“For women, the theme for 2004 is short, short, short. Mini-skirts and mini-dressesÉ the t-shirt dress will be everywhere, worn with brightly colored flats and leg warmers. Ruffles on skirts and askew zippers will also be flying high.”–Sarah Shaoul, Retread Threads “Portland will continue making its fashion mark with more and more recycled materials. They’re […]
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Shop Frequently & Vigorously
A PDX Indie Shopper’s Guide
MOTEL NW Couch between 5th and 6th, 222-6699 (motelgallery.com) A gallery and store that carries many independent accessory and jewelry designers. Lines include: Queen Bee (bags and wallets), Snap! (Accessories like make-up bag and coin purses), Caroline Hwang (coin purses and silk-screened t-shirts) Small Things Designs (necklaces), Saelee Oh (t-shirts), Jen Corace (One-of-a-kind necklaces), Licking […]
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Portland Fashion Do Its
Mona Superhero Artist Mona thinks that just because she’s an artist that she can turn the entire format of the Portland Mercury‘s Fashion Do Its and Don’t Its on its ear! Well, here is her “do it” (if you can even call it that): — “I think you should wear whatever the fuck you want, […]
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Portland Fashion Don’t Its
Jenna Roadman Clothing Philosopher Sassy Jenna actually had a list of 10 things you could wear that would send her screaming to the hills. We finally managed to calm her and pare them down to five. So don’t upset her: —DON’T wear one neon piece with an otherwise dull outfit: “Repeat after me: ‘My Banana […]
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The Bling Finger
Miss Tracey Supplies Art for Your Fingernails
I was first introduced into the wonderful world of nail art last Halloween.I was going as “Bling Bling” and my good friend Lupine suggested I get some blingin’ nails to heighten my awe-inspiring costume. Lupine then changed my life forever: She directed me to her nail lady, Miss Tracey, owner of Un-4-gettable Nails. And I […]