January (2010)

Through mid-January
After Christmas Sales! Shops throughout Portland have marked down select merchandise by up to 80 percent, and we’ve rounded up highlights from the best sales for you here: Your Neat After-Christmas Portland Sales Guide.

All Month Long
Now through Sunday, Jan. 31, save $10 on purchases of wild designer feather earrings at Owlita.com. Read more about Portland’s Owlita designer and see pictures here. Use code OWL2010 at checkout to save. www.owlita.com

All Month Long
Icon Tattoo Studio: Portland’s most fashionable source for artful tattoos, designer jewelry, letterpress cards, prints and more offers a 20 percent discount on all retail items now through Sunday, Jan. 31. Just mention The Neat Sheet at the register, or bring in this coupon. (Tattoos not on sale.) 813 N. Russell St.; 503-957-4738. www.icontattoo.net

Saturday, Jan. 2
Chromium Dumb Belle art-to-wear event will transform Montavilla’s Portland Garment Factory into a “20,ooo Kisses Under the Sea” fantasyland showcase of of wearable art by British artist Joanne Burke. Plus, enjoy music and a video screening, and save 20 percent on all food and drinks at Vintage Cocktail Lounge across the street. 6 p.m. to late at 7910 S.E. Stark St.; 503-257-2905. www.portlandgarmentfactory.com

Tuesday, Jan. 5
Moxie – All coats are marked down by 20 percent today only! Save on cool, charcoal grey wool styles from Lifetime Collective and more. 2400 E. Burnside; 503-296-6943. www.moxiepdx.com

Tuesday, Jan. 5 through Saturday, Jan. 9
Relish Design Store: Save 30 percent on all in-stock Merimekko fabric now through Saturday, Jan. 9. The finish fabric company is known for it’s brightly colored, modern screen-printed designs. Relish Design, 1715 N.W. Lovejoy St.; 503-227-3779. www.shoprelish.com

Tuesday, Jan. 5 through Sunday, Jan. 17
Garnish Apparel – The bad news is Garnish has decided to discontinue its bridal line. The good news is all remaining wedding dresses are marked down by 50 percent through Sunday, Jan. 17. Save on beautiful handmade bridal wear in exquisite fabrics from shop owner/designer Erica Lurie. 1524 N.E. Alberta St.; 503-282-3200. www.garnishapparel.com

Tuesday, January 5 through Tuesday, Jan. 19
Storables  – The organization experts will mark down all closet accessories by 25 percent now through Tuesday, Jan. 19. Save on shoe racks, garment bags, hangers, storage baskets, boxes and bins. 105 N.W. 13th Ave.; 503-221-4500; and 9140 S.W. Hall Blvd., Tigard; 503-624-9500. www.storables.com

Wednesday, Jan. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 17
Imelda’s and Louie’s Shoes – Save 20 to 70 percent at this stellar shoes and accessories source through Sunday, Jan. 17. 3426 N.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-233-7476 and 935 N.W. Everett St.; 503-595-4970. www.imeldasandlouies.com

Wednesday, Jan. 6
Frank James – Save up to 30 percent on clothing and accessories for men and women, now through Friday, Jan. 15. Buy one item, save 10 percent; buy two items, save 20 percent; and buy three items for the 30 percent discount. Save on styles from Mink Pink, Plastic Island, Dear Creatures and more. 729 E. Burnside; 503-239-3959. frankjamesclothing.com

Thursday, Jan. 7 until sold
Una – Save 40 percent on all fall clothing, 30 percent on all fall accessories, and 20 percent on all fall jewelry, plus save an additional 20 percent on sale items, until sold. 2802 S.E. Ankeny St.; 503-235-2326. www.una-myheartisfull.com

Thursday, Jan. 7
Lizard Lounge – The Pearl’s sophisticated streetwear shop will mark down all regular priced merchandise by 20 percent today only (and sale items an extra 10 percent), in celebration of its first First Thursday in 2010. Ends at 7 p.m. 1323 N.W. Irving St.; 503-416-7476. www.lizardloungepdx.com

Thursday, Jan. 7
Jet – Portland designer Jennifer Thomas will mark down all her Mississippi shop’s handbags, wallets and shoes by 25 percent through Sunday, Jan. 31. Save on styles from 49 Square Miles, Matt+Nat, Fiveleft, Cydwoq, Appappaza, Esska and Chie Mahara. ?3753 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-282-3753.

Thursday, Jan. 7
The Art of Weddings: Annual wedding showcase and fashion show featuring local designers. Gerding Theater at The Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave. Read more details on The Art of Weddings at The Neat Sheet.

Thursday, Jan. 7 through Thursday, Jan. 14
Covet – Save 25 to 75 percent on Citizens of Humanity denim, Michaels Stars tees, Geren Ford tops, Susana Monaco dresses and more, now through Thursday, Jan. 14. 429 S.W. 10th Ave.; 503-222-6838. www.lovecovet.com

Friday, Jan. 8 – Sunday, Jan. 10
Narcisse – Save 20 to 75 percent this weekend on dresses and velvet jackets from Noa Noa, Brehan Todd one-of-a-kind jewelry, vintage finds and more. 1015 N.W. Washington St.; 503-224-2422. www.shopnarcisse.typepad.com

Friday, Jan. 8 through Sunday, Jan. 31
Tilde – Sellwood’s sweet boutique for women’s accessories and home decor will mark down all furniture and lamps by 10 percent through Sunday, Jan. 31. Save on sleek mid-century modern teak coffee tables and Danish desks, vintage ceramic lamps and more. 7919 S.E. 13th Ave.; 503-234-9600. www.tildeshop.com

Friday, Jan. 8
Lucy – Shop the fashionable fitness retailer on Fitness Friday for a FREE in-store fitness classes and giveaways, including the chance to win a FREE Lucy travel Hula-Hoop valued at $44. Three area locations. Lucy, 1015 N.W. Couch St.; 503-226-0220. www.lucy.com

Wednesday, Jan. 13
Watch The Neat Sheet on the season premiere of TNT’s Leverage! Leverage is back for a third season (or the second half of its second season run, depending on how you look at it), opening with a fashion episode called “The Runway Job.” Filmed late last summer in Portland, Ore., The Neat Sheet’s Karen Vitt plays an extra role as “Fashion Editor,” appropriately enough. Watch as the Leverage team goes undercover at a big “East Coast” fashion show, and see if you can spot Vitt and other real-life Portland fashion folks. 10 p.m. on TNT (Or join us at the viewing party at Tanker Bar, 4825 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-445-4635.

Thursday, Jan. 14 through Sunday, Jan. 31
Moulé – Save up to 70 percent at the posh boutique department store’s Now or Never Sale. Get more details here. 1225 N.W. Everett St., 503-227-8530?. www.moulestores.com

Thursday, Jan. 14
Project Runway Season 7 premiere party with Janeane Marie! The Neat Sheet and CRAVE Portland will co-host a premiere party at Tanker Bar in Southeast Portland, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Two Portland-area designers, Janeane Marie Ceccanti of Portland and Seth Aaron Henderson of Vancouver, Wash, will compete on the fashion reality show along with 14 other designers from around the country. Read more details at The Neat Sheet, and check back here for details on weekly viewing parties and day-after recaps at The Neat Sheet.

Thursday, Jan. 14
Patagonia Portland? – Neat Deal for readers of The Neat Sheet! Print out this coupon to start saving 30 percent storewide at this world-class outdoor outfitter a day before anyone else! 907 N.W. Irving St.; 503-525-2552. ?www.patagonia.com

Friday, Jan. 15 through Tuesday, Jan. 19
Patagonia – The Pearl District outpost of this world class outdoor outfitter will mark down everything in store by 30 percent, including apparel and accessories for skiers, snowboarders, climbers, kayakers, surfers and more. 907 N.W. Irving St.; 503-525-2552. www.patagonia.com

Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 17
Mabel and Zora – Our go-to boutique for, well, everything… will mark down all jeans by 20 percent this weekend, including Seven For All Mankind, Joe’s Jeans, as well as ponte pants and cords from Twill 22. Also save up to 75 percent on post-post-Christmas sale coats, dresses, sweaters, tops, denim, candles and gifts from Michael Stars, Trina Turk, Mac & Jac, Veronica M, Ella Moss and others. 748 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-241-5696. www.mabelandzora.com

Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17
Local 35 – This local and indie design source will host a weekend sample sale on Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17. Save up to 50 percent on sample styles from Insight and RVCA, including some that haven’t yet reached stores. Also shop for merch from A.P.C., Geoffrey David Bow Ties and Naked and Famous. 3556 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-963-8200. www.local35.com

Thursday, Jan. 21
Iron Bartender competition – Four of Portland’s master mixologists will battle for the title of Iron Bartender in a benefit event for Children’s Relief Nursery, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the DreamTENT in the courtyard of Jupiter Hotel, 800 E. Burnside or by calling 503-283-4776. Win tickets and get more info here! Or visit the Children’s Relief Nursery Web site to purchase tickets for $50.

Monday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 24
Josephine’s Dry Goods – Portland’s best source for European and international fabrics will mark down all fabric in store by 20 percent through Sunday, Jan. 24. Save on wool, silk, knits, cotton prints and more. 521 S.W. 11th Ave.; 503-224-4202. www.josephinesdrygoods.com

Thursday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 24
Jenny Yoo Bridal Trunk Show – The English Department designer and bridal boutique will host a weekend bridal trunk show of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses by Jenny Yoo, Thursday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 24. Preview theJenny Yoo 2010 Bridal Collection, plus, save 10 percent on orders placed during the weekend. 1124 S.W. Alder St.; 503-2244-0724. www.theenglishdept.com

Saturday, Jan. 23 and Sunday, Jan. 24
PDX Collective Sale – Nine local boutiques will over savings of 30-70 percent on past-season merchandise. Save on deals from Popina, Idom Designs, Emily Katz, Tumbleweed,  Pin Me Apparel, Parts + Labour, Suite 6, Zella,Bubble Boutique, Radish Underground and Flora/Space Design. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Cleaners at The Ace Hotel, 403 S.W. 10th Ave. (at Stark St.) www.acehotel.com

Thursday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Jan. 31
Lizard Lounge + Nau Warehouse Sale – The Pearl’s sophisticated streetwear shop will hold a huge warehouse sale, with 80 percent markdowns on house brands Horny Toad Activewear and Nau, plus furnishings, office goods and more. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 11  a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 1323 N.W. Irving St.; 503-416-7476. www.lizardlounge.com

Friday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Jan. 31
Chocolate Fest – Do we really need to say anything more? C’mon, we had you at “Chocolate Fest.” Ok, well head to the World Forestry Center this weekend to sample treats from chocolate masters and artisan chocolatiers from near and far. There’s a Chocolate Bazaar; a Chocolate Market where you’ll learn the art of chocolate pairings with wine, sake, and beer; and delicious chocolate presentations and demonstrations throughout the weekend from local chocolatiers Coco & Co, Missionary chocolates and more. Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. World Forestry Center, 4033 S.W. Canyon Rd.; 503-228-1367. Visit the official Chocolate Fest Web page here.

Saturday, Jan. 30
Roller Skating Benefit party for Haiti – Kickin’ sock retailer Sock It To Me will host a “Knee Highs for Haiti” roller skating benefit party at Oaks Park Roller Rink, with treats, deals and refreshments, 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Portland-based Mangrove Fund. Right on. Oaks Park Roller Rink, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; 503-236-5722. www.oakspark.com

Saturday, Jan. 30
Montavilla’s Portland Garment Factory will hold a big indoor Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30. Find fun stuff for under $10, including vintage clothing and housewares, records and more. 7910 S.E. Stark St.; 503-257-2905. www.portlandgarmentfactory.com

Sunday, Jan. 31
The English Department “A Novel Romance” Bridal Fashion Show: Portland designer Elizabeth Dye will present a showcase of her 2010 Heroines Bridal Collection, plus a look at the best bridal lingerie, flowers, caterers and more. Read more about this event on The Neat Sheet here. Noon, The Cleaners at Ace Hotel, 1022 S.W. Stark St.; 503-224-0724. www.theenglishdept.com

Sunday, Jan. 31
Vegan Bake Sale for Haiti – Mmmmmm! Post Punk Kitchen and People’s Food Co-op will host a sweet sale – literally – on vegan cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, crumb cake, macaroons, cake and more, with all proceeds to benefit Mercy Corps. They’ll provide bags and to-go containers so you can shop and snack and take treats home. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 3029 S.E. 21st Ave.; 503-674-2642.

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