Dress for Success Holiday Fundraiser Report

We at Isaac Hers want to thank everyone who donated “just a little” during the month of December, as all those donations add up and will make a difference.

Earlier this month I presented Megan Fisher, Development Director for Dress for Success Oregon with a check for $530!  We were so thrilled to be able to help them with their mission.  Most people know that Dress for Success collects gently used professional clothing to assist disadvantaged women get back into the workforce.  Well, they also need money.   There are many things that they need to buy that don’t get donated like plus size clothing, shoes, undergarments, etc.  So that is what we did, we had  a fundraiser.  It was so much fun for everyone here at Isaac Hers, and it really made us feel good to help out.  Thanks to all of AMAZING customers for your small contributions, together we can make a difference.   AND, you should know that Megan told me that 550 of their clients got jobs in 2011!  How awesome!  We will definitely do it again next year and maybe we can get more boutiques to join us!

 

 

Isaac Hers Style: Meet Keiran

Every week I get the pleasure of introducing another amazing woman and this week is no exception.  Keiran is one of my old buddies from over on Mississippi.  You might know her as the owner/curator of Porch Light.  That is the lovely little antique and gift store just a few doors down from my old store.  I love her store and I have a few pieces of her furniture at Isaac Hers.  I am also proud to say that she has opened a second Porch Light in the Pearl District!  So excited to have her on the west side!  Oh, and in her spare time, she is a jewelry designer!

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

Keiran and myself were among a pack of several ladies to open businesses on Mississippi in 2006.  What an amazing bunch of women, and Keiran, in particular, has always been great friend.  The pack has been through A LOT since 2006; divorces, pregnancies, family deaths, the trials of business ownership, the 2008 snowstorm that killed Christmas, expansions,  you name it, and I have always found the group to be a wellspring of support, through good times and bad.  Thank you Keiran for always being there!  Also, I should mention, that we also like to talk about clothes, the girl has great style………..big surprise there, huh?

Name: Keiran Best
Age: 42
Occupation: Owner of Porch Light in the Pearl and on Mississippi
Any pets/kids? Beatrice and Blanca
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

What are your go-to accessories? Simple chunky silver ring made by moi, thin pyrite bracelet. Iʼm currently super obsessed with Pyrite aka Fools Gold.

What splurge are you saving for right now? The Rachel Comey Carrier boots I borrowed for the shoot from Solestruck.

What 3 things from your wardrobe do you wear most often? Currently my Bridge and Burn Stanton jacket, skinny fine wale steel blue cords, and tall boots.

photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

What is your most prized possession? My car of course. 1976 Mercedes 240D in pale blue.

What attracts you to Isaac Hers? Itʼs uncomplicated fashion; simple, elegant, feminine and sexy all rolled into one.

What are you wearing? Isaac Hers Homestead sweater and Roundup Belt,  Rachey Comey Carrier boots from Solestruck, La Vie Parisienne Necklace and Earrings, Ring-hand made by yours truly, Dress is from Anthropologie.

To get Keiran’s style, check out the Isaac Hers Homestead Sweater and the Rachey Comey Carrier Boot from Solestruck.

Photos: Lavenda Memory
Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

 

 

Con El Sol – A Video

It has taken me too long to hit the blog again since the show.  Wow!  What a show and what a night!  Thanks to everyone who came out and supported!  The show went so smoothly that I cannot even believe it and, thank goodness, because I was a little nervous about this one.  Being a worry-wart, I just hope for the avoidance of unpredictable disasters like models falling, power outage, things like that.   Having said that though, I was in very good hands with Jillian Rabe as my producer.  She can organize and deliver!  Also, she did a great deal to calm me basically by taking care of EVERYTHIING the day of the show.  Her team busted some ass, and I owe a big thank you to them all!

For those who missed the show, here is a video taken on my iPhone of the Con El Sol spring collection part of the show.  Hope to have a “professional” video out to you soon!  I also hope to get more behind the scenes photos.  Enjoy!

Con El Sol – A Video

It has taken me too long to hit the blog again since the show.  Wow!  What a show and what a night!  Thanks to everyone who came out and supported!  The show went so smoothly that I cannot even believe it and, thank goodness, because I was a little nervous about this one.  Being a worry-wart, I just hope for the avoidance of unpredictable disasters like models falling, power outage, things like that.   Having said that though, I was in very good hands with Jillian Rabe as my producer.  She can organize and deliver!  Also, she did a great deal to calm me basically by taking care of EVERYTHIING the day of the show.  Her team busted some ass, and I owe a big thank you to them all!

For those who missed the show, here is a video taken on my iPhone of the Con El Sol spring collection part of the show.  Hope to have a “professional” video out to you soon!  I also hope to get more behind the scenes photos.  Enjoy!

Con El Sol, Down to the Wire: Do you have tickets yet?

Squee!!  I am so excited!  I cannot believe that we are virtually on the eve of the show.  It has been a LOT of work pulling the collection together on top of all the planning, coordinating, etc.  Throw on top of that, we just had Content Saturday night, which also took a lot of time and energy.  Myself, Jillian Rabe and her team have been working tirelessly to make sure this event will deliver an amazing experience to the audience.  We are very excited and think you will love it!

Photo: Lavenda Memory

The highlight of this show is the Isaac Hers Spring 2012 collection Con El Sol.  The inspiration for this collection primarily comes from the gray skies of Portland, thus, my desire to be “Con El Sol” or “With the Sun.”  The thought and feeling of being on the beach with the sunshine warming my body is heaven, and conjures great memories of many, many beach visits and vacations.  Specifically, I channeled all of my vacations south of the border.  Even as I write this,  I feel this sense of place that makes me feel relaxed and happy.  I need that right now!!  Also, my reward for all this hard work is a November trip to Hawaii with my family.  That is the most welcome vacation!!

Photo: Lavenda Memory

I sincerely hope that you walk away from this show with the same warm feeling inside.  If you do, we have done our job well.  The show will be held in the Pearl District on a first Thursday, so the overall ambiance will be a festive one all around.  Also, it happens to be the 25th anniversary of First Thursday!  That is kinda cool!  The venue is just perfect and will be themed all around with a “south of the border” vibe!

Photo: Lavenda Memory

Doors open at 6:30pm, show is scheduled to begin at 8pm.  We have awesome sponsors too.  Solestruck, our new neighbor, will be out fitting all the models with amazing shoes, Prima Salon, our other neighbor, will be doing all the hair and makeup, and Bridgeport Brewing supplied us with ample beer.  We also have a special Isaac Hers margarita!  Stay after the show and enjoy a DJ fueled dance party.  I am very excited and hope to see you!  So many people have worked so hard to pull this together, don’t miss it.  Get your tickets right here on my website.

Con El Sol, Down to the Wire: Do you have tickets yet?

Squee!!  I am so excited!  I cannot believe that we are virtually on the eve of the show.  It has been a LOT of work pulling the collection together on top of all the planning, coordinating, etc.  Throw on top of that, we just had Content Saturday night, which also took a lot of time and energy.  Myself, Jillian Rabe and her team have been working tirelessly to make sure this event will deliver an amazing experience to the audience.  We are very excited and think you will love it!

Photo: Lavenda Memory

The highlight of this show is the Isaac Hers Spring 2012 collection Con El Sol.  The inspiration for this collection primarily comes from the gray skies of Portland, thus, my desire to be “Con El Sol” or “With the Sun.”  The thought and feeling of being on the beach with the sunshine warming my body is heaven, and conjures great memories of many, many beach visits and vacations.  Specifically, I channeled all of my vacations south of the border.  Even as I write this,  I feel this sense of place that makes me feel relaxed and happy.  I need that right now!!  Also, my reward for all this hard work is a November trip to Hawaii with my family.  That is the most welcome vacation!!

Photo: Lavenda Memory

I sincerely hope that you walk away from this show with the same warm feeling inside.  If you do, we have done our job well.  The show will be held in the Pearl District on a first Thursday, so the overall ambiance will be a festive one all around.  Also, it happens to be the 25th anniversary of First Thursday!  That is kinda cool!  The venue is just perfect and will be themed all around with a “south of the border” vibe!

Photo: Lavenda Memory

Doors open at 6:30pm, show is scheduled to begin at 8pm.  We have awesome sponsors too.  Solestruck, our new neighbor, will be out fitting all the models with amazing shoes, Prima Salon, our other neighbor, will be doing all the hair and makeup, and Bridgeport Brewing supplied us with ample beer.  We also have a special Isaac Hers margarita!  Stay after the show and enjoy a DJ fueled dance party.  I am very excited and hope to see you!  So many people have worked so hard to pull this together, don’t miss it.  Get your tickets right here on my website.

Exposing Our Contents

Last Saturday was the second coming of Content at the Ace Hotel.  By any measure, it was a huge success.  And, despite being inside a small hotel room for nearly 10 hours, it was  great time!  I didn’t find out how many attendees were there, but it was A LOT!  A big thank you to the Portland Mercury and their crew for organizing and coordinating this huge event!

The theme for my room was a relaxing beach party at sunset located ambiguously somewhere south of the border.  This is the inspiration behind the Con El Sol Spring Collection and Fashion Show coming up this Thursday.

My friend and collaborator, Jillian Rabe, was there with me during the set up.  Jillian is also the producer of the upcoming fashion show. We had a load in time of 12:30 and were concerned that it would be difficult to get everything in place by the 4pm press time.  So with this pressure, we decided that drinking a beer was necessary.  Ha!

Armed with a cold cerveza, we were off and running.  The room turned out great!  The fake fire was the star of the show, of course, but I think we succeeded in creating a very relaxing ambiance.

We had an awesome video projection with relaxing flamenco guitar music and wave sounds incorporated.    A big ridiculous THANK YOU to Sean Barrett for putting that together for us.  I think it completed the room.  Jillian went out to the Oregon coast to get grass from the dunes and some sand.  She is awesome!  Lastly, the styrofoam cooler loaded with cold Pacificos completed the room.

Finally, we actually attended this inviting beach party!  It was a lot of fun.  We are all clad in a few pieces from the spring collection.

While I did not get pictures from the other rooms, they were just awesome!  The mime from across the hall shuffled over to warm his hands on our fire.  Love it!!

Here, Jillian and I are all dolled up for the beach party and acted as though we were warming ourselves by the fire.   The fire, of course, was merely one of those LED blowing silk flames.  It was a pretty impressive facsimile.

Lots and lots of friends, customers, acquaintances strolled through the room, some lingering for awhile to enjoy the installation.  I wish I took more pictures.  These though will have to suffice.  Can’t wait until next time!!

Exposing Our Contents

Last Saturday was the second coming of Content at the Ace Hotel.  By any measure, it was a huge success.  And, despite being inside a small hotel room for nearly 10 hours, it was  great time!  I didn’t find out how many attendees were there, but it was A LOT!  A big thank you to the Portland Mercury and their crew for organizing and coordinating this huge event!

The theme for my room was a relaxing beach party at sunset located ambiguously somewhere south of the border.  This is the inspiration behind the Con El Sol Spring Collection and Fashion Show coming up this Thursday.

My friend and collaborator, Jillian Rabe, was there with me during the set up.  Jillian is also the producer of the upcoming fashion show. We had a load in time of 12:30 and were concerned that it would be difficult to get everything in place by the 4pm press time.  So with this pressure, we decided that drinking a beer was necessary.  Ha!

Armed with a cold cerveza, we were off and running.  The room turned out great!  The fake fire was the star of the show, of course, but I think we succeeded in creating a very relaxing ambiance.

We had an awesome video projection with relaxing flamenco guitar music and wave sounds incorporated.    A big ridiculous THANK YOU to Sean Barrett for putting that together for us.  I think it completed the room.  Jillian went out to the Oregon coast to get grass from the dunes and some sand.  She is awesome!  Lastly, the styrofoam cooler loaded with cold Pacificos completed the room.

Finally, we actually attended this inviting beach party!  It was a lot of fun.  We are all clad in a few pieces from the spring collection.

While I did not get pictures from the other rooms, they were just awesome!  The mime from across the hall shuffled over to warm his hands on our fire.  Love it!!

Here, Jillian and I are all dolled up for the beach party and acted as though we were warming ourselves by the fire.   The fire, of course, was merely one of those LED blowing silk flames.  It was a pretty impressive facsimile.

Lots and lots of friends, customers, acquaintances strolled through the room, some lingering for awhile to enjoy the installation.  I wish I took more pictures.  These though will have to suffice.  Can’t wait until next time!!

Content! Do Not Miss This.

Two years ago, the one and only time this event occurred, it was one of the most talked about fashion events of the year.  I remember being in the designer meetings leading up to the event when Gretchen Jones, the force behing the show, was telling designers “It’s not about the clothes.”  It was a very different approach to a “fashion” event. Most everyone was totally down with concept and intrigued, but a few desingers weren’t so sure.  Being that it was the first event of its kind, I think the designers (myself included) were wondering what others were doing and whether our concept would be too much or too little.  What unfolded was one of the most inspiring creative events I have ever participated in.  Part fashion, part story-telling, part performance art, the creative spirit of each designer was beautiful, so different from each other and something to behold.  The Ace Hotel was filled with good energy and an abundance of creativity.

Tomorrow night, October 1st,  28 local designers do it again-a live fashion installation.  Can’t wait to put together my room (211-BTW) and see what my fellow designers are up to!!

Buy tickets online here or at the Isaac Hers store.

Content! Do Not Miss This.

Two years ago, the one and only time this event occurred, it was one of the most talked about fashion events of the year.  I remember being in the designer meetings leading up to the event when Gretchen Jones, the force behing the show, was telling designers “It’s not about the clothes.”  It was a very different approach to a “fashion” event. Most everyone was totally down with concept and intrigued, but a few desingers weren’t so sure.  Being that it was the first event of its kind, I think the designers (myself included) were wondering what others were doing and whether our concept would be too much or too little.  What unfolded was one of the most inspiring creative events I have ever participated in.  Part fashion, part story-telling, part performance art, the creative spirit of each designer was beautiful, so different from each other and something to behold.  The Ace Hotel was filled with good energy and an abundance of creativity.

Tomorrow night, October 1st,  28 local designers do it again-a live fashion installation.  Can’t wait to put together my room (211-BTW) and see what my fellow designers are up to!!

Buy tickets online here or at the Isaac Hers store.