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Stylish Iconniversary party at Icon Tattoo Studio

September 3, 2010 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat EVENT

By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
The gals running Icon Tattoo Studio understand that tattoos are just another stylish accessory, especially here in Portland. So, last year Icon owner Melanie Nead relocated to a stylish space on North Russell Street and expanded to include a retail department. Now the pretty people will celebrate a year [...]

Velvet Sparrow Designs haute hair bouquets for brides

January 27, 2010 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat STUFF

Stylish Portland tattoo artist Melanie Nead has done it again. First, she reinvented the way local women adorn their bodies by combining the art of tattooing and the art of fashion into one designer destination. Now, she’s set to reinvent the way local brides adorn their hair.
Last year, Nead transformed Icon Tattoo Studio into more [...]

Neat SHOP
Tattooh yeah, Icon’s new owner is crafty

September 20, 2009 by karenvitt  
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat SHOP

In Portland, tattoos are just another stylish accessory – like a handbag or a pretty pair of earrings. So then, why not shop for both at once? This simply brilliant idea has finally come together thanks to Icon Tattoo’s new owner, the ultra-talented artist and lover of all-things-pretty, Melanie Nead.
Upon taking ownership of Icon Tattoo [...]