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Wine, Women & Shoes!

nicolle — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:50:27 +0000

Wine, Women & Shoes is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year, and benefits Bradley Angle–the first domestic violence shelter on the entire West Coast! The event is pretty much what it sounds like – there’s wine and food tasting, as well as a retail marketplace where party-goers can buy shoes, jewelry, handbags and other great accessories. The event also has a silent auction and a live auction of vacation packages, fine jewelry and catered parties. There’s casino games and performances from the cast of Darcelles (because every good shopping event needs a gaggle of drag queens!) It is sure to be a good time and a very “Portland” party, hope to see you there!

Wine Women & Shoes 2012

Thursday, May 17 6-9pm

Crowne Plaza Hotel (1441 NE 2nd Ave)

Tickets $50 (general admission)/ $75/ VIP

Tickets available at www.bradleyangle.org/wwsидея за подарък

nicolle — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:48:53 +0000

Once in a while, a some good news comes along and IT CHANGES YOU. This news you can use is going to make you pull into the next 7-Eleven you pass to buy the king size Snickers bar you’ve been denying yourself for years. Scientists at the University of California have proven that eating chocolate makes you skinnier. They studied 1,018 healthy men and women who exercised an average of 3.6 times per week, and ate a balanced, nutritious diet. Some of them ate a reasonable portion of chocolate five days a week, some didn’t. They found the people who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate five days a week had lower body mass index numbers than people who had chocolate less often. How is this possible? Well, the regular workouts helped. The psychological effect of not depriving themselves of chocolate made it easier for them to keep the rest of their diet. And chocolate DOES have a healthy side . . . cocoa! Cocoa has antioxidants that improve your body’s functioning, speed up your metabolism, and help your insulin sensitivity. But the team behind the study has to give the disclaimer that this isn’t a license to start eating family-size bags of M&M’s after every meal (Debbie Downers). It works best if you eat one ounce of dark chocolate or, at the most, one candy bar.

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Pretty in Portland

nicolle — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:30:12 +0000

Having healthy skin is the best accessory in my opinion and people always guess that I am much younger then I am, what’s my secret? Kiehl’s. Do you want better looking skin? Portland is home to one of the purveyors of the finest skin care products, Kiehl’s. One hundred and sixty years ago, Kiehl’s was founded as an old-world apothecary in New York’s East Village neighborhood. Their unique heritage represents a blend of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and medicinal knowledge developed and advanced through the generations, which in turn has helped make some very effective products. If my friend Byron Beck hadn’t walked me through the doors of the Portland location of Kiehl’s on my 30th Birthday who knows what trouble my skin might be in. From cleanser to shampoo and everything in between their products, though expensive, work. I guess you really do get what you pay for. Their latest and greatest product is a good weapon in the fight against dark spots and discoloration. It is called Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution and is packed with Activated C, the latest-generation Vitamin C derivative available. The clear jar that helps you to have clear skin will run you $49.50 and take about 6-8 weeks to see the results, but every drop is worth every penny. Kiehl’s is located on at 712 NW 23rd Ave. and can be reached at 503-223-7676.

Pour the Best

nicolle — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:30:20 +0000

One hundred bottles of some of the best wine in the world are being opened this Saturday night at POUR. “Not exactly a class,” owner Robert Charles Volz, told me, “but a chance to try some of the best wines, perfectly stored, aged to perfection in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with a Master Sommelier Candidate on hand to answer any questions you might have.” In addition to the huge selection of “top-shelf” wines, they also will be pairing foods with them in the trendy Northeast Broadway hot spot. They sent me the entire list of all one hundred wines, their year and their region but it is too much information to pass along to you…trust me. I can ensure that whether you are looking to try a 1990 Dom Perignon or a 1985 French Bordeaux from Ch. Lynch-Bages Pauillac (or anything in between) you’ll find it Saturday night, March 24th at POUR, a neighborhood wine bar with a world class list. POUR is located at 2755 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232. You can RSVP to this event by emailing POUR@comcast.net or calling 503-267-2800, tickets are $100 and the event starts at 6pm. Only 50 tickets will be sold and last I heard only ten spots remained, so hurry because life is too short to drink cheap wine.

Meaty Dating Advice

nicolle — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:31:16 +0000

So it is date night and you are going out to dinner…what are you going to order? Here’s some dating advice for women in regards to what they choose off the menu and what men think of it. Glamour magazine surveyed hundreds of men and found out that when you’re at a restaurant, don’t order a salad just because you think you’re supposed to. (And if you do, please do women everywhere a favor and don’t push your lettuce around with a supermodel pout.) Of the men asked 38% said that a steak is the sexiest thing a woman can order on a date compared to 11% for salad. 13% of men said a stiff drink is the sexiest order and 7% think a woman who orders dessert first is sexiest. Though, I would argue that ordering dessert first on a date might be a red flag to some men. So according to this study you’re way better off attacking a massive piece of meat. Metaphor?

One Night on the Edge

nicolle — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:26:09 +0000

Get ready because the Nuclear Cowboyz are bringing their high octane-fueled theatrical freestyle motocross tour to Portland for the first time to rock The Rose Garden for one night only this weekend. The tour includes a great cast of freestyle motocross, trials and quad riders including recent X Games 17 medalists Mike Mason, Ronnie Faisst and Adam Jones. Joined by world-class medalist riders Beau Bamburg, Derek Garland, Nixey Danielson, Brody Wilson, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Dustin Miller, Wes Agee, Geoff Aaron, Keith Wineland, Derek Guetter, Taka Higashino and Colton Moore. Those in the Rose Garden on Saturday night will be wowed as the Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 takes their unleashed power to the massive ramps for intense freestyle action and awe-inspiring tricks. But their is also a story, here is an except from the press release they sent me:

Legendary Nuclear Cowboyz FMX tribes, the Soldiers of Havoc and the Metal Mulisha^®, return for a never-before-seen action-packed event that takes place in the war torn city of Los Angeles during the year 2150. The tale unfolds as the two tribes’ survival is threatened and besieged by an evil force, The Tempest and her electrifying Cyborg Army. Catapulted into the fury and frenzied excitement are the sizzling Nuclear Cowgirlz^®, whose allegiance to their tribes only intensifies The Tempest’s rage to destroy the Nuclear Cowboyz. The Soldiers of Havoc and the Metal Mulisha’s battle is fought through fearless freestyle gravity defying stunts, combined with explosive pyrotechnic and laser displays synchronized to a pounding soundtrack of heavy metal, rock alternative and electronic dubstep music.

So, from what I can tell this event pushes the extreme into the certifiably insane, mixing a freestyle motocross performance of pure danger and raw energy with a theatrical experience. The one-of-a-kind show is for one-night-only this Saturday, March 24th, at 7:30pm at the Rose Garden, One Center Court, Portland, Oregon 97227.

Ticket price levels are $15 (Kids ages 2-12), $35 (Adults), and $125 (VIP Fallout Zone).
Tickets are available now at the Rose Quarter Box Office, all participating Safeway/TicketsWest outlets, by calling 877.789.ROSE, or at ComcastTIX.com. For groups of 10 and more please call 503.963.4400.

Stats on Tats

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:18:00 +0000

ХудожникI used to work with a lady that bragged about having a tattoo on her backside that said ride me. It was sexy, or at least that is what she used to tell everyone who would listen. However, I was skeptical, the only thing I want to read “Ride me” is the bikes for rent at the beach. So, ladies, if you’re thinking about getting a tattoo because you want it to be SEXY . . .(and not because the Chinese character for “hope” means a lot to you) Men have ranked the five most popular spots for tattoos by their sexiness. So let this, and not tequila, be your guide.

#1.) Hip or bikini area, 32%.

#2.) Lower back, 24%.

#3.) Foot or ankle, 14%.

#4.) Arm, 5%.

#5.) Wrist, 4%.

-Also, 20% of men said that they don’t find tattoos sexy at ALL, no matter where they’re located.Художник

Three Events for Fat Tuesday 2012

nicolle — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:45:45 +0000

One of my favorite
restaurants is Acadia, and they serve up New Orleans fare all year
long. This year for Mardi Gras they are offering a culinary celebration
with a four-course set dinner. On the menu Feb. 21st is blue crab,
crawfish and shrimp cake: cajun dirty-rice stuffed quail; and king cake
all for $45 per person. There will also be masks and beads…but no
flashing. Acadia is located at 1303 NE Fremont St. Portland, Oregon and
can be reached at 503-249-5001.

If you are looking for less of a meal and a little more mayhem then you
might enjoy the Fat Tuesday party at Grand Central. The restaurant and
bowling mecca boasts live music, two dj’s, aerialists, and live
performers on two floors. For a complete list of their Fat Tuesday
events you can check out their website at www.grandcentralbowl.com.

If you are looking for a party that starts around happy hour so you can
celebrate early in hopes to making it to work the next day, then head to
the Lotus. The charismatic jazz and blues singer/songwriter Norman
Sylvester will be performing with Sarah Billings starting at 5:30pm.
The Lotus Cardroom & Cafe is at SW 3rd & Salmon and can be
reached at 503-227-6185.

2012 Valent-wine Event!

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:42:23 +0000

художник на икониCheese, Chocolate and Wine. Sounds like a Valentine’s Day party, and it is! You are invited to celebrate the day of love with a cheese, chocolate and wine tasting on February 12th at 2pm at Blackbird Wine Shop and Atomic Cheese! Their flyer says “Our host is the lovely Nicolle Camarata of 97.1 CharlieFM and Nicolle Shops Portland”…(blushing, and proud) I am excited to be part of such a fun event. It’s true, Blackbird and NSP have teamed up to give guests an afternoon of foodie fun in preparation for Valentine’s Day. You’ll have a chance to sample goodies and try new things and we’re happy to help you pick out the perfect pairing to take home for your Valentine’s celebration. A perfect pairing for a perfect pair. Andy Diaz is a wine expert who will be pouring for the party, and handing our some of his atomic good cheese. Missionary Chocolates will be there with their culinary creations that melt in your mouth…you may have tasted their talents at the 3rd Annual Nicolle Shops Portland party!? They make local chocolates that are very popular, and vegan! If you think the three basic food groups are cheese, chocolate and wine then grab a girlfriend and make plans to come to the 2012 Valent-wine event! Don’t be too fashionably late because the first 25 guests will get a signature pink Nicolle Shops Portland swag bag! The 2012 Valent-wine party is February 12th at 2pm at Blackbird Wine Shop & Atomic Cheese located at 4323 NE Fremont Street, Portland Oregon, 97213. Entrance is $14. and covers your cheese, chocolate and wine samples. Please RSVP at info@nicolleshopsportland.com!

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Nicolle Shops Seattle…with YOU!

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:15:32 +0000

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You all know I love to shop Portland but how about we hit the open road for some retail adventure up North! That’s right, I want to take you and a guest on a shopping trip in Seattle! We’ll hop aboard Amtrak Cascades for a relaxing (and by relaxing I mean cocktail –filled) ride up North to downtown Seattle. We’ll check into the beautiful Hotel Max - the most artistic of all the downtown Seattle hotels and spend two nights playing! You and a guest will join me and a guest as we all play and stay downtown Seattle and check out the many different shops and great restaurants. Prize package includes transportation and hotel and I’ll even give you $300. spending money to shop! This adventure is brought to you by 97.1 CharlieFM, Amtrak Cascades, and Nicolle Shops Portland so enter to win HERE!

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