Friday, March 12, 2010

Imelda’s and Louie’s Shoes anniversary sale

March 3, 2010 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat 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, [...]

New Grayling jewelry + spring arrivals at MINK boutique

February 22, 2010 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat STUFF

It may be just a spring tease, but the weekend’s warm weather and yet another sunny Monday has us rarin’ to shed our winter skins and shop for spring. First stop, Hawthorne’s MINK boutique, where they’ve just received a new shipment of Grayling jewelry by local designer Katy Kippen, plus springy new clothing and accessories from local [...]

Join The Red Light’s Co-Ed Naked Shopping Spree

February 10, 2010 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat EVENT

Calling all exhibitionists! The Red Light Clothing Exchange is suiting up (or down, rather) for its second annual Co-Ed Naked Shopping Spree on Sunday, Feb. 21. Finally – it’s your big chance to flash and dash!
Four contestants (two men and two women) will be chosen in a random drawing from all customers who spend $20 [...]

Find a super slice of pizza on Portland’s busiest delivery day

February 7, 2010 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat CONTEST, Neat STUFF

Put down that bucket o’ Buffalo wings. Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest pizza delivery day of the year, with national reports from Domino’s Pizza and Pizza Hut saying they each expect to nearly double their average Sunday night sales. But why not take a slice of the local pie instead, and order up from [...]

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

January 4, 2010 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat SALE

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 [...]

Neat DEAL
Mink holiday party benefits Dress For Success

December 7, 2009 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat DEAL, Neat EVENT

Continuing along this season’s feel-good shopping theme, Hawthorne’s Mink Boutique will turn its annual holiday party into a benefit for Dress For Success Oregon, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow night, Tuesday, Dec. 8.
Shoppers who bring in a donation of $10 or a bag of gently worn clothing to benefit Dress For Success will save 15 [...]

Neat DEAL
Save on cute (and strategic) Thanksgiving tops

November 25, 2009 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat DEAL

The thing about dressing for Thanksgiving dinner is not making it more complicated than dressing the turkey. That’s where cute, colorful and magically bulge-hiding tops come in.
Eat all you want this year, because Mink boutique on Hawthorne Boulevard just received a shipment of tops as stylish as they are strategic. Many are nipped in just [...]

Neat EVENT
Dragonlily customer appreciation weekend

November 11, 2009 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat SALE

Hawthorne’s fun, indie-with-a-New-Age-vibe boutique will host a customer appreciation party and sale all weekend, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15.
Nibble on vegan chocolates from Raw Bliss and complimentary mimosas, enjoy $5 chair massages and free tarot card readings, and save 20 percent on everything in store, including [...]

Neat EVENT
Surface to Air party & sale @ Local 35

October 21, 2009 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat EVENT

International art and jewelry company Surface to Air is taking its show on the road with a West Coast tour, stopping in for a party and back stock sale at Hawthorne Boulevard’s Local 35 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Enjoy drinks and snacks while shopping for tough, two- and three-finger rings in silver [...]

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