Last week I visited friends in Portland, Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is foreign territory to me so I was excited to go and explore. I look forward to getting to know this beautiful part of the U.S. better.
In many ways the progressive environmental politics, number of bike commuters (and bike friendly roads)
plus solid public transportation reminded me of Berlin and several other European cities. I wish more American cities would promote eco-friendly commuting options.
The city has fabulous street art, including this little shrine that was attached to a stop sign.
I'm a wine enthusiast and enjoyed sampling different Pinto Noir's hailing from nearby Willamette Valley.
I also enjoyed the various beards+beard stylings on Portland men! The beard is no longer just for hipsters & homeless men, ladies.
We saw the Ben Miller band at Mississippi studios one night and I was blown away by their Appalachia meets blue grass, meets honky tonk sound. The lead singer has a raw, soulful voice. Notice the gentleman on left playing the washtub bass.
Check Ben Miller Band out here:
St. John's bridge over the Willamette River
Mississippi Studios is a great place to catch live music
A pretty saturday spent strolling around Nob Hill & sampling
a glass of cava
My hotel was a former elementary school called The Kennedy School that included a hot soaking pool that filled up with kids, friends & lovers
My room was a former classroom and very quaint (including 2 chalk boards!)
We ate at many fine establishments but Tin Shed was one of my favorites. I also loved Tasty & Sons.
The Quest statue in downtown Portland
If you follow me on instagram then you know I was super! pumped! up! to see Morrissey on Friday evening
The sold out show was amazing - I was so pleased to hear Morrissey's full baritone, a few Smith's songs from my youth and his bizarre, understated humor.
I am the son, I am the heir,
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar,
I am the son and heir,
Of nothing in particular,
You shut your mouth
how can you say,
I go about things the wrong way,
I am human and I need to be loved,
just like everybody else does,
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar,
I am the son and heir,
Of nothing in particular,
You shut your mouth
how can you say,
I go about things the wrong way,
I am human and I need to be loved,
just like everybody else does,
--from 'How Soon is Now'?
Here's my look from the concert and below please find my tutorial on how to create this super feminine and fun ballerina bun:
Enjoy xoxo
berlin hair baby
