Alice in Portland (er, Wonderland) fantastical spring fashion
March 3, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
We’re mad as a hatter over “Alice in Wonderland” buzz, and we’re not alone.
As Tim Burton’s take on the classic Lewis Carroll fantasy adventure tale tumbles into theaters Friday, it’s evident that fashion designers, jewelry makers and artists on a local and national level have been whipped into a [...]
View “A Novel Romance” local bridal fashion slideshow
February 13, 2010 by karenvitt
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We’ve been busy with the Valentine’s Day beat for the past few weeks, but we finally have a chance to share with you some of Portland photographer Lisa Warninger’s stunning shots from “A Novel Romance,” The English Dept.’s 2010 bridal fashion show held Sunday, Jan. 31 at The Cleaners space at Ace Hotel.
The show featured [...]
How bad do you want this hat? Shop Phlox!
December 23, 2009 by karenvitt
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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 [...]
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We’re mad for these Portland hatters
November 12, 2009 by karenvitt
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When we saw this pic of dapper dog, Olson, wearing a new hat from local designer Elizabeth Rohloff, we decided someone needs to start an entire blog about dogs wearing hats. But wouldn’t you know it, Dogs in Duds already did. But back to the point: let’s go hat shopping!
Bonnet Boutique in the Pearl is [...]
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Save on fall & holiday arrivals at Moxie
On-trend East Burnside boutique Moxie has received boxes and boxes of fall and holiday dresses, hats, sweaters, denim and more from local and independent designers. With so many sweet packages to unwrap, the Moxie gals are saying it feels like Christmas already.
Some of our favorite finds include one-of-a-kind recycled jackets from Bella Sisters (left), crafted in [...]
Portland’s best last-minute Halloween thrift shopping
October 26, 2009 by karenvitt
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Let the Halloween costume scavenging begin! We’ve already given you the scoop on Portland’s hottest Halloween costumes, but with less than a week to shop we thought you might like a few more cool, affordable resources.
We checked out what’s currently in stock at some favorite Portland vintage shops and thrift stores, and the good news [...]
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Cool coats + lots of leggings at Physical Element
October 24, 2009 by karenvitt
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Cool coat styles have just hit the floor at Physical Element, along with all kinds of cozy fall merchandise from a roster of urban and international designers. Find versatile coats with lots of accessories to play with, like Cop.Copine’s brown plaid wool blend Deon style (above), which has a removeable hood and scarf. Also find [...]
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Watch Pinkham’s “Procession” slideshow
October 10, 2009 by karenvitt
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In stark contrast to the slick Portland Fashion Week productions taking place in the industrial shipyards this week, some of Portland’s uniquely talented independent designers put on a fantastic display of quite a different sort in Southeast Portland last night.
Inspired milliner Dayna Pinkham presented a funereal style procession of her latest headwear designs, worn by [...]
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Friday’s “Procession” location announced
October 8, 2009 by karenvitt
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Pinkham Millinery today revealed the secret location of its annual headwear fashion show, to be held this Friday, Oct. 9 at 639 S.E. 26th street, between Morrison and Stark. Portland milliner Dayna Pinkham of Pinkham Millinery will present her annual fashion show: “The Procession,” in collaboration with a roster of talented local designers.
Often Portland’s best and most fun fashion show [...]
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Pinkham Millinery presents “The Procession”
September 23, 2009 by karenvitt
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Hats on parade, oh heavenly headwear happiness! On Friday, Oct. 9, smack-dab in the midst of Portland Fashion Week, renowned Portland milliner (a.k.a. Hat Goddess) Dayna Pinkham of Pinkham Millinery will present her annual fashion show: “The Procession.” And the whole extravaganza is to be held in a super-secret location, no less!
Pinkham will collaborate with a [...]
