It happens to everyone from time to time. Whether you’re someone who favors pale colors or bright ones, dark ones or light ones, there is always room to play with new color combinations. In my Read More
Jill Swanson
7 Transition Pieces to Live with All Year Long
When you’re transitioning between fashion seasons, there are some items that deserve to stay in your closet twelve months out of the year. Here is a list of keepers—those special pieces that are Read More
Crop the Crops {May Makeover} by Jill Swanson
Despite the fashion trend this season, crop cuts aren’t all that flattering for the majority of women. Crop pants tend to cut the leg line in an area that is at its widest point. Taking a few inches Read More
H – Lines vs. Y – Lines {May Makeover}
In today’s styles we are seeing a lot of “H” lines looks that create a boxy effect and that tend to add pounds to Read More
To Pleat or Not to Pleat? {May Makeovers}
On more than one occasion, I’ve been asked, “Why not pleated pants? I heard they hide your tummy.” Perhaps to some extent, but the overall silhouette tends to balloon making that area appear Read More
Casual Style Upgrade {Leather Sweatshirts!}
The latest upgrade to come to the world of casual Fall/Winter wear is the leather sweatshirt -- check out these options. It can be fully leather, zip-up leather, or leather trim. You can own Read More
The Cutest Nude Pumps for Under $100
You may have heard me say or read in my books or on this blog: Nude pumps make you look taller, more slender, and they go with most of your current wardrobe. These six pumps are favored by this year's Read More
You and Your Little Black Dress
I was blessed to be the keynote speaker this year for the Little Black Dress Affair in Owatonna, MN - 350 women turned out to help raise support for Steele County Clothes Line and IRIS (Infants Read More
Christmas Gift Giving Poem — for the gift that might not quite be right…
Sometimes you aren't certain the gift you're giving is the right gift. So, what can you do? Tuck the gift receipt into the package along with a short message. A friend of mine wrote a little Read More
Be Your Casual Best this Fall & Winter! {Own the Look!}
Make this fall "out and about" ensemble come together with a signature necklace or fabulous belt and Own The Look! With a little help, it's easy to be your casual best this Fall and Winter. You Read More
Do Your Clothes Have an Energy Level?
Do your clothes match your energy level? It is just me or do you get days this time of year where you feel you are just slogging around with no energy? I start to chalk it up to the lack of daylight Read More
Rochester Women’s Business & Resource Directory is Out!
Take a look at the Rochester Women's Business & Resource Directory! Click on the magazine cover and go to the site. You can find the print magazine for free in many places (restaurants, Read More
It would be easy to believe that Jill was born with exceptional looks and style, but she is living proof that beauty begins within. Underneath her impeccable exterior is evidence of a profound challenge. Jill was born with a rare birth defect. 