Jen's Story
Meet your guide
There was a season in my life when I looked like I had it all together-the marriage, the family, the volunteering, the aspiring career. But somewhere between holding it all up and holding everyone else together, I lost sight of myself.
I had mastered the art of showing up for everyone else while quietly abandoning my own needs, voice, and worth. My days were full, but I was running on empty--living on autopilot in a life that looked beautiful on the outside but felt hollow on the inside. My closet was a reflection of that chaos: bursting at the seams with clothes that didn’t feel like me, price tags still hanging on pieces I hoped would make me feel something.
When my twenty-year marriage ended, so did the illusion that holding up this facade was enough. I was tired of pretending. Tired of dressing for approval, shopping to fill a void, and waiting to feel worthy until I was thinner, more successful, or more perfect. The truth was, I didn’t need another outfit. I needed an awakening.
What I really wanted was to remember who I was. Because when someone remembers who they are, the world can’t help but take notice.
That realization became the catalyst of Emerge by Jennifer — a space for people who’ve been through their own unraveling and/or ready to rise again. Through my Style by Design™ Method, I guide clients to reconnect with their inner identity, clear the clutter (inside and out), and rebuild a visual voice that reflects who they truly are — not who the world told them to be.
We start in the closet, but what happens goes far beyond it. Clients find themselves standing taller, speaking more clearly, and showing up with newfound confidence. Their wardrobe becomes a mirror for self-respect, not self-doubt — a daily reminder that they are whole, capable, and worthy of being seen.
Because this work isn’t just about clothes. It’s about reclaiming your presence, walking with purpose, and living from a place of peace, not pressure.
When someone remembers who they are, they don’t just get dressed ... they emerge.
Jennifer Young is such a pleasure to work with! We often collaborate together on events, personal styling appointments and fashion shows. Jennifer always shows professionalism and wonderfully executed style; all while being approachable and understanding. We regularly send customers to her, and always receive the highest praises on their experience!
LESLIE KEMPLER | OWNER FAB'RIK
Working with Jennifer literally changed my life. I am a writer who usually works from home in sweatpants, and before I met Jennifer, I would panic whenever I had to find something to wear a speaking engagement, party or TV appearance. My experience with Forever Styled showed me that working with a stylist isn’t just a luxury reserved for celebrities. It’s a necessity for any busy woman.
Wendi Aarons | Fashion Police Writer, US Weekly
Working with Jennifer literally changed my life. I am a writer who usually works from home in sweatpants, and before I met Jennifer, I would panic whenever I had to find something to wear a speaking engagement, party or TV appearance. Jennifer not only cleared the junk out of my closet (25 pairs of khaki pants–what??), but she expertly worked with me to find classic pieces that compliment my creative personality and style. My experience with Forever Styled showed me that working with a stylist isn’t just a luxury reserved for celebrities. It’s a necessity for any busy woman.
I really appreciate how easy Jen makes everything. Her attention to detail and thoughtfulness was amazing and each session left me feeling even more inspired and confident to be in charge of my wardrobe. Thank you!
Gwen Throckmorton | Executive Facebook
Jennifer Young is incredible! Every time I wear one of her specially-styled outfits, I feel more confident, put together, and like I can do anything! She asks the right questions to uncover my goals and outcomes, so I am conveying just the right message with my outfits. She has a creative gift for bringing colors and textures together in ways that are amazing!
HONOREE CORDER | BUSINESS COACH, AUTHOR SPEAKER
I confess, I have a problem. I know how to pull together an outfit, but it’s always super expected, not very exciting, and color matchy-matchy to the extreme.
Enter the most talented Jennifer Young. She came to my house for a one-hour closet consultation. And whoa — this girl is GOOD! In one fast-moving hour, she pulled together 21+ new outfits from the clothes in my closet that I would never have thought to put together. Later in the day, I received a personalized photo collage so I could remember the combinations. I also received a shopping list, complete with online links, so I could get the few pieces I need to extend my wardrobe even further!
DEBIE DUNN | BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL
I confess, I have a problem. I know how to pull together an outfit, but it’s always super expected, not very exciting, and color matchy-matchy to the extreme.
Enter the most talented Jennifer Young. She came to my house for a one-hour closet consultation. And whoa — this girl is GOOD! In one fast-moving hour, she pulled together 21+ new outfits from the clothes in my closet that I would never have thought to put together!
I want you to feel radiant, stylish, and aligned. And your clothing to become a mirror of your best self, a daily reminder of who you are and the life you’re designing.
I want you to feel radiant, stylish, and aligned. And your clothing to become a mirror of your best self, a daily reminder of who you are and the life you’re designing.
Does this resonate
Have you ever put your worth on layaway—waiting to be thinner, richer, or more “ready”?
Have you ever looked the part on the outside but felt like an imposter inside?
Have you ever wondered if first impressions were costing you opportunities?
Have you ever felt lost after a major life change?
Have you ever felt invisible after loss, divorce, or transition?
Have you ever stood in a full closet with “nothing to wear”?
Have you ever shopped to soothe and still felt unsatisfied?
Have you ever been the smartest person in the room and still underestimated?
Have you ever dreaded the “what do I wear” ?
Have you ever looked the part on the outside but felt like an imposter inside?
Have you ever wondered if first impressions were costing you opportunities?
Have you ever felt lost after a major life change?
Have you ever felt invisible after loss, divorce, or transition?
Have you ever stood in a full closet with “nothing to wear”?
Have you ever shopped to soothe and still felt unsatisfied?
Have you ever been the smartest person in the room and still underestimated?
Have you ever dreaded the “what do I wear” ?
S — Story:
Who are you and what do you represent?
Awareness creates alignment.
The S.T.Y.L.E. by DesignTM Method
T — Transform:
E — Emerge:
Y — Yield:
L — Liberate:
Align Who You Are with How You Show Up
Introducing the Framework
Story · Transform · Yield · Liberate · Emerge
A five-step framework to clear the clutter, reclaim confidence, and curate presence with intention.
Define Your Narrative
Confidence begins when your mindset catches up to your mission.
Redefine Mindset + Visual Presence
Yielding = surrender + strategy.
Release what no longer serves this season.
Embrace Refinement • Let Go Gracefully
After release comes renewal.
Choose pieces, habits & visuals that resonate.
Curate with Intention
When inner truth and outer expression match,
you no longer perform — you become.
Emerge: Embody Your Authentic Presence
