Save 20% on Lucy “Magic Pants” + fitness wear
Hello, Magic Pants! Lucy activewear, a go-to source for Portland women seeking stylish fitness apparel, has come out with new “Magic Pants” for spring. Ok, they’re not really called “Magic Pants” – that’s just what we call them because when we tried them on they flattened this and compressed that so we looked like we [...]
Your neat Portland Earth Day sales + events guide
April 22, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
By Karen Vitt and Erin Flesch, NEAT Earth Day rounder uppers
Turn off a light, take out the recycling and… go shopping? It’s Earth Day, and Earthlings don’t come any more green than right here Portland, where we pretty much rule the planet in terms of sustainable fashion and design. In celebration of Portland Earth Day [...]
Mountain Hardwear party + Win an Urban Travel Jacket!
March 29, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat WIN
Sure, Mountain Hardwear makes cutting-edge mountaineering and outdoor gear for extreme conditions. But in case you forgot, they also make pretty pieces for gals who simply like to bike and hike. Whichever you prefer (and who says you can’t prefer both!), stop by the downtown Portland store for a big anniversary party and spring collection launch, [...]
Nordstrom introduces new online Wedding Shop
March 8, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
Seattle-based designer department store Nordstrom today announced the launch of its new and expanded online Wedding Shop, plus in-person wedding stylists in 10 locations across the country (sorry, Portland, the closest is situated in Seattle).
No matter – you can still visit the online Nordstrom Wedding Shop for dresses and apparel for your entire wedding party, and [...]
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Me, I want a hooooolah hoop . . . from Lucy!
Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)
? Christmas, Christmas time is near ? . . . and which one of those precious little cartoon chipmunks wanted the Hula-Hoop? Alvin? Simon? Theodore? No matter – now we can all get our hands on a FREE Christmas Hula-Hoop, though Christmas really will come one day late (sorry, Alvin). On Saturday, Dec. [...]
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Clair Vintage trunk show + sale at Pin-Me
November 23, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat SALE
We’ve rounded up another fun sale event for your Black Friday shopping weekend – and this one doesn’t involve any mall madness.
Indie boutique Pin-Me Apparel (one of our favorites!) will host a trunk show by Clair Vintage Inspired Designs, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28. At the same time, save 15-percent [...]
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Frigid Friday fashion show @ The Big Chill
November 12, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
Bundle up for The Big Chill ‘09! Widmer Brothers Brewing is breaking out the beer luge for a winter celebration of snowy fashions, music and art, 9 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 13 at Grand Central Bowing Lounge.
The chill festivities include drinking freely of Widmer’s seasonal Brrr beer, music from 94/7 FM and Grand Central’s new DJ, a [...]
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A Fortes Design green trunk show at Pin-Me
November 3, 2009 by karenvitt
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You really must squeeze this latest shopping event into Thursday’s busy fashion calendar: Designer Janessa Bautista of A Fortes Design, a notable talent on Portland’s green scene, will host a trunk show at fave Mississippi boutique Pin-Me Apparel, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Enjoy drinks, snacks and a raffle while browsing the latest [...]
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Piperlime introduces apparel
Piperlime.com, one of our favorite online sources for shoes and handbags (yay, free shipping and free returns almost all the time!), just added apparel to its warehouse of fashion finds. Look for distressed denim from J Brand, Seven For All Mankind and AG Jeans; drapey tops from Splendid and Velvet; ruffle tops from Nanette Lepore, [...]
