Client Love

PERSONAL & WARDROBE STYLING

“I recently went on a weekend trip to Seattle to visit a friend and see a concert. Typically, I would be in panic mode, rushing around to find something to wear and not finding any options. Knowing I now have outfits I feel good about is life-changing, and I feel excitement instead of dread about going! Thank you Laura!!!”

- Courtney | Truckee, CA


“I sought Laura's help with a series of out-of-town events requiring specific dress codes due to the events' themes, weather, and location. I assumed nothing in my closet would work for these events, but Laura was very helpful in using many items I already owned and styling them in ways I would not have thought of. The items that she did recommend to purchase for these events were thoughtfully chosen to be able to incorporate into my wardrobe long-term as well. 

As a busy professional, her styling and shopping portal was an incredibly efficient use of time. It also made packing for the trip much more straightforward, as everything was already laid out in the portal, including shoes, accessories, and jewelry. 

I look forward to working with her again and highly recommend!”

-Alex, Real Estate Advisor | St. Louis


"Working with Laura is the best thing I did for my professional and personal wardrobe, which translated directly to raising my confidence level when walking out the door and into rooms where I want to impress. She helped me tackle the overwhelming task of transforming my tired closet into quality style choices that are thoughtfully put together. An unexpected bonus has been getting to know her and her kind personality. Because of her talent and genuineness, it is no wonder she attracts great partners to work with that expand the resources she offers. I look forward to working with her year after year."

- Erica | St. Louis


“Laura doesn’t just help you with your closet; she elevates your confidence by helping you create your unique style and then put the pieces together for you. Her approach is incredibly intentional and thoughtful, and I value her opinion now on everything I add or delete from my wardrobe.

Most importantly, she reignited my passion for fashion, and it’s made my confidence level skyrocket! I am so grateful to her, and this is an investment I am an advocate for because it amplifies your Glowe!”

- Whitney Kenter, CEO | Denver + St. Louis


“I was stuck. Due to a job change, letting my hair go grey, and a post-Covid hangover into super-casual clothing, I could no longer make sense of my wardobe. But just three quick hours with Laura resulted in a pile of clothes to donate, a few things to sell, a list of a few key items that would create more flexibility, a stack of alterations to freshen silhouettes, and best of all, 43 OUTFITS FROM MY EXISTING WARDROBE!

What an eye Laura has. She’s an artist who understands fit, proportion, color, texture, scale, and quality. She also knows fibers, textiles, and construction, which is invaluable in building a consistent, enduring look. Her range is astounding, as she incorporated everything from my Uniqlo and Zara pieces to Chanel and Lanvin.

Goodbye to wasted time and frustration. Hello to renewed confidence, dressing quickly in the morning, and no more random online shopping for whatever I thought I needed. For a nominal investment, Laura saved me thousands of dollars and did so in a non-judgmental, gracious, and encouraging way. I cannot recommend her services enough and look forward to fine-tuning my closet with intention in the future.”

- Anne, Fine Jewelry Consultant | St. Louis


“Working with Laura Sawyier has been life-changing for me. I got caught in a rut of weight gain and wearing black leggings with and for every event. I was only wearing 5% of my huge closet, so when I decided to make a change, I found Laura!

After three 2-hour closet sessions of trying on and clearing out the items that no longer fit me, suited my body, or brought me joy, and shopping new recommendations she provided, I can now say that for the first time in my life, I walk into my closet knowing that every piece fits, suits my body type and daily lifestyle. She's taught me how to put it all together. It's a phenomenal feeling!!!

This experience has motivated me to lose more weight and elevate every aspect of my life. I'm excited to get up, get ready and pick a look for the day! She truly has a knack/gift or a superpower for identifying someone's fit and style, making them feel dynamite about meeting the world and its challenges head-on.

I will forever be grateful for this experience and want to share her with all my friends, family, and employees. Thank you, Laura!!!"

- Nancy Smith, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist | St. Louis + Naples


“I wasn't sure how it would feel to invite someone "into my closet" - particularly via remote connection. Laura made it more than just comfortable - her expertise, demeanor and warmth made the experience feel more like a visit with a friend. My closet pare down was invaluable, and I was able to part with years of stockpiled items that had long outlived their usefulness. Further, the outfits we selected and put together for an important industry event made me feel like a million dollars. It made packing (not to mention making fast changes between meetings) a breeze. I'm someone that never gave much thought to my clothing, and so heading into the later years of my adulthood, it seemed like time to start - Laura helped me make that important first step. Not sure how I lived without LKS before, but am so grateful to have her on speed dial moving forward! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

- Rebecca Alesia, Travel Agent | New York


“Laura is my incredibly awesome stylist and friend. I’ve never gotten more compliments in my life and have not felt so confident as I did after she worked with me on my closet and some looks! Not only does she work closely with me in curating my style, she also saves the day with fashion related emergencies, taking the stresses out of getting dressed for my dynamic life.”

- Reshma Chamberlin, Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer, Summersalt | St. Louis


“It only took me 5 minutes after meeting Laura to realize I wanted to have a styling/fashion consultation with her. Laura is so darn cute and effervescent. Her knowledge and sense of all things fashion shows as she analyzed my clothes, shoes, and accessories in the closet. She chose some amazing outfits; pairing pieces that look great together (why didn’t I think of those combos?!). Laura makes the whole process so easy and comfortable. She truly values her clients and wants them to enjoy wearing their wardrobe. Love, love, love her!”

- Ann Gold, Realtor, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty  | St. Louis


"Laura constructed daily looks for my two-week trip to Italy which helped me plan and pack stress-free and quickly reach for my outfit each morning from a personalized look book. A knack for intuiting my style the moment she walked into my closet, she built complete ensembles based on my itinerary; beachwear, cooking classes, dinners, boating, etc. She pulled from my existing clothing and accessories and paired items I've never thought about before - happy to maximize the things I love! Only minimal purchases were made to fill in as necessary. I fully enjoyed my travels, and thanks to Laura, I didn't have to worry about packing or what to wear which allowed me to focus on my family, the locale and new experiences. I felt chic and like myself every day. I had so much fun working with Laura and highly recommend having her create a travel look book if you want to vacation with complete ease and feel beautiful!"

- Shereen, Philanthropist & Community Leader | St. Louis


"Sometimes it is time for a purge and refresh, and that is how I was feeling when I worked with Laura. There was over a decade of spring cleaning needed in my closet and she helped me to both find things that I never wore and restyle them as well as to make a much-needed donation pile. Laura quickly got a sense of my style and sent me links to clothes and shoes that she thought I would like and that would complement things that I already owned. Laura really has a magical eye. Everything that she chose was perfect and felt like me, just elevated. Clothes really can give us energy, make us feel confident and help to create our mood as we engage with the world around us. I am so happy to have worked with Laura on this refresh that has energized me in so many ways!”

-Talia, Entrepreneur & Consultant | St. Louis


“Working with Laura has been truly life-changing. I was in a rut with my wardrobe - it hadn't grown with me and my career, and I had no idea how to put together outfits that weren't just jeans and a top. The best part about working with Laura was the time she invested to get to know me - my career goals, my life goals, and what made me feel confident and elevated, yet comfortable. She didn't walk in with a blueprint, and instead, she took the time to build a vision of a wardrobe that was right for me. I also loved her process - getting to know me, editing my existing wardrobe, creating outfits I never would have thought to combine, and then curating new key pieces to elevate. It was fun and cathartic - accommodating what I already have, cutting the stuff I needed to just finally get rid of, with a strategic approach to building up the right pieces and outfits. We had a total blast together and I can't wait to work with her again!”

-Dheerja Kaur, Chief Product Officer | San Francisco


“Laura has taken my wardrobe to a whole new level. I had worked with a stylist previously and was unhappy with the experience, so I was hesitant to work with another stylist - particularly someone remotely. As an executive working in finance, I struggled to find my style - particularly something that was age-appropriate - not too young but also not too old for me. Laura has exceeded my expectations on all fronts. She has an excellent eye for all types of clothing and is a pro at the combo of high-low styling. I have received many compliments since I started wearing outfits styled by Laura. Even pieces I’ve had in my closet for years that I’ve struggled to style are now in rotation! I highly recommend her. And she’s a great person to boot!”

-Serena, CFO  |  New York City


“I love fashion, but was in a rut and had become super picky; shopping, but coming home with nothing. Or, worse, caught in a cycle of buy - return - buy - return. With a job in the luxury travel industry, I am in constant need of pieces suitable for travel, hotel events, and elevated dinner meetings.

After following Laura on social media, I finally reached out, and am so thrilled I did. She helped me cut through the noise, and sourced pieces that are versatile staples, but fun and modern too. I love my new wardrobe, and finally canceled that Rent the Runway subscription!”

- Amy Zebala, Luxury Travel Agent | Chicago


“When I was in search of a new everyday bag, I sought the expert advice of my dear friend, Laura. She gave her honest feedback on longevity, provided recommendations, and, most importantly, ensured I felt comfortable with my purchase.

When I was ready to commit, the size, color, and style I specifically wanted was not in stock. With no effort on my end, Laura was able to work behind the scenes with Bergdorf Goodman - thanks to her partnership - to special order the exact bag I wanted and very quickly ship it to me. Not only was Laura responsive and made this process seamless, but she is knowledgeable, genuine, warm, and reassuring. If you have not had the pleasure of working with Laura, I could not recommend her more; she meets you where you are, both in your personal style and within your budget, and quite honestly, gets things done.

Thank you, Laura, for giving this bag a good home!”

-Arianna Muckerman, Corporate Strategist | St. Louis


“Laura is an outstanding styling consultant! 

She is fun to work with and is diplomatic in communicating when it is time to part ways with a style found in your closet. The platform she uses for her clients is easy to navigate. My favorite feature is the “Closet” where I can find pictures of the outfits she has put together for me. Actually, it is a toss-up. I REALLY love the “Finds” section where she lists the items she has found for me to potentially purchase. Laura successfully scours the internet looking for pieces across all price points, and I’ve been very happy with her recommendations! 

Initially, I engaged Laura to help me put together outfits found within my closet and to assist in filling in with items I was missing. Since then, I've leaned on her for a second opinion when shopping or dressing for an occasion. She is great about responding quickly to pictures I text to her and encourages me to venture into different styles. Laura is very thoughtful in checking in with me on a day she knows I have an event and follows up to see how the outfit worked out.

Lastly, Laura does a wonderful job of styling her clients based on their age and preferred fashion. This is clear as Laura's clients don't have a "look" that signifies they work with her. Rather, she takes the time to get to know her clients, performs an inventory of their closets, and understands the styles they gravitate towards. With this information, she helped me build a closet of classic fashion that I wear confidently out into the world!”

-Heather, Real Estate Advisor | St. Louis


“I want to thank Laura for coming by and helping me sort out and pare down my closet. With her help, I got rid of some clothes that weren’t serving me anymore and were giving me choice paralysis in the mornings. It really feels good to wake up and know that I will feel comfortable in whatever is in my closet now.

No more choice paralysis or feeling like I’m wearing clothes that do not help me present the image that I want to present to the world. Sometimes it just takes an outside voice to help you get over the hump and get rid of some old stuff that you don’t know why you have it anymore.”

- Alex, Attorney [Men’s Styling] | St. Louis


“If you are considering hiring Laura Sawyier, I am here to tell you how much you will love working with her. I had fallen into a style rut during and after covid. I had wanted to hire a stylist and happened to meet Laura at an event in St. Louis, I and knew right away she was an amazing fit. She has a very thorough process to understand your objectives, style tendencies, and sensitivities.

As I found myself in a season of change, Laura’s process helped me further align my closet to the person I am personally and professionally. She came over and went through my closet with me - that process so was so much more liberating and exciting than I expected! From there, Laura helped me rejuvenate my closet with so many pieces and looks that align with the person I am and want the world to see.

I now have more than 100 looks in my digital closet that were within my budget, and incorporated a lot of pieces I already owned. If you are contemplating hiring a stylist team, I cannot recommend LKS enough. I feel so much more aligned with my clothing, and more importantly - I am excited to get dressed every day again! Thank you Laura and team!”

- Rose T., COO | St. Louis


“I contacted Laura to get her professional styling help to update my closet and put together outfits for work and date nights. Laura is amazing. We went through nearly every item in my wardrobe and she was honest about what I should keep and give away, but never made me feel like the clothes I had weren’t usable. Then she asked questions to learn about my preferences, likes/dislikes and put together a couple of great online shopping lists. I chose the things I liked and a few weeks later we had a great try on session. Laura took pictures of 20+ outfits with new and existing pieces. I’m so happy with the experience and Laura has taught me a lot while building confidence to wear things I wouldn’t have without her coaching.”

-Lisa Tyree, Chief Human Resources Officer | St. Louis


"I had an entirely successful experience with Laura when selecting what to wear for a recent speaking engagement I moderated featuring Jenna and Barbara Bush. Upon preparing, I knew I needed to find the right look that gave me a presence on stage with these two extraordinary women. Laura did just that!

She spent the morning pulling dresses all while providing helpful insights and tips on dressing for the stage. Needless to say, I felt confident and comfortable in a look that pushed me slightly outside of my comfort zone. I made the right choice in the end and am grateful to Laura and the collaboration with Neiman Marcus for styling me."

- Stacy Taubman, Founder/CEO + COO | Denver


“As a new mom that is the public face of my company and also does speaking engagements, I wanted to invest in a capsule wardrobe that I could feel like myself in. Laura was worth every penny. We have crafted looks that adapt to my changing body, and that can be changed based on where I am in the country. I save precious minutes every morning, not blankly staring into my closet. I’ve never had more fun shopping and trying on clothes. Every woman should make this investment in herself and her time.”

- Samantha Rudolph, Co-Founder and CEO, Babyation (and mom of two!) | St. Louis


"I finally feel like I'm achieving a 'real' closet of clothes for the first time in my life. Laura came into my home, reviewed every single piece in my closet and we ended up removing a lot of items that no longer serve a purpose in my life. Some of these pieces I had never worn! After that, she curated a selection of all the missing elements to begin to fill back into my wardrobe and continues to assist me on a seasonal basis. Welcoming new clothing and accessories that are current and flatter my body.

I've also come to appreciate the power of a good tailor in working with Laura. I now consult her on new purchases and items that need to be altered to fit perfectly for an intentional wardrobe. She helps me save time, effort and make smart buying choices, not to mention a fully styled look book that I reference on a daily basis with outfits that fit into the different aspects of my life. I get dressed every day knowing what to wear and feeling confident about my choices.”

- Wendy, Educator & Community Volunteer | St. Louis


“Laura has wonderful taste and style. I'm one of those who can easily spot "THE dress", but sometimes needs help in putting the rest of the look together. Laura chose shoes and a bag from my closet (thank you Laura!), but sourced earrings elsewhere, a pair that was perfect, and completed the look in an elevated and interesting way. She is also a lovely person, with a unique "fashion vision" and knowledge of what is "out there." I'd recommend her services to anyone who wants to feel empowered and chic!”

- Susan Sherman, Founder | St. Louis + NYC


“Having someone look through my closet and sort through clothing that is practically intert with memories is an entirely intimate experience and Laura came to the task with compassion and focus. After having my second child, I was in a fashion rut - wearing clothing that was more appropriate for "mom" than "boss." Enter Laura. She was able to dig through my closet and style outfits that bridged both worlds: I could still wear machine washable clothing while looking like a professional. She taught me how items should fit on my body and how simple tailoring could make the pieces I already have look more polished. And now I feel confident when I get dressed in the morning to go to work. In other words, this Mama's got a brand new bag.

- Alli, Mom & Founder/Entrepreneur | NYC


"Laura is an incredibly talented and sophisticated stylist. The LKS Styling & Consulting approach is professional, intentional, and uniquely approachable. Through her organized and highly detailed process she completely met my needs to simplify my wardrobe, clarify my style and teach me what styles fit my form the best. After each appointment, I gained confidence in my style and learned to value my assets better. I have never received so many compliments in my outfits or personally felt more confident. Laura has become a trusted friend and someone I look forward to having in my corner for a long time!"

-Deb A., Strengths Coach | St. Louis + Michigan

 
 

 

BRAND CONSULTANCY • DTC Fashion, beauty & lifestyle

"We loved working with Laura! She is extremely detail-oriented, professional, and easy to work with. Her creative eye makes her a wonderful, one-of-a-kind asset to her clients. She helped bring Summersalt to life through her styling and keen sophisticated style."

- Reshma Chamberlin, Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer, Summersalt


“Laura quickly brought her creative, copywriting, styling, and customer journey expertise to AUDRA during a critical season. The confidence and collaboration in her intuitive approach to my brand voice and storytelling have yielded higher and new customer engagement. I couldn't be happier working with Laura.”

-Audra Noyes, Founder & Creative Director, AUDRA

 

“We worked with Laura on a brand development and messaging project. Laura asked all the right questions, worked independently while collaborating fully with the appropriate team members, and presented work that far exceeded our expectations. She was professional, upbeat, and thorough throughout, and we were very pleased with the outcome.”

-Mary Beech, CEO, Sarah Flint

 
 
 

 

corporate consulTANCY & speaking

"We worked with Laura on our revised dress code policy as Edward Jones is returning to in-person work. In the spirit of 'Dress For Your Day,' we encourage principals and associates to dress appropriately in a manner consistent with the firm's brand and reputation with consideration of what their workday looks like. We extended our policy to include "smart denim" for all 50k colleagues, branches, and home office, and casual dress sneakers to our 7k home office colleagues - worn in the appropriate settings. Understandably, ambiguity may arise in these dress code policy changes. Laura rose to the occasion by providing insights and visual examples of "do's and don'ts" to clarify further and articulate all aspects of our policy. Our team loved the visual guide, and we shared applicable content company-wide and with the home office.

Given the collective experience of working from home over the past two years and wearing comfortable clothing, there are shifts in this great return to the office that include ‘casualization’ and uncertainty on what's acceptable to wear for work. Laura's exceptional gift for styling - always in the proper context - coupled with her expert knowledge of the behavioral components of how what you wear motivates and impacts you throughout your day is a unique combination that is forward-thinking and on the pulse for navigating clothing conundrums. Especially relevant when many people struggle with what to wear to return to the office and how to be comfortable while expressing individuality in line with workplace culture and professional expectations. She's authentic, informed, intuitive, engaging, and efficient. We couldn't be happier with the outcomes of our work with Laura."

-Kristin Johnson, Chief Transformation Officer, Edward Jones


 

“I want my company to hear from a speaker who challenges and improves their thinking. Laura Sawyier does this through her presentations on style and confidence, and she makes them fun, approachable, and practical. I loved having Laura speak to Hill Investment Group and feel like we need an ongoing series or LKS talks.”

-Matt Hall, Co-Founder and Partner, Hill Investment Group

 
 
 

 

SALON X LKS event series • FEATURED BRANDS

“We didn’t have a direct link in St. Louis or anyone I could have reached out to bring the collection there. Laura lived in New York City. She understands New York fashion, and how our business is set up. It’s perfect.” 

- Valerie Macaulay, Co-founder & Chief Creative Offer, La Ligne NYC

"Laura creates a truly unique experience with her Salons not only driving sales but giving you the platform to create a deeper connection with her network. She created the perfect atmosphere to introduce my brand to the St. Louis market."

-Sarah Flint, Founder & CEO, Sarah Flint