Janna and I have given countless presentations to corporations, women’s groups, and other organizations. Often after speaking, Janna will remark, “I’ve worked with women for over 35 years. It’s impossible to tell them everything I know in one 30-minute presentation. […]
“IT’S NOT QUANTITY THAT COUNTS…IT’S WORKABILITY.” This is the quote that introduces Chapter 6 of Quintessential Style. Is your closet a river or a Dead Sea? Meaning: Do you bring garments, shoes, and accessories into your closet on a regular […]
The other day when I visited Janna Beatty’s studio I complimented my co-author on the necklace she had on. Janna’s reply: “Well, take a good look, because it’s the last time I’m wearing it!” I was shocked. What did she […]
This post has very few words, but a lot of photos. I’m not sure if the transformation in my closet could actually be considered “life-changing,” but it certainly made my dressing experience speedier, more enjoyable, and much less frustrating. Well, […]
By now everyone has seen the disaster that was my closet and learned about items I love to hoard. If you happened to miss it, among other things, I counted 67 scarves…a revelation, even to me! But I have never […]
If you’ve read Quintessential Style, you know that after college Janna took a job as a tour manager for travelers to the Holy Land. Years later, after she began offering closet makeovers as a client service, she often found when she entered […]
“Imagine your closet–just as it is–at this very moment. Is it supporting your lifestyle? Do you consistently have what you need at your fingertips? Is it helping or hindering your ease of dressing? Do your clothes fit and flatter? Do […]