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Our favorite Frock introduces online shopping
Shoppers who’ve been missing out on Alberta’s funky fresh Frock Boutique – whether they live across town or in another city entirely – can now shop Frock’s fun stash of local and independent clothing and accessories online at frockboutique.com.
Opened in 2003 by Ali Wykhuis (shown left sporting a Knot Ugly handmade hat by Portland designer [...]
Neat EVENT
Garnish + Hope Dolls benefit shopping party
November 9, 2009 by karenvitt
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Indie Alberta clothing and accessories boutique, Garnish, kicks off a three-week charity shopping event with a holiday party and sale from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.
The party celebrates Garnish boutique’s holiday fundraiser for Hope Dolls, a Portland non-profit for at-risk youth. Shoppers who donate lightly used clothing between the kickoff party and [...]
Neat SALE
Closing sale at Ella’s on Alberta
Sadly, we’re losing another favorite Alberta boutique. Ella’s will close just weeks after Mabel and Zora shut its Northeast Portland doors, but the creative women behind both shops are looking ahead. While Mabel and Zora remains open in the Pearl District, the gals at Ella’s are moving on to fun new ventures in writing, floral [...]
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Mabel and Zora Alberta now 75% off
Mabel and Zora continues the progressive closing sale at its Alberta Street location, and starting today everything in store is marked down by 75 percent. The sale continues until the shop closes on Saturday, Oct. 24, and after that you can still shop Mabel and Zora in the Pearl District.
Find deals on denim, tees, dresses [...]
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Fashion by Flashlight lights up Alberta
October 8, 2009 by karenvitt
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Alberta Street boutiques invite adventurous shoppers to take an evening stroll during the 4th annual Fashion by Flashlight event, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. Shops will offer sales and specials, designer trunk shows and refreshments to get you lit and keep you energetic throughout the evening.
Start at Ella’s Boutique, where [...]
Neat SALE
Mabel & Zora closing sale on Alberta
Which do you want first, the good news or the bad news? How ’bout we get the bad news over with? Mabel and Zora, one of our favorite stops for flirty date dresses, will close its Alberta Street location by Saturday, Oct. 24. The good news? There’s a huge progressive closing sale starting tomorrow at [...]
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12th annual Alberta Street Fair this Saturday
September 15, 2009 by karenvitt
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Exploring the Alberta Arts District is always an adventure – after all, the funky neighborhood gets much of the credit for Keeping Portland Weird. And one day a year the adventure gets even weirder. On Saturday, Sept. 19 this funky strip will host its annual street fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is [...]
Neat SALE
Summer is endless at Ella’s
September? What? Fall merchandise may be trickling into local shops, but it’s still hot in Portland – and Ella’s Boutique on Alberta will hold a sizzling sale on summer wear from Friday, August 21 until gone.
Save up to 75 percent on pretty, warm-weather dresses and separates from local and independent designers, including Jonano, Green Dragon, [...]
Neat TREND
Are you wearing a onesie? Cuz you’re my baby!
August 20, 2009 by karenvitt
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Flirty little rompers are summer’s top trend, second only to boyfriend jeans and gladiator sandals. We tracked down this versatile short-suit by VeronicaM at Mabel and Zora. Pair it with flip-flops and a straw fedora to hit the beach, or glam it up with heels and bling for a hot night out.
Find more cute rompers [...]
