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Portland Picks:
Winter mornings are designed for sleeping in; there is nothing nicer than
rolling over and pressing snooze. Unfortunately, sleeping in can mean missing
a shower. We have the cure for those rushed mornings, just spray on some
Aveda Reviving Mist, style as normal, and wha-lah; no one will ever
know the difference.  This
organic lavender water restores movement and moisture to limp hair. You'll
look and feel freshly coifed. It's truly the miracle we busy girls can't
live without.
Another winter crutch, the cup of strong coffee to start the heart can
also have an adverse affect on your breath? While you are at Dosha picking
up your Aveda Mist, grab a little Peppymint breath refresher.
Just like your hair, these droplets of cooling peppermint and anise will
freshen your morning breath, neutralize odor and add pep to your step. Now
your ready to face the day, and no one will ever know you got ready in under
10 minutes. Dosha, 2281 NW Glisan Street, Portland / 3490 SE Hawthorne
Blvd., Porltand. 503.228.8280. www.dosha.org
Okay, now that you're respectably presentable, there's something else we
need to talk about. I hope it's not too soon in our relationship. What if
you think we're cheap? Okay, we'll say it. Strip mall. There. But
can we at least talk about it? It's not what you think. Buried within the
suburban concrete retail rows off State in Lake Oswego, you will find a treasure.
It's Naturals.
Naturals is a beautiful well-lit store filled with amazing, hand-crafted
jewelry. Ruby and cherry quartz chandelier earrings from Yed Omi, birthstones
from Viv & Ingrid, charm bracelets adorned with clever silver NYC subway
tokens. The jewelry alone is worth the trip South. They also carry cool thick
one-of-a kind retro knit caps, awesome leather bags in orange or Portland
Pick's green, adorable pink cotton cami and pants, and a fabulous collection
of jeans and t-shirts. Naturals has a nice selection of brightly colored
cashmere sweaters with just a little edge, sexy but practical lingerie, lace-up
leather boots, and on and on. With so many treasures, we double dog dare
you to leave without a purchase. Naturals Clothing Company, 333 South
State Street Suite F, Lake Oswego, OR
Since you've gone this far, you might as well go all the way. Stop into
Port City Pasta Italian Grocery and pick up dinner. They have all
kinds of pasta, salads, famous Foccacia raved about in Gourmet magazine.
Just take it home, heat and serve, and pretend you made it from scratch.
No one will know the difference. People will remark what a wonderful cook
you are, you must have slaved.
Next, head over to the Strip next door and grab a Strawberries Wild Jamba
Juice with a boost of Immunity and Femme Vitale. Browse through Buddies
for great topiaries, orchids, unique bouquets which are pure art (no carnations
here) and fun hostess gifts. If you're not afraid of carbs, pick up a loaf
of homemade bread from UCB. You could spend the whole day on State
Street alone, but that's another story.
Website Pick of the Week:
PotionMagazine.com
- perfect for Valentine's Day.
Potion.tv is a hot new magazine for smart, sassy women. Clever, insightful
and full of great advice, potion.tv offers stories of love gone wrong, fashion
advice and suggestions on how to look and feel your best on a date. Potion.tv
is your online girlfriend!
Valentine Present Picks:
Who Loves You, Baby? We do, we do!! Here are some clever Valentine's gift
ideas for yourself, your girlfriend or for that special someone.
 Even
hipsters in Hollywood know Eleni's NYC bakery has the yummiest cookies
and treats on the planet. If you hate Valentine's Day because there's no
one in your life this year, spend the evening with Eleni's Single Session
--
One and a half pounds of Eleni's crisp chocolate chunk cookies: semi-sweet
chocolate chunks, flour, sugar, butter, shortening, and 1,634 hours of therapy.
Someone in your life or just stalking a crush? Send some Love Brownies
to your man or simply enjoy them just for your own, um, eatification', you'll
be addicted ---- but hey, what are a few extra minutes on the treadmill?
Go to www.elenis.com
and get a sugar buzz!
 The
two of you have seen it all. Late night ice cream/pizza/Chinese food/(insert
food of choice) binges here; break-ups and make-ups; bad haircuts and disastrous
spray-on tan sessions.
It's time to show gratitude to your best girlfriend with a basket devoted
to her. Wit's End Gift Baskets has the perfect prezzie for your best
buddy, replete with: yummy Raspberry Iced Tea, Girlfriend cookies (in shapes
of lipsticks, purses etc.), Thank You For Not Letting Me Eat That' note card
collection, Friends Always Listen' notepad, The Bad Girl's Guide
to Getting What You Want, Three Black Skirts book & minty
Girlfriend candies.
Chances are, you'll be sharing some of the goodies with her soon; visit
www.witsendbaskets.com
and pick up the Girlfriend Appreciation Basket ($55 - $90)
Forget sending a Valentine card, send a Pajama Gram instead! This company
has the pajama market cornered, not to mention other fun Love gifts! They
carry such notables as Nick & Nora, Bed Head, Majamas & Nicole
Miller. Tell him you want the Daisy Fuschia, Chicks Rule & Mod
Leopard Flannel Capris (DARLING!). Or be romantic and pick the HIS AND
HER Valentine's jammies, the Jacqua Girls Sweetheart Kit, or the Chocolate
Body Paint (!). Whatever your pajama tastes, they've got it (robes, slippers
and more!). www.pajamagram.com.
Ditch the Chapstick girls! Kissable Valentine's lips have never
been easier with a couple of hot new products from Too Faced arriving
just in time for smooching on the big day. Fat Kiss ($18.50) is a top secret
mixture of natural essential oils including Chinese cinnamon and Italian
clove which reportedly adds up to a 40% increase in lip fullness! Even better,
it comes in a moisturizing gloss complete with a retro roller ball ---- we
feel sixteen again! Bauble Gloss Rings ($12) combine funky jewelry
and a shimmery, scented lip gloss ---- just flip open the lid and apply!
Go to www.toofaced.com
and get some luscious lips sans collagen.
Valentine's or not, we girls love everything pink! From our fingers to
our toes, to the bicycle we ride. Yes, the bike we ride. You need to hurry
on down to Retread Threads before they sell out of the retro-cool
Paul Frank Pink Scurvy Bike (even has a front basket for Toto!) It's
the ultimate gift, shows he really, really cares (If necessary, just tell
him you're not sure. Tell him you're feeling a little uncertain and he needs
to demonstrate his love in a BIG way, tee hee hee!)
 And while
you're there, push Toto aside and make room for your newly purchased boycut
Tighty Wighteys (for her)! They are hip-hugging Undiewear; 100% adorable
in a three pack zipper carrying case. Retread Threads...have fun shopping!
931 SW Oak St./503.916.0000 www.retreadthreads.com
Romantic Date Picks:
- Get a heavenly His and Her massage from Erik and Faye at Aqua Terra.
Aqua Terra Massage, 516 SE Morrison Street, Ste. 950, Portland; 503.201.0412
- Take a couples cooking class at Caprial and John's Kitchen in Sellwood.
Sign up for their Aphrodisiac Menu with Caprial and John on the 12th,
or create and take home a Valentine's Dinner on the 14th. For classes
and registration, look online at caprialandjohnskitchen.com
It's also a beautiful venue to host a dinner party.
- Have dinner at Blinn's Boathouse on Lake Oswego and then go next
door to the cozy Lake Twin Cinema and watch Cold Mountain.
It's wonderful and depressing; a beautiful tragic love story. The bad news:
You might fall in love with Jude Law. The Good news: Your date might get
"some" tonight (just close yours eyes and think "Inman")
Lake Twin Cinema 106 N. State Street Lake Oswego
Music Pick of the Week:
You have to buy the new cd from Five for Fighting, The Battle
for Everything. Our new favorite song is "100 years." It's
all about how fleeting time is. "I'm 22 for a moment..." You'll
want to drive around in your car, windows down, and sing as loud as you can,
pretending you are 22 again. But then unfortunately, you'll remember you're
in the mini-van and you'll have a flash of a mid-life crisis because you
were just 22 for a moment and that moment was a long time ago, even though
it seems like a just a moment ago (exhale). On second thought, there are
a lot of other really good songs on the cd. Seize the day, live the moment,
regret nothing.
Hip Happenings:
- The absolute end-all, be-all of laid back chic! The cutest spring clothes
from Etcetera, Spring 2004. Make an appointment and see the line,
February 18-25th (one week only!). Email Molly Mattson, mollymat@aol.com,
Sue Casey Suecasey80@hotmail.com
to set up your appointment.
- The Frill Bridal Fashion show on Sunday, March 7. Details to follow.
- The spring sale at Ella/Posie Boutique on May 23, more specifics
to come.
www.rosylittlethings.com
- Announcing Bejeweled: An Exquisite Evening for Summer Reading on
Saturday, April 3, 2004 at the Central Library.
6 :30 PM Pre-Gala Cocktail Party, Location to be released when you say you
will come! 8 PM12 AM Bejeweled: An Exquisite Evening in Support of Summer
Reading, Central Library.
The event is black-tie optional. Tons of great food (small plates from 15
of Portland's finest Restaurants and caterers), delectable desserts and wine,
beer and specialty cocktails. There will be great music, including The
Johnny Martin Band. And there's a raffle with fabulous prizes including
a trip for two to France, family season ski pass at Timberline, Diamonds,
PASSION and much more. Cost: $150 per person ($100 is tax deductible).
Contact: Kristen Kohnstamm for more information or to request an invitation,
k.kohnstamm@comcast.net.
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