Bridesmaid dresses get new life in Project Runway 8, Ep. 6
September 3, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
After last week’s group challenge fueled trauma and drama, this week’s episode flew by with the greatest of ease. The cringe-worthy moments were down a good 90 percent, and all seemed swell in the land of Project Runway 8 (except for the growing league of haters toward sweet Micheal Costello, that is. [...]
Sulu + Hubris trunk shows at Union Rose First Friday
September 2, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Project Runway 8, Ep. 5 recap: “There Is an I in Team”
August 27, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
The world of Project Runway 8 was turned upside down last night, and in an epic battle of egos vs. underdogs, the meek did inherit the earth. This week’s episode, “There Is An ‘I’ in Team,” broke down this season’s challenge winners (sorry, Portlander Gretchen Jones) and rose up the two contestants [...]
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 [...]
Model auditions for Portland Fashion Week 2010
August 25, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
We know Portland is crawling with sexy ladies (and fellas!) who have the strut, attitude and style needed to rule the catwalk for Portland Fashion Week. Here is your chance to participate in what is poised to be the biggest, most press covered fashion week in PDX history. All we can say [...]
