Category Archives: Style

Desperado Teams Up with Vogt Silversmiths through Christmas & Special Event Dec.14-15

VOGT SILVERSMITHS AT DESPERADO’S CORE… When Desperado first opened its doors in Portland’s historic Pearl District, Western style was at its forefront.  23 years later Desperado now calls Bend, Oregon home and features a broad eclectic mix of Bohemian & Western style in its jewelry, apparel, footwear, and home decor.  Vogt Silversmiths has been a […]

Behind the Scenes @ LA Market by Haleigh Newbeck

We landed in LA early on a Saturday morning with high hopes of hitting a few famed shopping areas on Los Angeles.  “Research & Development”, as Joanne calls it.  We ended up spending a good chunk of the day walking Abbot & Kinney Boulevard, which is the claimed “coolest few blocks of America”.  Spring was […]

Handbags, Handbags, Handbags!!!

One of the most exciting things about opening Shoes &… by desperado is the “&…” which means lots more in the way of accessories like news lines of jewelry, scarves, and of course… HANDBAGS! We have always taken great pride in carrying amazing handbag lines. Since the opening of our new shoe and accessory store […]

Desperado Opens New Shoe & Accessory Store

Desperado’s rebrand success leads to the opening of New Shoe Store In Bend’s Old Mill District  by Rebecca Meade After nearly 20 years in the boutique world, Bend clothing storeowner Joanne Sunnarborg is expanding her business this fall with the grand opening of Shoes &… by desperado. “We are truly excited to be opening a […]