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Just a shorty, shorties. Take a breather.

Grayling Jewelry is teaming up with designer re-sellers Phase Two for a spring shopping party that should be easy-ish on your wallet (unless that free wine has its way). Grayling Jewelry, 3115 NE Sandy, Thurs March 12, 5-8 pm

• No discussion of Italian contributions to fashion is complete without addressing the importance of craftsmanship. That’s why the Portland Art Museum’s programming in conjunction with the Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945 exhibit includes a showcase of some of Portland’s own design talent, demonstrating and discussing their own techniques live in the gallery space. Crafting Fashion with the Lady Jessica d Adelheid Bergin. Portland Art Museum’s Object Stories gallery, 1219 SW Park, Sat March 14, included with $20 museum admission

• The new, bigger second Löyly location is having its grand opening this weekend, with healthy party favors like cleansing tea, body salts, juice samples, and a raffle. Löyly, 3525 NE MLK, Sun March 15, noon-3 pm

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Marjorie Skinner is the Portland Mercury's Managing Editor, author of the weekly Sold Out column chronicling the area's independent fashion and retail industry, and a frequent contributor to the film and...