From burgeoning brands to experienced entrepreneurs, these Houston darlings blend sophistication and substance in droves.
Founder, 7 Skincare,7-skincare.com
“I am deeply committed to my mission of inspiring and empowering women to embrace authenticity, feel confident, and practice self-love,” notes Hensi Jacobson, who founded uber-luxe, a highly-curated brand 7 Skincare. “Dedicating my spare time to exploring formulas and delving into the core principles of skincare, I birthed 7 Skincare—a meticulously crafted daily skincare regimen designed for powerful results.” This benevolent beauty also launched The In-Causa Foundation five years ago with her husband. “It is a conduit for change,” she shares. “Our mission is simple yet profound: to cultivate a sense of interconnectedness that underscores our collective responsibility to uplift one another and build a more just and equitable world. Driven by this ethos, we meticulously select single causes to champion, ensuring that every contribution yields tangible, meaningful results. We are committed to making a lasting impact where it’s needed most. 7 Skincare has pledged to donate $7.00 from the sale of each Skincare Practice as part of its annual profits to The In-Causa Foundation.”
WAKE UP TIME: I wake up at 5:30AM, but I don’t get out of bed until about 7:30 if my husband and fur babies still sleep. It’s ME TIME!
FASHION PHILOSOPHY: Wear what feels like you!
MY AESTHETIC: I am told I rock athleisure wear. Most of the time, you will see me in some sort of “sweats,” with my hair and makeup nicely done and sometimes heels.
STYLE CRUSH: Hailey Bieber. (Because she also rocks a lot of leisure wear) LOL
MY MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY: my mother-in-law’s engagement ring. I never met my husband’s mom; sadly, she passed years before I came into the picture, but she gave her engagement ring to him to give when he found his person. I am the lucky one who gets to wear it every day. Thank You, Mom!
WHAT’S IN MY BAG AT ALL TIMES: My 7 Skincare Lip Balm, my 7 Skincare eye Balm, wallet, sunglasses, headphones, and Kleenex (always Kleenex). I think I got that from my grandma.
BEAUTY STAPLE: 7 Skincare Rose Face Balm. (AMAZING)
CURRENT OBSESSION: The Cobb Salad with grilled shrimp from Tiny Boxwoods. No joke, I go twice a week.
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH LOVE! I love, love.
MENTOR: My Mom
BEST ADVICE: People may not remember your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
CURRENTLY STREAMING: Reruns of Grey’s Anatomy.
3 DESERT ISLAND ESSENTIALS: Water, SPF, HAT (All the things I would most likely NOT have on a deserted Island) LOL
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE:“Forever Young” by Alphaville
ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer
LAST MEAL ON EARTH: Spaghetti in a tomato cream sauce. I can die happy.
Founder, Stone Fox Interiors,stonefoxinteriors.com
“The ultimate reward is a happy client. I take pride in my ability to harness and guide each client’s style into a finished, well-tailored Stone Fox home,” shares Despina Scrutchin, founder of Stone Fox Interiors, who launched her firm in 2018. “I currently work with clients across the city of Houston and surrounding areas specializing in new build collaboration, remodels, and full-scale interior design and styling services.” What’s next for this style maven? Scrutchin notes, “I am looking forward to sharing some of my recent summer projects in the next few weeks, including a recently completed 8500 square foot home in Montgomery TX as well as a new build I completed with Belmont Custom Homes in West U. I have also taken on a handful of exciting fall projects. My motto is that as long as I have a new project in the books, I’m content because I truly love what I do!”
WAKE UP TIME: 6 AM (we have a 4 and 6 year old)
FASHION PHILOSOPHY: Much like my interiors, I love mixing patterns, textures and colors in just the right doses. MY AESTHETIC: Girly, bohemian, edgy, fun
STYLE CRUSH: Kelly Wearstler
MY MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY: my grandmother’s hand-me-down Christian Dior clutch
MY UNIFORM: My outfits just depend on my mood
WHAT’S IN MY BAG AT ALL TIMES: tape measure, some random kids’ toy, a tube of Weleda skin food
GO-TO SHOE: currently my cola red Loefler Randall ballet flats
CURRENT OBSESSION: Viola marble everything
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH: custom throw pillows and candles.
SIGNATURE SCENT: Comme de Garçons Incense Ouarzazate
MENTOR: My style mentor has always been my mamashe embodies chic and has the best taste in shoes and accessories!
BEST ADVICE: There’s more than one right choice, you ultimately have to go with what makes you feel the most alive.
3 DESERT ISLAND ESSENTIALS: writing journal, swim suit, unlimited pina coladas.
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE: The The’s “This is the Day”
ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus SIGNATURE SIP: Vesper martini
BEDSIDE READING: I don’t manage to do much reading these days, but I love listening to pretty much any true crime podcast out there
BEDTIME: Lately, I’m lucky if I can make it past 10 PM on weeknights because (once again) kids.
Founder, RAIR BURD,rairburd.com
“I was an All-American in College in Pole Vaulting, then placed Top 3 in the U.S. and Top 10 in the world at my career peak,” shares Sarah Pappas. Another fun fact about this fashionable force is that while rocking it in sales at a Fortune 50 company, Pappas launched two companies that have been on fire since day one. One is a social media marketing firm, Pappas Media, and the other is a luxury travelwear company, RAIR BURD. With a heavy hand in the community, Pappas leans her efforts into supporting local dog shelters and rehabilitation centers for women who have been abused. She notes, “I’d love to grow my companies big enough to start my own charities.”
WAKE UP TIME: 6:30 AM
FASHION PHILOSOPHY: “Life is a party. Dress like it!” -Audrey Hepburn.
MY AESTHETIC: Old Hollywood Glam. I imagine the icons from the 1950’s and 1960, such as Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, and if they were still around, how would they dress and influence my designs for RAIR BURD heavily?
MY MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY: I am sentimental, and this year, for Mother’s Day, I took my mom to get matching Cartier bracelets. Now, every time I look at them, it makes me feel like she is next to me.
MY UNIFORM: A RAIR BURD set, of course! I am picky, so if I find myself wearing a new sample, I know it passes the mark for my girls, too!
WHAT’S IN MY BAG AT ALL TIMES: Chanel La Crème Main hand lotion, Dior Lip Glow Oil, Lip Crumb Lip liner from Makeup by Sheil, Nadia Isabel Lip Pencil in Medium Brown, Hydrafacial Eye Replenishing Serum, Revision Peptide Lip Replenisher and my iPad in case I get a new design idea for RAIR BURD I can draw it out.
BEAUTY STAPLE: My esthetician Raquel tells me what lasers, facials, and skincare we use because she has completely transformed my skin.
CURRENT OBSESSION: Women wearing oversize men’s dress shirts i think, is so elegant and sexy
Photography by: From top: PORTRAIT BY TETIANA STRILETS; PORTRAIT BY JONATHAN HARRIS WITH DREAM FILTERS MEDIA; PHOTO COURTESY OF SUBJECT
