Would you accompany someone out in public if they were wearing these?

• Think of all the things that could get caught between those creepy little toes. Shudder.

• Via.

SECOND:

• Via. (Thanks Dane.)

Good day.

Thursday, November 5 5 p.m. — 9 p.m. (35 percent markup on all items)
Friday, November 6 10 a.m. — 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 7 10 a.m. — 8 p.m. (25 percent discount all day)
Sunday, November 8 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. (50 percent discount and bag sales all day)

The blog is also full of adorably self-conscious tidbits like, "This is a hat made by fashion types for a mass-market retailer, and it will be purchased by numerous douchebags. That does not mean it is not lovely." Segue: There's a crap-ton of events happening for the ladies this week in Portland retail. Hop over to MOD to fill up your evenings with complimentary wine and browsing. Who said you can't make dinner out of the hors d'oeuvres of four consecutive store parties?

1. Depending on the resolution of your monitor, you’ll see the two videos side by side (which is ideal) or on top of each other (which is a bit of a bummer but not the biggest of deals).

2. Completely mute the volume on one of the videos - the audio is identical on both so you won’t be missing out. If you want to see each of the videos individually in full screen, return the volume to normal levels for the one you muted (obviously). Depending on your internet connection and the processing capabilities of your computer, you may have to watch these videos independently for smooth playback. We tried our best to make each of the videos entertaining on their own.

3. Press play on one video and then as quickly as possible press play on the other video. Then go back to the first video and pause it for a split second to compensate for the difference in start times.

4. When the opening sequences start up, the videos should be identical, pause and unpause accordingly to get them synchronized as closely as possible. You should be all set after this.

Let the hot girls, good times in Portland clubs and even the scary ending be your inspiration for this weekend's parties. In the meantime, plenty of info on PDX shopping and fashion over on MOD. Oh, and dibs on the black fringed mini-dress!

$135 DOLLARS????!!!! Oh yes, and there's more. Hit the break, and check MOD for some less sarcastic fall picks.

Hit MOD for details and an update on which Portland designers and retailers are going to be a part of this, er, "fashion show."

See pictures from the nearly 30 rooms of the Ace Hotel that were transformed for the night over on MOD. And if you missed it, I'm thinking there will be a Content '10.

One of the many photos taken by Minh Tran.

The New York Observer goes to surprising levels of detail and introspection on it here.

“You feel more confident,” Mr. Lopez said. “You have people who wear the skinny jean, and the only thing you see is the bulge. These work with the whole body.”

And then: “Would you like to try a pair?”

“Sure,” I said. An instrumental, smooth jazz version of the Beatles’ “Come Together” began playing on the speakers as I walked to the dressing room, clutching the Body Jeans like a secret.

They were a breakthrough! Such comfort, such support! And yes, my confidence was bigger! It looked bigger, at least.

Moon howls to The Uniblog.

I should know, because I've been looking at her all goddamn week. It's Portland Fashion Week! AHH! I've been putting some blogs (and my life) together over on MOD. Keep up, and don't miss the scathing comments from the peanut gallery. You guys are mean! I like it!

See more photos and read my very generous comments on MOD, and check back for ongoing coverage of all the fashion shows this week.

Stop by the shop from 6-8 pm (don't forget to huff on some of the amazing small-batch fragrances they've got and maybe pick up some fabulously simple soap, mayonnaise in a tube, or one of the other many Francophilic delights) tomorrow evening for added schmoozing, and hop over to MOD for more local fashion and store happs, including coverage of Portland Fashion Week month.

American Apparel Flea Market, PSU's Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom, 1825 SW Broadway, Tues Sept 29, 9 am-8 pm, free admission

Thank you for sending us a novelty fox tail tie in order to promote your upcoming film Fantastic Mr. Fox. We put it on the dog. She tried to eat it.

—Erik Henriksen, Film Editor

• Olive's forlorn requests for "casual Fridays" fall on deaf ears.

This has been a public service warning from MOD.

And I'm not just throwing this up here because it's a beautiful girl in underthings whose stance on sandwich consumption neither you nor I know a goddamn thing about. I want your opinion: Is this too much bra?