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Need some new glasses? We know where you should go.
Posted by: Eden Dawn on Feb 29, 2012 at 04:00PM
Good news for those of us in town with bad eyesight. Local jewelry designer Emily Baker of Sword + Fern teamed up with eyewear company Amy Sacks to give you some sweet 4-eyed options. Sacks provides the elegant frames and Baker created a series of eyeglass chains to keep them in check.
The chains reflect classic Sword + Fern components incorporating materials like gemstones, chunky vintage chain, leather, and adding vintage recycled Sari rope into the mix to create one-of-a-kind eyeglass wear that make a big statement.
The limited edition eyeglass chain design along with a selection of Amy Sacks hand polished Italian acetate frames debut this Friday (3/2) at Sword+Fern’s studio. If that’s not enough to get you excited, you should also know a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to local animal rescue, Pixie Project. Sold!
What: Sword+Fern x Amy Sacks Eyewear Design Collaboration, First Friday event-proceeds to benefit The Pixie Project
When: First Friday, March 2 6-10 pm
Where: 811 E. Burnside #114
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A tag team collaborative effort of shopping fun.
Posted by: Eden Dawn on Nov 22, 2011 at 11:00AM
One of Portland’s most endearing qualities is the ability of our community to actually get behind each other. The fashion world has a rep for being cutthroat and cruel, but here the local shop owners do what they can to create a support system to co-exist in. Little Boxes is a prime example of that.
Big Box retailers spend a billion dollars in advertising to try and get you into their doors on Black Friday with lines stretched out in the cold at 3am and fistfights over the last pair of black gloves. On the complete counter opposite, Portland’s locally owned shops (aka Little Boxes) created a one-day collaborative Black Friday shopping event. What does that mean? Well, they’re showing each other love by including a cross-promotional discount providing a 10% discount to any customer who shows a receipt from a different participating business from that day. Awww, that’s sweet!
As if the camaraderie discount giving wasn’t enough there’s more. First, all the stores have agreed the hours are 10am – 8pm for the day. Hello, sleeping in after the carb fest. They’ll also have maps for all the participating stores in case you can’t remember all 90+ off the top of your head. Finally, in between being plied with glasses of champagne or treats you can pick up a raffle ticket at every store and win a ton of rad prizes including: iPad2, Cirque du Soleil tickets, facials, a Hotel Deluxe package, local restaurant and boutique certificates and many more.
Just stop Little Boxes. You had us at sleeping in (and discounts, and prizes).
For more info, visit www.LittleBoxesPdx.com
Participating Stores: Mabel & Zora | Folly | Modern Domestic LLC | Frock |Tilde | Icon Tattoo Studio | Tumbleweed | Grasshopper | abrahams&duffy | Tender Loving Empire | Bonnet | Modo Boutique | Mink Boutique | pedX shoes | Manifesto Shoes | Black Wagon | Union Rose | Crafty Wonderland | Etcetera | grayling. jewelry studio & showroom | Spielwerk Toys | Betsy & Iya | Radish Underground | Flutter | Eden | Porch Light | EcoVibe Apparel | house of lolo | Garnish Apparel | Close Knit | IDOM Designs | Popina Swimwear Boutique (Portland Downtown-Pearl District) | SaySay Boutique | Shop Adorn | Palace of Industry | Parallel | Physical Element | Leanna NYC | Della Bella Acne & Skin Care Center | Red Sail | Lille Boutique | Branch and Birdie | Rock N’ Rose | Little Things | Beezoo Exchange | Fuchsia | Butterscotch | Digs Inside & Out | Charmed. A Girly Store | Pin Me Apparel | Lark Press | Ellington Handbags | Revolver Vintage Interiors | moulé | polliwog | Aylee & Co. | Sound Roots School of Music | Redux | Flora| Salty Teacup | SaySay Boutique | IDOM | Noun: a person’s place for things | Close Knit | galore department store | Gypsy Chic | Zahara Boutique | ink & peat | Child’s Play Toys | Cordani Shoes | Deco Distilling | Trillium Artisans | Stars Antiques Malls | The Opulent Project | Halo Shoes | ZimZim | Woonwinkel | CoCo gets Dressed and CoCo & Toulouse go shopping | By the Bunch | Perch Furniture | Memento pdx | Sahlia Jewelry Studio | Presents of Mind | Emerald Petals | Sock Dreams | Queen Bee | Clever Cycles | local35 | machus | J. Rollins Art of Framing | Golden
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What to do, oh what to do?
Posted by: Eden Dawn on Nov 17, 2011 at 09:30AM
One half of the Ms. Wood duo, Ben Wood works on carving a platform shoe in the Hand Eye Catalog.
In this weeks Quick Picks:
“Makers In The Modern Era” Party
What: Hand-Eye Supply is pleased to announce their first catalog – “Makers in the Modern Era.” Photographer Christine Taylor has expertly documented a broad cross section of Modern Makers in the Northwest. The arrival of the catalog coincides with the release of the limited edition “American Craftsman Apron” – a collaboration between Vanport Outfitters and Hand-Eye Supply.
When: Fri. Nov 18th 6pm – 9pm
Where: Hand-Eye Supply 23 NW 4th Ave.
Details: facebook.com
Portland’s RAWards
What: An Awards ceremony that highlights and hand-selects independent creatives in visual art, film, fashion, music, hair & makeup artistry, photography, models and performing art.
When: Thursday, November 17, 2011 8:00PM
Where: Bossanova Ballroom 722 E Burnside
Details: rawartists.org
Siljan Open Studio Party
What: Following the launch of their online shop, Siljan will be opening the doors for a studio warming party and sale.
When: Saturday, November 19th 7-10PM
Where: 2127 N. Albina Street (North Coast Seed Building)
Details: shopsiljan.com
Sloan Boutique Falliday Party
What: Champagne, Treats, 30% off regular priced items, 50% off sale items.
When: Thursday November 17th, 3-9PM
Where: Sloan Locations 3526 SE Hawthorne, Blvd & 738 NW 23rd Avenue
Details: facebook.com/sloanboutique
Trina Turk trunk show
What: Trina Turk’s holiday special occasion collection.
When: Thursday November 18th-20th
Where: Mabel and Zora 748 NW 11th Ave.
Details: mabelandzora.com
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Posted by: Eden Dawn on Oct 20, 2011 at 07:00AM
In today’s Quick Picks….
To Sacrifice is to Love Show
What: Choiyee Wong Art photography exhibit + Devon Yan Berrong Spring 2012 Fashion Show.
When: Thursday, October 20, 2011 Doors-6:30pm Show-8:00pm
Where: Under Wonder Gallery Space, Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St
Details: Tickets purchased here
Portland Garment Factory’s House Show
What: The launch of Portland Garment Factory’s first collection and 3rd Anniversary Party. Unveiling the fall ’11 & spring ’12 HouseLine collections with a runway show at 7pm.
When: Saturday Oct. 22nd. Doors at 6pm.
Where: Portland Garment Factory, 408 SE 79th ave
Details: Tickets purchased here Read full story here.
Leanna NYC Fashion Show
What: Mary Kay & Leanna NYC Fall/Winter Fashion Show complete with drinks and gift bags!
When: Friday, October 21 · 6pm – 9pm
Where: 402 NW 12th Ave
Details: FB Event Page
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Posted by: Eden Dawn on Oct 13, 2011 at 09:00AM
Shop Talk’s quick picks for where to be seen this week.
Edun Trunk Show
What: The sustainable line by this fellow named Bono (maybe you’ve heard of him?) and his wife go on display at Mario’s Friday for viewing, discounts and some international drinking.
When: Friday, October 14 · 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Mario’s, 833 SW Broadway
Details: Marios.com
For the Love of Boobs Fashion Show
What: The 4th annual fundraising event with procedes going to The American Cancer Society in the fight against breast cancer.
Who: Hollywood Babylon, Mabel & Zora, Tumbleweed, Milagros and SheShe present fall collections.
When: Friday, October 14 · 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Elements Glass 1979 NW Vaughn St
Details: Tickets $15, more info through the FB Event Page.
Shop Adorn’s Re-Opening
What: The Fremont shop traded up locations for a huge new space and invite you to a “housewarming” party.
When: Friday, October 14 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: 4120 NE Fremont St.
Details: FB Event Page
Spa at the Avalon’s Style Night
What: A girly night of pampering showcases the latest looks in make up and how to transition business looks to evening.
When: Tonight Thursday, October 13 · 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: 0455 SW Hamilton Court
Details: AvalonHotelandSpa.com
Portland Sewing’s Brunch with Bryce
What: A two hour chance to pick Black’s brain on what really happens behind the scene on Project Runway. Plus, brunch!
When: Sunday, October 23 · 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Portland Sewing, 2111 NE 43rd
Details: Seating is limited. For tickets: PortlandSewing.com
Solestruck’s Grand Opening
What: The gorgeous new Solestruck store in the Blackbox development invites you for a party Saturday night with VIP discounts, A live DJ, an unforgettable line up of shoes, and several other hush-hush surprises.
When: Saturday, October 15 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: Blackbox, 417 SW 13th Ave
Details: RSVP to pdxstore@solestruck.com FB Event Page
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Posted by: Eden Dawn on Oct 06, 2011 at 10:00AM
Oh my goodness!! So much going on this week! (Rummaging for my cloning machine in the background…)
Body Building Exhibition: Artist Reception
What: An exhibition showing how fashion and architecture intertwine. Curated by photographer Christine Taylor
When: Receptions Saturday, October 8 · 7-10pm, Street viewing until Nov 5
Where: bSide6 Gallery, 528 E Burnside
Details: FB Event Page
Jet’s 2nd Anniversary
What: Local clothing company Jet turns toddler status and throws a party to celebrate
When: Friday, October 7th 6-9pm
Where: The Hanger (their new production house) 211 N. Monroe
Details: JetClothing.com
Isaac Hers Con El Sol Fashion Show
What: Local line Isaac Hers presents their spring collection
When: Tonight, October 6 · 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Really Big Video Studios: 525 NW 10th Ave
Details: FB Event Page
Adam Arnold’s Fall Fashion Show
What: Designer AA presents his fall collection
When: Saturday, October 8th, 8pm
Where: 338 SE MLK Jr Blvd
Details: Adam-Arnold.com
Photography Show at Union Pine
What: Photographers Randall Garcia, Jeremy Pelley and Laura Leon in a group photography show at the new Union/Pine space with some selected pics featuring local designers
When: Friday, October 7th, 7 – Midnight
Where: 525 SE Pine
Details: FB Event Page
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Shows and sales and sales and shows.
Posted by: Eden Dawn on Sep 29, 2011 at 08:00AM
In this week’s Quick Picks…
Reveille’s End of Summer Sale
What:Hip boutique Reveille makes way for the new by clearing the old. The End of Season Sale offers select merchandise 25%-40% off.
When: Thurs the 29th – Sunday the 2nd
Where: 728 NW 23rd Avenue, Pdx
Details: FB Page
Portland Fashion Week Launch Party & Art Institute of Portland Scholarship Fundraiser
What: Come to this launch party to kick off all the fashion week festivities and do some good for the newbie designers on the scene. Ticket includes noshing, music, photo opportunities, and 10 of Ai’s outstanding Apparel Design students will be displaying work so that guests can vote on their favorite garments. Feel free to wear a judges robe….
Who 10 of Ai’s top promising designers, plus hosts of PFW’s designers and players.
When: Tuesday, October 4th at 7pm
Where: Urban Studio, 935 NW Davis Street
Details: Purchase Tickets (all proceeds go to Ai scholarship fund)
CONTENT 2011
What: CONTENT 2011
Who Pretty much every major designer in town will be there
When: Saturday, October 1st 6pm
Where: The Ace Hotel
Details: For the full line up click here. To purchase tickets click here
Backbones Fashion Show
What: Backbones Fashion Show Backbones is a really fantastic organization that helps connect and support people with spinal cord injury. To introduce Portland to the awesome things they do, they’re putting on a show featuring models in wheelchairs and a big ol’ party.
Who Fall looks from Mag-Big, Mabel and Zora and Brooklyn Industries. Special guest include Rose City Rollers and music from the master – DiscJockey Gregarious.
When: Friday, September 30, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: 45 SW Ankeny, Pdx
Details: For tickets click here
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Posted by: Eden Dawn on Aug 25, 2011 at 08:00AM
All these things happen in the next week. Get on out there and start having fun.
Bargain Hunting at the Crystal Ballroom
What: Bargain Hunting is a unique, collaborative, indie clearance sale event with over 50 of Portland’s best boutiques & designers all in one place.
When: August 28th 12-5pm
Where: The Crystal Ballroom & Lola’s Room 1332 W. Burnside St.
Details: Facebook Event Paget
PDX Collective Sale
What: PDX Collective Sale
When: Saturday, August 27 at 11am-6pm. Sunday, August 28 12-5pm
Where: The Cleaners at The Ace Hotel, 403 SW 10th
Who: Designers participating in the two day super sale include Shop Adorn, AK Vintage, Betsy & Iya, Brenda Dunn Art, Foly, Isaac Hers, Lizard Lounge, Parts & Labor, Radish Underground, Sea Worthy, She-She and Zella Shoes
Details: Facebook Event Page
Portland Fashion Week Emerging Designer Auditions
What: Portland Fashion Week Emerging Designer Auditions
When: Sunday, August 28th,10am–1om
Where: The Benson Hotel, MayFair Room, 309 SW Broadway
Details: Read full blog post
Dress/Undress Fashion Show
What: Dress/Undress Fashion Show
When: Wednesday, August 31st, doors at 7pm
Where: Fez Ballroom and Lounge, 316 SW 11th Avenue
How Much: $10 GA, $25 VIP
Details: Read full blog post
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This week’s quick picks will help to juggle your schedule accordingly.
Posted by: Eden Dawn on Aug 11, 2011 at 10:30AM
Looking for a few stylish events to fill your calendar? Here are the top Shop Talk quick picks.
PDX Collective Sale
What: PDX Collective Sale
When: Saturday, August 27 at 11am-6pm. Sunday, August 28 12-5pm
Where: The Cleaners at The Ace Hotel, 403 SW 10th
Who: Designers participating in the two day super sale include Shop Adorn, AK Vintage, Betsy & Iya, Brenda Dunn Art, Foly, Isaac Hers, Lizard Lounge, Parts & Labor, Radish Underground, Sea Worthy, She-She and Zella Shoes
Details: Facebook Event Page
Portland Fashion Week Emerging Designer Auditions
What: Portland Fashion Week Emerging Designer Auditions
When: Sunday, August 28th,10am–1om
Where: The Benson Hotel, MayFair Room, 309 SW Broadway
Details: Read full blog post
Midge Trunk Show
What: Midge Trunk Show
When: August 13th 2-6pm
Where: Zelda’s Shoe Bar, 633 Northwest 23rd Avenue
Details: Read full blog post
Dress/Undress Fashion Show
What: Dress/Undress Fashion Show
When: Wednesday, August 31st, doors at 7pm
Where: Fez Ballroom and Lounge, 316 SW 11th Avenue
How Much: $10 GA, $25 VIP
Details: Read full blog post
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