Monday Street Style

Naomi and Legara were headed to Mississippi's Bar Bar, but happily paused for a street style shot. The two looked straight out of an American Apparel catalog, and ironically enough, that's the girls' ultimate shopping destination.

"I don't dress up much. This is actually one of the cutest things I own; I'm quite utilitarian."

-Melanie, local

Kitten shoes, checkered skirt, and an adorable Etsy nose ring? We can't even choose a favorite part of this shopper's outfit. She describes her style as "classic, but learning towards a punk aesthetic."

Backtalk Plus Little Boxes

Don't feel like getting trampled in a Best Buy isle this Black Friday? Cool. We don't either. Fortunately, BACKTALK joins Little Boxes this weekend for a shopping event that reclaims Black Friday for small businesses and curates an enjoyable, local experience. 

The event offers a bounty of incentives for shopping at Portland's "little boxes" including 10 percent off at participating shops and a gigantic raffle with big ticket prizes like ipads, hotel stays and shopping sprees. So you can support local business AND have fun.

Backtalk's pumped. Are you? It all goes down this Friday and Saturday. Come enjoy spiced cider, markdowns and a host of new gift items.