October (2009)
All month long
Covet Boutique: Make an appointment for a $90 closet cleanup by Covet staff, and they’ll come clean up, organize, simplify and update your closet in three hours or less. They will donate what you don’t need to charity, then reward you with a 20 percent discount coupon toward your next Covet purchase. 429 S.W. 10th Ave.; 503-222-6838. www.lovecovet.com
All month long
Sole: Stop by this Pearl District designer accessories boutique from Thursday, Oct. 1 to Saturday, Oct. 31, and each day you’ll save 20 percent on new items to correspond with a letter from A to Z. With every purchase, you’ll be entered to win a drawing for a $200 fall accessories package, to be awarded on Saturday, October 31. Read more here! 1033 N.W. Couch St.; 503-222-SOLE. www.4mysole.com
All month long
Relish Design Store: Save 20 percent on all purchases made through Saturday, Oct. 31. Shop in store or online at ShopRelish.com using the code THANKYOU at checkout.
Friday, Oct. 2
Nordstrom Rack: Fall Fashion Favorites arrive today. Find novelty leggings, easy cardigans, skinny jeans, motorcycle boots, layered necklaces and more. 503-299-1815. Nordstrom Rack, three area locations; 503-299-1815.
Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3-4
Oh Baby: Lingerie trunk show and bra fit event. Stop by Oh Baby’s Northwest location 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday for a trunk show and bra fitting with Huit representative. Come back Saturday or Sunday for a professional fitting with one of our experienced staff, and save 15 percent your bra purchases during the event. 722 N.W. 23rd Ave.; 503-274-4190. www.ohbabylingerieshops.com
Tuesday, Oct. 6-7
Mario’s: Boutique department store Mario’s will host a Brunello Cucinelli sportswear trunk show for men and women, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 833 S.W. Broadway; 503-241-8111www.marios.com
Wednesday, Oct. 7-11
Portland Fashion Week: Spring/Summer 2010 Collections by local designers. Fashion shows and parties all week. Visit www.portlandfashionweek.net for complete schedule.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Mario’s 3.10: Girlfriends Day! Bring your friends for wine and treats, preview fall fashions and save 10 percent on purchases. In the evening, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fada Salon will give mini-makeovers and Northwest jewelry designer Michelle Lenae will preview her new collection. Mario’s 3.10, Bridgeport Village, 17031 S.W. 72nd Ave., Tigard; 503-601-7310. www.marios.com
Thursday, Oct. 8
Lizard Lounge: First Thursday event and Nau party, 7-10 p.m. Food, drinks and music, plus save 10 percent on Nau purchases during the event. 1323 N.W. Irving St., 503-416-7476. www.lizardloungepdx.com.
Friday, Oct. 9
Pinkham Millinery: “The Procession” annual fashion show. Dayna Pinkham will parade her hats and headpieces along with designs from locals Elizabeth Dye, Kate Towers, Frocky Jack Morgan, MothLove, Emily Ryan, Holly Stalder and others; followed by an after party at Holocene. RSVP to erin@pinkhammillinery.com for directions to the show’s secret location.
Friday, Oct. 9
Jet: Grand Opening Party with food, music and fashion show for this chic, sustainable boutique. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 3753 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-282-3753.
Monday, Oct. 12
Fashion Collective Show: Four talented Portland designers, Liza Rietz, Emily Ryan, Idom and Fuchsia Lin will present a Fashion Collective show at Portland Center Stage. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-445-3700. www.pcs.org
Thursday, October 15
Fashion by Flashlight: Alberta boutiques invite adventurous shoppers to take an evening stroll from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shops will offer sales and specials, designer trunk shows and refreshments. Shops include Ella’s, Frock, PedX, Suite 6, Garnish, Pie Footwear, Tumbleweed, Donna and Toots and Billygoat Vintage. 503-467-4665. www.ellasboutique.net
Thursday, Oct. 15
Flutter: Fall Soiree, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m, with live music from Eric Stern. 3948 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-288-1649. www.flutterclutter.com
Friday, October 16
Mercantile: Downtown boutique department store hosts a Rag & Bone shopping party from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meet the creative design team of Marcus Wainwright and David Neville, drink champagne and save $50 on Rag & Bone purchases. 729 S.W. Alder St.; 503-223-6649. www.mercantileportland.com
Saturday, Oct. 17
Ellington Leather: Holiday party and showroom trunk show, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 1533 N.W. 24th Ave.; 503-542-3149. www.ellingtonhandbags.com
Saturday, Oct. 17
Found on Fremont: Enjoy champagne and snacks from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Grand Opening party for Fremont Street’s new outpost for all things retro and vintage. 4743 N.E. Fremont St.; 503-282-2533. www.foundsonfremont.typepad.com
Saturday, Oct. 17
Mario’s: Boutique department store Mario’s will host an Irene Neuwirth fine jewelry trunk show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 833 S.W. Broadway; 503-241-8111. www.marios.com
Saturday, Oct. 17
Lizard Lounge: Timberland Trunk Show. Save 20% on Timberland purchases all day, then enjoy refreshments and music from noon to 4 p.m. 1323 N.W. Irving; 503-416-7476. www.lizardloungepdx.com
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Radish Underground: First anniversary party 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Spiced cider, snacks, cupcaks, games, prizes and free tarot card readings. 414 S.W. 10th Ave.; 503-928-6435. www.radishunderground.com
Thursday, Oct. 22
Local 35: Jewelry party featuring designers Surface to Air, plus drinks and snacks, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 3556 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-963-8200. www.local35.com
Saturday, Oct. 24
Trunk Show at the shared studio of talented Portland designers Liza Rietz and Emily Ryan, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2305 N.W. Savier St.; 503-459-4292. www.lizarietz.com
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Moule: Party and Fall Fashion Show featuring men’s and women’s contemporary collections, 6 p.m to 10 p.m. 1225 N.W. Everett St.; 503-227-8530.www.moulestores.com
Thursday, Oct. 29
Ste. Maine: Shopping party and sale co-hosted by home decor store Ste. Maine and fashion retailer Hot Box Betty. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ste. Maine, 1626 S.E. Bybee Blvd.; 503-232-1880. Read more here!
Thursday, Oct. 29
Fleur De Lys: Northeast Broadway’s luxe nail salon will host a Lia Sophia jewelry party with complimentary cocktails, 6 p.m. 1825 N.E. Broadway; 503-282-8288.
www.fleurdelys.com
Friday, Oct. 30
Sahlia Michelle Jewelry Champy Friday Studio Sale, 5 p.m. Giddy up on champagne and buy one, get one 50 percent off jewelry. 2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite 352; 541-513-807. www.sahliamichelle.com
Friday, Oct. 30
“The Art of the Garment” party presented by Portland Garment Factory. Wear your most amazing fashion statement, whether it’s formal or outlandish, and enjoy wine and treats while viewing PGC’s museum style exhibit of spectacular garments. 8 p.m. to midnight, 7910 S.E. Stark St. www.portlandgarmentfactory.com
Saturday, Oct. 30
Meringue Boutique: Save 15 percent on your purchase Halloween weekend, Thursday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Nov. 1. Print this page or use coupon code TREATS15 at online checkout to save.Meringue, 385 First Street, Lake Oswego; 503-635-1063; and in Salem at 333 State St.; 503-365-7725.www.meringueboutique.com
