The Interview —

Jess Atkins, Co-founder, Stylebook

My biggest mistake was wearing ill-fitting clothes. I’m barely 5’3” so everything is usually too long or the proportions are wrong. I never shopped for petite sizes so I always looked sloppy. Luckily I’ve learned what works for me, where I should shop, and I found a good tailor.

Style doesn’t come naturally to me, but seeing everything I have in one place helps me look put together. I feel really happy when I get an email from someone who had a similar experience and was able to find their personal style thanks to Stylebook.

My Clarisonic is a miracle! I’ve had acne and acne scars since middle school and it’s the only over-the-counter product that ever dramatically improved the appearance of my skin. I wish I bought one sooner!

You never know until you ask! Almost every great opportunity in my life started because I simply asked the right person the right question.

My Nancy Rose performance wrap top or my J.Crew boyfriend cardigan over leggings with Nikes and my camel J.Crew stadium coat.

Laura Mercier ‘Secret Finish’ Mattifying Gel is the only product I’ve found that works well with oily skin.

I do a workout from Nike Training Club, Bar Method or a run. I started working out to get in shape for my wedding and never looked back - it’s great stress relief!

A flattering long sleeve dress, stud earrings, heels, and a bun.

I paint vegetable watercolors for Garden State on Your Plate, an organization that introduces vegetables to elementary school children in Princeton. They organize veggie tasting with local chefs and the kids are able to choose which prep method they like best.

Agricola in downtown Princeton. Their sweet sticky bun is the best. I don’t have it often, but when I do, it’s sooo good!