Jennifer was recommended by a friend who I trust. I was looking to create a more professional image, to upgrade my look. Jennifer was great. I totally trusted her and let her do her thing.

The whole time she was with me she was educating me about style and how to make the right choices for me. I got to see myself and the world through new eyes. Jennifer delivered her message in a way that landed. I totally got it.

I feel comfortable in the clothes I wear now. Jennifer helped me emphasize a part of me that always was there, that serves me better personally and professionally. Nothing looks out of place or fake.

The feedback from friends and clients is great. They like the new look. Its hot and makes total sense. Its new and different, its me and it works.

One thing I like is now, when I go shopping, I know exactly what I am looking for. I whip through stores and find really good stuff. Often I can tell on the rack if it is going to work or not. If it makes it to the dressing room the odds are good I will like it. Shopping is way more fun now. I still have trouble finding shoes but then I am a size 13. I don't know if that will ever change.

I spent about 8 hours total with Jennifer and got to know her some. The things that stood out for me were her knowledge and education related to fashion and her very high level of integrity. Jennifer delivers value. Unless you are totally closed and not into taking advice, you basically cannot go wrong with her.

Cliff H. - Santa Cruz

When I moved to SF, I got rid of all the clothes I didn't like or didn't fit well or were worn out, etc. I guess that was pretty much everything... once I moved in and looked at my nearly empty closet I realized I was going to have to do some major wardrobe basics shopping.

With the pain of throwing out so many clothes still fresh, I came across the "personal shopping" category on Yelp. I didn't really know such a thing existed (besides for celebrities) but after learning how reasonable Jennifer's rates are, I realized this was within my reach and would be a good investment. I reasoned the extra money I would spend on bringing in a professional would make up for what I would probably waste in repeating my past mistakes.

Jennifer came in and assessed my closet, showing me what kinds of items I should look for to flatter my body and fit my lifestyle. She also took note of the kinds of clothing items I was attracted to and what kind of style personality I wanted to project.

When I met her for our shopping trip, she had already filled several stores' dressing rooms with a ton of clothes so I could get to work trying things on and seeing the outfits she had put together for me. She managed to capture my sense of style perfectly, picking out things that just felt like "me" without me even knowing what exactly that meant. She pulled things off the rack that I would have never grabbed, but once I saw them on me, a whole world of wardrobe possibilities opened up in my mind. She taught me how to mix and match things with a constant eye on what is most flattering for my particular shape.

She also helped me stick to my budget, shopping at stores that would allow me to get as much bang for my buck, since I had so many holes in my closet to fill. In such a short time, Jennifer helped me accomplish what seemed like an impossible task, and now I'm excited to get dressed every day. No more "nothing to wear" mornings!

Jennifer's really skilled and knowledgeable at what she does, and also genuinely personable and fun. I feel like I can ask her a question any time, or hire again if I need more shopping help. She also occasionally sends emails checking in, info about sales, or if she sees something in a store that she thinks you'll like. It's clear that she really loves what she does! I definitely recommend giving personal shopping a try if you never have, and Jennifer's a great resource. I'm glad I made the investment!  

Sarah H, San Francisco

My name is Tobie Gordon and I love fashion. However, over the past several years events have conspired against me, and I realized that my wardrobe was hopelessly ill-fitting and out of style. My busy schedule left me little time to keep up with new fashions, much less to update my wardrobe. I urgently needed help to efficiently make a major overhaul!

Amanda Castro at Beyond Black came to the rescue. She started with a few e-mails and calls back and forth regarding style preferences, budgets, timing, etc. When I arrived at the fitting room, I was amazed at the effort she had put into preparing for me – probably 100 different pieces, many organized into outfits complete with shoe & jewelry proposals. She explained how to wear different styles, checked to see which styles worked – and did not – with my figure, organized alternate colors and sizes. Her selections were spot-on with a high percentage ending in the “Yes!” category. After less than 3 hours I left with a stylish, well fitted new wardrobe. As Amanda is independent of the stores, there was no pressure to buy anything, which I really appreciated.

It’s been about 2 weeks since my personal shopping experience with Amanda and I have only worn the new wardrobe since then. It’s amazing how much confidence I feel wearing this stylish and well fitted new wardrobe, and also amazing the number of compliments I’ve gotten on it. I look forward to working with Amanda when I next update my wardrobe.

Tobie, San Francisco

Jennifer was really helpful in finding an updated and sophisticated look for me. She is very resourceful when it comes to styles and trends for the following seasons and was able to find a few of those PERFECT fitting jeans for me. She's friendly and easy to shop with and the best part is that she doesn't work on commission, so she isn't at all pushy when it comes to buying clothing...unlike some of those department store personal shoppers/stylists. She's also less costly but equally as great (if not better) than some of her competition. Overall, she's a delight and I highly recommend her for a wardrobe update!

Sarah M, San Francisco

I recently had the joy of shopping with Jennifer while on a brief holiday in San Francisco – and what an experience that was. Being 60+, and not in the best of shape, I wondered how our outing would work, but I needn’t have feared. Jennifer was not only so professional and expert, but her ‘eye’ for choosing suitable articles of clothing was impressive. I would not have chosen a lot of the things she had taken into the dressing room (!), but once I tried them on what difficulty I had was in selecting just a few items. I could have taken most of what was there – except that I would have needed a lottery win to indulge that dream. Jennifer never made me feel awkward or embarrassed. Neither was there the least pressure for me to buy anything. But she shared her intensive knowledge regarding what styles I should look for, and what I should avoid. I am thrilled with my purchases, and feel great in them. Maybe I will be able to afford fewer clothes in the future, but imagine opening my wardrobe and realising that what is in it actually fits, and makes me look and feel wonderful. Thanks, Jennifer. You’re the best. Saving up for next time!

Eleanor, UK

"It's tough, as a suburban, 50 +, housewife and mother, to choose flattering clothing that is not too young or too matronly. My figure and taste are not those of a twenty-something nor a plus-size "mature" woman. I do not work outside the home but am involved with a number of church and charitable programs. My husband and I travel some with business. Trendy fashion is not what I look for but I want to look fashionable. Unfortunately,I often look dated.

Jennifer has helped me so much to choose outside of my fashion box without compromising who I am, my age or where my life goes. Jeans are a staple of my wardrobe. Jennifer has benefitted me the most so far by teaching me there are jeans and then there are jeans. No more "mom butt!" No more too short pants! I even had a gal stop me on the street to comment on my great jeans. In fact, anything that I've worn that Jenn has picked or helped me to choose has brought unsolicited compliments. Who knew anyone would ever praise MY fashion sense!

I highly recommend Jennifer for her professionalism, personal touch, sense of style and honesty. She takes into account the client's lifestyle as well as figure and age in choosing appropriate fashion. She is a delight to work with and I trust her recommendations, even when I might have passed over them. She knows what looks good, from head to toe. I'm almost afraid to shop without her!"

Pamela, Littleton, Colorado

I'm a horrible clothes shopper. I buy one piece of clothing at a time, with no real plan on what I'd wear it with. I have all kinds of single pieces in my closet that still have the tags on them, because I don't have anything to go with it, or its a trendy piece, and I don't know how to wear it correctly. I just don't have an eye for these things. So I called in the reserves... Jenn has an eye for fashion, as well as an eye for body types. After I lost 55 pounds, it was time to stop dressing frumpy and get a new wardrobe that shows off all my hard work and actually had some style. Jenn has really helped me learn how to shop by outfits, and buy pieces that can be worn in so many different looks. She picks out things that I would have walked right by. I even laughed when she pulled something out and I thought she was crazy, until I put it on and I saw for myself how great it was. I get more compliments on the things that I buy with Jenn than anything I've bought by myself.

Anne-Marie, San Francisco, CA

When one of my best friends commented "Sarah, you dress like you're 18-25 and you're almost 29, it's time for you to change your look", I decided that I needed help. For better or for worse, your look can affect the way you are treated, from a job interview to dating or just shopping around town, and my casual "18-25" year-old approach to my personal style wasn't getting me very far in any of these areas! The first time Jen assisted me, I met her at Ambiance and there was an entire rack waiting for me and most of the clothing items were pieces I never would have thought to pick for myself. Somehow the girl just knew what would work! With Jen's help, I learned about flattering styles for my body-type, lines and cuts that brought out my best physical attributes and she is always informative about upcoming trends. Recently, I was out shopping with Jen for a big event where I HAD to look great and we found a dress that my friends are still talking about!

Sarah, San Francisco