Going out for the night? Be prepared Always be prepared for wherever the night takes you Most nights, I find it’s easiest to stay at home watching Netflix. When I…
Accessorize to murder
Some trends need to die already. I’m here to help with that. Transition lenses Glasses are sometimes a necessary accessory. Transition lenses, however, are not necessary—prescription sunglasses do exist. Some…
Graphic tee content, viewer discretion advised
Graphic t-shirts have the power to reduce your appearance to that of a 14-year-old in a matter of seconds. You know the kind of tee I’m talking about. The ones…
The wristwatch—a timeless tradition
How often do you see someone wearing a wristwatch? Not very often, I’ll wager, unless it’s a smartwatch that’s no doubt connected to a smartphone. But let’s be honest: that’s…
Stop, drop-crotch and roll with it
If my boyfriend had been wearing a pair of drop-crotch sweats on our first date, he probably wouldn’t have ripped a hole in the crotch of his jeans, am I…
Look haberdashing in a jaunty hat this spring
So you’re about to leave your house for the day and decide to take one last look in the mirror. Outfit on point? Check. But something’s missing, something to tie…
Get a jeg up on this warm weather
Maybe you wear jeggings. Maybe you don’t. Maybe you should. I’d like to take a moment to talk about the wonders of the faux pants that are jeggings—you know, those stretch-infused…
Jorts Wars: The denim menace
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to start thinking about your summer wardrobe. Most importantly, will you be rocking jorts, and will they make you look like Daisy Duke or…
Practical advice for the impractical dresser
It’s no secret that Portlanders know how to dress for terrible weather conditions. We’ve got Patagonia and Pendleton to keep us from developing hypothermia, or at least what Portlanders believe…