Portland Fashion Week … Spring Summer 2010 dates set

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Judith

Portland Fashion Week announced recently that they’re accepting designer applications for Spring/Summer 2010 Collections which will launch Oct. 7-11, 2009 in Portland from the bamboo-runway in the green building of 13 Square in the Pearl District in downtown Portland. According to PFW several internationally known independent and eco labels from around the country “and the [...]

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Mimosa … it’s the color for 2009

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Judith

Rumor has it (NY Fashion Week and the Pantone Fall 2009 color forecast) that colors will be muted rather than the bright, flashy metallics and jeweled tones that we’ve been seeing for a couple of seasons. I’m fine with going back to the basic classic colors. I could live in all black with touches of [...]

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Weddings … An Art Form

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Judith

The Art of Weddings And if you’ve been part of a wedding, and who hasn’t as a relative or as the person who is marrying, you know it is an art. There are bridal shows in Portland and there are bridal shows. This event is different. It’s branded as a Couture Bridal Event with a [...]

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Michelle Obama … Giving Her the WOW Factor

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Judith

     “The name of the game is taking care of yourself, because you’re going to live long enough to wish you had.” – Grace Mirabella That quote by Grace Mirabella is terribly prescient isn’t it? I only wish someone had told me before I didn’t take care of myself! Grace Mirabella … just a tiny [...]

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YES WE CAN and so can Michelle Obama!

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Judith

From the concession speech by John McCain to the incredible crowds all over the country, last night was pure magic. It’s the closest thing to a miracle I’ve seen in my lifetime. Transformation is upon us. I really believe that. I was so inspired by Obama’s acceptance speech … I was brought to tears several [...]

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Dress For Success Sale; Portland on Another Top Ten List

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Judith

Today and tomorrow – Dress For Success Benefit Used Clothing Sale at Acey’s Closed in the Hollywood neighborhood at the corner of NE Sandy and 37th (next door to the aforementioned store). Today 10-5 p.m. and tomorrow from 12-4. Meet me there! Suits are $25, Jacekts for $15 and blouses, pants and skirts are $10 [...]

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