~ Buffalo Spree Magazine, The Magazine of Western New York. January 2011 issue, Letting Go of Your Inner Critic, Jennifer Robin on the art of Looking Great.
~ The Chicago Tribune quoted me in an article about the return of pantyhose on August 2, 2011.
~ The St. Paul Pioneer Press asked for my take on Style Trendspotting: Puffy 'Hammer' pants back in fashion, July 29, 2011.
~ The following quote was used in an article in the Detroit Free Press on June 25, 2011:
"Create an attitude of confidence. Even if you don't feel that, make it look like you feel that. Highlight your assets. Focus on the positive and don't focus on hiding the negative. Personally, I think everyone should own a bikini. There's something about it that says, 'Hey, I feel good about myself!' " – Jennifer Robin
Midwest Book Review
~ Growing More Beautiful: An Artful Approach to Personal Style is a gorgeously illustrated guide to beauty and fashion, written by expert artist and image consultant Jennifer Robin. Chapters teach the reader how to continue to grow beautiful as one grows older, from the effective use of color to build one's wardrobe, to finding garments that fit and flatter one's body, to skillfully organizing one's closet, to the discreet application of makeup, to proper shopping for clothing and swimwear that best complements one's body. A spiritual aspect to Growing More Beautiful reaches beyond physical appearance, touching upon the importance of creating balance in one's life, nourishing one's artistic self, and being aware of the impact of one's physical and social environment. Full color artworks and photographs on virtually every page enhance this in-depth, easy-to-follow fashion guide highly recommended for women of all ages.
LA Splash Magazine
~ With her new book, Growing More Beautiful, artist and image consultant Jennifer Robin has given women a generous, much-needed gift. Much more than a basic how-to beauty book, this is a celebration. Of you. On Valentine’s Day and every day, delight in this lively, buoyant resource guide to projecting your essence with creativity and flair. Jennifer Robin’s color, clothing, jewelry, and make-up expertise, combined with her amazingly vibrant spirit, take you by the hand and point you in the direction of something truly amazing. It’s you…as you’ve never quite seen yourself before.
Janet Leimeister, owner, Capitola Book Cafe
~ Approaching everyday fashion through the knowledge and soulful reflection of an artist gives Growing More Beautiful a depth that few other books on style can match…Her book shares knowledge and an elegant practicality about how to dress in ways that allow expression of our unique nature and beauty. Growing More Beautiful also braids in elements of the inner life — the deep, richer source of all beauty.
~ Your book is a gorgeous treasure for anyone lucky enough to buy it or receive it as a gift.
Vicki Weiland, Board Member Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) and Women's National Book Association (WNBA)-SF chapter.
~ The colors in this book are jewel-like and invite you in. In fact, the entire book is like a piece of jewelry that you have to reach out and touch.
~ What I am savoring so much in your book is the self care and self love that we need to keep our good health and appreciation of who we are. I'm giving a copy to each of my daughters.
~ So many books make you feel bad about yourself for all the things you're not. This book loves you for who you are, not what you should be.
~ This book is so full of wisdom, honesty and humor. I found myself breathing many deep sighs of relief; it is the other side of the story to the pressure women feel.
~ No gimmicks, no quick make-over solutions, no awful before-and-after images to compare yourself to. What a refreshing change, bravo!
~ This book is so non-judgmental; it doesn’t even judge the people that are judgmental.
~ You have somehow woven together a beautiful tapestry of spirit, art, self-esteem, beauty and empowerment. I savored reading it and now it sits on my bedside table for further inspiration.
~ This book does a fabulous job of integrating the author’s professional process and advice with her personal stories and gorgeous artwork. I want copies for myself and my sisters.
~ Nautilus Book Award, Silver Medal, Art/Specialty/Gift
~ The Living Arts Book Awards Gold Medal for Fashion and Design
~ Benjamin Franklin Awards Silver
Medal for Best Self-Help book
~ USA Book News National “Best Books” Award Winner, Fashion and Beauty
