We all have jeans, but when it comes to denim pants, and proper care, no one says it better than Dear John Denim. Remember, love your clothes, and they will last a lifetime! Wash your denim pants inside-out in cold water and, if you prefer, hang to dry. You can find a full selection of […]
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Central Oregon sisters, Kelly Beall and Wendy Weems never dreamed of being shoe designers. As little girls growing up in the small farming community of Jefferson, Oregon between Salem and Albany, fashion was not part of their world. “Golly no!” Beall says with a laugh, “There was no fashion in our house. We were either […]
For centuries, spiritual symbols and themes have inspired the creation and display of art. So it comes as no surprise to us at Desperado Boutique in Bend Oregon’s Old Mill District, that many of these symbols have crossed over into today’s fashion world. “Symbols of one’s spiritual beliefs have stood the test of time throughout the world […]
On February 17th (5 AM to be precise) Joanne, Haleigh and Rebecca (that’s me) embarked on most every woman’s dream – attending the largest fashion convention in the world – better known as Magic Market Week in Las Vegas. In a nutshell, for more than a decade, Magic Market Week has brought fashion designers and […]
Western Style is defined as a social category of men’s and women’s clothing and lifestyle. Western fashion style is unique to the clothes worn in the 19th-century American West. It ranges from accurate historical reproductions of pioneer, mountain man, cowboy and vaquero clothing to the stylized garments popularized by singing icons such as Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Western wear can be very informal, with a t-shirt and blue […]
Home decor is an important part of Desperado’s commitment to creating beauty in our lives. Karin Cody is not only a long time client of Desperado Boutique she helps us keep our home decor section looking great. She’s also a wonderful addition to our sales team and is always willing to personally help clients with […]
As many of you know, Desperado owner Joanne Sunnarborg has had a shop dog almost as long as she’s had a shop. Due to old age and some unfortunate health issues, Joann’s best bud Sid left us on 7-18-13. With a heavy heart and missing the pitter patter of four legs, Joanne took some time to […]
Over the holidays Desperado collected more than 200 pounds of food with the help of our great customers and delivered it to Bend’s family shelter – Bethlehem Inn. It was distributed to families in need the day before Christmas. A big thank you to local TV Station, KTVZ, for coming out and doing a news […]
The beauty of Western fashion lies in the wide range of styles, textures and patterns. Begin with traditional Western Wear (denim, hand crafted boots, silver buckles, hand-tooled belts), blend in style influences from Designer Fashions (hand detailing, fashion-forward designs), Native Americans (beads, feathers, turquoise, icons), Biker Wear (leather, scarves) and Rock-n-Roll (lots of sterling, sexy […]
