Ai “A Feast for the Eyes” Fashion Show photo recap
June 7, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Team Neat Sheet stormed the Oregon Convention Center Saturday night to gobble up a fashion feast presented by The Art Institute of Portland, the school’s annual graduate showing of senior designer fashion collections.
The “A Feast for the Eyes” Fashion Show” was staged in two parts over a long evening that [...]
Save 20% on Northwest + indie designs at Le Train Bleu
Hey now, e-filers, did you just hit “send” on your tax return? Well, stay online a little longer and enjoy some tax relief by way of the Spring Sale at favorite local online retailer Le Train Bleu.
Starting today through Monday, May 3, save 20 percent storewide using coupon code “spring10.” This includes neat deals on clothing, [...]
Pedal Nation Urban Riders Bicycle Fashion Shows
March 31, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
Pedal Nation is gearing up for The Bicycle Show, a weekend’s worth of bike-related exhibitors, speakers and workshops cruising into Oregon Convention Center on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11.
Chic cyclists will want to roll in for the most fashionable part of the weekend’s events, two Urban Riders Bicycle Fashion Shows to be held at 3 [...]
Portland Urban Iditarod 2010 photos + video recap
March 14, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
A funny thing happened on the way to shoot our Neat Street Sunday style feature yesterday: In spite of what you may think, the gal we captured rockin’ baggy drop-crotch jeans was not the most controversial fashion statement on Portland streets. To the contrary, we found a huge crowd of gnomes, Oompah Loompahs, ’80s skiers, polygamists [...]
Mattel unveils new collection of “Mad Men” Barbie dolls
March 10, 2010 by karenvitt
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Some news is just too good to not rehash: The New York times reported today that Mattel will soon roll out a new collection of Mad Men Barbie Dolls!
Four dolls retailing for about $75 will be based on the lead characters from AMC’s hit “Mad Men” TV show – Don and Betty Draper, of course, [...]
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, [...]
Sweet savings at Amai Unmei on Valentine’s Day weekend
Portland-based Amai Unmei designer Allison Covington will show shoppers some love this weekend with major markdowns in her boutique this Valentine’s Day weekend.
Now through Sunday, Feb. 14, save 15 percent on all dresses; save 10 percent on all jewelry; and buy one pashmina scarf, save 50 percent on the second.
Covington is best known for her [...]
Most memorable Portland fashion moments ‘09
December 31, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
Letter from the editor: So, how are you stylish Portlanders feeling about 2009? I’m hearing some grumbling (ie, “2009 bit hard”), but it also seems this turbulent year brought some much-needed change, and set the stage for a fabulous 2010.
The Neat Sheet was born this year. It sort of just fell out of me accidentally, [...]
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Watch The Neat Sheet, 4 p.m. today on KOIN!
October 30, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
The Neat Sheet has been working hard to cover all of Portland’s Halloween shopping basics this past month. And now? We’re taking our shopping and style expertise to the airways to talk Halloween fashion with KOIN TV 6 “Keep It Local” at the Red Light Clothing Exchange.
Catch the show from 4-5 p.m. today. The Neat [...]

