FASHIONS FINEST

As a little girl, Kristi recalls playing dress up in her pajamas, twisting the nighttime staple into varying outfits and modeling them for her family, who she tells me was her main influence in the decision to go into the fashion industry. She accessorized her Barbie dolls, not knowing that she was actually grooming herself to one day accessorize her clients. Needless to say, Kristi’s first calling came at a time when most of us were just learning how to read. Although it’s clear that Kristi knew exactly where her heart was, that’s not to say that she didn’t waver. When the decision came at eighteen to choose a career path, she initially pursued several majors and universities before finishing her education at NDSU with a degree in apparel and textiles. Kristi realized her values were focused on family, getting a good education, and ultimately realizing that she could be offered those opportunities at home.