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We love Russel and Brittany's minimalist look. With Brittany in monochrome, and Russel in mixed neutrals, the pair looks simply perfect for a Saturday stroll on Mississippi.
Maya, shopping at Reading Frenzy, wears a Seiko watch with a casual vintage outfit and Tivas. "It's an easy step to dress up outfits," she told us, so she wears it to work every day.
We spotted Isabel right off the bat with her adorable haircut, frock, and chunky platforms. We can't even choose a favorite part of this look!
Perhaps you came to our unveiling last Saturday or perhaps you've noticed our absence from Alberta St. Either way its official: we've moved to Mississippi Ave. and we are so happy to be here.
So far we have discovered a community of wonderful neighboring businesses (stay tuned for Backtalk's Portland favorites guide) and lots of encouraging enthusiasm from Mississippi customers. After weeks of building the new space, we were excited to share it with you, and after only a few days in business, 3962 Mississippi Ave. already feels like home.
And did we mention our recent addition of designer Alexa Stark to the Backtalk team? Yes, Katie and I are pleased to welcome this Portland-based by way of New York garment magician in to our space. You can now find her sharp designs and charming smile as permanent Backtalk fixtures.
If you missed our opening festivities please come visit the new digs. You can also browse these lovely photos of the new space, courtesy of Lavenda Memory (whose portrait series is currently showing at our space) and Cory Betts.
Backtalk sends big love to everyone who has been involved in our developments. See you soon.
Come on guys, we are making holiday shopping so easy for you! Here are a few more gift items your family and friends will love:
1. Pendelton wool accent pillow by Scout and Whistle $40
2. Silk nebula print scarf hand printed and sewn by Pillars of Creation $50
3. Brass cage ring by VRD jewelry $50
4. Winter gloves $30
5. Vibrant, all-natural lipstick by PDX Blacklipstick Co. $10
6. Handmade leather wallet by Wulf $55
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.
...To paint your lips a sinful shade of black, or scarlet, or blue, or purple, or turquoise. Fortunately, Portland homes the premiere, goth-lipstick sorceress. Kim Damio of PDX Black Lipstick Co. has concocted the perfect all-natural lipstick formula in a prism of high-drama shades. My personal favorites are the wicked, dark hues: Undead Red and, of course, Black.
The recipe breaks down to plant-based products: sunflower oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, beeswax, Candelilla, and Vitamin E. This means no nasty paraffins, parabens or (eeeeek!) triclosan.
Perhaps more than any other product at Backtalk, PDX Black Lipstick Co. attracts a diverse crowd into our space. From hot goth chicks, to Ren Fair enthusiasts, to teen queens, to your mom; a standard day sees a string of women enter the store and beeline for the lipstick shelf.
This makes sense because it looks great and, hell, it feels like chapstick! We have used it in most, if not all, of our press shots and events. Check out these kissers:
Clearly, it doesn't have to be Halloween to don some lusty lips. But in honor of Hallow's Eve we want to say: we LOVE you PDX Black Lipstick Co. <3
Find a sexy rainbow of shades in store.
Last week, Backtalk received a shipment of these DEADSNAP hats from Wintercheck Factory. Sewn from deadstock, 90s fabric in Denver, CO, each hat delivers classic snapback style: 6 panels, button top and flat brim. Nuff' said.
(Clockwise from Top): Portugese Man O' War, Jurassic Park, Miami Vice, Mixed Berry, Vision Quest
