glasses! They are pricey but well worth it!

  155. Maria says

    I have the baby beach Maui Jim’s (my husband has the Men’s Aviator ones as well) and will NEVER buy another type of sunglasses again. I would love to have another pair, same baby beach ones, but in gold so my husband and I can annoyingly be matchy-matchy 🙂

  159. Kelley M. says

    Those are sweet! I have been coveting a pair of Sandy Beach MJs for some time now, so I’d choose those!!

  160. Brandy says

    Those glasses are SO CUTE! I would love to win a pair of Rainbow Falls glasses. I live in Florida and could definitely use the protection for my eyes. Love your blog!

  162. Ashley says

    These look so great!! I’d LOVE the Baby Beach aviators. They look and sound like such high-quality glasses.

  163. Urban Wife says

    #1: I’m jealous that you’re going sailing around BVI.

    #2: I’m in love with those Baby Beach (in bronze) aviators. S.E.X.Y.

  166. KatG says

    What a great giveaway. I would have to go with the Rainbow Falls: Cinnamon and Bubblegum if I were so lucky…

  167. Allison says

    I love the ones you got! Sunglasses are something that are a MUST have daily in my life! I would pick the Wiki Wiki I just think they are cute without being too girly!

  170. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    I love the Baby Beach ones. 🙂 Although the Ginger speak to me–and not just because I AM a ginger…–and I think the Mavericks would make me feel super hardcore awesome.

    P.S. I have never made a coundown paper chain. But now I really want to.

  176. eve says

    Love Pearl City !! In fact all of them are great. Pearl City would look the best on my face 🙂

  181. Emily says

    My hubby used to have Maui Jim’s. he loved them and wore them everywhere and took really good care of them. It was the only time he had sunglasses that weren’t pretty much immediately lost or broken. Two years later as a new dad, he took our baby on an outing. he came back with her sunglasses, but not his own. I would love to be able to replace his for him! His looked like the makaha style, so that would be my pick!

  186. Alexa @ Southern Living, Our Way says

    I would love to win either the Baby Beach or the Maui Cat III ! I’ve always been a huge fan of Maui Jims’ sunglasses, they’re the perfect fit for my small face, and sunglass polarization just freakin’ rocks!

    Thanks so much for hosting an awesome giveaway, Brittany! 🙂

  187. Ashley says

    Um…love this giveaway!! I would choose the Cliff House. They would certainly be an upgrade from my Target aviators!

  190. Courtney S says

    The “Cliff House” aviators are so cute! They have the classic look of the aviator with the added bonus of sun, glare, and UV protection!

  192. Ranae says

    I love the sand island dark brown ones. Awesome giveaway my parents LOVE Maui Jims But i haven’t been fortunate enough to try them out my self.

  193. Tami says

    Have fun on vacay…we did a houseboat in the Bahamas for a week on our honeymoon–it’s one of our best vacations! I love the atoll!

  195. Kasia says

    I love the Pilot’s in silver! Beautiful and they would fit my wider European face:) Thanks for giving me a chance to win something I need so much! My sunglasses are from Forever 21 and about to bite the dust!

  197. Toni Samuelu says

    Awesome! I would really enjoy having a pair of Maui Jim ALANA’s.. 🙂 Thanks Brittany & Maui Jim!! 🙂

  202. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    I would love the aviators! I used to have a pair of Maui Jims, and they were amazing … such good quality!

  203. Ashlyn says

    I would want the Baby Beach men’s version, for my husband. He recently left his nice sunglasses in a rental car in Upstate NY; it was a sad day.

  207. Megan says

    Yay!!! This is an awesome giveaway. 🙂 I broke my cheap but very much loved aviators and need to get a new pair before our next vacation! 🙂 (Hard to justify the cost with a newborn in the house). I would love love love the Maui Jim’s Women’s baby beach aviators. Fingers and toes are crossed.

  209. Anne Kendall says

    Wow! These sunglasses look awesome! I’ve never heard of Maui Jim’s sunglasses, but I sure could use a quality pair for the cruise my fiance and I are taking in March! I’d LOVE to win the Cliff House glasses — fingers crossed!!

  211. Lori says

    I love to hear about companies that still stand behind their products and offer great customer service. So rare now days! After browsing all of their great sunglasses, it’s so hard to pick just one. I love their Rainbow Falls, Pearl City and Lani ones! But I’ve always admired women in a nice pair of Aviators, so I think I would ultimately have to choose the Baby Beach sunglasses. *crosses fingers*

  212. Sara says

    I’d choose the Rainbow Falls in white pearl & lilac. Looking at sunglasses has me longing for sunshine and warm weather. Can’t wait for Spring!

  215. Meg says

    I’ve never commented but I had to comment as coincidentally we are also heading to BVI in two weeks with our 7 month old and renting a catamaran sailboat for a week. We have never sailed with a baby before so I will be excited to hear how it goes for you! Maybe you will have some tips for us!
    Also I LOVE LOVE Maui Jim’s! I would love the Baby Beach.
    Thanks!

  216. Sonya says

    I’ve been wearing scratched sunglasses for a few months and really could use a new pair! Loving the Coconuts style in Gunmetal.

  217. Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness says

    I would love to win the baby beach or lani but of course would love any of their sunglasses, there are so many great styles to choose from.

  221. Kimberly says

    LOVE the women’s beach baby glasses like you have – they are so cute! How perfect for the summer coming up?!?!

  222. Jennifer says

    Someone was just telling me the other day how much they love their Maui Jims’. I love the ‘Driftwood’ style!

  224. Peggy says

    What an awesome giveaway! My husband had a pair of Maui Jims that he lost (surprise surprise) and I would love to replace them if I win! He had the Banyans, too, so that’s what I’d pick!

  225. Debbie says

    In love the Makena in gun metal gray. I bought my husband a pair for his birthday last year and I have been wanting a pair for myself! I have a big head and have a hard time with sunglasses too…but love the Maui Jims.

  228. Beth Butler says

    I’ve been looking for a good pair of glasses I could wear during my outside adventures and I think the Banyans would be perfect

  229. Bethany @ One Girl's Taste On Life says

    Thanks for reminding me of “home” on this bitterly cold winter night. I refer to Maui as “home” because ever since I was a little girl, it felt like I was going home when I visited the Hawaiian Islands. Maui was my particular favorite.

    As for the sunglasses, I would pick the black and blue Surf Riders.

    How lucky are you to be going on a trip to the BVIs! Is Hailey going too?

  230. Melissa says

    This is such an awesome giveaway! There are so many great styles to choose from, but I love the way the Baby Beach style looks on you. Hopefully I will get a chance to try them as well 🙂

  231. Kate D. says

    Great contest! I love the Baby Beach glasses. So cute, and you can never go wrong with aviators. Have a great time on your vacation!

  232. Macrae says

    There are so many I love, but two that stand out are the Cliff House and Maui Cat III!!! Thank you for the giveaway!

  234. Melissa says

    I have NEVER owned a nice pair off sunglasses and these look great and seem to be top quality glasses. If I would choose I like the Rainbow Fall cinnamon bubblegum. They seem to look like the cheapies I buy that seems to fit my round face :))).

  236. Cheryl says

    Rainbow Falls! Andy LOVES his Maui Jim’s. We’ve been in touch with their repair center about 3 times! I agree they are the best and so easy to work with.

  237. Christine says

    I love the Baby Beach aviators! I have a small face and always feel like sunglasses (especially aviators) don’t look quite right on me – but I’ve tried this particular pair on and LOVE them!

  248. Paige Colson says

    I love the Maverick sunglasses because I love Maverick from Top Gun (best Tom Cruise movie ever in my opinion) and I’ve never had a pair of aviators and the description says they fit well on small faces which I have and Maui Jim’s are great! Have fun sailing in the BVIs!

  252. Caleigh says

    Loving this line! I’m a fan of the Lilikoi first—always drawn to purple! Second fav would have to be Ginger!

  254. Andra says

    Soooo many choices!! I’ve always loved the style of classic RayBans so I think my choice would be the Aloha Friday ones!

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