Stale Rule: Brown and black should not be worn together. Fresh Idea: Brown and black are a fun combination. Excellent contrast colors include white, cream, or ecru. If you're in the mood for a bit Read More
Simply Jill
Fashion Freedom Opener
Stale Rule: Never, ever wear black and navy together. Fresh Idea: Black and navy look great together in both casual and dressy styles. Navy denim looks great with black accents. If you're wearing a Read More
Fashion Freedom – New Series
Join me for a new blog series starting Monday, March 26, 2012. I'm excited about my next blog series, Fashion Freedom. Are you ready to shed some old-style rules? Get ready – starting Read More
An Oh-So-Good Spring Feeling
Want to feel better fast this spring? Organize your closet. With a few simple steps, you can rediscover some great outfits, and recover some much-needed space. A side benefit: some women who take Read More
Off the Runway – Conclusion
Fashion designers strive for the fantastic – one design can make or break their season success. They go beyond bold to the outrageous to get the press. Your fashion decisions can make or Read More
Off the Runway Part 4 – Feathers
Feathers – Designers are using feathers more and more often. The magazines show them in skirts, tops, and dresses. Feathers have a lot of strikes against them; they are difficult to keep Read More
Off the Runway – Part 2
Transparency – You might find the sheer fabrics and layers of tulle over shirtdresses, and camisoles, or peeking out an inch or two below skirt hems attractive. The models you see wearing them have Read More
Off the Runway – Part 1
Over-sized: You'll see some oversized jackets, flowing overcoats, and billowing dresses in this spring/summer’s fashion forecast. You may be lured in by the comfort appeal it has, but the truth is, Read More
An Event
Women Inspired Colorado Friday, April 27, 2012 at 6:00pm until Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 3:00pm Find out more HERE. The Colorado Springs Conference officially launches Women Inspired for 2012. Read More
Looks Good on the Runway
The magazines are full of the new fashions for the season, and standing in the check-out line is your invitation to the runways of world-famous designers. Enjoy the glossy pages, with this simple word Read More
Go Granny Go!
Being a grandma doesn’t mean old and it doesn’t mean your wardrobe should either. Any style with the word “granny” attached to it has to go. If it looks like a quilt or an afghan, take a nap under Read More
It’s in the Jeans!
Want to look go from frumpy to fabulous? Change your jeans! Avoid all jeans (or slacks) with elastic waistbands. They will sag where they shouldn't and age both pounds and age to your style. These 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. 