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
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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
Fall/Winter Fashions – Fit Solutions Part 2 {Body Fit Issues}
Fit Issues with Fall/Winter Fashions – Part II Body Fit Issues Fit Challenge: “I have a waist but I also have fuller hips. I have a hard time finding something that shows off my waist Read More
Got a Minute? Get Some Style! {Plus a Free Offer}
My newsletter, Got a Minute? Get Some Style! is yours at no charge. What's included? Monthly style tips, makeover of the month, my speaking schedule, and a little humor. It's a fast read full of tips Read More
Best Fall Shopping for 2013
The time to do your best fall shopping is now! Department stores and boutiques are celebrating the season ahead and we all know how hard it is to get our mind wrapped around wearing winter clothes Read More
Keeping Cool
Five Ways to Stay Comfy and Cool 1. Skirts and Culottes Put away the short-shorts from last year and pull on an easy breezy skirt or culottes. The loose fit will keep you cool. Pair it Read More
15 Minutes to Pack – Part 3
Minimizing the Essentials Cosmetics and toiletries are among the most commonly forgotten items. The best way to prevent this is to “duplicate your day.” Collect small, travel size bottles and Read More
15 Minutes to Pack – Part 2
Details Make a Difference! As we continue to discover how to pack fast, the right accessories can take a sparse wardrobe and give it flair and flexibility. Here are a few ideas on how to do Read More
15 Minutes to Pack – Part 1
What if you could pack for a week in just 15 minutes, confident that you’ll arrive at your destination looking fashionable and 10 pounds lighter? Most travelers agree that the greatest challenge of Read More
5 Minutes to Great Looking Hair!
Its 5:00 pm on a Friday afternoon and you’ve worked a full day and a long week, time to play! But your hair isn’t what it was when you started out the morning. Time for a 5 minute fix! Here are some Read More
Enjoy the 2013 Spring/Summer Trends ~ Part 5
Ruffles! Enjoy a flouncy ruffle at the neckline of a simple dress. For an understated sexy look, wear a sheer button up blouse with ruffles along the placket. A ruffled peplum detail at the Read More
Enjoy the 2013 Spring/Summer Trends ~ Part 4
Flowers, Flowers, Everywhere! Wear one floral print on top and wear a smaller scaled version of the same print on the bottom. Consider other prints using the same idea such as checkerboards, polka 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. 