Neat lifestyle emporium Azzurro moves to NW Pearl
July 27, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
European-vibed lifestyle emporium Azzurro is on the move, and they’re now sitting pretty in a stylish new space in the Northwest Pearl industrial district. Previously housed on Northeast Fremont Street, Azzuro’s new location is more spacious and the concrete minimalism of the interior is a stark (and surprisingly soothing) contrast to [...]
Bubble Boutique introduces online shopping
July 23, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Trapped in a cloudy cubicle on a sunny summer day? Well, stop your pouting – we’ve got a pretty new way to pass the time ’til the clock strikes Happy Hour. Bubble Boutique, the Pearl District’s go-to source for gorgeous Euro-designer cocktail dresses and sexy separates, has just introduced [...]
Lizard Lounge sidewalk sale all weekend!
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
We’ve gotta admit, we’re big fans of Lizard Lounge here in Portland. From its hangout-worthy parties to the streetwise store’s city-cool stock of wearable yet sexy clothes, as well as the people who run the joint. Let’s just say they’re our kinda people and Lizard Lounge is our kinda place. Plus [...]
Huge annual summer sale at Imelda’s + Louie’s Shoes
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
One of our favorite summer activities is strolling the sunny streets of various neighborhoods, iced coffee and friends in tow, leisurely window shopping. What’s even better is when we happen to stumble upon huge sales on our journey. That is less likely these days, because given what we do we pretty [...]
Double-Decker PDX tour bus launch party
June 23, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat STUFF
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
If you need more proof that Portland is fast becoming a tourist hotspot, look no further than the unveiling of our city’s very own double-decker bus, made for cruising the streets of our sweet town in high style, tourist or not.
Portland’s first luxury double-decker charter service will host its inaugural launch [...]
Sole announces going out of business sale
Sad news is no fun, unless it comes with some supercheap deals on new designer shoes, handbags and jewelry. Sole boutique is going out of business, and they’re marking down everything in store through Sunday, June 20.
Kim Lane opened Sole boutique in The Pearl District six years ago, and for the duration it’s been our [...]
“Bring It On!” sustainable wine social at Seven Planet
June 15, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
We’re big fans of mindful commerce, especially when shops don’t mind if you drink while commercing. This week, green general store Seven Planet not only doesn’t mind, but they’re encouraging you to grab a bottle of vino and come on down for the Seven Planet + Portland Uncorked “Bring [...]
Herman Miller Sale + Father’s Day gifts at Hive Modern
Modern furniture fans buzz around The Pearl District’s Hive Modern store year round, admiring gorgeous pieces like this classic Eames lounge chair and ottomon set, which is known in certain circles as one of the most significant and collectible furniture designs of the 20th Century. And ringing up at a cool $3,314 beans, it’s perhaps [...]
Belladonna Marie fashion show + designer debut
June 3, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
A word to all you cynics out there: Some dreams really do come true. If you want proof, head to Candy Ultra Lounge in the Pearl District to see the launch of new local clothing line Belladonna Marie, the first collection from Portland designer Jennifer Wiglesworth, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 4.
After [...]
Mabel and Zora birthday party + FREE GemKitty earrings!
May 31, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
Portland’s most stylish shoppers have frequented Pearl District boutique Mabel and Zora for exactly four years now, gravitating from all corners of the city toward the shop’s retro-chic stash of party dresses, locally made jewelry and original gift items. Come help celebrate Mabel and Zora’s fourth birthday this First Thursday with an in-store party and GemKitty [...]
