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ABOUT
Renée Lara
Renée Lara's approach to style is deeply personal—because she believes every woman's journey deserves nothing less.
For over two decades, she has cultivated her craft as a stylist through experiences ranging from luxury boutiques to global brand giants like Adidas and Anthropologie. What began as studies in nursing and psychology at the University of Portland evolved into something more profound when her travels around the world opened her eyes to something transformative. As a child, Renée dreamed of becoming a singing and dancing nurse – a vision that revealed her natural impulse to blend creativity with healing. Though her path changed, this core desire to heal and uplift others remained central to her mission.
It was while volunteering with Mother Teresa during her travels in India that Renée was inspired by the healing power of color, texture, and self-expression. This revelation led her to the Art Institute of Portland to study apparel design, fueling her passion to create meaningful connections between style and wellbeing.
Life had other lessons in store when she was diagnosed with Lupus—an autoimmune disease that attacks healthy tissues. This personal health journey became the cornerstone of her styling philosophy. Through her own experience, Renée discovered that wardrobe choices can be powerful medicine for the spirit, igniting confidence when we need it most. This profound understanding of the connection between how we dress and how we feel drives her unique approach to styling.
Her styling philosophy transcends traditional industry practices. Renée empowers women to feel more alive and authentic in their own bodies through bespoke wardrobes, guiding them to lead lifestyles where how they dress ultimately enhances their well-being. She believes wardrobe is a powerful source in healing doubt and illuminating the beauty that exists within each of us. Every piece we choose can help us step into our greatness with authenticity and ease.
Renée's work with Portland's Fashion Incubator and Fashion Week, combined with her years as a Personal Stylist for Anthropologie and URBN Inc., keeps her connected to emerging trends. But her true gift lies in blending these contemporary elements with timeless sensibility, creating looks that feel both fresh and authentic to each client.
Through thoughtful use of color, fabric, pattern, and texture, she helps women energize their presence and inspire personal transformation. Whether navigating a career evolution, embracing a new chapter of life, or simply reconnecting with their authentic self, Renee creates the bridge between personal style, wardrobe, and overall wellbeing.
When she's not transforming closets and confidence, Renée lives in Portland with her husband and two sons, continually inspired by the journey of empowering women to shine in their own unique brilliance.
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