Meet Kinda Turner of K. Makini Image Consulting in Plano

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kinda Turner.

So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Growing up in the Motor City as a young child, fashion was everywhere! From church to school to home, I was surrounded by fashionable people. My parents were and still are sticklers for putting your best foot forward at all times. We could never leave the house without making sure that our image was on point!

Both of my parents worked in Corporate America while I was a young girl and I would love watching them get ready for work. My mom’s look wasn’t complete until she put on her lipstick. My dad’s look wasn’t complete until he made sure his afro was perfect!

As I grew up, I took the knowledge that was instilled in me and began styling my college friends and family for social events. I couldn’t sleep the night before each event as the excitement of styling kept me awake! This eventually led me to working in an upscale, trendy women’s boutique in Dallas and learning more about styling different shapes and sizes.

After graduating college with a Finance degree, I transitioned into working my way up the Corporate America ladder while also styling clients in the evenings and on weekends for fashion shows, public appearances and special events.

I gained valuable experience working in the financial services arena by learning how to build a positive personal brand. The experience I gained coupled with my passion for styling led me to becoming an Image Consultant.

I love helping people transform into a greater version of themselves. There’s a sense of confidence that comes along with making wardrobe tweaks to whatever one typically gravitates towards on a large or small scale. How you feel on the inside can impact how you look on the outside. Like the great Deion Sanders said, “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good!”

Has it been a smooth road?
My biggest challenges along the way was balancing corporate & family life with my image consulting business. There just weren’t enough hours in the day! I learned how to prioritize my days by utilizing my calendars (iPhone and desk calendar), creating electronic alerts for appointments and designating family time throughout week. This has made my life so much easier!

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the K. Makini Image Consulting story. Tell us more about the business.
K. Makini Image Consulting specializes in personal styling, personal shopping and wardrobe makeovers for men and women. I am proud that I can offer my services to individuals from various walks of life. Many people think that having an image consultant is expensive but I offer affordable packages to cater to the needs of my clients.

How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
The fashion industry is always changing. By the time you get used to one trend, there’s a new trend right around the corner! Trends will come and go but classic wardrobe staples like crisp white blouses, a fabulous pair of red pumps and a great pair of fitted jeans will never go out of style!

Contact Info:

• Website: kmakini.wixsite.com/mysite
• Phone: 972-345-5626
• Email: K.Makini@yahoo.com
• Instagram: kmakini
• Facebook: K. Makini Image consulting

 
 
Image Credit:
Rays Imagery, Telina Kirschke

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