November Neat SHEET: Gobble up these local goods
November 11, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
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 [...]
EMU + Pistil Trunk Show at PedX Shoe Shangri-la
November 5, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Weather experts are predicting colder weather and heavy snows for Portland this winter, so local fashion experts — hey, that’s us! — are predicting more of a need for cute knit caps and furry boots. We’re pretty excited about this, so we’re racing to La Nina-proof our winter wardrobes [...]
Save 15% at Mabel + Zora Holiday Preview Party
November 5, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Wee ooh, can you even believe it’s already November, folks? The weather outside would suggest otherwise, but dang if we don’t feel the sparkly call of holiday dressing in our bones. It’s not here yet, but before you know it you’ll be RSVP’ing to Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties, family [...]
Charles & Victoria trunk show + sale at Xtabay Vintage
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Southeast Portland’s premiere vintage boutique Xtabay Vintage will host a trunk show and sale featuring Charles & Victoria by local designer Rachel Ancliffe, noon to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 6.
The shop will present Charles & Victoria’s latest collection for fall and winter (top and right), featuring high-waisted wool [...]
Popina Swimwear opening party + Win a swimsuit!
November 3, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat STUFF, Neat WIN
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 Pearl District Grand Opening Party from 6 [...]
Shop local designers at Flurry Pop-Up Shop 2010
November 2, 2010 by karenvitt
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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. 4.
Back [...]
Blake Grand Opening! These jeans are worth a party
October 30, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Monique Balas, NEAT contributor
Portland women have an innate sense of style, but these days many of us are accessorizing with limited funds. This is why we shop carefully, investing in pieces we’ll wear again and again. We know a sweet pair of designer jeans will buy more bang for our butt than a fancy-schmancy [...]
Go Hollywood for the Fluxus trunk show at Shop Adorn
October 28, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT Contributor
Who’s ready to get their Hollywood on? Portland’s tiny but packed-to-the-brim Shop Adorn is hosting a designer trunk show and sale featuring neat Los Angeles label Fluxus from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 12th.
Browse and shop tons of new styles from the cutting-edge L.A. line, best known for [...]
Neat TREND! Portland winter coats + outerwear wrap-up
October 26, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF, Neat TREND
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 [...]
Neat STREET! On the fashion fringe at Subject to Season
October 24, 2010 by karenvitt
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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 to hair to [...]
