About Me

Karen K Bannister CLC, AICI CIC

Founder and CEO

Why Work with Karen?

A Signature Blend of Style and Space Design

I believe your wardrobe, personal brand, and living spaces should tell a cohesive story—your story. My exclusive program combines image consulting, personal branding, and luxury interior design to ensure that every detail of your life reflects your unique identity and aspirations.

From curating your wardrobe to designing your executive office (and beyond!), we deliver concierge-level services tailored to ambitious women who value excellence and alignment in every space they inhabit.

Strategic Vision Meets Luxury Design

We believe that true transformation comes from strategy, not guesswork. By applying data-backed analysis, we craft personalized solutions tailored to your unique goals, whether it’s dressing for executive presence, redesigning a space that inspires productivity, or building a personal brand that commands authority.

Big-Picture Thinking with Attention to Detail

Our process begins with understanding your long-term vision and breaking it down into actionable steps. From the threads in your closet to the flow of your workspace, every element is meticulously curated to ensure it serves your success.

Holistic Integration

We don’t just enhance one aspect of your life—we create harmony between your wardrobe, spaces, and personal brand. This ensures a unified message that resonates with your audience, aligns with your goals, and reflects your authentic self.

Why work with a Certified Image Consultant?

You own your personal message. You need to control what you're saying to others.

Working with a professional can help you define your personal brand and reflect a true visual representation of your inner power.

This extends to not only your wardrobe and intangible skills, but your physical surroundings, including your office or personal work space. Everything about you sends a message to others and wrong impressions are difficult if not sometimes impossible to correct.

Qualifications

Passionate Polymath with three decades of experience in various industries, working with the C-Suite
I possess an intuitive, confident yet vulnerable, and open nature.
I'm direct, challenging, and honest - but also kind, supportive and encouraging. I'm engaged with and powered by energy received from the universe.
First Fashion and Lifestyle Writer/Editor of the Orange County Business Journal
Author, Close the Gap: 7 Transformational Steps to Move You From Today to Tomorrow

Certifications

Certified Image Consultant, Association of Image Consultants International
Certified Image Consultant, Fashion Stylist Institute
Certified Life Coach, Life Coaching Academy of Orange County
BS, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Southern New Hampshire University, Summa Cum Laude

My life's work is and has been spent in service to others. I'm happy when I know I have a positive effect on someone else's life. And I always find a way to add fun.

Karen K. Bannister

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs to elevate their lives and careers by aligning their personal image, brand, and lifestyle with their highest aspirations. Through personalized coaching, luxury-level service, and transformative strategies, we guide our clients to exude confidence, authenticity, and excellence in every facet of their personal and professional journeys.

Our Vision

To be the global leader in personal branding and lifestyle transformation, setting the standard for luxury, innovation, and impact. We envision a world where every individual boldly embraces their unique brilliance, achieves their goals with purpose, and creates a life that reflects their true value and potential.

Our Values guide everything we do

Our values are the basic and fundamental beliefs that guide and motivate our attitudes or actions. They help us to determine what is important to us, and assist in deciding if an action, strategy, or plan is in line with our master plan.

Integrity

Do the right thing, even when it’s hard and no one is watching.

Respect

Give by default, treat others with compassion, consideration, and kindness.

Curiosity

Search for continuous improvement and assume positive intent from all.

Relationships

Build and develop to make a positive impact and difference in the lives of clients, partners, and friends.

Growth

Life, learning, and development is continuous, encouraged, and supported.

Quality

Provide and deliver unsurpassed service with premium value to every client.