Archive for the ‘updates’ Category

KRISTAN KENNEDY AT FOURTEEN 30 CONTEMPORARY

Posted BY FRANCES MAY ON June 07th, 2013
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  (All images via www.fourteen30.com)  

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STEP OUT IN SOME DIEPPAS

Posted BY FRANCES MAY ON May 29th, 2013
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Louis and Breezy Cali came into the store today.  Who doesn’t wanna be seen walking around town with one (or both) of these cool guys?

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NEW + IMPROVED

Posted BY JENNY JAMES ON May 13th, 2013
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We are thrilled to announce… our new buildout! The new cash wrap and shelves were custom designed and crafted by Kent Richardson and Nathaniel Shapiro with obsessive attention to detail. The store was ready for an update, and we needed more storage. We’ll call it a win-win. The cash wrap counter is made of honed [...]

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12 HRS IN PORTLAND

Posted BY FRANCES MAY ON May 10th, 2013
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This is a fantastic new city guide for only the coolest cities called 12 hrs. (I still get excited when Portland is included in these types of things.) As it’s name suggestions, these guides provide the highlights for the jet-setter with only 12 hours to discover the magic of each destination. Here are a few [...]

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GREEN INSPIRATION

Posted BY GUEST POST ON April 28th, 2013
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Inspired by nature lately- specifically plant life. Giant, tropical leaves, is there anything better? And palm trees, palm trees, palm trees! I could live in a palm tree. Images: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

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STOP IT RIGHT NOW

Posted BY JENNY JAMES ON April 22nd, 2013
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Jayne Min is a skater, a fashion blogger, and a designer. She’s been at it for awhile, but I just came across her blog and fell hard. Obviously she is stunning, but what I love best about her is that she’s funny as hell. Here’s a photo from her Tumblr of her dog in Alexander [...]

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MEXCHIC

Posted BY GUEST POST ON April 22nd, 2013
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I recently came across this Etsy Shop called Mexchic that has some really beautiful things for your home that aren’t over the top ethnic but give that subtle nod- just the right blend. The owner, Christina, works side by side with Mexican artisans, bringing new life and design to an ancient set of skills. Visit [...]

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SPRING BREAK

Posted BY JENNY JAMES ON April 20th, 2013
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    French Exit presents SPRING BREAK! If you are sick of Portland’s version of spring (pea tendrils, clouds, melancholy),  and want something a little more Daytona Beach (Hair beading, fake tans, Red Stripe, show-me-your-tits) this might be the answer. Margaritaville inspired dinner and dancing, plus finally a place to wear your favorite Parrot Head [...]

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SPRING DRINK

Posted BY JENNY JAMES ON April 13th, 2013
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    Spring is a time for reflection, assessment, cleaning, and drinking. Why not make your springtime drinking feel seasonal and homespun? People claim to love rhubarb, but I have to say I’m not totally convinced. We can buy (terrible, South American) blueberries all year at Wholefoods because people LOVE blueberries. Rhubarb? No. The demand, [...]

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MATTHEW GENITEMPO

Posted BY GUEST POST ON April 12th, 2013
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Hi friends! I’m Mariah from size too small and I’m happy to be part of the Frances May family for the month of April! I’ll be guest blogging this month and sharing all of my internet finds with you along the way. First up, photographer Matthew Genitempo. His work makes me want to get in [...]

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