The Team Behind Your Style

Kristin Findley
Color Analyst, Stylist

Philosophy on Style

Kristin always has an eye out for the inspiring items in fashion. It could be something new or something old that is rediscovered, she loves to put outfits together with a blend of influences to craft a truly unique look. At Claire Roberts Style, Kristin delights in matching client’s tastes and figures with her fashion finds, helping them to build their ideal wardrobe and look and feel their very best. 

Experience

Kristin has explored and lived across the US with a long time spent in the fashion and design hubs of New York City Metro Area, Boston, and Seattle. Kristin has extensive business experience with a Finance degree from Providence College and significant roles in the accounting departments of MIT and the University of Washington. Kristin joined Claire Roberts Style to pursue her passion for style and fashion, making the world a more beautiful place one closet and client at a time. Always fashion forward in her own clothing choices Kristin has enjoyed training with the Claire Roberts Style team and building her clientele.  

More about Kristin – When she's not working or spending time with her husband, son, and daughter you can find Kristin listening to music, pondering design choices for her house, tending far too many plants inside and out, thinking about the next house (fixer-upper!), or attending a bevy of different fitness classes.

aShley Evans
Stylist

Philosophy on Style

Ashley’s philosophy on style is to start with what her client’s love. When clients are wearing clothing, accessories and shoes they love, inevitably any outfit they are putting together will make them feel happy and confident. That positive energy will permeate into all facets of life. (family, friends, personal, work, etc.) It’s like investing in their life’s stock and being guaranteed a healthy return. 

Experience

Ashley studied Consumer Apparel and Retail Studies with a Business Administration Minor at the University of North Carolina Greensboro before taking her talents on the road. Following her passion for dressing and all things fashion, Ashley moved to Boston where she began dressing and styling clients for world-renowned luxury designer Louis Vuitton. Her southern charm and keen eye for style gained the trust of Boston’s most elite clientele. It did not take long before Ashley was promoted to Louis Vuitton New York! While working in several of Vuitton’s top boutiques, Ashley’s clients would follow thanks to her trusted style advising, ability to curate complete and versatile looks, and her loving nature. Although Ashley enjoyed her big city life, she felt the beckoning to return home to her family and the little big city she knows best. She brings to Claire Roberts Style eight years of experience dressing and styling a discerning clientele. Ashley has an eye for the finest quality and design and the heart of a fashionista, all of which she brings to bear in styling her clients. Her metropolitan experience and southern roots combine to allow Ashley to flex her skills and creatively meet her clients wherever they might fall on the style spectrum. 

More about Ashley – When she’s not styling clients, you can find her riding bikes with her husband, diving into her book club’s choice of the month, or shopping! (Yes, she does that for her career and for fun, they say you should do what you love, right?)

lindsay Benfer
StylIst

Philosophy on Style

Form, function, and personality are the three building blocks Lindsay uses when developing her style. She’s drawn to classic silhouettes with modern details. Having lived internationally, Lindsay finds great inspiration through traveling. She brings this inspiration to each client ensuring the looks that they create will be not only beautiful, but also travel ready.

Experience

Lindsay studied business and communications at the University of South Carolina before moving to Australia where she worked in retail and advertising. Back Stateside she owned and managed a boutique in stylish Savannah, Georgia. Throughout those years Lindsay learned the fashion industry from the inside out – providing her with invaluable experience working with clients of all ages and sizes.

More about Lindsay – When she’s not working or spending time with her husband and son, Lindsay can be found exploring Raleigh’s local restaurant scene or dappling in some of her favorite hobbies, interior design, and hot yoga.

Alison Bentley
Professional Organizer, Operations

Philosophy on Organizing

Alison is a Certified Marie Kondo professional organizer. She brings 4+ years of organizing experience to the CRS Team She is passionate about helping clients simplify and streamline their life. She loves walking into a space, looking beyond the clutter, and seeing the potential. She believes that a simplified and edited space creates a calm and peaceful home She is a firm believer in filling a home with fewer and better quality items.

Experience

Alison studied Economics and Marketing at New Mexico State University. She is originally from El Paso, TX but has lived in cities across the globe. After living overseas, she is happy to call Raleigh home.

Alison has always loved organizing and creating beauty by simplifying and editing spaces. While moving many times as a child, she was forced to go through family’s belonging often. One day, by chance, she picked up Marie Kondo’s book, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She discovered she was not as organized as she thought. Since that day, Alison has spent more than 400 hours helping clients tidy their homes. She was able to combine two of her loves, organizing and helping people.

More about Alison – When she is not organizing clients, you can find Alison spending time with her two beautiful children and wonderfully talented husband. She also enjoys wake surfing, Crossfit, and spending time with an amazing tribe of women.