This year we've managed to pull together some mighty fine auction items for the annual Mercury holiday auction, if I do say so, and this year all the dollars we raised go to the Portland Women's Crisis Line. A few packages of particular interest to patrons of the local fashion scene, beautification adherents, or for those desperate to please them with a gift:

Hey, Pretty Lady!: This whopper comes with a $50 gift certificate to Popina Swimwear, a haircut 'n' color and and pedicure from Dirty Little Secret Salon, a "No Muffin Top" skirt by Portlander Alyson Clair's Clair line, and a $100 gift certificate to Mabel & Zora. Spring wardrobe, much? Current bid is only $82!!

Fashion Life Therapy: This is for the fashion locovore, and includes an evening of candid and witty wardrobe consulting from the fabulous Adam Arnold, an Ananas handbag from Halo Shoes, and a $50 gift certificate toward clothing by local design luminary Holly Stalder--the bid on this is still only $1.99!

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The Ananas handbag retails for over $500, BTW.

A Healthier You: Beauty is really about health, so work on it from the inside out with a month of unlimited yoga at Exhale, an acupuncture session with Mae Costello, 10 delicious and nutritious bean and rice bowls from the Whole Bowl (no, not all at once), and a yearlong membership to the Common Ground Wellness Center. With current bidding at $41, you're already sittin' pretty.

Bishops Star: Ever wanted to have your portrait featured in one of those Bishops ads on the back page of the Mercury? This is your golden ticket, and they don't just shove you in front of the lens--oh no. You'll get your hair and makeup did for a glam moment that will last forever. Current bid is just $51!

Get Well, Stay Well: The recipient of this package is going to be glowing after their colonic from All's Well That Ends Well, a beautifying barrage of spa services with Ruby Violet's Lotus Package (a facial, an hour long massage, and a divine foot ritual), a tooth exam and whitening kit from Dr. Rostamian (that's a dentist), and a variety of lightbulbs from Sunlan Lighting, the better to see yourself with, my pretty. Current bid is only $61!

Do It Like A Diva: This package includes one of Garnish Apparel's "diva parties," where you and your friends get a private shopping party with refreshments and wardrobe advice, plus a $50 gift certificate to Wax On Spa, where they'll remove the hair... pretty much anywhere, in addition to other salon services. Current bid stands at only $1.99!

The Dress Off Leanne Marshall's Back: After her win on the last season of Project Runway, Leanne's clothing is at a premium, but this dress was not only made by her, it was worn by her on the show. Eeeee! Buy it because you're a super-fan, buy it if you're a size small (4-6). Current bid: $50!

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