It’s hard to believe what started out as a western lifestyle store in the heart of Portland’s historic Pearl District 20 years ago has morphed into one of Bend’s best boutique shopping experiences. Desperado with our new footwear and accessory store Shoes &… is pulling out all the stops to celebrate our 20th Anniversary!!! Do […]
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Y Knot Branded founders Kelly Beall & Wendy Weems were featured in the Bend Bulletin June 10, 2014. We were happy to have been involved with their photo shoot! Sisters-based Y Knot Branded to launch shoe line By Valerie Smith • The Bulletin / Published Jun 10, 2014 at 12:01AM Central Oregon sisters Kelly Beall […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are loving the great selection of bands coming in from Pink Pewter! There are SO MANY different option on how to wear the bands, and what to do with your hair once you have one on. Below is a great video from Pink Pewter on How to Wear Stretch Bands, enjoy! How to Wear […]