In keeping with our bold New Year's goal of making our closets a bit more sustainable this year, we're setting our sights on some of the killer vintage, consignment and thrift shopping Portland has to offer. In a city that's filled with shoppers dedicated to the craft of making what's old new again, striking gold in this town's vintage bins can feel like a pipe dream. But we've queried a crack team of Portland more...

Here at Neighborhood Notes, we’re kicking off the new year by taking a good, hard look at…our closets. Sounds superficial, we know, but hear us out. From the beginning, we’ve been all about showing you the latest and greatest in Portland style, but our “New Year’s resolution” is to up the ante a bit by making our closet a bit more sustainable. So, not only are we looking for the best and the more...

Fall has officially arrived here in Portland, and there’s no question this “crisp” (by which we mean “freezing”) weather means it’s time for some seriously cozy outerwear. Of course, we aren’t willing to settle for just staying warm—we’re intent on doing it in style. In fact, if we’re honest, there’s something of an outerwear addiction happening in our house right more...

Is there anything more essential to a woman’s closet than a perfect wrap dress? Originally debuted by the great Diane von Furstenberg back in the 1970s, not much has changed in 40 years. These classic frocks are still as close to perfection as one garment can get. They drape perfectly, bring a dose of color or pattern to your typical arsenal of neutrals, and fit like a dream…especially on those days when you’re more...

After more than a year of layering supersized statement necklaces, it’s time to put those giant gems into retirement. This season, it’s all about the wrist! From Vogue to Bazaar, every fashion magazine out there is showing off a hip blend of bangles, chains and jewels as the perfect accessory for fall’s classic, ladylike styles. And the change in trend comes not a moment too soon…with Portland’s fall more...