Angela Allen

FashioNXT Portland

Fashion, what’s next

Fashion moves forward sustainably in the Portland way.

Originally published in in The Oregonian

Click here to read Angela’s stories covering FASHIONxt in The Oregonian. Read More

Obamas, dining in DC

Capitol restaurateurs ready to cook when first couple arrives

Published by the Association of Food Journalists in September 2012.

Swarms of Secret Service officials, Twitter all a-twitter, and tasters in the kitchen are part of the scenery and complex machinery when
the president and first lady dine out on their town. Restaurateurs shared their experiences during “What Happens When The First Couple Dines Out?,” a panel at the AFJ Washington, D.C., conference. Read More

Sweaters and Sales

Sweaters & Sales…Need I Say More?

Sweater lovers, all over town (or the internet), leftover wraps await your embrace.

Originally published in The Columbian
Illustrations by Margie Lee

When you're a clothes lover, you can never own too many crisp, white shirts, black shoes or sweaters. Which means today could be your lucky day. Read More

Tuesday is Fashion Day

Fashion Day

Tuesday is Fashion Day

Originally published in Explore the Pearl as part of a “Summer in the City” weeklong adventure in Portland’s Pearl District
Photography by Steven Gibbons

It’s only Tuesday and my suitcase is still full of clean clothes, but all the Pearl’s pretty dresses are vying for my Visa. So many styles, so few credit cards. Read More