Jill and Susana are truly experts in helping women - and men - find their personal style. They recently spoke to a group of USF Law students and I was impressed by how much concrete advice and helpful information they shared. They explained why style matters even in a more conservative industry like law, discussed their backgrounds, and showed students how to use a single item of clothing to create multiple work-appropriate outfits. Their approach is friendly and inclusive and students enjoyed hearing from them and watching as two of their classmates were so quickly made over using just a few items of clothing and accessories. They make dressing well look easy, even on a student budget. I want them to come help me with my own closet and style development! read more

Without a doubt, this is one of the best investments I've even made in "me." I hired Jill and Susana for all three of their services -- closet audit, personal shopping, and outfit creation -- and I couldn't be more thrilled. They were fast & efficient, and made very good use of our time together. And, they seemed to intuitively understand how to create just the right style for my unique body shape, coloring, comfort level, lifestyle and budget (which is something I've never been able to do on my own.) These ladies are sharp, savvy, and well suited to this service! My favorite session was called Outfit Creation, where they used my iPad to photograph about 30 new looks by mixing my older clothes with new purchases in ways I'd never have thought to do. As someone who used to labor over what to wear each day, I'm now able to pull together an outfit in minutes that looks great AND that I feel great wearing. (Bonus.... I'm getting compliments on my new look!) At the end, they showed me how to select colors and shapes that look best on me, which has made my own shopping trips (which used to feel like a chore) much more fruitful and fun. I've learned that Personal Style doesn't have to be hard! I highly recommend these ladies. read more

Working with Susana has been such an amazing and enjoyable experience. First Susana is such a delight. She is passionate about helping you to look and feel your best. Even as someone who has always loved clothes and has a pretty good fashion sense, I love how Susana has helped me to take it to the next level by teaching me how to mix patterns and color and how to accessorize. What I have been most wowed by is how having a second pair of expert eyes has saved me so much time and money. Susana was able to delve into my existing wardrobe, giving old pieces new life with new combinations and has helped me to identify a few holes to fill in. Armed with a shopping list, Susana breezed me through J. Crew, Banana Republic and Nordstrom. Her expertise became even more apparent, and she was clearly well-known by all the sales staff. Shopping with her was like shopping with one of your best girlfriends, but all the attention is on you. It was so much fun and so efficient! I love my new purchases and think the whole experience was money well spent. read more

I have been working with Susana for about three years. Before this began, I was in a style rut: a busy mom, with a full-time job, and volunteer commitments. I realized that my general appearance was getting too relaxed--not unacceptable, but definitely bland--because I wasn't putting in the effort and I had so little time. This did not reflect who I am or who I aspire to be. In my work as a fundraiser in and arts organization, personal presentation matters and I needed inspiration. That is when I decided to make the call and work with Susana. Working with Susana has been life changing, more than I ever would have anticipated. After an initial closet review and outfit creation, I was amazed at what she could do with items I already had! She mixed items that I loved, but never would have thought to put together--so creative! She is a style curator and a coach. After the initial session, I focused on her advice and it changed not only the way I was dressing, but also my awareness on how what I wear affects how I feel about myself. Additional sessions and personal shopping has introduced me to new brands in my price range and added to my Wow! The style reboot was a gift of clarity for me, both in my work and as a mother to a young daughter. My work is fun, but it can be demanding, very outward focused, engaging with a wide variety of people. I have renewed confidence and, in the time since I started working with Susana, I've had additional opportunities at work that I felt empowered to take on fully--it has been fantastic. It helps to have Susana's photo albums of ready-to-go outfits for all occasions. And as my daughter looks to me as her role model, I want her to learn Susana's mantra of empowerment--this is not just about the clothes and the style, but the attitude with which you approach life. I learned that from Susana. Elizabeth L. read more

For the first time in my life, I have enjoyed shopping and feel great in my clothes! Working with Susana and Jill was honestly one of the best things I have done-they taught me to dress my body, HAVE FUN with my clothes and figure out my personal style. NOW I GET ASKED HOW TO SHOP/DRESS! A few weeks after S and J came and saved my closet and helped me shop, I was out on Montana Street in Santa Monica where I now live. While waiting for a friend I ventured into a few boutiques and while in Subtle Luxury the women working their kept raving about my outfit, saying how pink looked so fabulous with my complexion and that I had great style that fit and color choice for my body and coloring. THIS clothing/outfit compliment was a first for me, but not the last since I have many cute outfits that S and J helped me with. My friend was also shocked at my cute outfit and loved it! Now, when I dress I don't get stressed but rather have fun and get stopped on the street with people asking me where I got my clothing and giving me compliments! I can't wait to have S and J help me again in the future~honestly one of the best things I have done and will do again! Thank you :) read more

Susana is incredible! She was a huge help in clearing through my closet to get rid of clothes that I either a) hadn't worn in 3+ years or b) didn't flatter me (and I usually knew it). Shopping with her is a breeze because she has the pieces already picked out and knows what will work on your body. I love the updated closet I've got. After working with Susana, my sense of personal style has improved and I go shopping with the confidence of knowing exactly what to look for. Worth the investment. read more

This was truly one of the best experiences ever and the best money I spent in years! I just had JIll and Susana help me overhaul my closet, which was a very difficult task after having years worth of clothes that needed to be cleaned out. Wow!!! I was finally was able to see what I had and they were able to give my clothes a new and fresh look. They helped me find many ways to put new outfits together and were able to help assist me in finding the best styles for my body type and help accessorize with pieces I already owned. Very professional and a joy to work with. I highly recommend Style Rescue. read more

Several weeks ago I had the best experience EVER with Jill and Susana. In fact I burst into tears when I saw myself in the mirror after trying on things I would never have tried on without them! Yes they have BLACK BELTS in shopping but even more than their ability to find creative outfits ON SALE they are thoughtful, kind, creative and extremely sensitive to those if us who would rather go to the dentist than shop! I love you guys!! Thanks for rescuing me! read more

I, too, found Susana through a friend who used her and looks amazing. After far too long, I decided it was finally time to look like a grown-up. On my friend's referral, I called Susana and she made what I had always envisioned as being a painful process easy and fun. She has the absolute best personality for the job - she is upbeat and positive, realistic about what looks good and gentle about what doesn't. She is a joy to spend time with during this process. What I love most is that I look and feel more professional but I still have my own personal style. I don't look like someone I'm not, I look like me all grown up. Now, I stand in my closet at night and get excited about getting dressed the next day!! read more

As a professional, single woman and business owner I felt that my existing business attire didn't represent me well; I felt dull and dumpy. And for more casual occasions and dating I didn't feel comfortable or very well put together. So I engaged Style Rescue to help me revamp my entire wardrobe. Susana immediately "got" my personality, style and what my life goals are right now. Frankly it's a vulnerable thing to let someone in your closet to edit it. But I never once felt uncomfortable or judged. Susana was incredibly positive and supportive throughout the entire process. She did an amazing job sourcing a well balanced and totally interactive new capsule wardrobe that expresses me, for all occasions. (And works with many of my existing pieces). I now understand what shapes, colors and fabrics work best for me. Now I don't dread the idea of shopping. Style Rescue also has a network of resources to support a wardrobe overhaul. I ended up with a complete make over that I wasn't even expecting! Now instead of dreading getting dressed, I look in my closet and see practically endless perfect outfit options that I feel great in. I get compliments daily, from co-workers, friends and even complete strangers. I not only have more confidence, my wardrobe is conveying more of my authentic self to the world around me, therby making me more approachable and attractive. This is probably the single most important investment I've ever made. And I feel that with the number of outfits and the improved way I move in the world, the return on this investment is exponential. I can't recommend Style Rescue enough. read more

This is a quick note to say thank you for your wonderful organizational skills as well as your artistic eye. It was a pleasure. I forgot to mention that I was perfectly styled for that New Year's Eve concert, thanks to you. Marilyn read more

I don't even know where to begin! I am a young(ish) professional, who is finally coming to terms with the fact that I must look like a professional in the workplace each and every day. My previous position allowed me to wear sweats, so putting together outfits appropriate for a real "grown up" job has been daunting to say the least. My mom told me she heard about Jill and Susana through the grapevine. On a whim I emailed saying I desperately needed their help. I was a little nervous about the whole process, I had read the Yelp reviews but wasn't sure who their target audience was and if I would have the same needs going into it. (Completely ridiculous thought in hindsight!!) In a matter of three weeks, my wardrobe has changed completely and getting dressed for work every morning isn't a total drag. Not only was my wardrobe totally revamped, but in a matter of 6 hours (or so) I now know what colors/patterns and cuts are most appropriate for my body. (Grey Nike sweat pants are NOT included in that list!) Additionally, I was concerned about spending this much money on myself. This is by far the most indulgent thing I have EVER done. I expressed this to Jill and Susana and felt like they were mindful of this throughout the entire process. In addition, they found pieces for great prices that will last me more than just a season. This was an education in dressing for my body that will hopefully last me for years to come! From the get go they made me feel like their most important client, they listened to my silly questions, concerns and everything in between. It was worth absolutely every penny I spent. I can't thank Susana and Jill enough for this experience and will absolutely continue to call/text/email with future questions. (Side note: I explained what I was doing to my dad and he was skeptical at best. By the end of the process as I showed him all the new outfits I had to look forward to, even he was impressed with what Style Rescue was able to do!) Thank you for everything!!! read more

Susana has outstanding taste and an elegant style that is vibrant and creative, yet sophisticated and refined. She has a lovely, positive energy and it is a pleasure spending time with her. She is able to calibrate her approach to a wide range of fashion styles, and strikes the perfect balance of working within the parameters of your comfort zone while also coaching you to explore new ideas. She is skilled at finding the best pieces and great deals within larger department stores, smaller discount stores, and consignment. She gives great counsel on when to invest in classic pieces and can also find beautiful, affordable pieces that speak to the latest trends. read more

I found Susana through a friend at work who used her. I loved the stylish way my friend was dressing and knew I had to do it. I've never been into style and really felt the need for a new look. Susana delivered in spades! Not only did she go through my closet with gentleness and care (I was so afraid that everything was going to go), but she was very sensitive to being diplomatic when discarding things that she new I might be attached to. I thoroughly enjoyed my closet audit, even though I had a lot of fear going into it! Next up was shopping! For me, this was so helpful! Susana pre-shopped then we spent two hours of fun while I tried on lots of clothes. She steered me in a direction that I would never have gone by myself. I can't tell you how many compliments I now get with my new look! We have one more step to go (styling what I have in my closet) but I've been able to look great until we get to this step. I'm very excited by my wardrobe now and look forward to getting dressed everyday. I highly recommend Susana's services. You'll be glad you took the step! read more

Working with Jill and Susanna has been transformational. Starting with a closet audit, I was able to let go of a lot of old "baggage" that I didn't wear or even know I had. The personal shopping was so much fun since the clothes were just waiting for me to try on. And I got some great deals since they know how to shop. The culmination of the process was putting together outfits which they did in a most creative way; mixing and matching clothes, accessories and shoes to provide me with a whole new repertoire of outfits, which define me. Not only did they teach me what I need to wear for my body type and coloring, they also figured out who I am and brought out aspects of my own personality through what I wear. I feel so empowered by my upgraded "look" and awakened to dressing with style, even at home. The external is but a reflection of the internal change that occurred working with Style Rescue. I can't thank them enough for their extraordinary expertise in enabling women to be smashing! read more

I have worked with Susana for over a year now. She is awesome. She's extremely professional, and has a great sense of style. She's easy to work with and doesn't come in with a preconceived notion of what I should look like. I have a full closet and love to have nice clothes. I hired her because I realized that my closet had become overrun with things that i didn't wear any longer either because they were out of date or because I didn't know how to combine them with other items to make them look fresh. Susana helped me go through my closet, recommended things to give away, and things to keep, and to my surprise she also embraced some of the items I had that were not new but which had "my personality", the things that made me unique. In another session she put together outfits from my closet which we took pictures of and I keep on my ipad so i'm never without ideas for what to wear. You should definitely experience the difference Dare to Wow (Style Rescue's new name) and Susana can make to your personal image and the self confidence of looking great. read more