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| life + style to you: every Friday | ||
| August 27, 2004 |
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What’s up with the weather? This monsoon is not good on my Jessica Simpson curls I spent fourteen hours painstakingly trying to create? Damn! Is it a sign? The end of the world? Or worse, the premature end of summer? No fair! Hey, don’t cry cutie! Even though Labor Day marks the “unofficial” end to Summer, there’s plenty to look forward to in the way of flirty Fall fashions and glam evening wear for those Holiday parties you’ll be crashing. Sure, we’re a wee bit weepy that we’ll be bundling up a little bit more in the coming weeks --- our tans will fade, our wardrobe will succumb to the inevitable layering of jackets and scarves & we certainly won’t be lounging on the deck at our favorite lake-side eatery. Woe is us! Buck up little camper! We will be getting excited about the leaves turning, the crispness of the Fall air, Halloween and Thanksgiving & getting a little more dressed to impress with all of the lush fabrics the season has to offer. We’re going to pull the tweeds, tartans & wool coats, suits & dresses from the back of the closet and embrace the burgeoning social season with girly glee. So reserve the ski house, pick your opera and symphony dates and stay tuned for the latest Fall fashion & makeup buzz, pop culture commentary and shopping tips galore! Bask in the final days of Summer doll face, and read on... |
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Insider's Issue: What’s In for Fall – From Flowers to Furs, The Fall Essentials |
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| Portland Picks: | |||
| 1 | Grab your latte, and maybe a teensy tiny pastry at Pearl Bakery, then head next door to a darling new boutique called Olivia Belle. Olivia Belle is a great space filled with the latest from La Coste, cable knit monogrammed sweaters, suede skirts and a fabulous selection of t’s, and so much more. They carry a number of wonderful designers including Catherine Malandrino, Vince, Seven Jeans, Paper Denim and Cloth, Theory, Ash Francomb Tee's, McGinn, and Da-Nang. As well as cool jewelry designers- Potions by Deanna Wohlgemuth and Sojo Designs by Shannon Olsen. They are also getting in a ton of stylish ponchos. But, drum roll, the best part: they are designer clothes at HALF the price! Everything always half the price! Open just one month, Lindsay, the darling owner, moved back from LA to open the store in the swanky Pearl. Now let’s give her a warm Portland welcome and go shopping! Please also note these special dates our Portland Pick’s readers are invited to:
Olivia Belle |
 Oliva Belle |
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| 2 | Are you a Lush? We are and proud of it! Lush has opened on Northwest 23rd, next to Music Millennium. Founded in England, Lush currently has 185+ shops around the world. Lush creates all their cosmetics in UK, Italy, Canada, South America and Japan, in their own small batch production facilities. They are as fresh as they can possibly be, work better and use fewer preservatives. There is quite an international fuss buzzing around the globe about Lush and our little cosmopolitan town has one now too. We must have truly arrived! Their store and products are young, and fun and fresh. They make fabulous hostess gifts or pampering natural products for you or him ….like their Mask of Magnaminty: A minty mask for stimulating the face, body and mind. Mask of Magnaminty is a deep, deep cleansing and exfoliating mask, which works beneath the skin and extracts toxins, softens and calms the skin. Breathe in the fresh, mega-minty aroma to wake-up your brain cells then spread on a thick, green mask to do the same for your skin cells. Or their Black Magic Massage bar. Black Magic is ideal for inspiring those men who wish women were supplied with an instruction book, the ones who take a rather mechanical approach to everything, if you catch our drift. The chocolate topped Black Magic is scented with a powerful perfume; geranium, clary sage and ylang ylang petals give it a deliciously penetrating scent. Use the magic contained in this massage bar to inspire him.
Lush |
 Mask of Magnaminty |
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| 3 | Schoolhouse Electric Company manufacturers fabulous quality period lighting fixtures & glass shades. These classic fixtures and hand-blown shades have been out of production since the Depression Era. The place is full of things that you feel you must have, nearly need. Original, authentic and so dang cool, people will ask and you will tell! Brian Faherty, the owner and founder of Schoolhouse Electric Company in Portland, discovered a collection of original cast iron moulds sitting in an upstate New York warehouse, all but forgotten for more than half a century. Once covered with layers of rust and dirt, these moulds have been restored and returned to production. Schoolhouse Electric fixtures represents some of the best examples of true American lighting design, and is the inspiration behind Schoolhouse Electric Co. Visit their retail showroom located in the historic Cully Building, built in 1884. Before Schoolhouse Electric Co. opened for business, company owner Brian Faherty spent a year renovating this stunning High Victorian Italianate brick and stucco building, restoring it’s storefront and creating a home for their retail showroom where you can see their line of handcrafted, American-made fixtures. Or just visit them online: www.schoolhouseelectric.com Schoolhouse Electric Co. |
 Schoolhouse Electric Company |
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| 4 | Sometimes your child’s penchant for banging on pots and pans isn’t necessarily music to your ears. But never fear, we have just the salvation: Musical Chairs (and tables, and trunks, and more)! And they’re indestructible. Musical Furnishings in Olympia, Washington is the highest quality musical children’s furniture designed by Northwest artist Tor Clausen. They’re lovely to look at, can hold your toys and sweaters, and can teach your little musical prodigy a thing or two (and probably do all kinds of right brain wiring that’ll likely turn him into Mozart and make him genius at math). Musical Furnishings |
 Musical Furnishings |
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| 5 | The Right Hand Ring. Let’s see: You have your engagement ring, your diamond tennis bracelet, your pearl necklace and diamond earrings but what else can you pine away for? There must be more. A diamond is a girl’s best friend after all, and we can have more than one best friend, right? Just because-because, the hot new trend for women who have it all, The Right Hand Diamond Ring. He needs to show you time and time again how much he cares. Sometimes you’re not sure and need to be reminded of his love. And words and affection are nice, but real PROOF of his love in a right hand ring would really show you. Nothing but the best for you, Dahling, so send him on his merry way to Carl Greve or Tiffany’s. |
 The Right Hand Diamond Ring |
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| 6 | Francoise Weeks: European Floral Design Francoise Weeks is an amazing artist from Belgium, fortunately for us, now living here in Portland where we get to reap her talented bounty. Francoise creates the most striking, magnificent flower arrangements and centerpieces we’ve ever seen. They will take your breath away. Her bouquets and arrangements are lush with unusual flowers and foliage, herbs, seedpods, and fruits. Her spectacular arrangements can reflect an elegant natural simplicity to exciting and bountiful creations. For your wedding, special event or elegant party, Francoise Weeks, hands down, is the Portland Pick of floral design. You can view some of Francoise’s portfolio online. She is truly phenomenal. Francoise Weeks |
 Francoise Weeks |
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| 7 | Crocheting is back and bigger than ever! And it’s getting younger and younger. So get in gear, Baby, and get that pretty bum down to swanky Lint on Northwest Marshall. Lint is not your typical yarn shop. It’s a light bright candy store filled with the biggest selection of the yummiest quality yarns around. Plus they have classes and can teach you how to actually make things you can wear. Imagine?! Make sure to stock up on all their beautiful yarns and everything else you need to get cracking on this new hobby of yours. After all, you need to embrace this trend, own it, before any of your friends catch wind. Check out their store and classes online at www.lintinc.com. They have a beginning crochet class starting in September every Saturday afternoon. Learn the basics, then crochet a hat or tank top or purse! “Me?” you ask in disbelieving incredulity. “Yes, even you!!” And you will wow your friends. “Oh, this little thing? I made it…” (They even have classes that will teach you how to make a poncho! Yeah!)
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| Portland Picks Book of the Week: | |||
Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit In an era of Hollywood icons, no star shined brighter than Audrey Hepburn.
She is our style idol, our dreamy forever fashion mentor. Her charm, her grace,
her frail humanity and, of course, that stunning face. We aspire to her timeless
style and beauty, her elegant character. Pick it up at Powelll’s Hawthorne or order online. |
 Powell's |
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| We Dare You Pick: | |||
Speed and Spa Experience the thrill of racecar driving at the famous ESPN Russell Racing School. You are so complex. Elusive, mysterious, exceedingly deep with layers of complexity, always surprising those who thought they knew you. From shoes to Shakespeare, and now crocheting to racecar driving! ESPN Russell Racing Schools offer a full spectrum of open wheel racing courses and adventures. All in one of racing’s most spectacular settings—Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. This NASCAR road course is nestled in the picturesque Wine Country, just minutes away from the San Francisco Bay. The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa "Monaco in Sonoma" Package What could possibly follow the exhilaration of a day spent speeding around a racetrack in a formula racecar? How about a few days of comfort and luxury at one of the Wine Country's finest destinations? The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa has partnered with ESPN Russell Racing Schools to offer this special "Monaco in Sonoma" package - three days of formula racing, each followed by an elegant evening in one of their luxurious guestrooms. They'll even include treatments in our world-renowned Spa to soothe your aching muscles.
This is just one example of a speed and spa package. Check on line for other dates, packages and schedules. |
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| Website of the Week: | |||
1154 Lill Studio Check out this fun website all about handbags! You can customize your own handbag, unique to your taste, right online. 1154 Lill Studio has original designs and fabrics and each style is named after girlfriends. Forget Tupperware, you can have a handbag party and get together with friends, sip wine, create, and bring home the perfect parting gift. C’mon ladies, let’s get this party started! For more info visit www.1154lill.com |
 1154 Lill Studio |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Portland Farmers Market celebrates 2004 season with Exclusive Harvest Dinner Portland Farmers Market, a community of more than 230 |
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| 2 | THREE RIVERS LAND CONSERVANCY PRESENTS THE 2ND ANNUAL WINE AND LAND BENEFIT The Three Rivers Land Conservancy, the only local land Restaurants participating in the event include: Roots Restaurant, Genoa, Wildwood, Nick’s Italian Café, Papa Hayden, The Dundee Bistro and clarklewis. Wineries and distilleries participating are Beaux Freres, Cristom, Lemelson, Ken Wright, Elk Cove, A to Z, Bergstrom, and Clear Creek Distillery. A private Lake Oswego garden with spectacular views of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood and the Willamette River is the setting for this year’s event, sponsored by Banner Bank, PGE and Aldrich, Kilbride and Tatone, LLC. The tiered garden provides a cozy atmosphere for 250 guests to interact with articipating chefs and winemakers. About Three Rivers Land Conservancy:
For more information visit www.trlc.org or call 503-699-9825. |
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| 3 | Coming Soon! Papillon Fine Lingerie is a little lingerie store currently located in the Ankeny alley. It is moving to share space with Women in Motion, a new urban sportswear concept store (for fashion that moves you!) opening September 16th at 300 SW Stark. They will be carrying French Connection, Velvet, Pezzi, Pure Lime, Grassroots, Susanna Monaco...+ more! Papillion will focus on fine lingerie, young sweet designers from across the country such as Eberjey, On Gossomer, Honeydew, Papillion Blanc, and the true European foundations - Chantelle, Aubaude, Adea and Eda. Check out both Papillion and Women in Motion at their opening on September 16th! Papillon |
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| 4 | The Lucy Palmer Warehouse Sale! Lucy Palmer, a fabulous boutique filled with stylish hostess gifts, jewelry, kitchenware and more, is getting ready for all new merchandise and they need the warehouse space. Everything is on sale. Run, don’t walk, you will be so glad that you did. Lucy Palmer |
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