Who: Mike
Where: Movie Madness on SE 44th
Photo by: AM

DB Clay is turning 10 at the end of the month, and they’re launching another new collection of their amazing wallets (we’re on Version 3.1). To celebrate the 10-year landmark and the launch, they’re throwing a party at Lizard Lounge Boutique (NW 13th & Irving) on Thursday, May 29 with music, art, drinks, and a showcase of the new wallets (which, yes, you can be among the first to purchase). Then, Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, there will be a two-day sales event where you can buy discounted samples, make your own wallet kits, and more.

This is a local company that has an inspiring amount of ambition, personality, and heart. I love the way they weave their lives into their product, like this wallet from the new line. Entitled “Adult Chores”, the print, when you see it up close (there are bigger photos here) turns out to be a crossed out to-do list from compulsive list maker and company founder Garett Stenson.

Oooh, right, Mothers’ Day. Whether or not you think they’ve got anything to suit your mother’s tastes, you might be interested to know that in celebration of this maternal holiday Pin Me is offering 25% off the whole store starting tomorrow through Tuesday. Thanks, Mom!!

Mother-daughter shopping: celebrity-approved!

I have posted before about the upcoming launch of Betty Jean Couture (3537 NE Williams) on May 24th, and here are some teaser photos of what to expect.

Did you hear? Barack Obama is coming back to Oregon this Friday and Saturday! I think he’d appreciate these tee shirts from local company TZilla. I mean, everyone secretly wishes they were B.A. Baracus, right?

$20, Tzilla

This Thursday, in addition to Flutter’s Anniversary down the street, Phlox is having an art opening for Casey Burns, whose work has been used for everything from concert posters for bands like Sonic Youth and Sleater Kinney (among many, many others) to, well, covers of the Mercury.

In addition to the art and wine, enjoy 15% off regularly priced merchandise, including threads from one of my favorite brands for t-shirts, 3 Dots, from 6-9 pm.

A quick note that Flutter is turning two, on Thursday, May 8. All day you’ll find 15% off everything, and in the evening there’ll be music (Vagabond Opera’s Eric Stern), sweets and drinks, and Frock Jack Morgan-clad models.

I think “Both Sides Now” is one of the best songs ever written (the Joni Mitchell original is way better than the campy Judy Collins cover).
It’s not really about reversible jackets, but I still think of it every time I see this light/dark layer from Adam Arnold. Not only is the jacket 100% reversible, you can button the collar up or wear it down sailor-style. So versatile.

“It’s love’s illusions I recall”

“I really don’t know love at all”