Focus On The Joy Of The Day
My son was getting married and I am a fashion illiterate! The process of shopping is so
overwhelming and I wanted to look nice for this special occasion and make my son proud.
Because of COVID, my ability to visit stores and browse was limited. Carolyn took over the whole
process from head to toe (I get teary thinking about it). She sent me photos of dresses that she
thought would be right for me including style and color. The dresses were in my price range and
easily accessible at local stores. She included photos of shoes and samples of jewelry she designed
that would match my outfit.
All I had to do was take the photos to the store, try on and buy! What an extraordinary relief!
Her invaluable assistance allowed me to focus on the joy of the day knowing that I looked and felt
good. She also outfitted my girls with jewelry and provided consultation for shoes and accessories.
I honestly could not have done this without Carolyn and I will forever be grateful!
Julie S., Scottsdale AZ
Said Goodbye to My Sloppy Comfortable Clothes
I was wearing my sloppy comfortable clothes, sitting for a manicure when the cutest pair of shoes I
had ever seen walked into the room…And that’s how, about 12 years ago, I met Carolyn, the woman
who would change my life.
The first thing she did was to come over and go through my closet. Now, a word about my closet: I’m
not really a hoarder, but my closet was filled with clothes ranging from size 8 to 18. Currently, the 16s
and 18s were what I wore- tent size clothes for what felt like my tent-like body; but hope springs
eternal, so I held on to the smaller sizes, even as their styles went South. (My daughter found her
Halloween costume in my working closet one year!)
Six huge garbage bags later, Goodwill came into its windfall.
When you are not happy with your body, shopping is something of a nightmare. Well, NOT with
Carolyn.
We went to the mid-range stores the TJs, the Rosses, the Marshalls, the Macy’s, and for a truly
modest sum of money I ended up with an entire new wardrobe’s worth of clothes.
Carolyn is amazing to shop with. She is fast, able to cut through all of the clothes jammed together
on the racks, to pull out just the right things for me. Even trying them on wasn’t the nightmare I’d
expected, because what Carolyn picked was right for my body – which I even began to accept if not
love in clothes I would never have chosen on my own. We bought 90% of what she had me try on
every time we went shopping. And, wonder of wonders, I had room in my closet for everything we
bought!
And she accessorized me with shoes, purses and jewelry – oh the jewelry! I love everything she
makes. It is unique and oh-so-classy and I can never get enough of it—necklaces, bracelets,
earrings…every time I go into her room there is a wealth of new designs, new stones, new necklaces,
bracelets, earrings – all of which I have to have!
Another thing I love about Carolyn is that she will tell me “no” in that no-nonsense New York voice of
hers. If she doesn’t think I need it, if it duplicates something I already have, she says NO…and that’s
it. She’s even come to respect my favorite word (comfortable) though she grimaces whenever I say
it.
Carolyn and I have been friends now for 12+ years. She knows my heart and I know hers. She has
taught me now to shop, how to accessorize, In fact, just last week I went through my own closet to
give Goodwill another 3 heaping garbage bags full of clothes that I don’t wear.
Most of all, Carolyn taught me how to accept, if not celebrate, my body – how to make the most of
what I have rather than trying to hide it in parachute clothes, even how to strut my stuff when I know I
am well put together; and for this, I am eternally grateful.
Joan B., Orinda, CA
Be yourself…everyone else is already taken
Your Recommendations Were Perfect For Me
Dear Carolyn,
I just returned from my conference in Washington, DC (the 131st Annual Continental Congress of the
DAR) and want to let you know how my clothes worked out.
I wore the Navy tea length dress with jacket for the main event. I wore the navy dress heels with
matching sparkle. Not only were they beautiful and matched my dress, the heels were very
comfortable. Lots of compliments! This is the outfit I wore to another event in the Spring so it has
found a home in my wardrobe.
New for this trip were necklaces that you selected for two dresses. It was amazing that I stopped into
your showroom, Jewels Just for You and you had the perfect accessories.
The teal/green necklace perfectly matched the color of my dress! I got many compliments on it. The
necklace for the bright print dress of reds, pinks, teal, and green looked custom made. It fit perfectly
at the neckline and also received compliments.
Shopping with you is truly a personal experience. You know style and fashion trends and where to
shop. Both online and in person.
Your recommendations were perfect for me and I felt comfortable, stylish and dressed perfectly for
the occasions. Since I have not been attending events for a few years, your help was just what I
needed. Thank you for helping me get ready for this event.
Now I can’t wait for a new opportunity to dress for a special occasion!
Lynne H., Martinez, CA