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MARCH (2010)
Saturday, Feb. 28 through Wednesday, March 10
Mario’s – The sophisticated Northwest designer boutiques are celebrating the cosmic coincidence that March 10 spells MARIO (Hey, we’re not one to mock a cosmic coincidence!). Stop in now through Wednesday, March 10 to pick up raffle tickets (one for $10 or two for $25) to win gorgeous fashion prizes, or purchase limited edition T-shirts and hand-woven rugs inspired by art from kids of the Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP). All proceeds from raffle tickets, T-shirts and rugs will benefit CHAP. Mario’s, 833 S.W. Broadway, 503-227-3477; and Mario’s 3.10 at Bridgeport Village, 17031 S.W. 72nd Ave., Tigard; 503-601-7310.
www.marios.com
Monday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 31
March Madness Sale at Sole – Our go-to source for awesome accessories (big brand shoes, gorgeous handbags, local designer jewelry, etc.), is holding its annual March Madness staggered sale. Save 25 percent on handbags Monday, March 1 through Thursday, March 4. Save 25 percent on boots Monday, March 8 through Thursday, March 11. Save 25 percent on scarves and belts Monday, March 15 through Thursday, March 18. And save 25 percent on jewelry Monday, March 22 through Thursday, March 25. Also look for blue dot markdowns of 50 percent throughout the month. Sole, 1033 N.W. Couch St.; 503-222-SOLE. www.4mysole.com
Saturday, March 6 through Sunday, March 14
Meringue Boutique Semi-Annual Sale – Trendy Lake Oswego designer destination will mark down tons of neat stuff by 30 to 70 percent. Save on clothing and accessories from Ella Moss, Joe’s Jeans, Joie, Twisted Hearts and more. Read more about the sale here! 385 First St., Lake Oswego; 503-635-1063. www.meringueboutique.com
Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7
Imelda’s and Louie’s Shoes 16th anniversary sale – Save 10 to 70 percent on select styles all weekend, including new spring arrivals from Fly London, Jeffrey Campbell, Biviel and more. Read more about the sale here. 3426 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-233-7476 and 935 N.W. Everett St.; 503-595-4970. www.imeldasandlouies.com
Sunday, March 7
Watch the Oscars with The Neat Sheet from your couch! Our neat team will be live Tweeting the awards show all night, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. We’ll offer red carpet fashion commentary and plenty of giggles. Watch with us at twitter.com/pdxneatsheet. Also, visit pdxneatsheet.com on Monday, March 8 to read a recap of the best and worst of Oscar night fashion, as voted by local Portland designers, shop owners and fashion folks. Get The Neat Sheet’s complete guide to Portland Oscar parties, events, fashion + more!
Sunday, March 7
Oscar Nighty Party at Hollywood Theatre – Nonprofit organization Film Action Oregon will host the only officially sanctioned Oscar Night America party in Oregon, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hollywood Theatre. Walk the red carpet, eat, drink be merry and dodge the paparazzi – and have your pic taken with an authentic Oscar statuette. $40-$75; 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. www.filmaction.org
Thursday, March 11
“Hell on High Heels” business boot camp for women – Enlist in this day-long business workshop for women, and get concrete tools and planning tips for succeeding in your career, whether you’re a CEO or just thinking about launching your own business. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $89 includes the workshop, lunch, champagne reception and goodie bag. Register online here, order tickets by phone (503-234-7386) or pick ‘em up at Lucy Palmer Boutique (1631 S.W. Bybee Blvd.). Hotel Lucia, 400 S.W. Broadway; 503-234-7386.
Thursday, March 11
“Portraits + Fashion” event at Parallel boutique – Stop by to view new mixed-media portraits by local artist Ariana Harley, and shop the boutiques new arrivals from Trovata, Lutz & Patmos, Paul & Joe Sister, Rag & Bone, Prairie Underground and many more. Get more details about the event here! Parallel, 1022-A N.W. Johnson St.; 503-274-8882.
www.parallelpdx.com
Thursday, March 11
Project Runway Season 7 – Join The Neat Sheet’s weekly viewing parties of Project Runway Season 7, featuring Portland-area designer Seth Aaron Henderson (local designer Janeane Marie Ceccanti was sent home in episode 6). Read more about the show here! Episode No. 8 starts at 10 p.m. tonight. 4825 S.W. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-445-4635. www.tankerpdx.com
Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14
Savor Cannon Beach Wine and Culinary Festival – Hit the coast for a weekend’s worth of wine tastings, wine dinners and a wine walk. Read The Neat Sheet’s full travel + event preview here, with tips on where to stay, eat and shop.
Saturday, March 13
It’s the Fashion: To Love Your Kidneys! Several independent fashion designers are joining forces to present a spring fashion show to benefit the MIKE Program (that stands for Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education). Local personality Byron Beck will co-emcee with Ayanna Bershire, and designers featured include Betty Jean Couture, Bon Lou Couture, Christa Taylor, O’Pearl Jewelry and The Real McCoy. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at California Closets Main Showroom, 1225 S.E. Grand Ave. www.mikeprogram.org
Saturday, March 13 through Wednesday, March 31
Saks Fifth Avenue “Donate, Dress and Dance” prom promotion – Bring in a gently used prom dress and save 20 percent on a new prom dress. Saks Fifth Avenue will donate your special occasion dresses to Abbey’s Closet, a local non-profit Agency that assists girls in need. Saks Fifth Avenue, 850 S.W. Fifth Ave.; 503-553-5340. www.saksfifthavenue.com
Thursday, March 18
23rd Thursday – It’s Northwest Portland’s monthly third Thursday evening of wine, art, shopping and music along Northwest 23rd Avenue from Burnside to Lovejoy Streets. Find sales and specials in the shops, plus happy hour specials and dining deals along the strip. Get complete details here.
Thursday, March 25
Barbara Seipp, owner of Mississippi boutique Phlox and designer of the line Isaac Hers, will host an in-store evening reception to launch her new spring and summer collection. Also shop for new spring styles from Linda Loudermilk, Corey Lynn Calter, Bench, Mike & Chris, Splendid, Mink Pink and more. Phlox, 3962 N. Mississippi; 503-890-0715. www.phloxpdx.com
Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28
Semper Fashion (founder of Portland Fashion Week productions) will present four 20-minute sustainable fashion shows featuring only Northwest designers as part of The Better Living Show at Portland Expo Center. The four shows are scheduled to take place on the Sustainable Life Stage at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Designers featured will include Lizzie Parker, Bon L’ou, Urban Girl NW, Sarabeth Chambers of Saffrona and Planet Protect. Semper also will host an official after-party for the Better Living Show at the Benson Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom on Saturday, March 27. www.betterlivingshow.org
APRIL (2010)
Friday, April 9
Boutiques Unleashed – DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital is setting up for its fifth annual benefit people and pets fashion show, featuring stylish local Portlanders (and The Neat Sheet’s Karen Vitt!) walking the runway with their pets, both dressed in designs provided by local boutiques. Proceeds benefit the DoveLewis Pet Loss Support Program. The Tiffany Center, 1410 S.W. Morrison St. $60-$100; 971-255-5938. www.boutiquesunleashed.org
Friday, April 30
Power of the Purse – Dionne Warwick is one of this year’s guest designers at the fifth annual Power of the Purse fundraiser for Girls Inc. of NW Oregon. Enjoy food, entertainment and a live auction of handbags designed by local and national celebs and designers, including the lovely Warwick. 5:30 p.m. at Portland Art Museum, 503-230-0054. Tickets go on sale March 12. www.girlsincnworegon.org
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