Sophisticated with a dash of swagger— these local trendsetters prove that style is indeed a state of mind.
One look at her design portfolio, and it’s obvious that the founder and principal of Amy Kartheiser Design has an expert eye and a flair for effortless sophistication. Those skills translate to her personal style as well—no surprise that her work has been featured in publications ranging from Elle Decor to The Wall Street Journal. Her other prime passion: as the founder of Under the Same Sky, a mental health organization geared toward suicide awareness and survivor support. Here, the dynamic Lakeview resident shares her personal style go-tos, wellness habits and favorite escapes.
CS Women Of Style 2022: Amy Kartheiser, Lisa Gasparian, Leslie Nicole Roberson, Kia Smith
WAKE-UP TIME: 6:30AM
DOPPELGÄNGER: PRINCESS JASMINE
NEMESIS: HAIR FRIZZ
ESCAPE: THE PENINSULA SPA
WEAKNESS: LIVE MUSIC
MY AESTHETIC: WELL CURATED AND WELL TRAVELED
UNIFORM: ELEGANT WITH A BIT OF A DARK SIDE
CHERISHED ACCESSORY: MY GRANDMOTHER’S WEDDING BAND
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH: ARTWORK
WORKOUT: PILATES
LAST MEAL: FRENCH FRIES AND DARK CHOCOLATE
MOVIE: LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
MENTOR: KRISTE MICHELINI
STYLE ICON: VICTORIA BECKHAM
SHOES: CHLOÉ LUCINDA PLATFORM SANDAL
LIPSTICK: NARS CRUISING
BEST ADVICE: FIRE FAST, HIRE SLOW.
PHILANTHROPY: UNDER THE SAME SKY (UTSS)
MANTRA: IF YOU’RE GOING THROUGH HELL, KEEP GOING.
CURRENT OBSESSION: TOM FORD SUNGLASSES
APP: BANDSINTOWN
COCKTAIL: A MANHATTAN
SOULMATE: JASON SUDEIKIS, BUT HE JUST DOES NOT KNOW IT YET.
SKINCARE ESSENTIAL: BEAUTYCOUNTER BODY BUTTER
ZODIAC: GEMINI
BEDTIME: 10PM
BEDSIDE READING: THE ALMANACK OF NAVAL RAVIKANT
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE: “IT AIN’T MY FAULT” BY BROTHERS OSBORNE
BAG: ISABEL MARANT WARDY LEATHER SHOPPER IN EVERY COLOR
SIGNATURE SCENT: TOM FORD LOST CHERRY
Photography by: PHOTO BY WERNER STRAUBE
