This Week in the Mercury
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Beauty / Event Blush Beauty Bar: Eight Is Great
Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 11:49 AM
Long before Sephora deigned to put a store in Portland's retail core, Blush Beauty Bar was serving up the products and services we needed to keep our personal grooming where we wanted it, and now that they're in their expanded space they're better than ever. This weekend marks their eighth birthday, and they're celebrating that nice round number by giving out gifts with every purchase, $5 and $10 beauty bins, a raffle benefiting the food bank, and other special deals and discounts throughout the store from Friday through Sunday. So stop in to say "Happy birthday!" and take advantage of the excuse to spruce up your look for the sunny season.
- Blush Beauty Bar
- Another idea for your home or as a gift: Munio Can De La in Summer Romance
Event Alley 33 Lineup Announced
Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 10:59 AM
One of the hottest summer-style tickets of the year is the Alley 33 fashion show (which takes place, appropriately, in an alley off of Hawthorne). For the second year running it will take place on Saturday, July 28 with a huge lineup of over 20 designers, including favorites like Ms. Wood's Alicia Wood, Heather Treadway, Clair Vintage Inspired, and so many more:
Alicia Wood
Heather Treadway
Carolyn Hart
Claire Vintage Inspired
Hello Amelia
Sweet Cycles Apparel
SheShe
Aniela Parys Designs
Poema
Estate
Make It Good
Allihalla Apparel
Una Rose
Urchin Redesign
A.U Clothing
Lizz Basinger Designs
Layers Squared
J.Calderon with Himanshu Suri of Das Racist
Jitterbuggin'
Georgia Kirkpatrick (Sylvania)
Varnish Clothing
Revival Clothing
Deluxe Apparel
Plus, the whole thing will be emceed by
- Alley 33
Shop Officially Obsessed with Pattern People
Posted by Kayla Rekofke on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 8:59 AM
From Iphone cases, to stationary, simply gorgeous art prints and more, have you checked out the latest goods by Pattern People? Next time you’re looking for a great gift, or just want to treat yourself to a new little something that will certainly put a smile on your face may I suggest:
- Pattern People
- Rose Bloom Stretched Canvas
- Pattern People
- Cat Kaleidoscope Laptop Skin
- Pattern People
- Crystal Floral Stationery Cards
- Pattern People
- Succulent Garden iPhone Case
- Pattern People
- Crystal Collage Art Print
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Event Stumptown Sweethearts
Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 3:31 PM
You might think that at this point the season for wedding shows is on the wane. You would be wrong. Portland is sneaking at least one more in there before summer goes official: Stumptown Sweethearts is set to take place twice a year, showcasing "dessert bakers, clothing designers, wedding planners, floral arrangers, jewelry creators, accessory makers, and talented photographers and videographers" from Portland's community of micro-businesses from which you can load your big day up with special, handmade products that are sure to charm the pants off of visiting relatives who hear tell of the Northwest's thriving culture of makers. The inaugural event takes place on Sunday, May 20 at the Mission from 11 am-5 pm, with a fashion show at 2 featuring "wedding wear created by Amai Unmei, Urchin ReDesign, Dress Up Alice, and Amelia Apparel. Area musicians Andrew Grade, Inspirational Beets, The Bittersweet Trio and Funktastic are also slated to perform." And unlike most other wedding shows, this one is free to attend—you can thank the organizers at Mag-Big for that one.
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Street Style House of Coco Presents: Night Stalking
Posted by Coco Madrid on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 1:14 PM
I was out and about in Chinatown just as the good weather rolled in.
Here are some of the hotties that I bumped into on my crawl!
Fashion / Event Backstage at Open Season
Posted by Coco Madrid on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Whew!
What a show that was! It was my first time at Open Season and I have to say it was the BEST.
I was so grateful to be a model for the up and coming design collective, Shadow Sisters. Being a part of their vision was an honor and an experience that I will never forget.
While I was doing model type things (drinking Redbull with a straw and getting my hair done every 20 minutes), I had some time to snap some photos of fellow models, designers, and other Open Season participants.
- Coco Madrid
- Makeup Artist Raijah doing touch ups
- Coco
- Meryl from Salon 220 with hottie model
- Coco Madrid
- Nancy from Shadow Sisters making sure things are perfect!
- Coco Madrid
- Tanya werking her dress from Shadow Sisters
Shop Sunny Day Essentials
Posted by Kayla Rekofke on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 11:14 AM
As the weather warms up (yay!) there are a few things one might need to pack on fun filled day to the river. Besides the usual suspects, like PBR and snacks, we can’t forget about sunscreen, chic accessories, and the perfect swimsuit. Here are my picks for your next sunny day adventure:
click to shop!
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- Supergoop!
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- Pinkham Millinery
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- Dawn Sharp
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- Jawbone
1. City Sunscreen Serum by Supergoop! This serum contains SPF 30 and is lightweight, yet effective. I admit I’m not always the best at applying sunscreen daily, but this totes seems manageable. Available at b-glowing.com (where I—full disclosure—just started working as a graphic designer, giving me a bird's eye view of the latest in boutique beauty products).
2. Straw hat fedora by Pinkham Millinery. A slight '40s glam vibe with an added benefit of shielding your skin from harsh rays seems like a no-brainer to me. Add a retro one piece suit, and oversized sunnies for the complete beach babe look.
3. Local brand Shwood hand crafts each pair of shades, and has just debuted their latest style, The Florence. Don’t you like her?
4. Handmade in Columbia this super colorful tote would make even Rainbow Bright jealous. It’s the perfect bag to jazz up an lbb (little black bikini) available at Alder & Co.
5. Dawn Sharp’s adorable high-waisted retro bikini is the right mix of sexy and sweet, the flattering cut suits all kinds of body types. Can be customized by color choice, click here to order.
6. Jawbone’s Jambox is small but mighty. Pumping out mega sound, from just a little speaker, this handy gadget connects to your Iphone or portable listening device through Bluetooth! It’s pretty awesome, and comes in lots of great colors click here for more deets.
Event Open Season: The Slideshow
Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Street Style A Weekend Snapshot
Posted by Elissa Hall on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:23 AM
Say hello to sunshine in style Portlanders. Yes indeed, the sun peeked her coy face out this weekend just in time for the Mercury's radical Open Season show. The minx on the right? Her name's Mikola and she walked the runway for Sara Bergman. On this bright afternoon Mikola sports a pair of Amy Sacks shades. Her brunette man-friend dons neckwear from Portland newcomers Harper Birch. Too hot for bow ties? Never.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Fashion / Street Style / Event Portland's Pretty At Open Season
Posted by Marissa Sullivan on Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:51 AM
Hi All! It's been a while since I logged into the Portland Mercury to blog. While I used to be an intern for Marjorie, now (full disclosure) I sell ads for the paper. Blogging here would usually be considered a conflict of interest, but when Marjorie approached me to do what I usually do at my blog Portland's Pretty for her at Open Season, I jumped at the opportunity. While there's a lot of readers here at MOD that may be familiar with my blog, if you're not, what I usually do is go around to events and take pictures of people that I think are dressed particularly cute and fashionable. The only difference this time, is that instead of me hopping around with my lil' Nikon point-and-shoot, I had a real live photog, Chris Forns, to grab some snaps for me. I have to admit this event was so fun, I spent most of the time mingling and catching up with friends, so I lost my photographer for a good chunk of the show. But without further adieu, here's what we got.
- Chris Forns
- Bryce Black with hottie hot pants
- Chris Forns
- Stylist Marianne Schnell with PoMo Editor Eden Dawn
- Chris Forns
- Solestruck Babez
- Chris Forns
- Great Graphic Dress
- Chris Forns
- A bunch of hotties. I spy YO VINTAGE! Sarah on the right.
- Chris Forns
- Swoon worthy neon orange crop top.
Lots more shots after da jump!
Friday, May 11, 2012
Event Portland's Most Inspiring Makers
Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Fri, May 11, 2012 at 2:59 PM
Man, has it already been a year? It has. For the second time, Hand-Eye Supply is sending a float to the Starlight Parade in honor of Portland people who make things: artists, builders, designers, etc. Public voting has closed, but tonight the shop is throwing a party at which the honorees will be announced, so you should go vote with your hearts if any of the nominees float your boat. A couple of the standouts in my book include illustrators Kate Bingaman-Burt, Nicole Georges, BT Livermore, and Tripper Dungan, printer Carye Bye, clothing designers Elizabeth Dye and Holly Stalder, painter Chris Haberman, OMFG Co designers Fritz Mesenbrink and Jeremy Pelley, Tanner Goods' leather goods manufacturers Mark Perusich and Sam Huff—god, I'm actually glad voting is closed because I would never be able to decide, and other nominees include robot builders, comedians, jam makers, and brewers. I think they need more floats. Anyhow, it's gonna be a real cliffhanger, and a party with a super-rad guest list. Kickoff's at 5 at the store, with drinks, food, and fascinating mingling until 9.
- Hand-Eye Supply
Event Time Is Running Out: Get Your Pre-Sale Tickets for Open Season Today!
Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Fri, May 11, 2012 at 1:44 PM
The Open Season fashion show at Sandbox Studio is—OMG—tomorrow! PANIC. Oh wait, no. That's me. But you should be somewhat concerned by the fact that tickets sold at the door are two bucks more than the are at pre-sale, and you need those bucks for drink tickets/kale/chewing gum/whatever. Don't put it off any longer, or YOU WILL PAY (two bucks more). Besides:
- Neil DaCosta
- Dress by Reif
Open Season: Saturday May 12 (tomorrow!), 7 pm doors at Sandbox. Be there! Pretty things will happen.
Shopping Guide Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Under $50-ish
Posted by Kayla Rekofke on Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Mother’s Day is just around the corner; if you’re a last-minute shopper like me it’s always a toughy to find something on short notice. Flowers, jewelry, candles, and cards always seem to make good gifts, but I’m especially digging the driftwood wall hook from Woonwinkel, and the adorbs DIY family tree card idea from Martha Stewart. Whatever the case may be, don‘t forget to give your Mom a shout out on Sunday, May 13th!
Click to shop the look:
- Eden
- Jesseca Anne - Chain Filigree necklace
- Isaac Hers
- Roost Black Horn Cuff
- Frances May
- Olo's Dafne: feminine floral scent
- Eden
- Voluspa Panjore Lychee
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Shop / News Yo Vintage! is going Brick & Mortar
Posted by Kayla Rekofke on Thu, May 10, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Breaking news for all you Yo Vintage lovers out there, our favorite local vintage vixen Sarah Radcliffe is taking the online shop to the Blackbox retail space. (Note online will totes be available to those not lucky enough to live here) Neighboring Solestruck, Isaac Hers, Dunderdon, Blackbird, and Tanner Goods; Yo Vintage! will continue to stock hard to find vintage, as well as local lines like AK Vintage, Seaecho, Houseline, Made on the Moon and hopefully more. In addition Yo will carry cute trinkets under $50 bucks, nail varnishes, candles, and other oddities. Word on the street is the new shop will open in early June. This Blackbox has sure turned out to be bad for my pocketbook, but unbelievably awesome for my closet. More deets to come, and don’t worry you know I’ll keep you posted on grand opening shenans.
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Fashion / Event Open Season and the Spring Fashion Issue
Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Thu, May 10, 2012 at 11:59 AM
If you've yet to pick up the new issue of the paper, allow me to urge you to do so to check out this week's giant fashion spread, showcasing designs from many of the designers in this Saturday's Open Season fashion show. It took two days of shooting, a cast of seven models, the incredible generosity of a good friend with a gorgeous house, the talented photographer Neil DaCosta and guesting Merc Art Director of yore Mark Searcy's relentlessly perfectionist set styling—but in the end it's all about the clothes and the talented designers behind them.
- Neil DaCosta
- Dress by Dawn Sharp
Don't forget to get your tickets for Saturday! Doors are at 7 at Sandbox Studio.
Shop / Event Unif Pop-Up Shop at Solestruck
Posted by Elizabeth Mollo on Thu, May 10, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Attention all you rock 'n' rolling fashionistas, for the month of May the Solestruck Flagship store will host a pop-up shop featuring cult brand Unif:
UNIF “Ur Not In Fashion” is a collection of cut and sew knits, woven’s, denim, accessories, and shoes. Established in 2004 by LA native Eric Espinoza and Christine Lai, UNIF embodies a clean fusion of fashion forward street design and contemporary details. Wildly influenced by the music and culture of Los Angeles, Unif is a true representation of LA style. Most popular for their screen printed tees with provocative sayings and Hellraiser spiked loafers, UNIF is popular among celebs and fashionistas everywhere.
Tomorrow Solestruck will be kicking off the pop-up shop with an in store event aptly titled "SEE YOU IN HELL" from 7-10 pm. There will be complimentary cocktails from New Deal Vodka, music provided by yours truly, and they will be giving away a pair of HIS and HERS Hellraisers. This event will be an awesome way to kick off your weekend, so come, scope out the Unif clothes and latest Solestruck shoe selections, knock back a few, and maybe bring some earplugs and your best Tawny Kitaen impression.
Shop Thrifty Duds at Deco to Disco
Posted by Kayla Rekofke on Thu, May 10, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Bopping by Deco to Disco after brunch was a welcome shopping surprise. The unassuming door front led me to believe it was mostly filled with antique knick-knacks and musty furniture. Wrong-O. Tucked in the far corner of the store is section of vintage clothing gems including super soft tees, hippie garb, and kooky accessories. Stop by the shop next time you're in the mood for thrifting.
Here are my favorite finds of the day:
- Kayla Rekofke
- vintage tulle lilac gown
- Kayla Rekofke
- donald!
- Kayla Rekofke
- white eyelet crop
- Kayla Rekofke
- vintage beaded bag
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Q & A / Fashion / Event Tim Gunn. 'Nuff Said.
Posted by Maya Dahlgreen on Wed, May 9, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Yesterday I had the opportunity to interview the fabulous Tim Gunn. I am not exaggerating when I say he was one of the most fascinating and kind people I have ever spoken with (and trust me, I am not quick to compliment.) If you don't believe me you can see for yourself: Tim will be hosting a fashion show at the Nordstrom’s in Washington Square this Saturday at 1 pm. Lucky Brand jeans will be walking the runway, and you may even get the chance to meet the man, the legend, himself (Tim Gunn, duh!).
So mark your calendars for Saturday the 12th at 1 pm, because you know how much we love to give you the opportunity to meet famous people.
MERCURY: I know I speak for all of Portland when I say we are so excited to have you in town. I personally am thrilled to be able to attend the fashion show next Saturday! As the Chief Creative Officer of Fifth & Pacific, you must attend a ton of these kind of shows. Can you talk a bit about what the show will be like? I know it's not quite just a classic runway show, correct?
TIM GUNN: Of course! This fashion show will be featuring Lucky Brand jeans, and the models are really just everyday people! The point is to highlight the great jeans and tee shirts, and offer tips on how to style with these items and make them more interesting, while staying classic. These fashion shows provide people with more information about the brand, while imparting to everyone that you should find your own personal style. What I want everyone to walk away with is the fact that however you want to dress, you should be able to! Embrace your own style! This may sound selfish, but I always come away from these shows feeling just wonderful!
Event Photos from The Lille Anniversary Party
Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Wed, May 9, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Lille Boutique celebrated its anniversary on Saturday with a big party at Holocene, raffles and giveaways, and of course a bit of lingerie modeling. It is my one big regret of the weekend that I didn't make it out (I was house hunting with my fiance and a real estate agent, a process that arguably induces a similar kaleidoscope of emotions—excitement, self-dissatisfaction, material lust—as a lingerie presentation). If you didn't go either, clearly you should have:
- Lille Boutique
- Healthier than cigarettes.
- Lille Boutique
- The woman of the hour: Lille proprietress Sarah Wizemann!
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Street Style The Best Accessory? Hot Friends
Posted by Elissa Hall on Wed, May 9, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Sure, perhaps the whole people as commodities friends as accessories analogy is a bit reductive. However, I could not help but notice: These folks make each other look good.
Case in point: This group of gentleman. Two pairs of horn-rimmed specs, vintage denim, and old school kicks all around up the hot factor by a bajillion.
Initially, I stopped this pair to ask about that killer trench (it's Margiela via Odessa) and that clutch (it's vintage via San Francisco) but was charmed by the pair's sweet demeanor. Look at those smiles!
This babe's combination of a breton-stripe shirt with a menswear overcoat intrigued me. Very Anna Karina-chic. Kind of like her haircut, which was freshly coiffed by friend Jodi of The National Beauty.
Apparently, all those mushy gushy, heart-melting friend vibes don't just boost your mood, they boost your outfit.
Shop / Beauty Wild Carrot Herbals
Posted by Elizabeth Mollo on Wed, May 9, 2012 at 8:59 AM
I came upon the following product by accident, when Whole Foods had been out of my regular night cream for weeks. As I was pondering my options I came across the Wild Carrot Herbals section. I have been using (and loving) their eye cream for a while so I decided to give some of their other products a try. I grabbed the Vanilla Bean Skin Cream, opened it, and was immediately hit with the scent of vanilla frosting. I put some on my hand and it felt like I was smearing vanilla frosting onto myself. This may sound weird, but I thought it was awesome, so I bought it, and at $11.99 it was a steal compared to other night creams. I used it that night and when I woke up the next morning my skin was super soft and hydrated, and the scent still faintly lingered. I have been using it ever since and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon.
Needless to say I am a new devotee to Wild Carrot Herbals. Not just because their products are great, but because it is a local company based in Rickreall, OR (11 miles west of Salem) and they grow almost every ingredient that is in their products right on their own farm. The ingredients that are not grown by them are sourced organically whenever possible and are local or fair trade. They hand pour and label all of their small batch products and have done extensive testing on hundreds of their friends and family members instead of testing on animals.
Wild Carrot Herbal products are available at Whole Foods, New Seasons, various co-ops around Portland, and on their website here.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Event Last Chance to Win Open Season Tickets on Blogtown
Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Tue, May 8, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Today I'll be giving away the last pair of tickets to a lucky Blogtownie to attend the Mercury's eighth annual Open Season spring fashion show, coming up quick this Saturday at Sandbox Studio and featuring 13 of Portland's hottest designers of apparel and accessories. To score the tickets, email me with "Open Season Tickets" in the subject line and by 5 pm, and I'll pick a winner at random*.
*Flattery and pictures of fluffy kittens never hurt anyone's randomization.
Shopping Guide Woonwinkel, WOW.
Posted by Maya Dahlgreen on Tue, May 8, 2012 at 8:59 AM
All in one year's time, the local design and interior store, Woonwinkel, has survived, launched their website, and received the title of Portland's Best Design Store (according to Portland Monthly Magazine). WOW. Understandably, they want to celebrate. The store is hosting an Anniversary Sale on Saturday, May 19. All full-priced items will be 20% off, while furniture and rugs will be 10% off. Plus, champagne will be pouring all day. Stop by between 11 am and 6 pm on Saturday to support, celebrate, shop, and slurp champagne. Not a bad deal, right?
- http://www.woonwinkelhome.com/
Monday, May 7, 2012
Fashion / Event Open Season Sneak Preview: Shadow Sisters
Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Mon, May 7, 2012 at 2:29 PM
It's always exciting when we have the chance to debut a brand new line at our annual spring fashion show, as in the case of Shadow Sisters. A design trio composed of Sarah Gottesdiener, Nancy Shevlin, and Laura das Liebe, their collective experience includes roles in the worlds of music, fine art, and graphic design. On any given day you might encounter each of them wearing their other hats: Shevlin as a third-year apparel fashion student at the Art Institute, das Liebe running her Galerie Salome, and Gottesdiener making footwear and apparel prints and graphics for Nike's Global Running category. When these women go out at night, they've always got major visual impact, so we're really looking forward to what they come up with—boredom beware. Especially when they have local personalities like Miracles Club front woman Honey Owens on runway duty:
And check out an in-progress design for a scarf that will be featured during Shadow Sisters' set at Saturday's show:
Misc. / Shop / Accessories Calling all Instagram Junkies
Posted by Kayla Rekofke on Mon, May 7, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Bummed out by all the generic “funky” iPhone cases out there? I know I am. Enter Casetagram, a simple way to create a personalized case using your very own Instagram photos. They ship worldwide, and won’t break the piggy bank, coming in at a reasonable $35. I don’t know about you, but at the rate I’ve been dropping my phone this doesn’t sound like a bad idea. Cases come in an array of patterns, designs, and colors. Read all about it here.
- casetagram
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