Posts Tagged ‘stand up comedy’
Correll Correll sweatshirt: Stand Up Comedy; $420; Tom Scott hairy slippers: Project No. 8; $188
I know I’m not the only one right now longing for spring and the seasonal shedding of winter layers. Not that spring doesn’t have its cold spells and rain, but it just means you’re one step closer to the warm months. I don’t really do dresses in the winter because I get cold pretty easily, so spring also means busting out the neglected part of my wardrobe. I have the Latourell poncho in khaki and it’s one of my main spring staples. It’s immensely versatile and actually helps ward off chills. I’d unbutton a few buttons on the dress and roll the sleeves and throw on a brass coin necklace that seems to be a wardrobe necessity these days. And of course, if I get a little too chilly, I’d throw on a pair of pale grey tights-or white, because you all know how much I’m loving all white right now!
If you’re like me, you do quite a bit of online shopping and have your favourite online shops, but you’re unlikely to get a chance to visit the corresponding brick-and-mortar location. Well, seeing as we’re in Portland this week and knowing that previously posted Stand Up Comedy is in the area, I had to stop in.
It’s an absolutely lovely, bright little space that contains just the perfect amount of beautifully edited clothing, accessories, and objects. The super sweet Lisa (please tell me I remembered your name correctly! I’m horrible with that-so embarrassing!) who’s an interior architect and helps out at the shop to get her fashion fix was very welcoming and helpful. Thank you again for listening to me rattle on and giving us tips on where to go and what to do in Portland!
Brann and I tried on a few items and I settled on a beautiful black linen dress by mono clothing and Brann found the colourwheel top by Correll Correll (also found here) in shades of white. I’ll do a daily wear post on the dress soon.
Anyways, I can’t recommend a visit to this shop enough. They’re really doing something special in Portland and online and you’re guaranteed to find something original and inspiring. I’m madly in love with my SSWTR poncho I was lucky enough to get a few months back now that they’ve got a mile long wait list. Don’t forget to add the shop to your bookmarks for frequent visits!
Lots more photos of the shop after the jump.
Here’s another conceptual label to wet your cerebral whistle. Chicago based duo Christopher Peters and Shane Gabier create clean pieces that are rife with interesting details (macramé overlay, folds and tucks, and skillful draping) for their label, Creatures of the Wind. The less than a year old label is being very carefully marketed and is currently only stocked at Scout, Hejfina, and Stand Up Comedy (all previously featured here).
Given that they’ve caught the eye of W already, this brand is likely to be one to watch. I wish there were more photos of the F/W 08 collection.
Source material courtesy, here.
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