Neat street style: Gettin’ the Led out on N.E. 28th Ave.
April 4, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STREET, Neat STUFF
When we spotted Erin Lyon’s electric orange sweater jacket from two blocks away on Thursday afternoon, we gave chase down Northeast 28th Avenue to get a closer look (rest assured we at The Neat Sheet hop high hurdles to bring you style stories from the streets of PDX).
We finally caught up to Lyon, and in [...]
Take a local look at Lindsey Reif’s Spring 2010 Collection
March 28, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
We can’t put it any better than Lindsey Reif herself: She has “hellof motorcycle jackets” right now!
The Portland designer recently launched her Spring 2010 Collection, which you can view online at www.reif-haus.com or find locally at Radish Underground and Frank James boutiques. It’s her feminine take on soft, feminine motorcycle jackets (left) that first caught our [...]
Neat street style: We found purple hair in Jamison Square!
March 28, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STREET, Neat STUFF
Look closer: Kelly Slank’s hair is purple, and we couldn’t be more delighted!
We spotted Slank in the Pearl District Saturday, strolling past Jamison Square during the neighborhood’s annual Bunny Hop shopping event. While parents led little girls in pink dresses and rabbit ears from store to store for Easter treats, Slank unwittingly wore her own [...]
First Friday with Nationale, Tolivar + East End shops
March 4, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
How about following up your busy First Thursday with a neat First Friday?
Nationale has relocated its boutique-slash-gallery to Lower East Burnside, opening yesterday in the same building as Sword + Fern. Also, Tolivar, a new retail shop for handmade clothing, art and jewelry, just opened in the building’s breezeway. These inventive shops, along with others on Burnside’s Lower [...]
Look what’s new! Neat Portland spring shopping guide
February 27, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
News of new spring fashion arrivals in Portland stores keeps pouring in at such a rate we’ve decided to round ‘em up. From top trends (florals, nauticals, nudes) to comfy, transitional basics, here’s a local look at what’s new in store:
Amai Unmei – Portland designer Allison Covington has just received a colorful new shipment of [...]
Neat street style: Denim-hating on Lower East Burn
February 14, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STREET
When we spotted Alison Hawley wearing “jeggings” on Lower East Burnside Saturday afternoon, we pulled right over to ask her what she thinks of the denim-meets-leggings trend we covered just last week. Turns out Hawley, who owns Frank James boutique and was hanging out in front of her shop on a coffee break, much prefers jeggings [...]
Neat STUFF
Chic legwarmers + armwarmers fight frostbite
December 7, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
It’s freezing! Wait, no, it’s below freezing! Sorry to state the obvious, but our outdoor holiday adventures this weekend were a little mind-numbing. Where were these cozy, warm woolen armwarmers and thick cashmere legwarmers when we needed them?
Let us tell you where to find ‘em so you don’t acquire a festive case of frostbite while [...]
Neat TREND
Infinity scarves, a trend to last forever
November 5, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat TREND
“Infinity Scarves.” The name alone suggests this hot fall trend actually will last forever. And why shouldn’t it? These versatile, loopy neckwarmers put your boring old straight scarves to shame. We first talked about the popular circle scarves in our fall accessories roundup, but now it’s cold outside, baby, so let’s take a closer look.
Kim [...]
Neat EVENT
Dear Creatures trunk show @ Frank James
September 23, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat SALE
Lower East Burnside’s funky-fresh Frank James boutique will celebrate its one-year anniversary and recent shop makeover with a party, summer sale and Dear Creatures trunk show from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Shop from the Dear Creatures Autumn 2009 Collection, a 60’s-inspired extravaganza of A-line mini-dresses, windowpane plaids and girl-scout stylings. (Perfect [...]
Neat TREND
Are you wearing a onesie? Cuz you’re my baby!
August 20, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat TREND
Flirty little rompers are summer’s top trend, second only to boyfriend jeans and gladiator sandals. We tracked down this versatile short-suit by VeronicaM at Mabel and Zora. Pair it with flip-flops and a straw fedora to hit the beach, or glam it up with heels and bling for a hot night out.
Find more cute rompers [...]
