Style & Shopping

Sustainable Shopping

6 New Vintage Stores Make Old School Cool

These new-to-Portland shops give us the lowdown on how they do vintage—the old-fashioned way.

07/28/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Summer

5 Oregon-Made Sunscreens for the Dog Days of Summer

Plus advice from an OHSU dermatologist on what to look for when choosing sun protection

07/21/2022 By Julia Silverman

beauty

The Scion of Dean’s Hair Salon Starts a New Product Line

Ella Dean boasts four different hair products using fruit and vegetable oils.

07/15/2022 By Dalila Brent

Weddings

The Truth About Weddings in 2022, from Portland Vendors Who Know

What it's like to be on the front lines of one of the busiest summer wedding seasons in history

07/08/2022 By Elisabeth Kramer

Style and Shopping

5 Portland Stores Where You Can Find Your Perfect Summer Swimsuit

Including two that will custom-make a suit for you from sustainable fabrics

06/23/2022 By Margaret Seiler and Julia Silverman

Fragrance

Locally Made Perfumes for All Your Olfactory Dreams

Whether you want to smell like patchouli, citrus, cedar, or ylang ylang, Portland’s scent-makers have it covered.

06/14/2022 By Fiona McCann Photography by Michael Novak

Weddings

With Pandemic Do-Over Celebrations, Oregon's Summer Wedding Season Is Busier Than Ever

Sequel weddings, vow renewals, or happily-ever-after parties: those who got married with just a few guests or over Zoom are seeking a second event.

06/08/2022 By Julia Silverman

Oregon Coast

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Astoria on the Oregon Coast

This fishing town is packed with history, hikes, quirky shops, fish and chips, and beer.

06/07/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Out and About

The Portland Garment Factory Is Back in Style

The zero-waste clothing and soft good production company officially debuts its new home in Southeast Portland.

06/06/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Cannabiz

This New Company Makes Products for Womb Health with Oregon Weed

Founded in Mexico City, Xula creates tinctures and creams for period pain and menopause with cannabinoid combinations.

05/26/2022 By Dalila Brent

Gift Guide

8 Gifts for the Portland Techie

From a Nike Apple watch to a waterproof speaker to an essential oil diffuser—here are our recs for locally-found tech treasures.

05/23/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Father's Day

10 Gifts for Dapper Dads

We've got something for the already-fashionable fathers, as well as for the ones who may need a bit more assistance.

05/23/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Win Father's Day

Father's Day Gift Guide

Looking for something for your one-of-a-kind dad? We've scoured local stores for the best gifts.

05/23/2022

Father's Day

9 Father's Day Gifts for Foodie Dads

Whether Dad is a chef or a professional appreciator of the culinary arts, we’ve got the gifts for your family’s gourmand.

05/23/2022 With Matthew Trueherz

Father's Day

Local Gifts For Outdoorsy Dads

Portland-based gifts for dads that put an impressive amount of miles on their Subaru and consistently choose tents over hotels.

05/23/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Retail Therapy

15 New-ish Stores in Portland for Spring Shopping

So many houseplants, so much macrame, so many candles.

05/10/2022 By Julia Silverman

Give Local

Local Portland Gifts

Great gifts made in Portland, from our favorite stores.

04/12/2022

Shop by price point

Gifts to Suit Any Budget

Light on your wallet, midsize throwdown, or splurge-orama: here are great local gifts to fit any budget.

04/12/2022

Win Mother's Day

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Looking for something for your one-of-a-kind mom? We've scoured local stores for the best gifts.

04/12/2022

Gift Guide

Local Gifts for Crafty Moms

If the mothers in your life are makers, we’ve got you covered.

04/11/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Portland Monthly

Style & Shopping

6 New Vintage Stores Make Old School Cool

5 Oregon-Made Sunscreens for the Dog Days of Summer

The Scion of Dean’s Hair Salon Starts a New Product Line

The Truth About Weddings in 2022, from Portland Vendors Who Know

5 Portland Stores Where You Can Find Your Perfect Summer Swimsuit

Locally Made Perfumes for All Your Olfactory Dreams

With Pandemic Do-Over Celebrations, Oregon's Summer Wedding Season Is Busier Than Ever

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Astoria on the Oregon Coast

The Portland Garment Factory Is Back in Style

This New Company Makes Products for Womb Health with Oregon Weed

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