Customize your own morse code necklace at Covet
November 17, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat TREND
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Morse code may be a thing of the past, but this dot-dash-dot system of communication is having a serious resurgence in an unlikely form: customized jewelry! We mentioned our affinity for local line Besty & Iya’s morse code necklace not too long ago, and now we’ve got a new lady in [...]
EMU + Pistil Trunk Show at PedX Shoe Shangri-la
November 5, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Weather experts are predicting colder weather and heavy snows for Portland this winter, so local fashion experts — hey, that’s us! — are predicting more of a need for cute knit caps and furry boots. We’re pretty excited about this, so we’re racing to La Nina-proof our winter wardrobes [...]
Charles & Victoria trunk show + sale at Xtabay Vintage
By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Southeast Portland’s premiere vintage boutique Xtabay Vintage will host a trunk show and sale featuring Charles & Victoria by local designer Rachel Ancliffe, noon to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 6.
The shop will present Charles & Victoria’s latest collection for fall and winter (top and right), featuring high-waisted wool [...]
Savant by Feng-Feng Yeh lingerie fashion show
November 2, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Fun Fun, Yay! Ok, actually it’s spelled Feng-Feng Yeh, and we’re talking about the up-and-coming New York City designer behind Avant-garde label Savant Design. But the point is, we’re all “fun fun yay” with excitement because Portland’s Lille boutique will showcase this cool, sexy stuff in a Savant Design lingerie fashion [...]
Go Hollywood for the Fluxus trunk show at Shop Adorn
October 28, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT Contributor
Who’s ready to get their Hollywood on? Portland’s tiny but packed-to-the-brim Shop Adorn is hosting a designer trunk show and sale featuring neat Los Angeles label Fluxus from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 12th.
Browse and shop tons of new styles from the cutting-edge L.A. line, best known for [...]
Shop + save on shearling at Zelda’s EMU trunk show
October 20, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
In the mood to get all snuggly and cozy? We sure freakin’ are! Sure, it’s been nice and sunny weather, but we are definitely feeling the chill at night and early mornings (yes, we do get up before noon!). Luckily, Northwest boutique Zelda’s Shoe Bar heard our silent call and answered [...]
Minoux, Harlow + Viki Jewelry Trunk Show at Fuchsia
October 19, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
From classic to cool to delicate to daredevil, we can’t stop loving the wildly imaginative range of jewelry styles Portland designers keep adorning us with. If you’d like to catch three up-and-comers at once, head to Sellwood’s Fuchsia boutique this weekend for a two-day trunk show of local jewelry [...]
The Row by Ashley + Mary Kate Trunk Show at Mario’s
October 14, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
Gotta love those Olsen twins. Who knew those adorable “Full House” tykes Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen would grow up to become fashion icons? Fashion icons known for pioneering homeless chic, no less. Ok, sorry, “bohemian.” And sorry again, Ashley seems to have slightly more sophisticated taste. We digress.
The point [...]
Dramatic local jewelry at Nora Catherine Trunk Show
October 1, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Looking for some locally made jewelry with serious WOW factor to wear to holiday parties, weddings, events and beyond? We’ve found it for you in the form of Nora Catherine Couture, a local line with international cred. Come see gorgeous handmade baubles and meet the talented Portland designer in the flesh at [...]
Clair Vintage + Seaworthy trunk show at Union Rose
September 29, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Now, this might sound a little bit wacky, but we were thinking about it and we came to the conclusion that we would be happy if our entire wardrobe consisted of nothing but Clair Vintage Inspired clothes and Seaworthy jewelry. A bold choice, yes, but each of these local lines gets [...]
