Karen Wilson

Our very own material girl, Karen’s infectious smile and welcoming nature will immediately put you at ease. With a wealth of personal life-changing experiences, Karen is highly skilled in make-up application, hair styling as well as personal styling and although she describes herself as the clumsiest person, when Karen’s in work mode, there’s no end to her professional talents. 

Describe yourself in a few key words Bubbly, friendly, caring & loyal

My story.  I’ve always been interested in fashion and style, especially as it goes hand in hand with makeup, which has been my career for over 20 years. However, a couple of years ago I felt like I’d lost myself, I’d injured my back and didn’t feel comfortable in myself anymore, so I took matters into my own hands and turned my life around. I lost weight, started the gym, got my hair done and decided to dedicate more time to me again, and started to find my own style.

Being a makeup artist, there’s nothing I love more than making other women feel good in their own skin, and after meeting Emmeline from The Image Consulting Company I realised that becoming a personal stylist would be the perfect next step in my career.

I hated feeling invisible, sometimes being a Mum you feel like you get no time for yourself, and through being a personal stylist I want to empower other women and show them that you can do both; you can be a Mum and do things for yourself.  I want to help others get their confidence back like I found mine.

What do you love most about your job? I love to make other people feel happy and special. Every day is different, you get to meet lots of different people and I love that. There aren’t many jobs where you can make somebody feel good about themselves and that’s everything to me

Favourite fashion brands/designers: Oasis, H&M, Zara, Warehouse, Gap & River Island. I’m also really inspired by Amanda Holden & Victoria Beckham, they always look so elegant & feminine.

What inspires you? I’m really inspired by colour, I love to look at a woman and enhance their natural beauty through the use of different shades!

How would you describe your personal style? I don’t feel I belong to a genre, but in a nutshell I’m casual & classy with a slight edge!

3 things we don’t know about you…

• I had an 80’s themed birthday party earlier this year for my 50th and I dressed as   Madonna in the Material Girl music video!
• I’m the clumsiest person you’ll ever meet- I once fell through the ceiling from the loft!
• I’m going to Africa in September on Safari

What is your style philosophy? Wear what makes you feel confident, because confidence never goes out of style!

Your favourite quote 

“Happy mind, happy life!”