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 [...]
Sulu + Hubris trunk shows at Union Rose First Friday
September 2, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT xontributor
It’s not easy going from a being an elementary school teacher in the Bronx to a Portland-based jewelry designer (actually, maybe it is. Sounds like a pretty awesome transition to us).
But that’s exactly what Sue Lieu, the woman behind Sulu designs, did. Judging from how often we’ve seen her artsy [...]
Pearl District Sidewalk Sale starts Friday
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Sorry, people, there’s no slacking off this holiday weekend. It’s our duty to put the “labor” back in Labor Day! We know there’s nothing more strenuous than serious shopping, so a weekend’s worth of sidewalk sales in the Pearl District oughta honor the holiday nice enough. More than 50 [...]
Get wild at the Sweet F.A. Rock & Roll Fashion Show
September 2, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
After its hit show last February, Doomtown Productions has decided to release an encore performance of its successful annual Sweet F.A Rock & Roll Fashion Show. The sex-drugs-rock-n-roll fantasy fueled runway show is happening once again, this time in downtown Portland from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. this Saturday, September 4.
Sweet F.A. [...]
Saks OFF 5th opens at Bridgeport Village Thursday
September 2, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat SALE, Neat STUFF
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Saks is back! Well, kind of. Saks Fifth Avenue may have bailed from downtown Portland this summer, but the high-end department store will open one of its more than 50 Saks OFF 5th off-price bargain outlet shops at Bridgeport Village today.
Saks OFF 5th has gathered a loyal following among frugal fashionistas since opening [...]
Save 25 to 50 percent on Sahlia Michelle Jewelry
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
If you’re not familiar with the Portland based line Sahlia Michelle Jewelry (named after the line’s equally ethereal designer), it’s high time you wised up. The best time to get acquainted with this locally made collection will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, September 6 for the Sahlia Michelle Labor [...]
Neat TREND! How wood you like some cute clog boots?
August 31, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF, Neat TREND
By Marianne Schnell, NEAT contributor
Chances are if you’re a Portland gal you own more than your fair share of cold weather boots. But living in the Northwest, where cool temps and rain rule, there’s always a good reason for yet another booty call. Meet your new BFF: The clog boot. It’s a hybrid of sorts [...]
Shop Fashion’s Night Out in downtown Portland
August 30, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Just as fashion magazines double in size this time of year, fall fashion events tend to be pretty heavy as well. In early October, we’ve got our very own Portland Fashion Week to look forward to (and believe us, we are), but before that there’s Vogue editor Anna Wintour’s ode to [...]
Save big all weekend with these local summer sales
By Erin Flesch, NEAT Contributor
As exciting as the impending barrage of fall fashion arrivals at our favorite local shops is, at this particular moment what we’re most psyched for is all of the end-of-summer clearance sales going down right now and through this weekend.
All over Portland, boutiques are making way for fresh fall merchandise and [...]
Portland’s Keen on the KEEN Garage block party tonight
August 26, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Hey, Portland party people! KEEN footwear — a.k.a. the local makers of what every stylish outdoor-lovin’ gal is wearing on her feet — is shutting down the street outside its Northwest Portland headquarters for a bangin’ block party tonight, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 26.
The outdoor outfitters are [...]
