Isaac Hers Style: Meet Megan

This little lady is sooo bubbly and fun, her presence is like a ray of sunshine.  I met Megan through her sister, Jillian Rabe, and have grown to know her over time.  She has been an instrumental member in the production of my fashion shows.  She is the back stage lead and always makes sure the show runs smoothly.  We have shared many stressful and ridiculously silly moments.  Good memories, so happy to know her!  Being a true renaissance woman, Megan also designs a line of jewelry called Luca and owns Rococo Waxing Boutique .  This girls keeps herself busy!  Clearly, she is never bored.   She is also very beautiful – some girls get it all, I guess.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

Name: Megan Rabe
Age: 25
Occupation: Esthetician and Owner of Rococo Waxing Boutique , Backstage Manager, and Retail Manager at The Space- Jillian Rabe Productions.
Any pets/kids? Currently an adopted house cat named Knox, he’s a ladies man with wild ways.
Hometown: Hillsboro, Or

Do you have any knick-names? Meggie-Doo has stuck around. It refers to the outrageous Mohawk I had when I was a baby.

What are your go-to accessories? A turqoise ring from Mexico, black walnut pendent from the Walden collection in my jewelry line LUCA, and a sterling silver cuff my sister bought for me 2 years ago. It doesn’t leave my wrist and reads, “she believed she could so she did.” It is my “power” bracelet, and I think of her. I want every woman to wear one.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

What is your power outfit? On show days, backstage gets exciting. All black is the way to go- pants, leather boots and leather jacket- it gets me amped for the event. To keep it real, I sport a black fanny pack on my hip that holds all my day of show goodies.

Do you have any sentimental/heirloom pieces? A pair of gold set diamonds my grandmother gave me, they were hers. She’s been an incredible inspiration in my life, and it reminds me of what it means to work hard and take care of those you love. I wear them every day.

What was the best style advice you received and who gave it to you? “Wear what makes you feel fabulous, because you are,” my dear friend John Gest.

How has your style evolved over the past 5 years? My style has sort of recycled itself, and along with common trends, I’ve been having fun bringing back styles that I wore years ago. Anything goes now!

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

What would you never be caught wearing? Socks and sandals. Haha

What new trend are you excited to try? At the photo shoot I tried on Jeffery Campbells for the first time and am in love, they’re so comfortable! I want to get the American Flag Litas.

Heels or flats? I don’t wear heels much in the winter, but love to the rest of the year.

What attracts you to Isaac Hers? The clothes are all so hot, with cohesive designs for easy mixing and matching, its awesome and fun.

What are you wearing? I wore the Isaac Hers Playa Top in red, with a pair of amazing denim from Level 99, Necklaces from my line Luca and Jeffrey Campbell Litas from Solestruck.

Photos:  Lavenda Memory
Hair/Makeup:  Jennifer White Webb – Prima Salon 

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Isaac Hers Style: Meet Anne

It has been 1 year since we opened our doors in the Blackbox building.  During this time, we have met so many new customers, many of which have come from surrounding businesses and residences.  Anne happens to be one of those who wandered in sometime between working hours.  She works over at ZGF Architects, right across the street.  We have grown to love her enthusiasm for our store and her general excitement to try new things.  So much fun when she comes in to shop.  Also, she looks AMAZING!!    She is an inspiration, that you can have work, family and still have time to look great!

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup – Jennifer White Webb

Name:  Anne Rogness
Age: 46
Occupation:   Commercial Interior Designer (across the street at ZGF!)
Any pets/kids?  (2)  great kids -15 yr old girl and 14 yr old boy,  (2)  sweet cats, (1) awesome horse
Hometown: Portland OR.
What publications do you subscribe to (fashion or otherwise)?   Sunset, National Geographic, Practical Horsemen.

What is your power outfit?
At Work – knee length, gabardine light grey skirt, heels, skinny belt, and crisp button up shirt.
For Fun – a little black dress, sleeveless, with an interesting neck line.
Weekends – Buff colored, low rise riding breeches, my tall/black/custom leather boots, Bling-y belt, fitted collared shirt and fitted red athletic jacket.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup – Jennifer White Webb

Do you have any sentimental/heirloom pieces?   My Grandmother’s double strand pearl bracelet and a Great Aunt’s Art Deco ring – my sister used the diamond from it for her wedding ring and I took the setting and added a blue topaz, I love it.

 What was the best style advice you received and who gave it to you?   Invest in well made, well fitted clothes and you will not have regrets, given by both my Grandmothers.

How has your style evolved over the past 5 years?  Less conservative, incorporating more “fun” styled shoes, adding  unique/unexpected pieces – new or vintage.

 What would you never be caught wearing?  Sweatpants and/or a big sweatshirt.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

What new trend are you excited to try?   The influence of the 1920’s on fashion , I love the designs of that era and I am obsessed with Downton Abbey!

 Heels or flats?   Medium Heels for the “power” look and I love Boots with my jeans

What attracts you to Isaac Hers?   Artistic and unique pieces, comfortable and fit well, and I love telling people they are locally designed!

What are you wearing (in the photoshoot)?   The very lovely and comfortable Isaac Hers La Vida Loca Dress, Jeffrey Campbell, Gibson Animal Print shoes from Solestruck, Roost Black Horn Cuff, Mariella Pilato Crystal Pyramid Necklace, and silver ring from home.

Photo: Lavenda Memory
Hair/Makeup:  Jennifer White Webb – Prima Salon 

Isaac Hers Style: Meet Marissa

When I think of Marissa, all I see in my mind is a big smile.  To go with that smile, she also has a very warm and bubbly personality. This lady is busy, holding down multiple journalistic type jobs. I knew of Marissa when she was an intern writing for the Portland Mercury MOD blog, but I didn’t really meet her and put it all together until Content 2011.  She introduced herself as she was taking pictures for her style blog, Portland’s Pretty.  When she asked to take a picture of me, I said “Why, of course.”  With that, I was clued in about her blog.  Check it out.  It is really playful and fun, just like Marissa.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

Name:   Marissa Sullivan

Age:   31

Occupation:   Tons! Account Executive at the Portland Mercury. Portland correspondent for Scout Network Blog, I do some freelenace PR from time to time for YO VINTAGE! and I’m the sole blogger Portland’s Pretty which I started in August of 2010, I had been living in Portland less than a month when I thought to myself, there’s too many cute people here – I have to start a blog!

Hometown: Born in San Francisco raised in Pleasanton, CA 45 minutes east of the city.

Do you have any knick-names?    Maris is about as creative as it gets. My boss calls me Sully – but really, that’s way more my brothers nick name than mine. On the Christmas stocking I’ve had since I was a kid it says MJ because my middle name is Jane, but that never really caught on, I guess my mom was the only real MJ advocate. To quote Jay Z “I go by a lot of names, they call me a lot of names a couple to my face, you know.”

What publications do you subscribe to (fashion or otherwise)?   I’ve subscribed to Harper’s Bazaar since I was 16. I always thought Vogue was too main-stream for my “alternative” tastes when I was a (dumb) teenager. And yes, I had a subscription to Sassy when I was a tween.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

What are your go-to accessories?   Rings! I usually have about three rings minimum on and I love a good “arm-party” at night you can hear me coming from a mile away because my arms are jangling. I can’t wear them in the daytime though because it’s impossible to type with all that accoutrement on. I also, don’t leave the house without a pair of hoop earrings on. If I forget my whole day is thrown off.

What is your power outfit?
At Work – I keep it really casual (casz) because I covet sleep more than I care about my looks. It’s actually kind of bad and I need to get better about it. We’re talking minimal make-up, leggings, boots, and you’re lucky if I curl my hair.

For Fun – Nighttime is the only time you’ll see me in heels. I love dressing up; I just have to have the time to do it. Black tights and my Farylrobin grey booties are a staple in the colder months with any number of dresses I have. Or maybe a high waisted skirt with my Michael Kors boots. Summer I live in cotton dresses, my Madewell or Sam Edelman sandals and my Levi’s denim jacket that I purchased when they did a Pendleton collaboration (http://www.pendleton-usa.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=Levis&parentName=AboutUs).

Weekends – I’m all about the high-waisted denim. It allows me to wear the crop top trend look, and not be vulgar. I think SJP is the only woman over 30 that’s allowed to rock a crop top. Basically, for fun you’ll see me in anything denim on denim. I have at least four chambray shirts, and endless amounts of jeans (J brand are my fave for fit).

What was the best style advice you received and who gave it to you?     I was a crazy dresser when I was young – orange bell-bottoms, pink tights, Adidas knee high socks. All of which I look back on and think, man, I was cool, unfortunately in Middle School people would make fun of me and my friend that dressed the same way…it was the suburbs. Anyways, I calmed down a lot in High School because I was sick of being an outcast. I read a quote the other day that spoke to me Simon Doonan – Creative Ambassador-at-Large for Barneys said.

“I don’t hate anything in fashion. Everything is okay as long as you do it with enough conviction. Hating on stuff is what causes mediocrity and conformism. It makes people nervous and cautious and they start reining in their flamboyant impulses. So you could say ‘I hate hating.’” 

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

What would you never be caught wearing?   I study trends, so I’ll never say never.

What new trend are you excited to try?    I’m so all about color right now. I’ve got to reorganize my closet. Reds with pinks, greens with blues, this town is grey enough, I’m going to be colorful! Also, I’m glad white in the winter isn’t a taboo anymore because I love me some white denim.

Heels or flats?    Flats, I’m 5’11, I don’t really need any help in that department.

What attracts you to Isaac Hers?    The first time I got a really good look at an Isaac Hers collection was Fall 2011. I was touched by Barbara’s working mom attitude. She made it seem that having a family and a clothing line was a piece of cake, and she looked good doing it. During that show I drooled over soooo many pieces. All the belted dresses, I can’t remember the names of them, but here’s one I LOVED.

 What are you wearing (in the photoshoot)?    I’m wearing my J brand 811 black skinnies, my H&M chambray shirt, a broach I’ve had forever, and the Isaac Hers Abuelo Sweater in Black, To Be Announced Alvarez booties from Solestruck.

Photography:  Lavenda Memory
Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb – Prima Salon 

Chambers Show: Behind the Scenes

Wow!  What a good time!!  It has taken me a week to gather pictures and to just recover.  I just cannot thank everyone enough for all their hard work and contributions.  Mostly, I owe a big thanks to Jillian Rabe and her hardworking team for pulling off an awesome show on a shoestring.  It was such a pleasure to have Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette as our beneficiary.  The event was well attended, fun and for a good cause!  We raised about $2000 for them!  Thank you everyone for coming out and for your generosity!

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

The week leading up to the show was certainly stressful on every level.  With this show, we took on much more work.  Jillian’s team built the backstage area by hanging black plastic and by painting/constructing backstage panels.  Also, her team hung the lighting and ran all the lines themselves.  I think the effect was amazing, mostly because it was unexpected. I cannot state enough how much their commitment, efforts and professionalism made this whole show a success.

Jillian Opening the Show - Photo: Meredith Adelaide

Also, a critical partner in the event, and overall great guy, Crispin Argento, was instrumental in pulling off the silent auction!!  His efforts made the fundraising effort!!  His line Pino didn’t look too bad on the runway either!!  Just cannot thank him enough.

PINO Models Getting Ready - Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Our sexy neighbors, Solestruck, also pulled out the stops in their efforts!  My models were fully outfitted in the most amazing shoes this town has to offer.  Melissa Lachance, the manager at Solestruck, did all the styling for the show.  Couldn’t have done it without her.

Melissa Getting All the Shoes Ready! - Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Another instrumental partner in the show was Prima Salon.  Woot!!  These ladies know how to get it done.  They are probably the most efficient backstage hair and makeup team I have ever seen.  Not kidding, they killed it!  12 female models, a few male models in just a couple of hours.  They were finished well in advance of the show, having time to get a drink and mingle before the show!  When does that ever happen?!  Thanks so much!!

Ladies from Prima - Photo: Erik Sohn

There are so many other partners to thank.  Woodlands, we love you guys so much!!  Thanks for participating.  Tavola catering provided the most delicious treats pre-show.  West End bikes donated that awesome cruiser that we raffled at the door.  Also, Martine made a custom leather saddle bag for it.  Wow, everyone wanted to win that bike.

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Lastly, I want to personally thank all of my beautiful models.  You made the show and looked absolutely stunning.  Libby Boggs, Cora Benesh, Meredith Adelaide, Tiffany Luckcuck, Dayna Wilks, Courtney Bryant, Zoe Sherman, Malene Jensen, Kate Troedsen, Heather Reider, Clarke Flowers, Jessica Smith and Katie Greiner, you made the vision come to life!!!!  Love to you!!  Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!  I leave you with more behind the scenes images.

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Photo: Nicolas Wilson

Photo: Nicholas Wilson

Isaac Hers Style: Meet Essie

This little lady is so cute and she has great style!!  I met Essie through one of my favorite photogs, Kevin Focht.  Our meeting was a LONG, COLD photoshoot out in Shaniko, OR.  Kevin was shooting my Fall 2011 collection and Essie was his assistant.  Turns out she is also his girlfriend.  After getting to know each other by shivering our asses off, she came in to check out the shop and has been a regular ever since.  Essie, however, has talent in her own right.  Her amazing sense of style is channeled appropriately into her style blog EZ/VIDA.  I love to check in to see what she is doing and thinking.  Watch out for this one, this girl is going some where!!

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb - Prima Salon

Name:   Essie Nagler
Age: 25
Occupation:  Studio Manager at Left Turn Studio and main squeeze blogger at http://www.ezvida.com
Any pets/kids?  My cat Zoe, she might as well be my daughter though.
Hometown:  Eugene, OR.

Do you have any knick-names?  Well, my real name is Esther so I guess You could say Essie is a nick name.  My mom enjoys calling me Esella and Estee.

What publications do you subscribe to (fashion or otherwise)?  I am a fashion blog freak.  Including my own blog EZ/VIDA, I follow so many blogs it even overwhelms me sometimes.  It feels like every week I have a new favorite depending on my mood.  As much as I love the web, I will always love print.  I don’t think I could live without Nylon and Rolling Stone magazine.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

What are your go-to accessories?  You the know the saying, “less is more?”  Well, I thoroughly disagree with that.  For me piling on the jewelry is a must.  In the summer, it’s all about the arm party of bangles and rings.  In the winter, it’s about necklaces and rings, gobs and gobs.

What is your power outfit?  I feel most powerful in an amazing pair of shoes and pants or leggings that hug my body.

Do you have any sentimental/heirloom pieces?  My grandma gave me one of her turquoise rings.  I can’t remember the last time I took it off.  Also I have both of my parent’s wedding rings on a necklace, which is pretty neat to me.

How has your style evolved over the past 5 years? In college I would wear the WEIRDEST shit.  It was a joke.  I would close my eyes and randomly pick something in my closet.  Over the years though, I have had this boho vibe that stays pretty constant.  Shows more so in my jewelry and in the summer.

What would you never be caught wearing?  I used to rock the polos like nobodies business.  You know the ones with the 5 button and a pop-collar?  I can’t even imagine wearing one now.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

What new trend are you excited to try?  I am always so excited for the summer to arrive.  I love the tiny tank tops and shorts and also mixing big boots with them as well.

Heels or flats?  Heels!!

What attracts you to Isaac Hers?  I love the shop!  I like when you walk in and there is something for everyone.  The clothes are super practical yet still have style.  I also really enjoy how it’s not just clothes.  They have amazing jewelry, which I can never turn down, books, candles and iPhone/iPad covers.  It’s a one-stop shop for all things style!

What are you wearing?  The Isaac Hers Cartel Jacket and K.T.Z Shoes from Solestruck.  The jewelry has been collected over the years.  The large turquoise and coral cuff is from Saturday Market, the turquoise ring is from my grandmother and the turquoise ring/bracelet is called a slave bracelet and i am OBSESSED with it.   Can you tell I like turquoise?  The crystal necklace i got off of etsy.com and the key necklace i found at a vintage shop and stuck a chain on it.

Photo:  Lavenda Memory
Hair/Makeup:  Jennifer White Webb – Prima Salon

Isaac Hers Style: Meet Elizabeth

Our customers find Isaac Hers in many different ways.  I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth professionally, and in the process, she has become a good friend of the store.  You may remember that last fall, SOREL paired Isaac Hers apparel with their amazing shoes in their Fall 2012 Lookbook!  We were thrilled to be selected to represent such a quality and enduring brand.  The SOREL photoshoot was where I met Elizabeth.  She is Creative Director and Partner at R/West Advertising.  So, she is the one who makes all the magic happen. On set, she was all business, making sure everything was just so, but outside of work she is funny, charming and extremely warm.  I always love meeting other working moms and hearing how they juggle it all.  She has a big job, looks beautiful and, somehow, manages a family too.  Much respect sister!

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb-Prima Salon

Name: Elizabeth Morrow-McKenzie
Age: 37
Occupation: Creative Director, Partner at R/West
Any pets/kids? Adeline, 4 and Stuart, 1. And twinkletoes, the beta.
Hometown:  Portland, Oregon.

What publications do you subscribe to (fashion or otherwise)? Art in America, Esopus and I read the New York Times magazine on Sundays.

What are your go-to accessories? Cuff bracelets. I like earrings but have been mostly off those due to busy little hands.

What is your power outfit? A sheath dress with a bold circular print I bought in Italy, lightweight grey cardigan, red patent leather skinny belt that wraps twice and grey snakeskin wedges with wide grey laces.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb-Prima Salon

Do you have any sentimental/heirloom pieces? There is a wonderful black ballgown with bright appliquéd silk flowers on a portion of the skirt and a black chiffon overdress which mutes them that was my Great Grandmother’s. She owned a dress shop in Hood River and had great style. Someday I will find the perfect occasion for it.

What was the best style advice you received and who gave it to you? I’m not the best at listening to advice so can’t recall a specific piece of it. I tend to learn by observing. Living in Manhattan for a couple years was probably my best ‘advice’. And my Mom.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makup: Jennifer White Webb

How has your style evolved over the past 5 years? Motherhood has been the major theme of my past five years and hugely impacted my clothing choices. Pregnancy (twice) has given me an eye for pieces that will flex with you as your body morphs one direction or the other. Clothing that allows for nursing is another proficiency. And clothing that won’t be destroyed by the pack mule type activities mothering small children requires.

 What would you never be caught wearing? Suspenders or suspender-ish jump suits.

What new trend are you excited to try? Clothes that don’t allow nursing. AND I’ve seen some bold geometric prints for spring that looked fun. Also saw a model wearing what looked like ankle cuff bracelets. Not sure I could pull that off but very intriguing.

Heels or flats?   Boots. Relatively flat ones.

What attracts you to Isaac Hers? I love clothing that uses quality fabric to create interest through seams, draping and unusual detailing. And I like the restrained use of color and pattern.

What are you wearing?  Isaac Hers Playa Dress in Black, Rill Rill Swinging Crystal Necklace and Jeffrey Campbell Blyke shoes from Solestruck.

Photos:  Lavenda Memory
Hair/Makeup:  Jennifer White Webb-Prima Salon 

Isaac Hers Style: Meet Laura

It is such a pleasure to have one of super good buddies featured this week.  I have known Laura for over a decade.  She is a member of my oldest and tightest friend group, we are like family.  She and her husband are godparents to my first child.  Also, importantly, Laura taught me how to make a proper pie!!  Invaluable!  It is no surprise then that Laura is an impressive culinary talent on the local food scene.  In her day job, she is a Manager at Grand Central Bakery.  She is the one who develops all those delicious treat you love to devour.  Also, though, she is the driving talent behind her own seasonal foodie event, La Musette.  For about 4 years now, she has hosted this Tour de France based event featuring eight course meals, with each course representing a region of the tour.  So MUCH FUN!  The fare is French country and the ambience is elegantly casual.  Overall, it is a delicious and beautiful affair that will please even the most discriminating foodie.  Can’t wait to go again this summer!  On top of all that, this lovely lady is smart (an understatement), funny, athletic (crazy cyclist/runner) and gorgeous, obviously.  Love her.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

Name: Laura Ohm
Age: 40
Occupation: Baker/Cook/Manager Grand Central Baking Company
Any pets/kids? 2 Australian Shepherd mixes
Hometown: Stevens Point, WI

What publications do you subscribe to (fashion or otherwise)? Vogue, Saveur, The Nation, Harper’s, High Country News, Velo News

 What are your go-to accessories? I don’t go out “on the town” very often; my out and about time is spent outside walking the dogs or running errands or dinner at friends’ houses, so I don’t need anything flashy.  It is nice, however, to make a little effort.  I wear good scarves, from deep red super-cozy cashmere to a silky cotton yellow Cambodian scarf. Sometimes I’ll put a funky brooch on my jacket.  I don’t like to wear much jewelry if I’m wearing my glasses but I’m loving my horn cuff from Isaac Hers!

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

What is your power outfit? The cold, hard truth is that it’s probably my favorite running kit: peached Addidas knickers, plum Ibex hoodie base layer, and favorite socks and sports bra.  I can literally run marathons in that outfit, and think I look kinda cute to boot.

Do you have any sentimental/heirloom pieces? Beloved old t-shirts that are hanging together by threads, Scottish cashmere sweaters from the ‘70s from my mother-in-law, almost rotten Patagonia stand-up shorts from the mid-80s, and a pair of Tiffany pearl earrings.

What was the best style advice you received and who gave it to you? I was a punk-rock early teenager and a Deadhead late teenager.  I learned from two of my college friends, Jessica and Dharma, that wearing lipstick didn’t mean selling out to the man, it just meant looking good.  They taught me that I shouldn’t be afraid of the feminine.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Jennifer White Webb

How has your style evolved over the past 5 years? I think I got a little too serious and conservative in my clothing choices in my 30s.  I’m re-embracing the quirky.

What would you never be caught wearing? Those damn handkerchief cardigans!

What new trend are you excited to try? I’ve been trying to incorporate different necklines and sleeve lengths into my wardrobe—more architectural interest, I guess.

Heels or flats? Clogs.

What attracts you to Isaac Hers? I love Barb!  Also, I love supporting local businesses, local craftspeople and artisans, and it’s nice to rely on professionally curated style.

What are you wearing?  Isaac Hers Riot Cargos, Isaac Hers Abuelo Sweater in red, and the Roost Black Horn.  The t-shirt was Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.  They are a terrific rock band from Alabama.  Shoes are Messeca Maru platforms from Solestruck.

Photos:  Lavenda Memory
Hair/Makeup:  Jennifer White Webb, Prima Salon 

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2011-Isaac Hers: The Year in Photos

What a year!  So much hard work, focus and commitment went into making 2011 such a great year, and not just by myself.  I owe a thank you to many people.  A great year, great memories, great colleagues and GREAT CUSTOMERS!!  Thanks to all of  you, I cannot name everyone, but here is a photo montage of there year – At least most if it!   I am grateful for all the love and support!

Our very cold Fall Collection Photoshoot in Shaniko, OR.  Almost froze our model, Cora Benesh, to death.  She never companied.  Thank goodness our photographer, Kevin Focht, brought the propane heater!!

Isaac Hers Store Buildout!  Seems like forever ago, and at the time I swore to everyone that I would never build out another store.   We’ll see….  A huge thanks to Kyja King for all your hard work.  Couldn’t have done it without you.  Muah!

 

Goldstruck Fashion Show.  What an outrageously good time and GOOD people.  Thank you Jillian Rabe for talking me into it!!   Thanks for believing in me.

 

Blackbox Grand Opening Party Party  What amazing neighbors we have here at Blackbox!!  Love them all, Solestruck shoes, Tanner Goods, Woodland Tranding Co, Dunderdon and Blackbird!  There was a LOT of music and beer!!!

 

Spring 2012 Photoshoot at the beach!  We  had such a FUN time!  The group was a giggly bunch of gals, who collectively produced a beautiful photoshoot.  Thanks to photographer, Lavenda Memory, stylist, Melissa Lachance, model, Cassie Meder and MUA, Christing Shields.  The 6am call time was totally worth it!

 

Content  What a freaking fun time this was!!  Jillian Rabe, you crack me up and are the BEST!  Thanks for helping me with set up, being there and helping drink all those Pacificos!  After party was fun too, we kicked the keg!

Con El Sol Fashion Show!  The show was a great success and it was so much fun!  Not a single thing went wrong. . . can you image?  Nothing.  Backstage was soooo calm during the show.  Wonderful!  A big thanks to Jillian Rabe and her team for pulling off a spectacular production and making it go sooo smoothly.  Also, hats off to her team for making a KILLER Isaac Hers tequila drink! Mmmm.  A big fat thanks to Melissa Lachance for all her styling help, Kyja King for running the retail store, Prima Salon for getting hair and makeup just right and to all the volunteers who helped dress the models, take tickets and seat the guest.  Thank you all for a very memorable night.  XOXOXO (wish I had better pictures)

 There is so much more that happened last year.  It was a year filled with wonderful people, connections and a lot of blood, sweat and tears.  Thank you all for rocking my world and filling my life with light.  I look forward to all the wonders of 2012.

Much love, Barbara and the Isaac Hers team.

Isaac Hers Style: Meet Melissa

This post is an easy one to write, except I don’t know where to start.  Melissa is just so darn awesome!  You may know Melissa because she used to work at Isaac Hers.  In her short tenure here at the store, she really made a lot of great contributions.  In fact, this whole Isaac Hers Style series was her idea.  It has turned out to be one our best monthly events ever!  Melissa’s talents were quickly snatched up by my neighbor, Solestruck, giving her a well deserved promotion as the manager of their flagship store.  Now we work together on this project highlighting not only Isaac Hers apparel, but also Solestruck shoes!!  Everyone I know loves their shoes, you should check them out if you haven’t already.  Melissa has a tough job huh?

 

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

I knew of Melissa before I knew Melissa.  She worked at Bubble Boutique in the Pearl, and I heard through the grapevine that she was a great stylist.  After hiring her as a stylist one time, she was very quickly the only one I wanted to work with.  Even though she isn’t working at Isaac Hers anymore, I am thrilled to have her as a neighbor at Solestruck, a collaborator in her new job and a friend.   Did I mention that she is really funny . . .  and HOT!

Name: Melissa LaChance
Age: 26
Occupation: Solestruck Flagship Store Manager/Wardrobe Stylist
Any pets/kids? a sweet German Shepherd/Rott mix, Myland

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

What are your go-to accessories? A chunky coral YSL ring that I wear almost everyday, a heart ring with my boyfriend & I’s initials that he got me for Valentine’s Day and lots and lots of bracelets and my AK vintage arrow necklace.

What splurge are you saving for right now? Well I work for Solestruck, so naturally I am always saving for another pair of shoes these days.  The Opening Ceremony Bernadette 2 has been calling my name fro some time now…I’ve also been eyeing the Miu Miu glitter booties from the Fall of 2011 show.  Maybe for a Christmas/birthday present to myself?!

Has anyone in your life influenced your personal style? My friends are always influencing my style. They are some of the most beautiful and stylish women I know (if I do say so myself) and always keep me on my fashion toes. But really everyone and everything is always influencing my style, I take tips and queues from everything around me. One of my very favorite quotes sums it all up.  ”Nothing of me is original.  I am the combined effort of everyone I’ve ever known,” -Chuck Palahniuk

 

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

What 3 things from your wardrobe do you wear most often? My thrifted Wrangler cut off jean shorts have been in constant rotation lately. Also a Bush beer t-shirt of my Dad’s from his college days (it’s unfortunately seen better days and mostly gets saved for home if my boyfriend has anything to say about it) and a pair of knee high Loeffler Randall boots that I’ve told myself for the past 3 years I can not wear again until I get them resoled….

What attracts you to Isaac Hers? I love that Isaac Hers suits everybody. No matter your age, size, style, there is always something from the collection for you, and somehow it still manages to be a cohesive collection. Barb’s eye for wearable, timeless pieces that you’ll keep in your wardrobe rotation forever is just amazing.

What are you wearing (in the photoshoot)? The Bachelor Dress (How could I resist a black and camel Long sleeve shift dress?), black American Apparel Tights and the Opening Ceremony Bernadette 2 platforms from Solestruck that I’ve been lusting over along with THE ring, my AK vintage necklace, and my Ms. Wood bangle along with many other random bangles I’ve collected over the years.

To get Melissa’s hot look stop in Isaac Hers and check out the Bachelor Dress (soon to be on the webstore) and Solestruck for the Opening Ceremony Bernadette 2 platforms.

Photos: Lavenda Memory

Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

 

 

Isaac Hers Style: Meet Mckenzie

This girl is so much fun!  Mckenzie has been a loyal friend of the store since we were over on Mississippi.  It has been awhile and, in fact, I cannot even remember the exact timeframe that we met her.  We all really appreciate her enthusiasm for the Isaac Hers collection.  It means a lot to us.  McKenzie loves clothes, and so do we!!  Whenever Mckenzie stops by we know we are going to have some fun shopping, gabbing and just hanging out!

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

Name: McKenzie Leigh Foraker
Age:27
Occupation: Legal Assistant/ own Consulting Business
Hometown: Portland
Favorite PDX Neighborhood?: Irvington, where dreams really do come true

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

 

Any Pets/kids? No kids, will get back to you when I have two.  Carin Terrier named Hamish with a spice of devil. An Airedale Terrier named Finnegan, the vain of my exquisiteness, he opens doors.

What’s your favorite feature? I love my neck and the beautiful fleur de lis tattoo on the back of it.

Favorite pastime: My favorite pastime is shopping, I love the boutiques in Portland, Seattle and New York City that are not shareholder driven.

Who is your style icon? I have two style icons Sarah Jessica Parker and Angelina Jolie. Parker who I have run into in person, is small and very chic where as Jolie is very sensual and appears to love her body in all it’s stages.

What attracts you to Isaac Hers? I was looking for a store that would replace my shopping needs that Barneys New York had when living in Manhattan. When I stumbled into it’s previous store they were warm and welcoming with all the brand names that I love, plus seeing the work of Isaac Hers was great. I slowly began collecting everything from each season.

Photo: Lavenda Memory, Hair/Makeup: Prima Salon

Describe your style: My style is all over the place, I’m mostly into big hoods and risque clothes.

What are your go-to accessories? I love bangles and cuffs as well as big rings, I won’t walk out of the house with out a giant ring on.

What splurge are you saving for right now? Travel is something I’m always saving for, my next trip is to Doha.

What is your most prized possession? My shoe collection, I love my Manolo’s!

What are you wearing? Isaac Hers Madras Dress, belt from Martine Satchels,  ALL CAPS Dahlia shoes from Solestruck, feather earrings from Owlita, bangle bracelets from Portugal, and an Amethyst ring.

To get McKenzie’s looks try the Isaac Hers Madras Dress and the ALL CAPS Dahlia shoes from Solestruck!

Photography:  Lavenda Memory
Hair/Makeup:  Prima Salon