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The five best local shops to buy jeans

Whether you're a denim devotee that isn't afraid to splurge or you're on a constant search for that broken-in pair of 501's, these are the spots you need to check out to buy your next pair of blues. Read on

Tagged: bliss, Buy Local, denim, find, guide, jeans, portland dry goods, portland flea for all, second time around, selvedge, shop local, shopping, tips, vintage

Posted: October 4, 2013
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Portland’s most fashionable workplaces: Head Games

At the corner of Free and Oak Streets in Portland, there's an even flow of well-pampered, freshly pedicured, and expertly styled locals coming out of Head Games Salon for Hair and Body. And those are just the customers. Inside the bright, modern, eco-friendly salon, the professional stylists, estheticians, nail techs, spa managers, and Reiki masters showcase their own unique styles. From side-swept bangs and classic updos to bright stripes, detailed nails, pinecone pendants, and open-backed dresses that hint of summer. It's feminine edge at its finest. Read on

Tagged: american apparel, anthropologie, arcana, banana republic, bliss, coach, daytrip society, etsy, express, fashionable workplaces, h&m, hair salon, head games, j.crew, lululemon, marshalls, material objects, moody lords, nordstrom, pinecone + chickadee, tj maxx, urban outfitters

Posted: April 10, 2013
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Meet a Shopkeeper: Michelle from Bliss Boutique

Ah, Bliss. Exactly the feeling I get when I walk into the store. Steven Alan shirts, Only Hearts dresses, Joe's Jeans, Frye boots...I could go on and on. Michelle Marchesi talks to us about the best happy hour spot in town and a must-see shop in Kennebunk. Read on

Tagged: bliss, boutique, designer, exchange street, fashion, mainer, meet a shopkeeper, women's clothing

Posted: February 26, 2013
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Shop at home for the holidays: our buy local gift guide is here!

I am delighted to present our SHOP AT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS gift guide. We enlisted help from local boutiques and shops to help us put together a gift guide that will get you all in the holiday spirit--and hopefully get you excited about buying local this season. Come check it out! Read on

Tagged: ashley jordan, bitzy mitchell, bliss, Buy Local, fabu, gift guide, gift ideas, helene m, home for the holidays, josephs, papier, portland dry goods, portland flea for all, portland general store, presents, shopping, zack bowen

Posted: November 30, 2012
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Where to shop on black friday without waiting in line

I'll be braving the crowds in town on Friday to get started on holiday shopping. Here are some spots you might want to check out including local deals, sales, coupons and more. Just be sure to treat yourself at a local bar when it's all over. Read on

Tagged: black friday, bliss, coupons, deals, holiday shopping, josephs, merchant company, old port, portland dry goods, portland flea for all, shop local, where to shop

Posted: November 22, 2012

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The five best local shops to buy jeans

Portland’s most fashionable workplaces: Head Games

Meet a Shopkeeper: Michelle from Bliss Boutique

Shop at home for the holidays: our buy local gift guide is here!

Where to shop on black friday without waiting in line

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