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| life + style to you: every Friday | ||
| Dec 9, 2005 |
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Ho, ho, ho…hum. Because of all this eating and extra poundage we're storing for the long winter we can't even fit into the new holiday dresses we bought when we were skinny five minutes ago. It's turning us positively Scroogey. And we're taking it out on our family, because somehow we know it must be their fault. And darnit, a fake tan and longer lashes are not doing the trick to draw attention away from our arses. And—oof—we have three or four more weeks of this before we go on the wagon from food and drink. Since our fat pants are tight the only thing that will fit is a hair clip. And shoes. And lipstick. So we’ve decided to burn some cals with a regimen of bionic shopping. And since we can't fit into anything, we'll just have to buy for others, arggh. |
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| 1 | Hello We love Oregon because it's so friendly. That's what Oregon is all about, and why we're so dang happy to live here. And we only tolerate newcomers if they're friendly, too. That's why we are embracing our new imports from Martha's Vineyard, the nice folks that opened just about the friendliest store on the block called “Hello Portland.” Hello Portland is a new bright spot on shiny Northwest 23rd. Just two weeks old, Hello Portland has a cool retro vibe with its old fixtures, checkered floor, and vintage artwork. It's a modern-day general store with different sections: holiday, toy, baby, girlfriends, party, office...you’ll find something nifty for everyone on your holiday gift list. In fact, we found ourselves racking our brain trying to think of more people we could buy for just so we could walk out of there with more of their whimsically unique inventory. The baby section has the best diaper bags, onesies with a sense of humor ("someday I'll egg a house"), and adorable shower gifts. They have funky office gifts if you happen to be a Secret Santa and haven't a clue what to get. And they carry old-fashioned toys and stocking stuffers galore, great wrapping and party hats, and tons more. Hello Portland is indeed a general store for nifty living, and we think it's swell they've picked Portland for their new digs..so we highly Pick them. Hello Portland |
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| 2 | Go Back in Time…for a Drink You’re looking glamorous, smoking Galoises, drinking a Manhattan and crossing your legs as you saucily push your bangs away from your face…are you channeling a movie star of long ago, or are you there tonight, feeling fine at the Hotel Mallory bar? It’s the perfect place to pretend you’re Brigitte Bardot as you make eyes at your date in a dark corner. Oh, the intrigue! Ooh, the romance!!! If you appreciate historic ambience and timeless chic, this should be your number-one cocktail destination. The Mallory Bar is a respite from the super-shiny club scene. No loud music, no pretension, just understated elegance and exceptional service in an intimate setting. The clientele is the perfect mix of hipsters and “mature” regulars; the kind of place where you could take a hot date or your Uncle Harold. Portland is one of the hippest cities in the nation, and the Hotel Mallory bar is one reason why. It’s all about old-school charm, Rat-Packy swank, and sippable cocktails. It’s our new favorite hangout, so look for us when you’re there…we’ll be wearing vintage fur shrugs and kitten heels, pretending we’re in a French film, and loving every second of it. Hotel Mallory |
 hotelmallory.com |
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| 3 | Merry Cheekmas Defrost childhood memories of Santa’s dreamy workshop when you
visit your own grown-up version of a winter wonderland. But where
will you find this holiday Shangri-La? We know just the place…as
always, you can count on cheeky b for the most fun and hip gifts. Oh,
and they’ll
wrap your prezzies for you, too! |
  cheekyboutique.com |
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| 4 | What’s Sweeter than Meringue? Ah, December…it’s such a busy month. Time passes so quickly that we hardly have time to think about one event without planning for another! Seriously, we look back at some Decembers and don’t remember anything other than what we were wearing. That’s why we’re positively enamored of Meringue Boutique. They are the place to go for unforgettable outfits. You will look absolutely adorable in their amazing selection of the hottest brands like Rachel Pally, Wendy Hill, Betsey Johnson, AG, True Religion, and Trina Turk. If you’re looking for gifts (and who isn’t this time of year?), Meringue is the perfect place to find special somethings for Home, Bath and Body. And with Maternity, Baby and Wedding items, Meringue will help you finish up that holiday list! No matter if they’ve been naughty or nice, you will not be forgotten when you give a sweet from Meringue. Don’t forget to shop online at www.meringueboutique.com, and now available—you will not believe this—drive-thru shopping! Meringue will deliver right to your car—just pull up and they will have your purchases ready! Meringue Boutique |
 meringueboutique.com |
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| 5 | Give Design This Year We know how important your friends and family are to you, and we know how hard it is to find that really cool, really perfect gift. That's why we've searched everywhere for the most innovative, modern, and well designed products, and lucky for you they're all in one place: Relish. Rather than support the further mass-production of design, Relish seeks
products that can have added value, be beautiful and functional, and have
lasting significance. Their search for more individual, limited edition,
design-oriented products has yielded a meticulously edited, ever-evolving
collection of more than 40 designers from around the world. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 6-9 p.m., the Relish Holiday Social offers even
more reasons to shop at Relish. Along with free MOMA gift-wrap, you’ll
get 15% off any $50+ purchase of home, fashion, bedding, jewelry, or holiday
items. In an effort to inspire you even more, simply make a purchase
and you’ll be automatically entered to win Relish’s 6-Point
Star Holiday Tree. It’s designed to look like what it does—display
your holiday ornaments in a non-religious, non-traditional, unconventional
way that is eco-friendly. See you at the Social. See you at
Relish! |
 relishstyle.com |
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| 6 | What’s Better Than Thermage™? Want to look your best in 2006? We’ll let you in on a fabulous secret: we know something better than Thermage™. The Key Laser Institute for Aesthetic Medicine was the first site in the
Pacific Northwest for pre-release studies of Thermage radiofrequency treatment
more than four years ago…now they’ve done more Thermage treatments
than anyone else in the Portland-Metro area. Thermage remains a
tool among their long list of options in their Face Lifting Without
Surgery™ program.
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| 7 | Baby Boot Camp Have you thought about what to get the special Mom in your life for the Holidays? How about the gift of exercise, friendship, and fun…that she can do with her little one? Baby Boot Camp is Portland's premier fitness program for Moms and their little ones. Classes combine cardiovascular work, strength and conditioning exercises, and Pilates mat work. Moms can also participate in play dates, Moms’ Nights Out, Spa Days, Family Events and much more. Classes are located throughout the Portland Metropolitan area, with many times to fit various schedules. And the Special Holiday Gift Pack is only $90 for One Month Unlimited
Baby Boot Camp classes, bag, hat and water bottle. And the Super Holiday
Gift Pack is only $105. That’s one Month Unlimited Baby Boot
Camp classes, t-shirt, hat, water bottle, and a one-week pass for
a friend. You can also purchase gift certificates in any denomination.
And what's even better, Baby Boot Camp donates a percentage of each session
to an organization that helps Portland Moms and little ones (December is
Salvation Army). Baby Boot Camp/Erin Shirey |
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| 8 | Frock On There's nothing like the holidays…all the decorations, the chill in the air, the spring in our step as we frolic down the street. All the windows are decorated with cheer and imagination, like at one of our faves, Frock on Northeast Alberta. The “heavenly creatures” in the window epitomize what's inside this festive, far-out store. You’ll find gifts and frocks as unique as you and your friends, like their cool, locally made belts and felt collection of rings and hair clips, as well as handbags, sweaters, funky socks and adorable baby vintage. But wait, there's more! If you want to make your own gifts that don't look like your 6-year-old pitched in, sign up for a class at the Do-It-Yourself Lounge in back (www.diylounge.com) and whip up something gorgeous like their pink fluffy crafty tulle wreath. Nothing spells l-o-v-e like a handmade gift. Frock |
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| 9 | I Know You Are, But What Am I Here's an exceptional gift idea: hip gifts in a hurry from You're Such
a Baby. From
the designer that brings you truly hip and unique designs and unforgettable gift
sets comes a great shopping offer: Portland Picks readers will receive 25% off
unlimited orders to send memorable gifts out to hip kids and parents in a hurry. Receive
same-day shipping through the holidays, even with most customized orders. Wrap,
unique personalization, and matching gift cards are also free. |
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| 10 | The Perfect Gift: “Understand Men 101” Whether you're married or single, if you want to experience satisfying
relationships, you must know how to understand the men in your life.
Find out the answers to these questions and more about the Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women weekend workshop! And best of all, it’s free when you mention Portland Picks!!! (Normally $45.) For women only…invaluable but free to you! One of the Portland Picks participants who participated in the weekend workshop said: “It was very exciting to receive such valuable information on how to view the men in my life differently. I feel much more at peace and much less frustrated. Thank you!”
Please go to www.understandmen.com/reserve.htm or call 800.910.7011 to reserve your seats. |
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| 11 | Casual, Comfy Chic The Adidas store in the Pearl just expanded, and their new space is chic, stylish, and a great place to outfit yourself in some truly hip casual wear. (And since this is, after all, Portland—dedicated home of casual dressing—you can buy fab jackets and cool kicks to wear just about anywhere.) We loved their new offerings, like the line inspired by Muhammad Ali and Andy Warhol’s images of him. Ali is not only an athlete, but a pop icon as well. Andy Warhol expressed this aspect in his many paintings of Ali. Ooh, and the Rising Star Oddity collection, inspired by the Japanese and their love for all things different! It’s all about taking the norm and completely turning it on its head, with unexpected fabric combinations, wild color twists and graphic prints. And don’t forget the Respect ME line from Missy Elliot, and the Rhythm collection, for a more feminine street look. Ooh, girl, you look good! Adidas Heritage Store |
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| 12 | All's Well The holidays are practically here, so take a deep breath. It's going to be okay. Really. And to help you stay sane, don't forget to take care of You first. Let's face it, if you're not okay, the whole house will crumble. So here's a recipe for your sanity. Just sprinkle one of these into your schedule every couple days and you'll soar this season.
Mention Portland Picks and receive 10% off any service with Madeline. Since the holidays are near, book now for your d-licious pedi-gram or mani-gram for family and friends today.
Now you can relax, Dear, and sail through the holidays with your sanity intact. |
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Chick Picks: Gift Ideas |
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| 1 | You Better Pout, 'Cause We're Telling You Why Never mind that you're batting those new fake lashes, sporting a drive-thru tan, and have just added some new extensions to your lovely locks...it's the holidays, baby, and if you can't be over the top with glitz and glam now, when can you do it? With glamour in mind, enjoy the perfect pout this season with Lip Fusion's Lip plumping treatment. LipFusion™ products harness the clinically proven plumping and hydrating powers of new, patented micro-injected collagen™ , a revolutionary technology that dehydrates the collagen molecules to deliver them into the lips, where they seek out the body's natural water and immediately re-hydrate to plump up lips instantly. All the beauty-boosting benefits of collagen instantly and painlessly…and a beauty buzz all the celebs are raving about. |
 lipfusion.com |
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| 2 | Get Piggy With It Imagine little Sally's surprise on Christmas morning when she finds her Camel Kit under the tree. And for him, nothing says I love you like a Pig Kit. No, really! This year, give something awesome and truly unique: a life-changing kit from Portland's Mercy Corps. A Mercy Kit is a unique way of sharing your dedication to help make the world stronger and better for those most in need. By ordering Mercy Kits, you will be making a donation on behalf of a loved one or friend. Each donation is a symbolic contribution to the entire mission of Mercy Corps, and will be used where most needed to help children and families in need. Pakistan, Tsunami, Katrina and Niger kits will benefit those emergency funds. A cow, pig, or goat kit can provide income and nutrition. There are also Women's Small Business kits, Health Kits, Garden Kits and even Soccer and School Supply Kits. Forget the fruitcake, the stinky cologne, the candle they'll end up re-gifting next year, and give a Mercy Corps kit instead. (Plus we're pretty sure you get bonus karma points, not to mention the cool factor, which is a gift unto itself!) |
 mercycorps.org |
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| 3 | Naughty or Nice? Speaking of kits, give a naughty or nice Love kit this year. The show-stopper in the I’ve Been Naughty Love Kit is the Remote Controlled Panties powered entirely by a remote control that works up to 20 feet away! She’ll need plenty of mistletoe when she's wearing her I’m So Sexy Lipgloss, and then there's the Bonding Tape that will bring her closer to the one she loves. She can flirt and tease with the Va Va Voom Boa, flaunting her wanton ways. And what gift would be complete without chocolate? With a paintbrush, a spoon, or just her fingers, Melt Chocolate Body Fondue lets her express her creative side… |
 bootyparlor.com |
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| 4 | Cleavage Cupcakes Mmmmm yummy. And just like homemade. What a scrumptious gift,
the gift of cleavage. Just a little dab will do us just fine. Cleavage
Cupcakes are all about push-up power. Made of medical-grade silicone,
they feel noticeably firm and provide a lot of oomph. |
 cleavagecupcakes.com |
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| 5 | Hey Sport! |
 nike.com |
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| 6 | Suitcase? No…Shoe-Case |
 lillianvernon.com |
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| 7 | Cross Our Hearts, er...Wrists |
 twistonline.com |
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| 8 | A Prince of a Girlfriend Gift Give her a ceramic Face Box in her likeness. Let Prince Designs do all the work! Every ceramic piece is thoughtfully hand-painted with vibrant glazes and the designs are as unique as you are! Perfect for storing all those jewels. You can pick one of the gals that best resembles your pal, or send them a photo and they can customize it in all her favorite colors. Visit the website and you'll be on your way to creating a custom-made box for your friend, sister, daughter, or mom. Include their name & personal inscription for the inside, too! Hurry, there's still time. |
 jprincedesigns.com |
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| 9 | Giddy Up Go Goose Go toddler clothes, homegrown in P-town, has adorable gift ideas for babies. We adore their Western wear. Cowboy chic is all the rage, even among the toddler set. These cool baby and toddler pants are made for real kids who wear real diapers and have real bellies (we want these pants for our bellies!) They don't pinch the waist or ride down in back for cryin’ out loud. They're comfortable, practical, and very cute. Whether you're looking for some cowboy pants or skirts, or some hip striped denim, these pants and skirts are sure to please. Yeehaw! |
 gogoosego.com |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | “A Christmas Carol: A Victorian Reading” In the mid 1860s, Charles Dickens took to the stage to give dramatic readings of his famous holiday story to sell out crowds. Working from the text of the author's original reading copy, Thom Bray (whose credits include stage, screen and television), faithfully re-creates the theatrical experience that Dickens' Victorian audiences had! Appearing in full costume as Mr. Dickens himself, Mr. Bray recreates a magical moment in history when literature met theatre. Performed downtown in the beautiful, Christmas decorated Old Church, a late Victorian landmark building, this production is like stepping into a time machine to a Christmas long ago!
The Old Church Tickets: EXCLUSIVE to portlandpicks.com readers:
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| 2 | “The Nutcracker” For super service, call the OBT box office at 503.222.5538—special ticket rates apply for groups of 8 or more call 503.227.0977 x 207. Season details - www.obt.org |
 obt.org |
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| 3 | Give Green
Green Life. Green Style. You don’t have to wear a burlap sack and Birkenstocks anymore to do the right thing for the planet. At Greenloop, the alignment of style, sustainability, of aesthetics and ethics, provide all of us with the opportunity to look good, feel good, and do good. Greenloop, in West Linn, is offering 20% off any purchases now through
Dec. 20th. Just print this out and bring it in to receive your Portland
Picks discount. |
 thegreenloop.com |
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| 4 | Oregon Humane Society Holiday Buzz December 11-12 OHS Holiday Craft Bazaar Looking for a one of a kind, unique gift item? OHS is hosting its third
annual Holiday Craft Bazaar. Shop at up to 26 unique booths and then visit
the animals in the shelter. Bring a gift to the animals to place under
the giving tree. |
 oregonhumane.org |
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| 5 | Ebenezer Open House |
 bridgeportbrew.com |
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| 6 | Trillium Artisans Annual Holiday Sale |
 trilliumartisans.org |
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| 7 | Attention City Girls |
 ShopCityGirl.com |
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Okay, so now we¹ve gone and done it.
We¹ve talked about shopping for another week. Told you that would
happen. How about this: next week? All restaurants. (Helloooo, fat pants.
We missed you guys!) |
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