Neat PEOPLE: Halloween queen + sock star Erica Easley
October 27, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat PEOPLE, Neat SHOP, Neat STUFF
By Anna Reed, NEAT contributor
It’s not easy for a store to stand out on Southeast Portland’s super hip strip of Hawthorne Boulevard, but the Red Light Clothing Exchange does just that because of its dedication to buying directly from the public and keeping prices affordable for those of every age, shape and degree of quirk.
Red Light [...]
Crystalyn Kae handbag trunk show at Moxie
June 11, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT
By Erin Flesch, NEAT Contributor
Finding the perfect bag that transitions easily from work to play can be a bit tricky. Finding one that can do double (err, triple) duty as a vacation tote is even more unusual, which is why we are thrilled to find these neat Crystalyn Kae handbags. If you’re looking for a go-anywhere, [...]
Ipseity Designs 2010 Collection + Sale Sunday!
This just in! Drop everything in the name of neat last-minute shopping! Portland designer Keri Roberts, former co-owner of Hawthorne Boulevard’s Dragonlily Boutique, will host an impromptu show and sale of her latest Ipseity Designs, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 6.
That’s today, kiddos, and we can’t think of a better way to [...]
Neat DEAL! Benefit shoe drive + Save 20% at PedX Shoes
June 5, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
Is there a woman out there who doesn’t have too many shoes and who still wants more more more? We thought not. Scoot yourself over to Alberta Street, then, for the PedX Shoe Shangri-la Shoe Drive to Benefit Dress for Success Oregon, running Sunday, June 13 to Sunday, June 20.
Here’s how it works: Just gather up [...]
Breath of Portland Fashion Show! Dawn Sharp + more
June 4, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
If Portland needs one thing right now, it’s a breath of fresh (non-wet) air. We fear our usually steely tolerance for rain will only hold out for a few more days before we turn on each other and our beloved city. So we are giving the weather gods a firm deadline [...]
Belladonna Marie fashion show + designer debut
June 3, 2010 by karenvitt
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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 [...]
First Friday sales + dining deals in Montavilla
June 3, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Montavilla is fast becoming Portland’s newest shopping and dining hotspot, which is just dandy with us, ‘cause really there can never be too many. Check out this bustling up-and-coming neighborhood during its First Friday celebration from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Friday, June 4, when local boutiques and restaurants stay open [...]
Idom Designs takes new partners + expands sustainability
June 2, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Portland’s fashion-forward Northwest 23rd Avenue boutique Idom has just announced it’s expanding its family by adding two new partners to the busy retail business. Modi Soondarotok, owner of Idom and designer of the shop’s in-house label of the same name, has welcomed Salwa Nassar and Evangelina Owens on board to help [...]
Party, sale + Janeane Marie Fall 2010 preview at Parallel
Parallel boutique is celebrating its second birthday, but in a divine reversal of fortune the neat Pearl District shop is bestowing the gifts upon us. Come toast to shop owner Tez Hartney, save 20 percent storewide and check out Janeane Marie Ceccanti’s Fall 2010 Collection at the Parallel Boutique Second Anniversary Party, 5 p.m. to 8 [...]
Neat TREND! Portland fashion is one big rose parade
June 2, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF, Neat TREND
By Erin Flesch and Karen Vitt, NEAT Rose City petal pickers
Spring fashion in The Rose City comes with a few thorns. We’re grateful for the citywide parade of sweet-smelling blooms and floral-filled fantasies of Portland Rose Festival (which is under way now), but we could do without the prick of this never-ending dreary June weather. This [...]
