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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.... [Read more of this article]

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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... [Read more of this article]

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Save 20% at Flora party + Enter to win a spa gift set

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]

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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... [Read more of this article]

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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... [Read more of this article]

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Popina Swimwear opening party + Win a swimsuit!

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]

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Shop local designers at Flurry Pop-Up Shop 2010

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]

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Portland designer Gretchen Jones wins Project Runway 8

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]

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Neat PEOPLE: Halloween queen + sock star Erica Easley

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]

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Neat TRICK OR TREAT! Gourmet Halloween candy’s a hoot

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]

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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... [Read more of this article]

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Portland’s best Halloween costumes + thrift shopping

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]

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Neat STREET! On the fashion fringe at Subject to Season

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]

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Project Runway 8, Episode 13 recap: “Finale Part one”

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]

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It’s official! H&M opens in Portland November 11

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]

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Help a critter out! It’s Buffalo Exchange Coats for Cubs

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]

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Donate your denim + save 20 percent at Meringue

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]

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Neat STREET! Whatcha wear to PFW closing night?

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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