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August 6, 2010
We are officially welcoming the return of fall fashion. Maybe not so much the shooties and shabooties, but definitely the return of distressed denim, military-inspired separates, and cozy, billowy sweaters. (Mmmm… sweaters! Especially on cute guys! What?) Seriously, though—we’d been reading August magazines and sweating underneath our bazooms (does this happen to you?) and thinking how weird/awful it was to even look at heavy coats and knee-boots when it’s 88 degrees outside. But then—the change of heart happened. It may have been a pair of wood-heeled boots that did it. Or maybe it was a khaki jacket. Or a deeply romantic shade of dark-purple lipstick. In any case, it’s official. We’re ready to shop. We’re talking to you, fall: You better bring it. |
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| 1 | The Royal Treatment Sooo, the boyfriend's mother is coming for a visit. Panic, us? Of course not! Okay, a little. There’s so much to do! Buy a new dress, get some fancy wine, clean the house… wait… the house… oh no! Just cleaning won't cut it—it desperately needs a makeover. What can we do in a weekend to spruce it up? Happily, the newly-opened NobaL Home in the Pearl has everything we need. With fabulously fun items, perfect for anyone’s home—soaps, lotions, and jewelry, candles, glassware, and placemats—we couldn't help but grab one of almost everything. We picked up the most adorable apron and new dish towels for when we, ahem, "cook" for our boyfriend's mom. And we picked out some photographs and paintings (by local artists, no less) to line our walls. Then we carried home our wares in adorable totes and shopping bags made from recycled materials. (Hey, we’re just doing our part!) Thanks to NobaL Home, we have a newly accessorized abode, fit for royalty (or a somewhat persnickety houseguest) that didn't cost a fortune. NobaL Home |
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| 2 | Celebrate Good Times Now that it’s finally summer (it is finally summer, right?), we’re cramming in all of the warm-weather celebration our little hearts can handle. We’re knee-deep in happy hours, barbeques, and all-night dance parties. In true summer-party style, we headed in to Pitxi, a new restaurant and wine bar in the University Park neighborhood. We cozied up to the bar and ordered a nice glass of Cabernet and a little something called “Bananas for Chocolate,” a heavenly chocolate cake with caramelized bananas on top. It was plate-licking good. The hubs ordered a killer cheese plate off the happy hour menu, and skipped the wine in favor of his favorite summertime ale. While we’d already stuffed ourselves with dinner (summertime celebration, remember?), we watched as plate after plate of mouthwatering meals were delivered to other Pitxi-goers, and regretted having to forgo it. Ahhh, summer (and Pitxi). You may have us shopping for the next size up, but we celebrate you anyway. Pitxi |
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| 3 | Eye Spy Fashion So guys don't make passes at gals who wear glasses, huh? Clearly those gals aren't wearing the right frames. |
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| Local Designer of the Week: | |||
Waste not—that’s Looptworks’ credo. Their entire line of clothing and accessories is made from pre-consumer excess—basically all the scrap fabric, zippers, thread, buttons, etc. from the apparel industry. Who knew? And since their supplies are limited, so are the runs—they even number each item on the label. So you’re getting something cool, local, and eco-friendly. Best part? It won’t cost you a college tuition to deck yourself out in their awesome outfits. |
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| 1 | Our Latest Obsession Finding the perfect pair of jeans is akin to winning the lottery. It’s rare, it can change your life, and your friends want a piece of it. We definitely won the denim lottery when we found Agave Denim, so we’re sharing the wealth. It's locally designed, the cuts are super-flattering, the styles are spot-on, the denim is gorgeous (Turkish cotton!), and they use Lycra (no Spandex!) for stretch that doesn’t stretch out. Find them at Mercantile and Lily Atelier in Camas, or order online! |
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| 2 | The Scoop on Poop We took our friend’s dog to the park as a favor. Little did we know our four-legged friend would paint the park brown. Armed with one plastic bag, we folded and refolded to pick up his mess—what’s she feeding him? In hindsight (pun intended) we needed the ScooPup Pocket from Tiny Growl. The super cute waterproof pocket makes the undignified task of picking up poo almost dignified. Our friend owes us big time! |
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| 3 | Getting’ Dirty When we were little kids, we had a sandbox in the backyard that was mostly a “mudbox.” It was thick, sticky, and fun as heck to be in it. Who knew it made our skin happy? We were just happy to have a reason to get dirty. Portland General Store’s Mud Scrub is much more refined, but has the same effect. It’s detoxifying (thanks to ground organic coffee beans), skin-restoring (thanks to alpha hydroxys) and just plain amazing. Mud Scrub |
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Thank goodness—it’s Fashion! Mercantile brings you the best of the most coveted brands, and today only you’ll save up to 80% off selected styles. You'll find unbelievable deals on Vince, Rag & Bone, Theory, SEE By Chloe, Current/Elliot, Valentino Red, Nicole Miller, Diane Von Furstenberg, and so many others. It’s a can’t-miss/take a long lunch/skip happy hour event. Bring your friends—enjoy special summer libations and score great deals—don’t miss the $75 denim rack! What: TGIF Sale at Mercantile |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Bar Method New-Client Special! So awesome! 60 days of unlimited classes at The Bar Method for just $150 when you mention Portland Picks. What are you waiting for? Do you want a firm booty? More shapely, stronger thighs? A tight midsection? Toned arms? Yes, yes, yes and yes. Get in amazing shape with expert instruction and lots of good, fun energy. What: Bar Method $150 New-Client Special |
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| 2 | Do You Have a Passport? At tomorrow’s “Passport to Sellwood Westmoreland” Summer Sale, neighborhood businesses will stamp “passport books,” entering you in fantastic drawings! Prizes include a weekend at Kah-Nee-Tah resort & gift baskets (worth $400–$600 each) full of shopping certificates. Check out sales at Tilde, Columbia Sportswear, Fuchsia, Haggis McBaggis, Sock Dreams, Spielwerk Toys, Stars Antique Malls, Coco & Toulouse… and more! What: Passport to Sellwood/Westmoreland |
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| 3 | An Extraordinary Evening Smooth Sailing Dinner Cruises makes it easy to live the yachting life. Birthdays, wedding parties, or just a private get-together; enjoy the Willamette breeze or the beautiful teak salon on a 2-hour cruise with a 3-course gourmet meal. Mention Portland Picks & get $100 off (before Aug. 24). Perfect for corporate events and team-building, too! What: Smooth Sailing Dinner Cruise Special |
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| 4 | Green + Glamour = Prima Salon Green = Glamour at the brand new Prima Salon, located in the Indigo@12 West building downtown. They use vegan haircare products, mineral makeup, natural spray tanning, and even send hair to A Matter of Trust. And wow—their specials are so rad! Save $50 off a Brazilian Blowout, or get a 1-hour facial for just $60! What: Prima Salon Grand Opening Specials |
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