There are adult stores, and then there’s Portland’s own female- and queer-friendly sex toy boutique—a chic trove of eye-popping tomes, paraben-free lubes, and a rainbow of high-end vibrators and dildos overseen by a crew of frank, enthusiastic staffers who are down to help you discover, well, whatever works for you—BDSM gear to exercisers that are like vaginal Fitbits. Bonus: the shop’s private group store tours are Read more...
Whitney Goodman’s bright airy space boasts racks of curated women’s apparel, natural skincare, handmade home items, and accessories. “The goal of WM Goods is to curate a selection of designers that you can’t find everywhere else, mixing smaller independent lines with cool, contemporary brands, all within an attainable price point,” explains Goodman. “It’s really a one-stop shop for rad ladies.” Read more...
As the only fragrance shop in the world to carry the original Le Vainqueur—a fragrance commissioned by Napoleon and Josephine (yes, that Napoleon and Josephine)—this intimate perfumery is literally fit for royalty. Credit for that particular acquisition plus 79 other rare perfumes goes to owner Chris Tsefalas, who has spent the last four decades seeking out prized scents for the Read more...
When entering this mint-green and hot-pink paradise, the shelves and tables are piled high with girlie-girl delights, whether it be pretty rubber stamps, diaries, and bejeweled barrettes for the under-10 set or a selection of hobo handbags, Candice Olson chandeliers, and soaps from Tocca and Zents for the adults. Every year, the owner peruses Parisian flea markets in search of Read more...
Portlanders’ favorite vices—coffee and beer—can suck the moisture from your skin faster than you can say “Country Cat beef jerky.” That’s where Spa Willamina’s Spa Pure treatment ($120) comes in. The ninety-minute body wrap (which includes a steamy post-wrap shower) will leave your skin feeling baby-butt soft. Even better, the hip spa—tucked into the basement of a Northeast Portland bungalow—books Read more...
Their name, Kanani Pearl is derived from the Hawaiian word for beauty combined with the point of essential radiance of the heart. Their commitment at Kanani Pearl Spa is to provide an environment in which their clients feel embraced by the spirit of aloha, soothed by the relaxing atmosphere and nurtured by their highly skilled team of therapists. They offer the finest of natural ingredients Read more...
East meets West at the Dragontree: using everything from ayurvedic massage to acupuncture, the staff will ease your body’s working-man woes. If you suffer from aichmophobia (fear of needles), consider reserving a simpler treatment in the communal Sangha room, filled with plush red couches and copper foot-washing bowls. Forty-five minutes of the Sweet & Simple ($45)—a milk, honey, aromatherapy, or Read more...
Sip on strong Turkish coffee made for you by owner Samir Naser as you browse this oasis of Middle Eastern and North African goods for home and body, such as embroidered Moroccan leather ottomans, Turkish linens and gift-perfect Moroccan tea glasses. Read more...
