Shopping, dining, cocktailing, pampering and enjoying our fair city in the newest, hippest spots AND finding those "under the radar" local favorites that you won't know about unless you live there ... then telling you about them. We dish and it's SPICY.
Music
Whatever strikes our fancy at the time. Big band, classic rock, Barry White, Jack White, Barry Manilow, My Morning Jacket, Yacht Rock, the soundtrack from "Xanadu" ...
Movies
Anything on the Lifetime Movie Network. Call the girls, pop the popcorn, open the vino, put on your jammies and get ready for a cheesy/delish Valerie Bertinelli fiesta! (And btw she looks AMAZING lately. Did she go on a diet or step into a time machine?)
Television
Makeover shows (we could seriously watch every episode of "What Not to Wear" back to back without taking a tinkle break), home-makeover shows, sell-my-house shows, soaps, nighttime dramedies, shows where has-been celebs make a comeback, nature shows, "The Real World" ... Pretty much anything that numbs the mind. And truly, we hope "Rock of Love" has about 15 seasons. Sorry about your love life, Bret Michaels, but that kind of train wreckery-slash-skank parade is hard to beat! It makes us feel so good about OURSELVES, and frankly the drama of it is - quite honestly - absolutely 100% compelling.
Books
Yes! They are delicious goodness for the mind.
Heroes
Carrie Donovan, Christian Louboutin, Anthony Bourdain, Marc Jacobs, Martha Stewart, Jon Stewart, Jackie Collins, Amy Sedaris, Zach Galifiniakis, Laura (possibly the funniest woman in the world) Kightlinger, "Scotty Kangaroojus" ... but mostly ... local business owners who follow their dreams, local artists who inspire us, and musicians who travel the world but make Portland their home.
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You have surely heard about the tragic death of a brave young woman who was murdered in Iran just for peacefully protesting with her father on the streets of Teheran.
Portland's #1 Saturday party is at The Agency! Come experience the select clientéle and regular guest DJs in a provocative, classy setting. Choose from two lively dancefloors or relax in one of our two swanky lounges. Let us know if you and your friends would like the VIP treatment or you are celebrating a special occasion this Saturday! Ask us about our complimentary sections for groups of 8 or more girls for the month of June.
We hope you can make First Thursday on May 7th! Handmade NW presents over 20 artisans and Tender Loving Empire hosting the live styles of Fin Riggins and Church!
20% off all spring dresses this week. come check out our huge selection from skunkfunk, renee c, synergy, and sue bradbury! *offer ends Friday May 8, 2009*
Portland Picks for Men's singles night is May 15 at Vite wine bar on NE Fremont. $10 cover goes to Red Cross, win gift certificates from Mabel & Zora, Wayne's Chicago Red Hots, Nolita, Portland Spirit, Fada Salon, Gypsy Chic, Under U4 Men and more! And maybe just maybe score a hot date! GUYS - THIS IS YOUR NIGHT. Details at www.PortlandPicksforMen.com
Happy Wednesday!! Blue Chair welcomes our newest stylist to the family with a FABULOUS special: FREE Demi-Color when you com in for a Haircut! A $65 Value!!
