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Sweet Jayne celebrated its grand opening on Saturday. It's located at 826 NW 23rd Avenue in the former location of Steel for Men. This is the second location for this value-conscious fashion retailer. The original location is on the eastside at 1914 NE Broadway.Everything in the store—jeans, tops, bags, and more—is priced at $18 or less. New merchandise weekly.Sweet Jayne826 NW 23rd Avenuewww.sweetjayne.netHours: more...
We just learned that Fez Studio will move from its current digs at 1125 NW 9th Avenue into a sunny new spot at 205 NW 10th Avenue. Neighborhood sleuths will recognize the new address as the home of Urbane Zen, which is currently in the midst of its closing sale.Fez Studio expects to open in the new space mid-June. Stay tuned for details. more...
The rough-cut butcher paper emblazoned with "Location Closing" is always startling to me. Businesses are so particular about every aspect of their presentation—until they close. Last night, I couldn't help but notice the telltale signs in the windows of Urbane Zen. Sadly, the bath, body and skin care boutique located at 205 NW 10th Avenue is closing its doors. The company has three locations—in the more...
We just heard that Parallel Boutique will be moving from its digs at 1122 NW Marshall. Owner Tez Hartney says she'll stay in her current space through May, but she'll reopen in June at 1022-A NW Johnson. Retail and restaurant sleuths will know the 1022 NW Johnson address as the home of Sinju Restaurant (suite b) and Pearl Audio Video (suite a)—so what's the deal? Pearl Audio Video is consolidating its main more...
Amalee Boutique, located right off the main drag of the Mississippi district, will be closing their doors on May 8th. In her farewell email to customers, Amalee owner Leeann Molinari suggested coming in sooner rather than later, as merchandise was going quickly. She also left open the possibility that she might open up shop "in a neighborhood near you!" Until then, she will continue selling her vintage inspired jewelry more...
So, when searching for a wedding photographer for our wedding last summer, my husband and I really had only two tiny little requirements:1) Their photography had to be kick-ass2) We had to love them.. the photographersI know we all want #1 when searching for a wedding photographer, but why #2, you ask? Well, simply put, my family is complicated, and weddings are complicated and we needed people who could understand us, be more...
Spring has sprung! Bracelets and earrings are 20% off, March 9th-March 31st at Silverado on NW 23rd Avenue. Happy shopping!Silverado602 NW 23rd503.827.0210 more...
Bubble Boutique has moved into its cush new digs at 1100 NW Glisan. With all the *meh* economic news—this move is nothing but good. We like it when an existing business is made even better. The new space is beautiful, and the windows—my, oh, my! Dramatic and incredibly different than the previous space, where the windows were well above the gaze of passers by. Not so much anymore... hello, gorgeous! more...
The annual Power of the Purse fundraising event is coming up on March 12, and they need volunteers!Now in its fourth year, Power of the Purse pairs Portland community leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists with local purse designers to create one-of-a-kind, dream handbags. The Purses will be auctioned off during a live fashion show—modeled by Girls Inc. girls—to support programming that inspires Portland area more...
I just heard about this event. And, may I say ouch wow?The Wolf 99.5 FM is hosting a contest with HairM. Listeners can go to HairM in downtown (or Beaverton) at 1 p.m. today to get a design or phrase waxed off their back (or chest) and enter to win a $300 HairM Gift Card. Guys, profess your love for your Valentine, your favorite sports team or for the simple love of good back art. [shudder] Post your picture by February 12th at more...