Ecouture sustainable Portland fashion show
June 7, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
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 [...]
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
Filed under Neat EVENT
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 [...]
Don’t get pinched – get the look of the Irish
March 17, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
By Karen Vitt + Erin Flesch, NEAT green shoppers
Ah, St. Patrick. Patron saint of PBR and pinching. Just kidding, he’s not. He’s the patron saint of leprechauns and rainbows. Just kidding, he’s not. Just kidding, he is. Just kidding, we don’t know what he’s the patron saint of. Just kidding, we do. He’s the patron [...]
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 [...]
Erin Go Bragh! Vintage fashion show + sale tonight
March 2, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
What’s this? The world’s first and only vintage musical comedy fashion show and sale? And it’s right in our own back yard!
Tonight, AlexSandra’s Vintage Emporium will present the Erin Go Bragh! Vintage Fashion Show + Sale at Tony’s Starlight Supper Club Lounge, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 2.
One night each month, a parade [...]
Neat SALES
Your neat Black Friday weekend sales guide
Ok Portland, are you ready to work off that gravy-smothered Turducken with some madcap Black Friday shopping? Let’s kick this economy’s butt! The best sales of the year start this Friday, Nov. 27 and continue throughout the weekend. We’ve rounded up Portland’s best sales for your shopping ease. May we suggest you print this and [...]
