Friday, November 20, 2009

Alberta Shopping For Fem Claus

Frock 
Frock has evolved since it opened 6 years ago as a vintage boutique on 30th and Alberta. Now on 14th, it sells fun and accessible fashions by almost entirely local crafters. I love their hats, crocheted, sewn, embroidered, you name it, and theirwhimsical and funky jewelry. If your Mrs./ Ms./Miss Claus is into that good old Portland-centric DIY aesthetic, I can’t think of a better place to shop for her. You just can’t go wrong.
Frock
1439 NE Alberta
503 595 0379
www.frockboutique.com


Garnish
Erica Lurie not only designs the fashions at Garnish, a boutique on 15th, but she also makes the jewelry, which is what I would send Mr. Claus shopping for. Made with sterling silver, gold fill, and semi-precious stones, her work is classy andbold. This holiday season, if you donate some gently used clothing item for the Garnish clothing and fund drive ( going on until Dec. 10) you’ll receive 10% off your purchase and Garnish will donate 10% to Hope Dolls, a local nonprofit providing programs and goods to abused and neglected children.
Garnish
1524 NE Alberta
503 282 3200

www.garnishapparel.com



Donna and Toots

This is where you go for that cute scarf or nifty sweater. A nice middle ground between extremes: their more tailored pieces are carefully constructed while also being creative and new.
Donna and Toots
1631 NE Alberta
503 241 5570
www.norfolkandwestern.org/donnaandtoots/blog



Tumbleweed
Owner Kara Larson likes dresses. Her own line is vintage inspired, and she sells brilliantly colored re-dyed vintage slips to go beneath them. Funky, feminine, and fun. You can find jewelery, lingerie, socks, shoes and books at this shop which specializes in “beautiful clothes for everyday.
Tumbleweed
1812 NE Alberta
503 335 3100
www.tumbleweedboutique.com



SWOON
For shoppers who can’t make up their minds whether they want vintage clothes or vintage books, linens, aprons, cards, photos and furniture. Swoon loves re-use, and they’ll show you why you should too. Good for people who want to be the only one in the room wearing that dress.
Swoon
2734 NE Alberta
503 206 3076
www.swoonfinery.com .



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