Neat PEOPLE! betsy + iya jewelry designer Betsy Cross
By Anna Reed, NEAT contributor Whether or not the moniker ‘betsy & iya’ rings a bell in print, you'll recognize the bold and beautiful pieces from jewelry designer Betsy Cross as ones you’ve seen dangling from the necks, wrists and ears of Portland’s best accessorized ladies -- her wares know no bounds when it comes to size, color and sass. For a company started somewhat on a whim, betsy & iya’s old-meets-new aesthetic has landed in Portland and hit the ground running, being featured in many of your favorite local boutiques, as well as in retailers across the country. Much of this ...
Lanvin for H&M collection in Portland Saturday!
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief Stylish Portlanders lined up for three blocks to shop the H&M grand opening in Portland last week, but little did we know those super-stylish Swedes were holding out on the best stuff. Expect long lines again tomorrow when the Lanvin for H&M collection arrives at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Yes, we said 8 a.m. You weren't planning on sleeping in or anything, right? Lanvin artistic director Alber Elbaz created the affordable Lanvin line for H&M, designing a full collection of 30 pieces and 15 accessories for women, and 25 pieces and 10 accessories for ...
Neat STREET! Warming up Portland Navajo style
By Sora Yi, NEAT contributor As fall starts to close its fabulous curtains on Portland, we went out searching for the perfect winter coat (following these local coat shopping suggestions from our neat Portland style guru, of course), and we spotted social work student Nicole Cook in the perfect winter warmer of her own -- this insanely cool fur-trimmed Navajo inspired winter coat. Cook was shopping at Pioneer Place in downtown Portland, wrapped in a stunning wool blanket coat by BB Dakota (get your own similar style online here) in earthy shades of brown and tan with teal and orange accents that ...
November Neat SHEET: Gobble up these local goods
By Samantha Lockwood, NEAT contributor Our roots are showing and they’re fantastic! The literal Neat SHEET is back for November with holiday endorphins on our side. We’ve gathered up a few of our local fall favorites for your purchasing delight: Bubbles for spiking your bath, things to set and stock your Thanksgiving dinner table, the perfect dress and accessories to cook and consume in, and activities that will keep your November nights filled with neat stuff your friends will place at the top of their wish lists. These local goods are just waiting to be gobbled up, by you! 1) Handmade vegan ...
Shop 85 local artists at GIVE Handmade Sale Sunday
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief We hope you saved some shopping strength this holiday weekend! We're back from turkey break just in time for today's GIVE Handmade Sale, a ginormous independent artisan market held at Northeast Portland's Leftbank Annex from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28. GIVE began as The Secret Society Sale five years ago, and it's grown so much in popularity that they're a movin' on up to a larger space with a new mission. Organizers Michelle Gay, Julz Nally and Jen Neitzel have wrangled more than 85 of our favorite local vendors into one spectacular space, ...
Neat TREND! Portland winter coats + outerwear wrap-up
By Marianne Schnell, NEAT contributor So yeah, we’re all pining over the $34.95 H&M trench coat that’s taken over every other commercial on TV. In case that coveted coat is sold out before the highly anticipated H&M grand opening in Portland on Thursday, Nov. 11, we must have a back up plan. Besides, we're still devoted to shopping local, too, and with Portland’s ever-changing daily weather a girl needs multiple options for staying warm while looking cool. Sonja Hanchar of Pin-Me Apparel boutique on North Mississippi Avenue advocates for these very needs. “We have two types of customers: One who pops in ...
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief Stylish Portlanders lined up for three blocks to shop the H&M grand opening in Portland last week, but little did we know those super-stylish Swedes were holding out on the best stuff. Expect long lines again tomorrow when the Lanvin for H&M collection arrives at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Yes, we said 8 a.m.... [Read more of this article]
By Anna Reed, NEAT contributor Whether or not the moniker ‘betsy & iya’ rings a bell in print, you’ll recognize the bold and beautiful pieces from jewelry designer Betsy Cross as ones you’ve seen dangling from the necks, wrists and ears of Portland’s best accessorized ladies — her wares know no bounds when it comes to size, color... [Read more of this article]
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief Flora is four-a (ok, sorry, we couldn’t really help that)… and downtown Portland’s most luscious botanical boutique will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a party and sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 17. Stop by to save 20 percent storewide on modern, nature inspired designs for... [Read more of this article]
By Sora Yi, NEAT contributor As fall starts to close its fabulous curtains on Portland, we went out searching for the perfect winter coat (following these local coat shopping suggestions from our neat Portland style guru, of course), and we spotted social work student Nicole Cook in the perfect winter warmer of her own — this insanely cool fur-trimmed... [Read more of this article]
By Samantha Lockwood, NEAT contributor Our roots are showing and they’re fantastic! The literal Neat SHEET is back for November with holiday endorphins on our side. We’ve gathered up a few of our local fall favorites for your purchasing delight: Bubbles for spiking your bath, things to set and stock your Thanksgiving dinner table, the perfect dress... [Read more of this article]
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief Popina Swimwear is all set to make a splash with its second location, opening in downtown Portland’s Pearl District tomorrow night. As we reported last month, Popina will celebrate the second addition to local swimwear designer Pamela Levenson’s retro-inspired swimwear empire with a Popina Swimwear... [Read more of this article]
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief ‘Tis the season. Not just the holiday season per se, but the beginning of Portland’s seasonal pop-up shopping. The Flurry Pop-Up Shop, home to a host of local designers offering clothing, accessories, jewelry and gift items, will open its temporary holiday home in downtown Portland this Thursday, Nov.... [Read more of this article]
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor Well guys, it happened. The Project Runway 8 season finale went down in all of its fashion-y glory. So, which tattered, beaten down Phoenix rose up victorious from the ashes of the runway? Why, that would be Portland designer Gretchen Jones! Yes, for the second season in a row, the Rose City has claimed the title of... [Read more of this article]
By Anna Reed, NEAT contributor It’s not easy for a store to stand out on Southeast Portland’s super hip strip of Hawthorne Boulevard, but the Red Light Clothing Exchange does just that because of its dedication to buying directly from the public and keeping prices affordable for those of every age, shape and degree of quirk. Red Light is not... [Read more of this article]
By Samantha Lockwood, NEAT contributor We love the holidays and the neat treats that accompany them! Halloween’s just behind the dungeon door, and while we know costumes are fun and parties are a spooky blast, we’re most excited that Halloween marks the beginning (and the best!) of seasonal treats. A whole day — or really a whole weekend... [Read more of this article]
By Marianne Schnell, NEAT contributor So yeah, we’re all pining over the $34.95 H&M trench coat that’s taken over every other commercial on TV. In case that coveted coat is sold out before the highly anticipated H&M grand opening in Portland on Thursday, Nov. 11, we must have a back up plan. Besides, we’re still devoted to shopping... [Read more of this article]
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief Fashion is all about fun. And it never gets more fun than on Halloween, when we can dress up sexy or scary or silly and forget our cares for a night of thrills and chills. In fact, the Halloween fun factor is such an appealing escape during this tough economic year that the National Retail Federation predicts people... [Read more of this article]
By Sora Yi, NEAT contributor Last night we flagged a cab and rushed to Southeast Portland’s Ford Building to seek out what street stylin’ Portland fashionistas were wearing to the second edition of the Dark Wave: Subject to Season studio fashion event. The curated collective featured designers and stylists for everything from clothing... [Read more of this article]
By Erin Flesch, NEAT Contributor It’s the Project Runway 8 Season Finale (but not for real — it’s actually only Part 1), which means it’s time to get a glimpse of the last contestants final runway collections before they make it to Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week. We could hardly wait to see what Portland’s Gretchen... [Read more of this article]
By Monique Balas, NEAT contributor This just in, Portland! Block off Thursday, Nov. 11 on your shopping calendar (we know you’ve already got it open for Veteran’s Day, right?) because H&M is officially opening! This could be our most exciting day since May 27, when we first heard the legendary store was opening an Oregon location. We are so... [Read more of this article]
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief Baby animals do it for us every time. We want to help. And if we can help out by, um, shopping… well then, OK! Let us wipe away a tear and head to Buffalo Exchange for its annual Coats for Cubs campaign starting Saturday, November 13 through Earth Day on Friday, April 22. The popular chain of shops offering... [Read more of this article]
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief We’re heading into party season, people, but in Portland that still means jeans. Sure, we’ll want some sexy little cocktail dresses for super special nights, but more often than not our holiday attire simply will consist of flattering designer denim and flirty tops. To that end, it’s time to make... [Read more of this article]
By Sora Yi, NEAT contributor We headed to the shipyards last Sunday night to scope out the crowd at Portland Fashion Week’s closing night, and we quickly spotted Nicole Boyer, who made us wish we hadn’t forgotten to give our own legs a warmer outfit. “I’m wearing silk stockings from Lille boutique,” she said of her luxurious looking... [Read more of this article]
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