Peek-a-boo books by Jessica Hill Photography March 19, 2008

You’ve worked so hard to look good in your dress. You’ve been sweating, tanning, dieting.. ahhh! Why not celebrate your amazing self with a photo shoot focused on you?! The Peek-a-Boo album, at only 2″x 3″, is a cute little book that has a certain sense of nostalgia about it. Reminiscent of pin-up postcards, the Peek-a-Boo album is the perfect thing to slip into his coat pocket before a business trip. 😉 wink wink!

Schedule an appointment to see a few Peek-a-Boo options and pricing.

Jessica Hill Photography
PO Box 10794
Portland, OR 997296
503.415.1411

Design parties at Magma Studio March 18, 2008

Create custom jewelry with designer Blake Van Roekel. Invite four of your best friends, sisters or bridesmaids and spend an evening at Magma Studio. You’ll design and construct a necklace, bracelet, earrings, anklet or more for just $35! Select your handcrafted glass beads and start creating your masterpiece. Stringing materials, munchies and libations are provided.

For best bead selection, choose your party date early! $35 per person, maximum 5 people per 1.5 hour session. Pre-registration and payment required. Major credit cards accepted through Paypal. No refunds on cancellations.

Magma Studio
1720 NW Lovejoy, Studio #3
Portland, OR 97209
503.753.1655

The Pearl District has a new event venue March 14, 2008

Here’s a little exciting dish for brides who want a wedding reception with unique flavor. Andina Restaurant, a well-known Peruvian hot spot has opened an event space called Tupai.

Tupai features a dedicated kitchen and full-service bar, and an open space with natural light, exposed brick and Incan-inspired architecture that can be customized for any size or type of event – from intimate dinners and business presentations to cocktail parties and wedding receptions with live music and bar service. Tupai opens for private events beginning March 26, 2008. For a tour of Tupai, please contact Jennifer Clegg at 503-228-9535 x 206.

A Gathering Space
Tupai, borrowed from the Quechua word for “gathering space,” will accommodate up to 60 guests for a seated dinner and 100 guests for a stand-up reception or cocktail party. The menu will feature Andina’s NovoAndean cuisine, which combines traditional flavors and ingredients native to Peru with a global reach that draws from Spanish, Japanese and Cantonese culinary influences. Dishes are prepared using modern technique and presented with finesse and flair. The full bar will deliver both Andina’s classic and NovoAndean cocktails – from the Pisco Sour and Caipirinha to the Sacsayhuamán and Granada de Amor. Wines will be chosen from Andina’s award-winning list with the help of wine director Ken Collura.

Tupai features include:

• Fully stocked cocktail and wine bar

• Dedicated state-of-the-art kitchen

• Mezzanine space for musical performances or VIP seating

• Incan design motifs carved into a backlit floor-to-ceiling wall; hand-made oversized pendants

• Natural elements ranging from natural light to exposed brick, 20 foot ceilings and original wooden beams

• Prix-fixe and custom menus featuring Andina’s nationally recognized NovoAndean cuisine

• High-speed internet access, in-house projection and screens

Andina Restaurant
1314 NW Glisan
Portland, OR 97209

You glow, girl! March 13, 2008

FEZ Studio is pleased to announce its partnership with Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts in Los Angeles. Kate Somerville is fondly known as “Hollywood’s secret weapon” and her client list includes famous faces such as Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba and Felicity Huffman. You don’t have to go to Hollywood to get glowing celebrity skin, you can get Kate Somerville’s signature facial treatments and products exclusively at FEZ Studio in the Pearl District.

“Until her partnership with FEZ Studio, Kate Somerville facial treatments were performed exclusively in her Beverly Hills Clinic and high-end resorts like the Four Seasons in Maui,” explains Vartan. “We’re honored to offer these medically based, non-invasive and highly effective treatments to give our clients the most vibrant and youthful skin possible.”

FEZ Studio offers Kate Somerville facial treatments in its new spa facility within its current retail space at 1125 NW 9th Avenue. Appointments are available on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call 503.227.2226 or visit http://www.fezstudio.net. See the Facial Menu below for descriptions and prices.

About FEZ Studio

Brendan “Fez” Vartan is a certified cosmetologist and beauty industry veteran. His work has appeared in Elle & Cleo magazines, at Bangkok Fashion Week, and on the Wella and Loreal Hair runways, He has collaborated on music and film projects with Sony Music, BEC Tero and Warner and has worked with cosmetics giants MAC and Clinique.

After years of consulting with high profile clients, building relationships with the most in-demand skin care, makeup and hair experts, and much research, Vartan has discovered the insider product lines used by celebrities and those with access to the products that demonstrate the best results.

In summer 2007, Vartan opened FEZ Studio in the Pearl District to introduce his passion for beauty, independent product lines and personalized service to Portland. The studio offers an exclusive collection of the world’s most sought after beauty products, including Kate Somerville Skin Care, David Gardner Hair Care, Billy B Beauty and Julie Hewitt.

FEZ Studio
1125 NW 9th Avenue
503.227.2226

Facial Menu

Save the Date: February 28, 2009 March 12, 2008

We’re excited to announce the second Perfectly Pearl modern bridal event will be held at the Portland Armory on February 28, 2009. Save the date!

New Show Announcement March 7, 2008

We’re finalizing details for our next Perfectly Pearl modern bridal event and will announce it next week. And, we’re going to start highlighting more great wedding-related retailers, products and events too, so definitely stay tuned.

Photos from the Perfectly Pearl modern bridal event March 6, 2008

We thought you might enjoy a few photos from the event.



Jewelry from Magma Studio



Cupcakes by Cupcake Jones



One of the fabulous vignettes by Jamie Crosier Event Management



Fabulous food from Wilf’s Restaurant and Bar



A peek in the exhibition center



The gals from Oregon Bride Magazine






One of our beautiful models. Gown by Divine Designs. Hair by Bouffant Salon

Perfectly Pearl News March 4, 2008

We’ll post photos from the event later today as well as a special announcement.

Stay tuned!

Champagne & Roses February 29, 2008

Clyde Common has created the perfect bridal beverage. It’s called Champagne & Roses, a delicious combination of bubbly and house-made rose petal sorbet. Mmmmmmmm!

Complimentary samples will be available at the event tomorrow.

Cheers!

Thoughts on the Big Day

Wow. I can hardly believe that our big day is almost here. The first Perfectly Pearl modern bridal event is being held tomorrow at the Ecotrust Building. We’ve received many emails with questions about the event. Here are some of the more common questions and answers.

Q. Is there an admission fee
A. Nope. Perfectly Pearl is perfectly free.

Q. Where is the Ecotrust Building?
A. 721 NW 9th Avenue

Q. Where should I park?
A. Smart Park at Station Place. We’re offering a complimentary shuttle service to and from the parking garage. Read more about that here. There will be signage, so look for that!

Q. What’s a silent auction and what’s in it?
A. Read all about it here. Don’t forget that proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Central Portland Families.

We’re all looking forward to our big day and to meeting all of you.

See you at the show!