Name: Dr. Katasha S. Butler

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Company Name: K Sherrie+Company Plsnning Atelier

Number of years in business: 3

Website: www.ksherrieco.com; www.eventologyconference.com

Blog: www.theweddingworkroom.com

How would you describe your personal style?

I am very classic with a few of the trends sprinkled in for good measure. I really dig the “preppy” look—think pink and green, thick, cable-knit sweaters, Breton-striped shirts, Polos and topsiders. I always like to look well put together. I try to dress in what’s best for my body type (small waist, wide hips). There’s no use in trying to keep up with the latest trends if you end up looking like a fool in it. I keep a mean shoe on deck as well as a fly handbag.

What is your “go-to” meeting attire?

Definitely a dress—it’s one piece and you look very well put together. A dress that is in my closet always flatters my figure and accentuates my curves. Add a good shoe and great accessories: either a belt or collection of brooches or bracelets (or some combination of the above) and voila! You are all set! Etsy is one of my BFFs n fashion. I can get the most interesting pieces to add to my wardrobe and I don’t worry about “seeing” myself.

What is your “go-to” evening industry event attire? (i.e., associational meeting, vendor or venue open house, etc.)

Ha! It’s usually whatever I wore to work that day! I tend to dress up for work, so it always works. I add un accessories like the turquoise raw silk collar or agate slice ring that I purchased from Etsy.

What is your attire for wedding/event day set-up?

Always black. Usually a sweater set and pencil skirt of some type. And my K Sherrie name tag.

What is your attire for actual wedding/event?

Same—I don’t change clothes. I MIGHT change my shoes. . .

What style and brand of shoes do you wear on wedding/event days?

It depends on the day and time of the wedding, what type of wedding it is and how extensive the set up was. I wear Tory Burch flats to some; Cole Haan/Nike flats to others. I just scored some Sam Edelman leopard print flats to wear with my all black everything! I pick my outfit based on the type of wedding and my choice of shoes reflect the outfit. I have a pair of croc-embossed Mary Jane heels that I bought from Precis back in 1995. I still put those shoes into rotation. They are 3 inch heels but I can work and run in them like nobody’s business! (Who remembers Precis?!?)

What are your favorite jeans and why?

I own more pairs of Calvin Klein jeans, so I guess they are my faves. They are flatteringly for the curvy girl and I will always be a curvy girl. I don’t get to wear jeans a lot in my daily life. I love a wide leg, trouser-style pair of jeans. They look good dressed up or down. I want the low-rise trend to die! They are not made for ethnic bodies! Ladies—quit buying them if this applies to you!!!! The smashed-square-booty-with-a-muffin-top is not a good look! I’m loving the skinnies for women (not men!) but you must wear the right top for it to look flattering.

What are a few of your favorite cosmetic products?

My dailies: L’Oreal Voluminous mascara in Rich Black, Bobbi Brown Cream Eyeliner pot, Mark by Avon Blush/Bronzer in Good Glowing and Clinique lipgloss in Kissyfit. I have a whole gaggle of other products, but there are my workhorses.

What products are in your current skincare regimen?

Well—I compound my own facial moisturizer and I have been doing so for years. It just became a thought of mine on how I may be able to offer it to the masses since I get so many compliments on my skin. I wash daily with an AHA facial cleanser and I follow with my moisturizer. I haven’t graduated to eye creams and night creams and all that jazz. I hope that I don’t have to for a few more years. Using this regimen has kept me from having to wear foundation and loads of heavy makeup.

Who is your favorite celebrity style icon and why?

The FLOTUS!! I absolutely love Michelle Obama’s style!! She dresses so well for her body type. She’s fun and trendy without looking ridiculous and she’s always so well put together. I love, love, love her!

Please share with us (in 50 words or less) your favorite beauty or style tip:

Never leave your house without eye make-up: eyeliner and mascara. . .at the bare minimum: mascara. Add a swipe of color to your lips and it’s an instant face lift. We should put forth just a little effort everyday.