Save 25 to 50 percent on Sahlia Michelle Jewelry
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
If you’re not familiar with the Portland based line Sahlia Michelle Jewelry (named after the line’s equally ethereal designer), it’s high time you wised up. The best time to get acquainted with this locally made collection will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, September 6 for the Sahlia Michelle Labor [...]
Designers Holly Stalder + Laura Irwin open Haunt fashion studio
June 30, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Holly Stalder, a.k.a. one half of the design team that brought Portland’s indie fashion scene to the national stage a decade ago, has a new project up her well-tailored sleeve. Best known as co-founder of the groundbreaking boutique Seaplane, Stalder is now setting up shop alongside local hand-knitwear designer Laura Irwin [...]
Bid to win a dream wedding package at Jupiter Hotel
March 12, 2010 by karenvitt
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You can’t buy love – and certainly not on eBay – but you can at least bid to win a crazy-cool wedding to be held in the DreamTENT in the courtyard of Jupiter Hotel on Sunday, October 10.
So many brides and grooms are eager to get married on 10-10-10 that the Jupiter Hotel has decided to [...]
Nordstrom introduces new online Wedding Shop
March 8, 2010 by karenvitt
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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 [...]
View “A Novel Romance” local bridal fashion slideshow
February 13, 2010 by karenvitt
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We’ve been busy with the Valentine’s Day beat for the past few weeks, but we finally have a chance to share with you some of Portland photographer Lisa Warninger’s stunning shots from “A Novel Romance,” The English Dept.’s 2010 bridal fashion show held Sunday, Jan. 31 at The Cleaners space at Ace Hotel.
The show featured [...]
Velvet Sparrow Designs haute hair bouquets for brides
January 27, 2010 by karenvitt
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Stylish Portland tattoo artist Melanie Nead has done it again. First, she reinvented the way local women adorn their bodies by combining the art of tattooing and the art of fashion into one designer destination. Now, she’s set to reinvent the way local brides adorn their hair.
Last year, Nead transformed Icon Tattoo Studio into more [...]
Jenny Yoo Bridal Trunk Show at The English Department
January 21, 2010 by karenvitt
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Internationally recognized bridal fashion designer Jenny Yoo will debut her new spring bridal collection at a weekend trunk show at The English Department, this Thursday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 24.
Preview Yoo’s stunning bridal gowns and chic bridesmaid dresses, and save 10 percent on orders placed. during the event. Yoo is known for designing timeless [...]
Portland’s most romantic bridal fashion show
January 11, 2010 by karenvitt
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No one wants to be a McBride. With more than 2.5 million weddings served in the U.S. every year, it’s easy to understand why brides are taking such strides to differentiate themselves. Wedding trends for spring 2010 are more personal than ever, incorporating unique touches like vintage jewelry or handmade, one-of-a-kind gowns. Enter: The English Department.
Downtown [...]
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Handmade bridal blowout at Garnish boutique
Portland fashion designer Erica Lurie, owner of Alberta’s Garnish boutique, is wasting no time getting a jump on her 2010 New Year’s resolution: to better listen to her customers and give them what they need. And apparently what they need is more casual everyday wear and less bridal finery. In light of that, Garnish has [...]
Studio del Fiore vintage brooch bridal bouquets
January 5, 2010 by karenvitt
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Someone marry us right now! This spectacular vintage brooch bridal bouquet from Studio del Fiore is one-of-a-kind, and it took Portland floral designer Lisa Martin several months to create. One lucky bride-to-be can acquire this beauty of a bouquet on Thursday night at the annual The Art of Weddings local designer bridal event (in fact, [...]
