SUGARPUSS BEAUTY FAVORITES
Cirepil Blue Non-Strip Wax www.cirepil.com
Sugarpuss utilizes this non-strip wax for brow waxing or any face waxing as well as in our brazilian waxings. Sugarpuss has been sought out by clients all over Portland who favor this "blue wax" for it's gentle results. It is perfect for those with more sensitive skin.
Established in 1936, Perron and Rigot began the manufacturing of depilatory wax by hand in a Paris apartment and delivering by tricycle. Today, their wax is popular in 80 countries.
Intensive Eyelash Tint www.intensivelashandbrow.com
This lash tint was recommended to me about 7 years ago by a fellow esthetician who has been using it for years. This long lasting eyelash dye is formulated specifically for the eye area with natural ingredients. It produces consistent and beautiful results. I love love love this product. I could not live without it (and neither could my clients)!
Filthy Farm Girl Soaps, Lip Balms & Body Lotion www.filthyfarmgirl.com
I discovered Filthy Farm Girl years ago at a lovely little farmers market in Hilo, Hawaii. My girlfriends and I instantly fell in love with their packaging & amazing smelling soaps. These soaps are 100% natural and vegan friendly. There are no detergents, surfactants, sulfates, artificial scents, colorizers, or petroleum products of any kind in their products. I believe they are infused with the Aloha of the magical islands of Hawaii. And let's face it, we could all use way more Aloha in our life.
ON ALBERTA STREET
Alberta Main Street www.albertamainst.org
Alberta Main Street is a non profit organization who has already reached many of their long term goals to help create a sustainable (social, economic, and environmental) business district, strengthen the district’s reputation as vibrant creative community, and support existing and new small business and building owners. Alberta Main Street has helped me immensely with my little spa. I have attended their small business seminars, witnessed their improvements on the street including right in front of my own shoppe & they have been so helpful getting me through the hard times with the fire in my building. A wonderful local organization to support.
IN PORTLAND
Sofia Angelina Photography https://linktr.ee/sofiaseries
“Hi, I’m Sofia! I’m a Portland, Oregon based portrait photographer, available for travel worldwide. I began learning photography by taking self portraits; yep, those photos above are selfies! Photographing myself has empowered me to be more confident and loving toward myself. Everyone deserves to feel that, which is how I want you to feel when I photograph you.
Who I photograph:
Families
Couples
Professionals
Anyone in the process of healing their relationship with themselves
All bodies, gender identities, sexualities, ages, abilities, and ethnicities are welcome here. I do my best during every session to create space for you to be whoever you are. As a queer-identifying person myself, this is very important to me! If you have any concerns at all, please let me know so I can do everything I can to make you feel comfortable.”
Jena Larsen Hair Stylist/Owner Amê Salon www.amesalonpdx.com
Jena Larsen is an amazing woman. She has been doing hair for over 15 years. She started cosmetology school while she was still in high school. She does my hair & I can't say enough about her talent and loving personality. She is a great listener and takes much care in what she does. It ain't easy pleasing me sometimes, I'll admit, but she does it time and time again. I get compliments on my hair color almost daily. Jena and Amê Salon are committed to sustainable practices & products just like Sugarpuss Beauty.
Satya Byock M.A. Psychotherapist www.quarterlifecounselor.com
Satya is a psychotherapist in private practice in Portland, Oregon specializing in work with individuals in their late teens, 20s, and 30s. She is a wonderful person with a zest for life who enjoys helping people and exploring the ever evolving mind. Her work with clients does not focus on symptoms, but on the individual, seeking to go beyond a mitigation of symptoms and towards a full, rich life. Her services include individual psychotherapy and dream work as well as dream groups where up to 4 people explore and learn about their dreams together.
Marisa Martin Owner/Hair Stylist Luminary Salon www.luminarysalon.com
Marisa is one of my favorite people. She has a talent for making you feel comfortable & her laugh is infectious. She is also a talented hair stylist of which you can tell just by looking at her gorgeous mane. I love the way she cuts my long hair too!
Super Natural Clothing & Accessories www.tinctoriadesigns.com
Our friends at Tinctoria create their comfortable and stylish clothing using only organic fabric blends including hemp, soy, and organic cotton. They also hand dye exclusively with plant and insect dyes. Gotta love that huh? You can purchase their clothes online or at their lovely space on Hawthorne.
THE WORLD AT LARGE
Little Arrow www.littlearrowstudio.com
Little Arrow is an Oregon based design studio who make way cool $hit. They feature accessories like pins, earrings, patches and the cutest socks ever! Bri Jackson is the founder / creative top brass in charge of product design, hand lettering & illustration. Her fave things are (in no particular order) ice cream, flea markets, her two dogs, mornings, platform heels, Oregon summers, a made bed, anything iridescent! To catch a glimpse of her new designs, projects in action, and what she had for breakfast (kidding), follow her on Instagram.