Stylish Iconniversary party at Icon Tattoo Studio
September 3, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
The gals running Icon Tattoo Studio understand that tattoos are just another stylish accessory, especially here in Portland. So, last year Icon owner Melanie Nead relocated to a stylish space on North Russell Street and expanded to include a retail department. Now the pretty people will celebrate a year [...]
Sulu + Hubris trunk shows at Union Rose First Friday
September 2, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT xontributor
It’s not easy going from a being an elementary school teacher in the Bronx to a Portland-based jewelry designer (actually, maybe it is. Sounds like a pretty awesome transition to us).
But that’s exactly what Sue Lieu, the woman behind Sulu designs, did. Judging from how often we’ve seen her artsy [...]
Get wild at the Sweet F.A. Rock & Roll Fashion Show
September 2, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
After its hit show last February, Doomtown Productions has decided to release an encore performance of its successful annual Sweet F.A Rock & Roll Fashion Show. The sex-drugs-rock-n-roll fantasy fueled runway show is happening once again, this time in downtown Portland from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. this Saturday, September 4.
Sweet F.A. [...]
Shop Fashion’s Night Out in downtown Portland
August 30, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Just as fashion magazines double in size this time of year, fall fashion events tend to be pretty heavy as well. In early October, we’ve got our very own Portland Fashion Week to look forward to (and believe us, we are), but before that there’s Vogue editor Anna Wintour’s ode to [...]
Portland’s Keen on the KEEN Garage block party tonight
August 26, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Hey, Portland party people! KEEN footwear — a.k.a. the local makers of what every stylish outdoor-lovin’ gal is wearing on her feet — is shutting down the street outside its Northwest Portland headquarters for a bangin’ block party tonight, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 26.
The outdoor outfitters are [...]
Model auditions for Portland Fashion Week 2010
August 25, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
We know Portland is crawling with sexy ladies (and fellas!) who have the strut, attitude and style needed to rule the catwalk for Portland Fashion Week. Here is your chance to participate in what is poised to be the biggest, most press covered fashion week in PDX history. All we can say [...]
Neat SHOES! PedX opens Manifesto on Mississippi
August 19, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
PedX Shoes is preggers y’all, and they’re due to have a fully grown hybrid shoe baby named Manifesto (if anyone is interested in writing a true life PDX fashion comic book, this could be your starting point).
After kicking ass and taking orders in the women’s shoe business for the past seven [...]
Shop 150+ craft and market vendors at Alberta Street Fair
August 17, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Summer is fast slipping through our sweat covered fingers and we’ve got to squeeze every last bit of joy out of it. As we’ve stated before, one of our fave summer activities is scouring the local street fairs for neat locally made goods, and happily for us, there’s a big one [...]
Betsey Johnson + Collier Fashion Showcase at Couture
August 12, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Designer Betsey Johnson is known the world over for her whimsical fashion sense and over-the-top feminine designs. Oh, and also for having bright pink hair and a proclivity for doing cartwheels at the end of each runway show. Basically, she’s a rad chick that makes fashion what it should be: fun [...]
Hawthorne Street Fair sidewalk sales + specials
August 11, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
On any given day Hawthorne Boulevard is packed with shop-hungry pedestrians, but come this Sunday it will be pure Portland pandemonium. Grab your sunscreen, comfy walking shoes and a wad of cash because it’s time for the annual summer Hawthorne Street Fair, taking place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on [...]
