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 [...]
Sulu + Hubris trunk shows at Union Rose First Friday
September 2, 2010 by karenvitt
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Neat TREND: Chic crochet fashion in the crafty city
June 16, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Spring 2010 runway collections by fashion powerhouses Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana took the humble art of crochet and elevated it to new levels of chic, as both designers simultaneously spun out high-fashion, craft-based looks. In Portland (a.k.a. craft capitol U.S.A.), this was hardly anything new. We’ve always been ahead of [...]
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 [...]
Hubris Apparel trunk show Last Thursday at Suite 6
May 25, 2010 by karenvitt
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Alberta’s Suite 6, one of the funky shopping strip’s best boutique’s for locally made and indie clothing and accessories, will celebrate Last Thursday on Alberta with a Hubris Apparel trunk show, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. this Thursday, May 27.
Portland designer Rita Hudson-Evalt will show the latest from her handmade in Portland line Hubris Apparel, and all [...]
Save big time on Clair Vintage designs at Union Rose
By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
We like sales, yes we do, we like sales, how ’bout you?? Okay, that wasn’t cool. But you know what IS cool? Union Rose Boutique in Southeast Portland. You know what’s even cooler? The fact they are having a huge sale on Clair Vintage designs this Friday, May 21 and [...]
Clair Vintage Spring Trunk Show + designer giveaway
March 22, 2010 by karenvitt
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Ready for your first honest-to-goodness local spring fashion fling? Portland designer Alyson Clair will showcase her new Clair Vintage Spring/Summer 2010 Collection at Union Rose boutique in Montavilla, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 2. And better yet, Clair will gift one lucky Neat Sheet reader a FREE designer dress, skirt or top of [...]
Hubris + Wonderlust trunk show at Union Rose tonight
March 5, 2010 by karenvitt
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Montavilla’s best boutique for local and indie fashion, Union Rose will host a dual trunk show by Hubris and Wonderlust tonight, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 5.
Rita Hudson-Evalt will show dresses in graphic prints from her handmade in Portland Hubris line, and Wonderlust will showcase stainless steel earrings and wrist cuffs featuring bold color-blocking [...]
Lolabelle Designs trunk show + Neat Deal at Union Rose
January 26, 2010 by karenvitt
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Union Rose boutique is playing cupid. In a strategic move meant to inspire giving gifts of love (ok, jewelry – but same dif), the Montavilla shop has scheduled a Lolabelle Designs trunk show in advance of Valentine’s Day, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5.
Union Rose owner Nicole Prevost has carried Lolabelle Designs [...]
