Category: Fashion
Tattoo You, Mama!
By Janna Lopez Tattoos have long been a source for opinion, presumption, pride, individuality. Most of all, they are the permanent marker of story, place and time. Interestingly, what used to be seen as a post-drunken night, whimsical, regrettable mistake of a young male, has evolved into a thoughtful, professional, beautifully crafted, artistic mode of [...]
Style for Hire: Shopping Like a Grown-Up
After much anticipation, I had the honor of fulfilling my long-awaited shopping trip extravaganza at Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th with Tracy Pendergast, my Style for Hire stylist. As some may recall, Portland Family has partnered with Stacy London’s new venture, Style for Hire and KOIN-TV for a self-discovery effort, “Empowering Self & Style.” We’ve [...]
Empowering Self & Style
I’ve been thinking a lot about the opportunity I, and Portland Family, have been given to partner with Stacy London’s Style for Hire over the next several months. I want to share with you some background
Out of the Closet: Style For Hire – Chapter 2
Imagine how naked and vulnerable the emperor felt when he discovered he had no clothes….? Now imagine the total opposite feeling when the empress discovers she has too many, especially of clothes that might have fit a decade ago or are just inappropriate enough they’d perhaps belong on a 15-year old with a Hello Kitty [...]
Tracy Pendergast of Style for Hire
Tracy Pendergast of Portland’s own “Style for Hire” explains the fashion consulting process as Janna Lopez begins her personal re-styling journey. Part one of Janna’s wardrobe makeover. Learn more about Tracy.
What Not To Wear … No, Really ….
If you could have Stacy London in your closet guiding you on what not to wear, would you do it? Well now you practically can! We are excited to share that Portland has a new savvy, stylish team of Stacy
Meet Seth Aaron, Project Runway Superstar
Project Runway winner Seth Aaron chat with Janna Lopez about family, Project Runway and the holidays.
It’s Not a Likely Story, Cinderella
Work, not a wand, will change your image Cinderella, Vivian Ward (“Pretty Woman”) and Eliza Doolittle. What do these three fictitious characters have in common? They all transformed the way they looked, which dramatically changed their lives. You may recall that Cinderella was transformed in the twinkling of an eye by her fairy godmother; and [...]
Wearing His Heart on His Sleeve
Seth Aaron Henderson wears his heart and finesse on his sleeve. Literally. A true fashion designer in every sense, when it comes to clothing, the seventh season winner of TV’s “Project Runway” adores all
The DOs & DON’Ts of Consigning
Do make it a point, prior to your first visit, to understand the consignment terms of the shop you are thinking of using. It will save a lot of time and confusion if you find out how long the items must remain in the shop, what percentage of the sale you will receive, and what [...]
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