EMU + Pistil Trunk Show at PedX Shoe Shangri-la
November 5, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
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 [...]
Shop local… online! Plus, save 15% at Covet Boutique!
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
How’s your day job going? If you need a little pick-me-up, all you cubicle dwellers out there should be as excited as we are that Covet Boutique now offers online shopping.
Downtown Portland’s chic boutique opened an online store last month, and now we’re sharing this neat deal with our [...]
Donate your denim + save 20 percent at Meringue
October 18, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat SALE, Neat STUFF
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
We’re heading into party season, people, but in Portland that still means jeans. Sure, we’ll want some sexy little cocktail dresses for super special nights, but more often than not our holiday attire simply will consist of flattering designer denim and flirty tops. To that end, it’s time to [...]
Date night shopping Wednesdays at Shop Adorn!
October 12, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Fall is not necessarily known as the season of romance, but shouldn’t it be? What with the greater opportunities for cuddling and sipping drinks by a roaring fire than colder months present. Luckily we aren’t the only ones feeling like fall needs to be given its due props because on-trend Fremont [...]
Neat DEAL! Benefit shoe drive + Save 20% at PedX Shoes
June 5, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
Is there a woman out there who doesn’t have too many shoes and who still wants more more more? We thought not. Scoot yourself over to Alberta Street, then, for the PedX Shoe Shangri-la Shoe Drive to Benefit Dress for Success Oregon, running Sunday, June 13 to Sunday, June 20.
Here’s how it works: Just gather up [...]
Your NEAT Portland Memorial Day Weekend sales guide!
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Barbecue schmarbeque, let’s go shopping! Who cares if there’s a dreary Portland forecast this Memorial Day Weekend. Tons of our favorite local shops are offering sales on designer clothing, fancy footwear, accessories and home decor now through Monday, May 31. We even tracked down a few freebies and a [...]
Salem shoppers, save up to 80% at Meringue Boutique!
Salem shoppers, you’re in luck. And Portland shoppers, you’re not opposed to driving an hour if you can save up to 80 percent on totally cool and current denim, cothing and accessories, right? Well then, now’s the time to plow on down I-5 to Meringue Boutique’s Salem location for its biggest sale ever, continuing through [...]
“Sex and the City” Lookalike Contest at Bridgeport Village
May 25, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
Personally, we prefer to think every woman has a bit of each “Sex and the City” character in her. After all, don’t we each have a dash of brains, sexuality, values and strong work ethics? But if you and your gal pals have been making jokes about who is more like Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or [...]
All aboard! Designer deals at the Le Train Bleu Pop-Up Shop
May 25, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
Hop aboard, we have some amazing news for Portland’s most stylish shoppers! Beloved local online retailer Le Train Bleu will open its Northwest Portland doors to the public to shop in person during the first week of June. The Le Train Bleu Portland Pop-Up Shop will chug along with the hottest designer labels, deals and discounts [...]
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 [...]

