“Bring It On!” sustainable wine social at Seven Planet
June 15, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
We’re big fans of mindful commerce, especially when shops don’t mind if you drink while commercing. This week, green general store Seven Planet not only doesn’t mind, but they’re encouraging you to grab a bottle of vino and come on down for the Seven Planet + Portland Uncorked “Bring [...]
Ecouture sustainable Portland fashion show
June 7, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Hot on the haute heels of this weekend’s “A Feast for the Eyes” graduate student fashion show by The Portland Art Institute, another group of stylish students will present the second annual Ecouture sustainable fashion show, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Tuesday, June 8.
The American Marketing Association student [...]
“Earth Days” spa specials at The Resort at the Mountain
April 24, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat SALE, Neat TRAVEL
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Skiers, campers and outdoor lovers flock to Mt. Hood year-round for outdoor fun, but these days the mountain is attracting a new kind of recreational visitor: The spa set.
The 5,000 square foot spa at The Resort at the Mountain was remodeled last year, and now offers a stylish space [...]
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 [...]
Spring Greening eco-friendly fun on Mississippi Ave.
April 21, 2010 by karenvitt
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Spring cleaning is rarely fun, but Spring Greening is a whole ‘nuther story! Put the chores on hold this weekend and hit Mississippi Avenue for eco-friendly shopping steals, dining deals, music and family fun at the Historic Mississippi Business Association’s Spring Greening Earth Month event, noon to 6 p.m. this Saturday, April 24.
In celebration of [...]
Save on recycled fashion at Moxie Earth Day Sale
By Erin Flesch, NEAT Contributor
In honor of Earth Day, indie Burnside boutique Moxie is being kind to both our wallets and the planet by offering 15 percent discounts on all recycled products purchased in store this Thursday, April 22. Luckily for us, Moxie specializes in eco-friendly products and apparel, so tons of their unique items [...]
Nau stylish activewear sale at Lizard Lounge all weekend
As we reported in February, Portland-based sustainable activewear label Nau has a fantastic new spring collection, available online and at Lizard Lounge.
This weekend we have more good news: You’ll save 10 percent on all regular priced Nau and Horny Toad clothing, Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28. This may not sound like a huge discount, but [...]
WeMa Designs recycled raincoat from plastic water bottles
March 10, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
WeMa Designs fashion designer Wendi Martin is taking out Portland’s recycling just in time for spring showers: The inventive local designer has created a stylish, modern raincoat made from recycled plastic water and beverage bottles.
Available exclusively at Physical Element boutique in Portland and through local online retailer pdxboutique.com, the coat’s outer shell is made from waterproof [...]
Portland Oscars guide! Parties, fashion + events
March 6, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat STUFF
With plucky Sandra Bullock up against the legendary Meryl Streep for Best Actress, James Cameron competing against his ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow for Best Directing, and our dashing hero George Clooney challenging beloved Jeff Bridges for Best Actor, tomorrow night’s 82nd Annual Academy Awards is setting up for a smashing show, likely filled with lots of surprises. And [...]
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Nau party & sale tonight at Lizard Lounge
October 8, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat SALE
Lizard Lounge, the Pearl’s mini department store for stylish streetwear, will host a First Thursday party tonight, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Enjoy food, drinks from New Deal Vodka and music by DJ Hot Biology while shopping the new fall collection from hip activewear label Nau. Plus, save 10 percent on Nau [...]
