Published : Monday, 30 Aug 2010, 9:40 AM EDT
(FOX Providence) – When it comes to the winners and losers at the Emmys, you know what we’re really talking about is the red carpet.
Local designer and Project Runway alumni Jonathan Joseph Peters and personal stylist Jill Marinelli joined the Rhode Show to help us to sort out the best and worst dressed of the evening.
Jill’s picks for best dressed:
and worst:
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
STYLE by Becky DiStefano, GoLocalProv Contributor
It is a woman’s dream come true: tables full of shoes, bracelets, necklaces, handbags and scarves. It can also be very daunting: what do I do with it all? Enter super stylist Jill Marinelli of Providence, who helps women bring style into their lives in a very personal way.
After working in advertising in NYC, Jill (right) had her babies and moved back to Rhode Island. She started working in retail and honed her styling skills by doing personal shopping for clients, building up a quick fan base. Two years ago she left the retail world and launched her own business helping women clean out their closets and style their lives one piece of clothing at a time.
“I want to help women celebrate their beauty and not be slaves to fashion,” says Jill at Accessorizing 101, a workshop she held at DownCity Restaurant on Weybosset Street in Providence. While nine other women and myself swooned over the variety of accessories Jill toted with her, we also learned tricks and tips to work with our body types and facial structure.
Add what you may not have“The key,” says Jill, “is to use accessories to add what you may not have, such as elongating necks, faces or legs or making the waist appear smaller.” Jill quickly tells us to get over pining for the body you think you want and accepting and loving the one you have: a message that resonates with all women.
1. When choosing a handbag, make sure it is proportionate with your body. Larger women should avoid tiny handbags and smaller women should avoid bags that are too big. If you have a larger middle area, avoid bags that rest there, which will add bulk. Use a full length mirror to see where the bag falls.
2. Nude heels make your legs appear longer and the more foot you show, the longer the leg will look. D’Orsay heels (heels where the inner part of the shoe is cut out) extend the look as well, elongating the leg.
3. Dress up a jeans-and-tee outfit with a scarf for instant glam. Pair with earrings and ballet flats for a look that goes from Target to tapas.
4. Buy versatile pieces that transform from day to night like little black dresses and solid tops. Adding accessories to these items will dress them up or down depending on your destination.
5. Go with how you feel: if you feel fabulous, then that is all that matters!
Jill’s services include a style consultation, a closet clean-out and personal shopping, both in-store and online. Accessorizing 101 workshops run about $45. For more information or to contact Jill, go here.
Does your handbag make you look fat?
Stylist Jill Marinelli shares her expert advice
(FOX Providence) – With so many different bags to choose from how’s a girl supposed to know what’s right for her?
Stylist expert Jill Marinelli joined the Rhode Show to talk more about the most flattering place for a bag to hit your body, and how, yes, a purse can make you look fat!
All handbags available at Nordstrom:
* Christopher Kon Zenny: $335.00
* Nordstrom Calf Hair Satchel: $358.00
* Tarnish Turnlock Flap Satchel: $148.00
* Marc by Marc Jacobs Francesca: $528.00
* Marc by Marc Jacobs Shifty: $478.00
* Hobo International double frame clutch: $100.00
* Halston Heritage leather satchel: $375.00 (in Nordstrom stores)
* Halston Heritage Alice pleated clutch: $245.00
* Burberry small check shoulder bag: $295.00
To register for Jill’s Accessorizing 101 workshop on Thursday, August 12th, go to www.jmstylist.com/events.
Published : Thursday, 08 Jul 2010, 11:49 AM EDT
(FOX Providence) – When you head out to a BBQ or a summer party, you want to look your best, but you also want to feel comfortable in the heat.
Personal stylist Jill Marinelli joins the Rhode Show to tell us about stylish summer dresses that you can wear on many occasions this season.
Marinelli shows off several dresses from Nordstrom, all within a reasonable price range, that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
Dresses seen on The Rhode Show:
Dress #1: Maggy London, $98
Dress #2: Kensie, $138
Dress #3: Taylor, $118
Dress #4: Taylor, $118
Dress #5: Alexia Admor, $198
On mannequin: Andrew Marc, $138
Updated: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010, 9:58 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 29 Jul 2010, 9:58 AM EDT
(FOX Providence) – If you want to keep that beautiful summer glow all year round self-tanners may be just what you need.
But how do you know what products are right for you, and how do you avoid the getting a streaky orange looking tan?
Personal stylist Jill Marinelli joined The Rhode Show to show us some of the latest and greatest self-tanners on the market.
Products featured on the show:
Diana B. 60 Second Instant Tanning Mousse ($60)
Dr. Denese Glow Younger Self Tanning Glove ($42 for 12)
Victoria’s Secret Beach Sexy Instant Self Tan Lotion with Tint ($12)
Quick Tan Sunless Tanning Mist by Body Drench ($8.99)
Sarongs may be the most versatile item you own. With some practice and a few adjustments, you can turn your sarong into a key piece in your summer wardrobe!
Check out my appearance on The Rhode Show this morning.
Look #1: Short Skirt
1. Fold sarong in half long way
2. Wrap your sarong around you in the front (overlapping), bringing one end to your back.
3. Wrap the other side of your sarong around you, meeting the other in the back.
4. Tie the ends together behind your back.
Look #2: Halter Dress
1. Hold ends across back in the horizontal position.
2. Cross and twist the ends in front of you, then tie around your neck.
Look #3: Grecian One-Shoulder Dress
1. Hold ends across back in horizontal position.
2. Wrap across bust and hold one end under the opposite armpit.
3. Wrap the other end around opposite shoulder and join it with the first end. Tie.
Look #4: One Shoulder Dress w/banded waist
1. Hold ends across back in horizontal position.
2. Wrap one side across bust and over shoulder.
3. Wrap other side lower, across waist.
4. Join ends in back. Tie.
Alternative: If you want the banded look but don’t have a sarong with that detail, use a belt.
Look #5: Strapless Dress
1. Hold ends across back in the vertical position.
2. Wrap both ends around your bust and tie under the armpit. Dress will be very long.
3. Hold each side about 6 inches below waist.
4. Pull sides up and fold over waist.
5. Tie sides at the hip.
Using a sarong tie:
Look #6: Halter dress
1. Hold ends across back in the horizontal position.
2. Pull ends in front of bust and thread through holes of sarong tie.
3. Pull until tight on the bust. Adjust as necessary.
4. Tie ends around neck.
Look #7: Long skirt
1. Hold ends across lower back in the horizontal position.
2. Wrap one end across waist.
3. Thread both ends though holes of sarong tie.
