About
I'm Suzi Johnson - personal stylist, former knitwear designer, boutique owner, and someone who recently made the leap of a lifetime to the coast of Portugal at 56.
I work with clients from Los Angeles to London to Lisbon. My pricing reflects over 3 decades of design & styling experience - the time it takes to build a wardrobe that feels like you - not where I happen to be based.
With 35+ years in fashion - spanning knitwear design, styling, brand consulting, and owning boutiques in Aspen, Chicago, Portland and Charleston - I have a deep understanding of how real people dress across styles, climates, moods and budgets.
What drives it all is a lasting belief that great style should feel effortless and entirely your own. Whether you're fine-tuning your wardrobe, finding your signature, or getting dressed for a life you actually want - I'm here for all of it.
I work virtually with women worldwide and in-person locally in Portugal.
Shirts, Blouses, Tops and Cool Bras
Shirts, blouses, tops & cool bras that you will want to show a little or a lot. You decide.
Leather & Suede Love
Rich leather and soft suede, timeless & investment-worthy. These are the pieces that get better with age. Shop boots & bags, coats & jackets, shirts & tops, pants & skirts, and dresses made to layer, mix, and wear on repeat.
The 3 Pieces You Didn't Think You Needed
Yes, I love these three items. They adjust your wardrobe in a blink. Shorts, a graphic t-shirt and the new unexpected flex: the jazz-ish shoe. These are my favorites.
New Line: Marie Oliver
A new discovery of pieces that will easily move into your wardrobe. And, add texture, color and some classics.
The Wedding Guest Edit
The Shop Edit is dreamsandchaos.com's curated shopping destination — a running collection of every piece featured across the blog, organized so you can shop it directly instead of hunting through old posts. It's updated as new looks and roundups go live, covering everything from wedding guest dressing to everyday style picks. Consider it the shortcut from "I want that" to checkout.
African Inspiration Shop
Inspired by a trip to Rwanda, this board is built on bold prints, rich color, and pattern that refuses to apologize for itself. The only rule: play with color, pattern, and a little unexpected juxtaposition. Read the blog post for styling tips.
Ear Candy
Everything your ears have been waiting for — from the stud you never take off to the dangle that stops a room. Curated across every style and most budgets, with one category for when budget simply isn't the point. Go ahead. Spoil yourself.
The Case for Sets
One decision, endless combinations. The matching sets worth wearing for years, not just a season.
The Easy Equation
A statement skirt and a great tank or tee — that's the whole formula. We did the scrolling so you don't have to.
Swim: Sun, Skin & No Apologies
Suits for every body and every vibe, curated without the boring. We're talking real swimwear — not safe, not beige — plus the sandals, SPF, and kitsch-y poolside extras that make the whole thing fun.
The 90's Uniform We Still Need
Ivory jeans. White tee. White shirt. Black belt. Four pieces that built the greatest decade in fashion and never actually left. This edit proves the uniform is timeless — just with better fabric and a smarter cut.
3 Pants You Need This Season
Ok, technically 2 pants and 1 pair of shorts. Cargo, Balloon and oversized. For my favorites click below.