Ellington spring trunk show + March handbag giveaway
March 10, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
Ellington, our local handbag heroes, invite shoppers to swing by the store for a daylong trunk show of new spring collections, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday, March 13.
Ellington will show off new handbags in sophisticated spring shades of washed purple, green and grey, plus new hats, scarves and jewelry. We are especially eager [...]
Nordstrom introduces new online Wedding Shop
March 8, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
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 [...]
Imelda’s and Louie’s Shoes anniversary sale
It’s hard to believe we’ve been shopping Imelda’s and Louie’s Shoes since chunky red platform sandals and the “Rachel” shag were all the rage, but Portland’s go-to shoe source turns 16 this month. Stop by the shop’s anniversary sale to save 10 to 70 percent on select styles this weekend, Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, [...]
March Madness accessories sale at Sole all month
Sole, our go-to source for for awesome accessories (think big brand shoes, gorgeous handbags, local designer jewelry, etc.), will hold its annual March Madness staggered sale starting today through Wednesday, March 31.
Save 25 percent on handbags Monday, March 1 through Thursday, March 4. Save 25 percent on boots Monday, March 8 through Thursday, March 11. Save [...]
Win Ellington’s Lindsay tote bag in black crushed nylon
February 19, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat CONTEST, Neat STUFF
Hooray for haute handbags! Local label Ellington is giving away another new handbag as part of its monthly bag-of-the-month giveaway contests.
Last month they gave away a black leather Sophia hobo, and this month you can enter to win a new style for spring – the Lindsay tote in black crushed nylon with edgy ruching details [...]
Artful Icon trunk show at Zelda’s this weekend
January 28, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
Many of us already think of shoes as art (isn’t that why we’re filling our closets with museum-worthy collections?), but L.A. accessories designer Icon takes the idea to a whole new level. Stop by Zelda’s Shoe Bar this weekend for an Icon trunk show of artfully decorated shoes and bags, Friday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Jan. [...]
Neat street style: Wascally winter wear off Hawthorne
January 24, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STREET
Does urban street style get any more perfectly Portland? We found Robin (last name held upon request) running Thursday errands in the Hawthorne neighborhood, and feeling a bit over-dressed as she’d prepared for cold and rain and got some suddenly sunny weather instead.
This Lewis & Clark College law school graduate was the epitome of urban [...]
Neat SALE
Save up to 70% at Imelda’s + Louie’s Shoes
Finally! We shoved the tree in the shredder, and we’ve had our noses pressed to the window outside Imelda’s and Louie’s Shoes for more than a week. We’re just hopping up and down in our boring old shoes and waiting for the post-holiday sale to begin, and we’ll be put out of our misery starting this [...]
How bad do you want this hat? Shop Phlox!
December 23, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
How bad do you want this hat? Imagine then how bad she’ll want it, too. We found this gorgeous, hand-embroidered and faux-fur lined violet Eve hat by Nobis ($60) while browsing at Phlox Clothing Boutique on Mississippi Avenue, where we bet you can find the perfect, last gifts for all the indimidatingly stylish women in your life.
This [...]
Neat SALE
Save 25% on Orla Kiely bags at Pin-Me
No offense Santa, but we hardly need you. Now through Christmas Eve, Pin-Me Apparel boutique on Mississippi Avenue is offering a 25 percent discount on all Orla Kiely handbags, wallets, cosmetic bags and shopping trolleys – which you’ll need to wheel all this cool stuff home without a sleigh.
Save on classic shoulder bags and wallets [...]
