LKS Styling & Consulting Blog — Laura K. Sawyier

Laura K. Sawyier

From the studio (and closet) of a wardrobe stylist and fashion/branding consultant.

My latest styling advice, product recommendations from the brands I love and trust, with elements of my lifestyle, paired with commentary on the psychology of fashion and culture. This is the space I explore with you; why and what we buy, how to care for our most cherished pieces, intentionality in what we wear, and ultimately how we express ourselves.

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25 Gifts For the Women in Your Life

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25 Gifts For the Women in Your Life

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Whether you're shopping for your partner, family member, or friend, we've handpicked a selection of thoughtful and elegant gifts to make this Valentine's (aka, Galentine’s & Palatine’s) Day unforgettable.

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Taylor Swift's Second Language May Surprise You

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Taylor Swift's Second Language May Surprise You

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Taylor Swift speaks to us in two languages: her music and her fashion. To underestimate the latter's power is to miss a vital driver of Swiftmania.

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Veronica Beard in St. Louis

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Veronica Beard in St. Louis

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Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard came to St. Louis for a multi-day event at Neiman Marcus.

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“Style is personal, let’s talk about it...”

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Veronica Beard in St. Louis

Veronica Beard in St. Louis

Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard came to St. Louis for a multi-day event at Neiman Marcus.

INTERVIEWS, EVENTSLaura SawyierOctober 9, 2023events, fashion event, St Louis fashion event, St Louis style, veronica beard, veronica swanson beard, veronica miele beard, veronica beard style, womens contemporary fashion, female founders, veronica beard jeans

FOCUS St. Louis Presents The Psychology of Fashion: Leadership and Influence

FOCUS St. Louis Presents The Psychology of Fashion: Leadership and Influence

The Psychology of Fashion: Leadership and Influence presented by FOCUS St. Louis, moderated by Laura K. Sawyier, featuring panelists Susan Barrett, Dwight Carter, Cedric Cobb, and Mary Ruppert-Stroescu. We talked fashion psychology, specifically through the lens of leadership and the new meaning of power dressing this morning.

INTERVIEWS, EVENTSLaura SawyierOctober 9, 2023events, fashion event, FOCUS St Louis, St Louis fashion event, St Louis style, fashion psychology, fashion psych

2023 Couture Council Award for Artistry in Fashion with Gabriela Hearst & Fashionphile

2023 Couture Council Award for Artistry in Fashion with Gabriela Hearst & Fashionphile

2023 FIT Couture Council Award for Artistry in Fashion awarded to Gabriela Hearst at Lincoln Center by Valerie Steele, Dana Thomas, Maria Sharapova, and Daniel Humm.

INTERVIEWS, EVENTSLaura SawyierOctober 9, 2023events, fashion event, fashionphile, gabriela hearst, FIT museum, couture council award, chloe

Laura recognized as Most Influential Business Women

Laura recognized as Most Influential Business Women

Laura Sawyier recognized as a part of this honorable class of 2023 leaders in St. Louis

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierSeptember 16, 2023events, features, most influential business women, entrepreneur, st louis, st louis consultant, st louis business hjournal, st louis business journal

Event: Sid Mashburn in St. Louis

Event: Sid Mashburn in St. Louis

INTERVIEWS, EVENTSLaura SawyierJuly 21, 2023events, fashion event, mens fashion, menswear, Sid Mashburn, Neiman Marcus, Mashburn clothing, made to measure

Event: Circularity in Your Closet

Event: Circularity in Your Closet

In conversation with Fashionphile, Adam Foster Fine Jewelry, and Neiman Marcus about the 5 R’s in circularity: Reduce, Reuse, Refurbish (or re-style), Repair, and Recycle. Plus, a bonus R: Reflection 💚

INTERVIEWS, EVENTSLaura SawyierNovember 17, 2022events, fashion event, sustainability, circularity, resale, vintage, fashionphile, neiman marcus

Update Your Stationery with Cheeky-Chic Paper Products

Update Your Stationery with Cheeky-Chic Paper Products

Naughty notecards, playful place cards, personalized notepads, and monogrammed stationery, Dear Annabelle has you covered.

STYLE, INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierJanuary 11, 2022stationery, stationery cards, notecards, custom notecards, personal stationery, place cards, hostess gifts, gift ideas, gift cards, notepads, handwritten cards

Chic Coffee Table Books from Maison Plage

Chic Coffee Table Books from Maison Plage

Curated collections of specialty titles, rare books, and custom sets.

STYLE, INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierNovember 24, 2021coffee table books, interiors books, fashion books, film books, chic books, book design, creative books, travel books, art books

Meet Monbouquette Jewelry & Co-Founders

Meet Monbouquette Jewelry & Co-Founders

Santa Monica-based fine jewelry brand, Monbqouette shares their newest arrivals and coveted trademarked styles.

STYLE, INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierNovember 5, 2021gold jewelry, womens jewely, jewelry ideas, fine jewelry, statement earrings, drop earrings, pearl earrings, diamond earrings, artistic earrings

CANDID Interview: Marcie Pantzer

Marcie Pantzer is the founder of Dear Annabelle, a luxury paper goods brand that brings a whimsical wink to the classic art of correspondence.

CANDID Interview: Lori Coulter

Co-founder and CEO/President of Summersalt. *Part of the WFH Mother’s Day feature.

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierMay 8, 2020Female Founder, Founder, DTC Brand, female founder, working from home, parenting during pandemic, covid-19, co-founder, Lori Coulter, Summersalt, Summersalt swim, Lori Coulter Summersalt, Summersalt co-founder, St. Louis start-up, startup founder

CANDID Interview: Rachelle Hruska MacPherson

Founder of Lingua Franca. *Part of the WFH Mother’s Day feature.

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierMay 6, 2020Female Founder, Founder, female founder, working from home, parenting during pandemic, covid-19, Rachelle Hruska MacPherson, Lingua Franca, Rachelle Lingua Franca, Lingua Franca sweaters, Lingua Franca NYC, small business, DTC brand

CANDID Interview: Noria Morales

Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of The Wonder. *Part of the WFH Mother’s Day feature.

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierMay 6, 2020Female Founder, Founder, DTC Brand, female founder, working from home, parenting during pandemic, covid-19, Noria Morales, co-founder, The Wonder, The Wonder NYC, Noria Morales The Wonder

CANDID Interview: Alexa von Tobel

Founder and Managing Partner of Inspired Capital, LearnVest Founder, NY Times Best Selling Author, and host of The Founders Project podcast by Inc. *Part of the WFH Mother’s Day feature.

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierMay 5, 2020Female Founder, Founder, DTC Brand, female founder, working from home, parenting during pandemic, covid-19, NY Times Best Selling Author, alexa von tobel, learnvest, inspired capital, venture capital

CANDID Interview: Jodie Patterson

CANDID Interview: Jodie Patterson

Social activist, entrepreneur, writer, and author of The Bold World: A Memoir of Family and Transformation. *Part of the WFH Mother’s Day feature.

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierMay 4, 2020Female Founder, Founder, female founder, working from home, parenting during pandemic, covid-19, Jodie Patterson, activist, author, The Bold World memoir, The Bold World Jodie Patterson

CANDID Interview: Eve Rodsky

NY Times Best Selling Author of Fair Play. *Part of the WFH Mother’s Day feature.

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierMay 4, 2020Female Founder, Founder, DTC Brand, female founder, working from home, parenting during pandemic, covid-19, Eve Rodsky, Fair Play, Fair Play author, Eve Rodsky Fair Play, Hello Sunshine, NY Times Best Selling Author

CANDID Interview: Valerie Macaulay

Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of La Ligne. *Part of the WFH Mother’s Day feature.

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierMay 3, 2020Female Founder, Founder, DTC Brand, female founder, working from home, parenting during pandemic, covid-19, valerie macaulay, La Ligne, la ligne co-founder, stripes, la ligne stripes, womens clothing brand

CANDID Interview: Cheree Berry Paper

CEO and Creative Director or Cheree Berry paper. *Part of the WFH Mother’s Day feature.

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierMay 1, 2020Female Founder, Founder, DTC Brand, female founder, working from home, parenting during pandemic, covid-19, clean products, cheree berry paper, cheree berry, paper company

CANDID Interview: Sarah Paiji Yoo

Co-founder and CEO of Blueland. *Part of the WFH Mother’s Day feature.

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierMay 1, 2020Female Founder, Founder, DTC Brand, female founder, working from home, parenting during pandemic, covid-19, Sarah Paiji Yoo, Blueland, clean products, recycled products, Blueland founder

CANDID Interview: Aliza Licht

Founder & President of LEAVE YOUR MARK, LLC, and Author & Host of LEAVE YOUR MARK podcast. *Part of the WFH Mother’s Day feature.

INTERVIEWSLaura SawyierApril 30, 2020Female Founder, Founder, DTC Brand, female founder, st louis fashion, Aliza Licht, author, leave your mark, working from home, parenting during pandemic, covid-19