Jen Young, Author at Forever Styled

About Jen Young

Jen traces her Southern roots to Georgia and Tennessee, where she was born and raised (listen closely … the accent is still there). Texas won her heart when she attended Baylor University, and she now resides in Austin, where she and her husband, Jason, enjoy raising their two children, Jackson and Julia.

Entries by Jen Young

5 Essential Tops for Every Woman’s Wardrobe

May 2, 2016 in Education, Outfit Inspiration, Wardrobe Essentials /by Jen Young

There are certain items that every gal needs in her wardrobe and today we’re tackling tops. As I coach my clients, there are five shirts that I consider “essentials” that will easily transition between seasons and will be a staple for any outfit. These 5 shirts include: (1) Striped Tee (2) White Oxford (3) Denim Shirt (4) Patterned […]

How Best to Dress an Apple Shaped Body

April 25, 2016 /1 Comment/in Body Types, Education, Female Body Type, Outfit Inspiration, Wardrobe Essentials /by Jen Young

Today, we continue our body type series focusing on the apple shape. Check out previous tips we covered for styling a Pear and String Bean. GENERAL STYLING TIPS FOR AN APPLE: Apple shaped individuals have a heavier mid-section with a wide torso and broad shoulders. They have an average sized bust and an undefined waist. Also, these […]

Trends at Any Age: Pantone Color of the Year

April 18, 2016 in Education, Other, Outfit Inspiration, Seasonal Trends /by Jen Young

The Pantone Color for 2016 actually includes two lovely shades: Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue. According to Pantone, the warmer rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue combine to reflect a sense of soothing order and peace. These two colors perfectly compliment each other when combined in an outfit evoking a sense of calm and restfulness. […]

April Favorites Under $100

April 11, 2016 in Beauty, Other, Shopping /by Jen Young

one // two // three // four // five // six // seven // eight // nine // ten // eleven // twelve // thirteen Is it just me or did we all blink and it was April? Well, with April showers brings May flowers including lots of Texas blue bonnets and indian paint brushes in my […]

How Best to Dress a String Bean Body

April 4, 2016 in Education, Female Body Type, Other, Outfit Inspiration /by Jen Young

We continue our body types series focusing on the String Bean shape. Check out previous tips we covered for styling for a Pear body type here. GENERAL STYLING TIPS FOR A STRING BEAN: A string bean (also known as a rectangle, ruler, or banana) has an undefined waist and little to no curves; your hips and shoulders […]

The LBD: The Little Black Dress

March 28, 2016 in Other, Outfit Inspiration, Shopping, Wardrobe Essentials /by Jen Young

Cocktail: Earrings // Black Dress // Clutch // Shoes // Necklace Everyday: Earrings // Black Dress // Scarf // Blue Jean Jacket // Sneakers // Tote Business: Necklace // Black Dress // Blazer // Bangles // Flats // Satchel The classic LBD {a.k.a. Little Black Dress} is considered a staple for every woman’s wardrobe. When I work […]

5 Everyday Beauty Essentials

March 21, 2016 in Beauty, Other, Shopping /by Jen Young

Hey “Beauty-full” Souls! Over Spring Break, I got caught up on all of my gossip magazines and must admit that I adore the celebrity focused column in Us Weekly called, “What’s In My Bag?” In an effort to give you the same fun insight {not that I am a celeb by any stretch–wink!}, here are […]

Spring Break Style Essentials

March 14, 2016 in Events, Other, Packing /by Jen Young

one // two // three // four // five // six // seven // eight // nine // ten // eleven // twelve // thirteen // fourteen // fifteen Here’s the Forever Styled Guide to spring break style essentials! Packing for your travel plans should be stress-free like your trip. Whether donning a bathing suit or […]

How Best to Dress a Pear Shaped Body

March 7, 2016 in Body Types, Female Body Type, Other, Shopping /by Jen Young

Styling for different body types can be tough but with these tips and tricks, it becomes quite easy! In the coming weeks we will explore each of the five body types {Pear, Apple, Hourglass, String Bean, and Carrot}. Today we’ll look at the pear shaped body! one // two // three // four // five […]

The 5 Best Shoes for Every Season

February 29, 2016 in Other, Shopping /by Jen Young

Calling all Shoe-aholics…this post is for you! {Ahem. And me.} In an effort to reign in my own personal footwear addiction, I am reminded of Marilyn Monroe’s profound quote,” Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” You heard it correctly ladies, all we need are the RIGHT shoes, not a […]