WeMa Designs recycled raincoat from plastic water bottles
March 10, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
WeMa Designs fashion designer Wendi Martin is taking out Portland’s recycling just in time for spring showers: The inventive local designer has created a stylish, modern raincoat made from recycled plastic water and beverage bottles.
Available exclusively at Physical Element boutique in Portland and through local online retailer pdxboutique.com, the coat’s outer shell is made from waterproof [...]
Mattel unveils new collection of “Mad Men” Barbie dolls
March 10, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
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, [...]
Ellington spring trunk show + March handbag giveaway
March 10, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
Ellington, our local handbag heroes, invite shoppers to swing by the store for a daylong trunk show of new spring collections, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday, March 13.
Ellington will show off new handbags in sophisticated spring shades of washed purple, green and grey, plus new hats, scarves and jewelry. We are especially eager [...]
Wine Country Getaway Raffle supports Farm to School
March 9, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
Want to win a pampering weekend in Oregon wine country? We’re talking glamorous accommodations at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg (above), plus $250 worth of spa services, dining and tours of two Willamette Valley wineries? Um, yes!
The Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) has put together a brilliant Wine Country Getaway Raffle to benefit [...]
Neat TREND: Canadian Tuxedos give Portland the blues
March 9, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF, Neat TREND
By Erin Flesch, NEAT Contributor
Why yes, it does appear that hell has in fact frozen over. In an unexpected turn of events (seriously, we didn’t see this one coming) we at The Neat Sheet are officially dubbing the Canadian Tuxedo our Neat Tuesday Trend of the Week.
Not for the faint of heart, this daring denim-on-denim [...]
“Portraits + Fashion” event Thursday at Parallel boutique
March 8, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
Pearl District boutique Parallel invites spring shoppers to stop by for an art reception and first look at new spring fashion arrivals, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday, March 11.
Local artist Ariana Harley will show a collection of mixed-media and oil portraits, featuring characters as disparate as Barack Obama and Maria de Madeiros (the actress [...]
Nordstrom introduces new online Wedding Shop
March 8, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
Seattle-based designer department store Nordstrom today announced the launch of its new and expanded online Wedding Shop, plus in-person wedding stylists in 10 locations across the country (sorry, Portland, the closest is situated in Seattle).
No matter – you can still visit the online Nordstrom Wedding Shop for dresses and apparel for your entire wedding party, and [...]
Portland’s best + worst Oscar fashion picks for 2010
March 8, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
Last night’s Academy Awards ceremony may have lacked in terms of controversy on stage (‘Zzzzzzzzzzz), but there is still plenty to debate about the looks we saw on the red carpet. Where the show itself was a bland, stiff and over-commercialized spectacle, at least we were surprised to see some exciting and unexpected use of color [...]
Neat street: Pedaling into spring, North Portland style
March 7, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STREET
A cold, grey front may be moving back in, but spring sprang in Portland for one glorious Saturday, when gals about town tucked flowers behind their ears, hopped on their bikes and pedaled fast to catch the sun.
Anya Hankin was one such pretty pedaler, who we found moving at fast clip in a blur of [...]
Portland Oscars guide! Parties, fashion + events
March 6, 2010 by karenvitt
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With plucky Sandra Bullock up against the legendary Meryl Streep for Best Actress, James Cameron competing against his ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow for Best Directing, and our dashing hero George Clooney challenging beloved Jeff Bridges for Best Actor, tomorrow night’s 82nd Annual Academy Awards is setting up for a smashing show, likely filled with lots of surprises. And [...]
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