Hi I'm Carmen
of Charmed by Carmen
I acquired the nickname “Charm” as a little girl, I’m told, as I was always charming the adults with my bubbly personality and fashion sense. I dressed to impress and had the personality to match.
My love of fashion was born out of styling myself and all 4 of my sisters, much to their appreciation (and annoyance). I would design and MC fashion shows for my barbies and spend hours upon hours sketching the most fabulous red-carpet dresses for them. At 12 years old, I started modeling. It didn't last very long, I never grew past 5’1”! But don’t get me wrong, nothing was going to stop my commitment to style, I just needed to invest in some good heels.
When I started working, I naturally pursued working in retail. My early career in retail taught me my passion for fashion was much bigger than modeling. Upon moving to Austin, TX in 2012, while working for Nordstrom, I was soon promoted to Personal Stylist. Even the management understood my love of helping others communicate who they are through their style.
For a decade now, I have been entrusted with helping men and women speak confidence and authenticity through the clothing that together we have chosen for them.
In 2021, after earning my Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts & Communication from Texas State University, I decided to devote my knowledge and expertise to create my own styling business, in which the client and the quality of their closet, not sales, was the primary focus. From that idea “Charmed by Carmen” was born.
Over the past decade, I have enjoyed working with a diverse clientele ranging in various ages, body types, and genders, helping each individual develop their own unique sense of style. My hands-on work practices have allowed me to build relations throughout the Austin fashion community, providing my clients access to a variety of options when it comes to style, but never short on quality.
Half of my life has been invested in exploring fashion and style, and how they are a part of our collective and independent stories and voices. A third of my life has been committed to using my expertise to help others use fashion to feel confident, proud, and self-fulfilled. Style isn’t a trend, it’s a statement.
I look forward
to charming you
Testimonials
Working with Carmen is so much more than just getting clothes for my body - it has been transformational. I had gone through some abrupt and painful life changes and after being out of the work world for years was stepping into a fast paced leadership role at a start up. I was climbing into the skinny branches of the tree, and I wasn’t sure I could make it. I’m supposed to hang with the “cool kids” and I felt anything but cool. Carmen took me under her wing and built a wardrobe with me that was an expression of my unique personality - both edgy and polished. For the first time, I felt like my outside was a reflection of my inside and it showed in my confidence level as I took on challenge after challenge at work! That was just the beginning of working with Carmen. She has inspired my confidence in so many ways over the years. As one example, she taught me to wear red lipstick by taking me down the to makeup counter and giving me a lesson on how to apply it so it lasts (primer, pencil all over, and a good matte lipstick). When I know I need to be my most confident, I put on my “Carmen red” magic happens. Carmen somehow still remembers everything in my closet and selects new pieces for me that continually expand my options. She pulls things for me to try on that I wouldn’t have looked at on my own and they wind up being my favorite looks. She works with alterations to make the perfect changes so an off the rack dress becomes a one-of-a-kind look that perfectly flatters my body. What a joy to work with such a powerfully creative woman who has truly been part of my journey to success. I love you Carmen!
MARIETTA S.
Carmen has been a personal stylist and shopper for our family over several years during her time at Nordstrom. Once she launched Charmed by Carmen we were instant clients. She helped organize my closet, put together outfits maximizing key pieces and brining my own style to life. I love the shopping list and help she have to fill in holes missing in my wardrobe. She is incredibly talented and we highly recommend her.
HADRA TURNER
Carmen has been my stylist for close to five years. Over the course of our relationship, she has become a valued, trusted friend that our family adores. She has styled multiple events including galas, formal corporate dinners, several photo shoots, and my daily wear wardrobe. She helped tie in what I currently own and will identify and source the missing gaps in clothes and accessories. She is multi-talented , creative, personable, reasonable, fun, and a beautiful friend. The magic she works in organizing a closet alone is worth it! The world needs more Carmens!
SUSANNA C.
Working with Carmen was awesome! She was so patience & kind. What I appreciated the most about my experience was she helped me step outside of my comfort zone.
FAITH GRANT
I am usually not one who takes the time to write reviews, but let me tell you, I could not wait to write this review about Carmen and the services she provided! I have used Charmed by Carmen for both organizing my closets and also as a stylist and personal shopper for my girlfriend! I say this with full confidence that this was one of the greatest gifts and experiences I could have ever given to my significant other! Carmen was extremely professional, went out of her way to make us feel so important and special! She even had the dressing room set up with flowers, brownies, plates and a happy birthday banner for her, as it was my girlfriends birthday! Needless to say my girlfriend was absolutely blown away, surprised and felt so loved by the set up and effort Carmen portrayed!
Carmen is extremely gifted with an eye for fashion! She is so talented and without a doubt I plan on using Charmed by Carmen services over and over again for all my fashion needs, and for when this ADD customer needs another good closet organizing! Lol I highly recommend her as a stylist and organizer and I also suggest this is a phenomenal gift idea for someone you love! Sincerely extremely pleased customer,
MICHAEL PETERSEN
I had such an amazing time with Carmen!! I had a Birthday surprise with a dressing room full of beautiful clothes and shoes not to mention flowers. Carmen is so awesome she made me feel comfortable the whole entire time. She picked out some beautiful pieces that fit me perfectly. She definitely made my day truly special! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a A perfect stylist.
I had the best time thank you for making my birthday so special!
LEVI
Carmen's ability to grasp my sense of style and raise it a few notches was incredibly evident. We walked through my goals, what I wanted to feel and achieve, and then we went through my current closet to remove items that didn't support those goals. Once we had a closet that only kept those items, she put together outfits, from hairstyle to jewelry and even shoes, so that I could take pictures and remember them later. I didn't realize that my closet contained so many cool pieces! After we had a bit of a style book to look through, Carmen helped me by identifying other items that would slip into my existing wardrobe and enhance it further - a black heel, a straight leg jean, a white tshirt, etc. None of those items needed to be incredibly expensive. Carmen sent me some links of those items too, showing me different options to immediately "add to cart" and start wearing.
I think most of us are overwhelmed by the items we have, and we've forgotten how to be creative in our own closets. Carmen provided a jolt to my attitude that made me care about putting myself together each day. It's about respecting myself and presenting that to me as well as to others. My friends have noticed, and have complimented me on my looks as well as my confidence. We all use experts when we need additional help - and Carmen is absolutely an expert in what she does.
ERIN
Charmed by Carmen is my go to when considering help for my closet and styling needs! Carmen has a great eye for fashion that will really make you stand out while still being yourself and looking fashionable and chic. She has really helped me organize my closet and piece together the clothes I already have in a new way. I highly recommend her services!
BIANCA HORNEDO
As we know, change is hard and updating your wardrobe and organizing your closet is no exception. Carmen makes this transition into a lovely transformation. The moment you meet her, you are in the presence of a new friend. She is professional and poised and has a gift of adapting to your personal style in a matter of seconds. Carmen takes a deeply personal experience and makes you feel at ease. You start this process to simply update or streamline your style, but the end result is a journey to self discovery and increased confidence. She helps you look (and feel) your best!
HEATHER RAYMOND
I have know Carmen for quiet some years, both of us worked at Nordstrom. I’m in Salon shoes and she a stylist, I have great respect for her because of her work ethics. She loves what she does and it is exemplified by the way her coworkers and clients admire her opinion. Once Carmen left Nordstrom and started her closet organizing and personal stylist business I referred most of my customers to Charmed by Carmen! Every one of them have expressed how satisfied they were with her expertise in helping them complete their wardrobes. I highly recommend anybody who wants to do business with Charmed by Carmen to please do so because you will not be disappointed.
ALEX BINEY
My Charm experience was amazing. I was able to get help with my birthday outfit which was very important to me, and I loved all the styling that Carmen did. She really made my birthday so much better because I felt amazing and also looked it.
I was also fortunate enough to get my closet charmed. After Carmen charmed my closet, she also gave me helpful tips and suggestions on how I can better organize my room. What was once an unorganized cluttered mess, is now organized and put together which makes being home much more pleasurable than before.
I’m so grateful for this incredible service!! It’s helped me a ton, and has made me feel better all around. Looking forward to working with her again! My money was worth every penny. It helps that she’s just as pleasant as her services as well. You will not be disappointed. I need more closets a mess just to have her back! Book Her Today!!!!
DESJONNA HUGHES
CharmedbyCarmen was one of the best experience! I’m glad I booked her to revamp my closet. I was feeling very low about my clothes and didn’t have the funds to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. She was very professional and extremely fun to work with. She organized my closet and showed me multiple different ways to wear the clothes I have. A lot of time us ladies feel like we’re putting on repeat outfits and if instagram saw it we hate to wear it twice! CharmedbyCarmen helped me with several different looks from cute casual, to chic, to everyday wear. If you have the chance or need ideas on how to revamp your style book with her, she was AMAZINGGGGG!! Thank you so much!!
MACKRESHA REYNOLDS
Being Styled by Charmed by Carmen styling and closet organization services is and will always be the best decision I make. She has helped me to select new pieces for my wardrobe that have elevate my overall style, fit my body right and help highlight what I wanted to highlight.. She also has styled me for all of my major life and business events, picking what new items to buy or how to reuse what I already have to give me a fresh new look just right for each occasion. For example, my wedding! My time with her not only makes me feel like a million bucks for each event, the session helps me learn my style better to keep me feeling confident and stylish year round.
SHAE PALIC
Carmen Davis was my stylist for more than 5 years. She is amazing – she knows what suits me – my style and my body type. She listens to what I like; and she makes shopping fun. Shopping for me can be a bit tiring and overwhelming.
Carmen picks out new items – either standalone outfits or easily blended with my existing wardrobe. She also helps me with choosing shoes and handbags – to match my lifestyle. She ensures that I am comfortable and that I look good before confirming the purchases.
SAN STROZIER
Carmen is an exceptional stylist and has the very best organizational skills. Carmen is so talented. Thankfully, she worked with us for a daughter’s wedding. We couldn’t have pulled it together without Carmen’s help. From styling the entire wedding party (including my husband and myself as father and mother of the bride) to organizing the hair stylers and make up artists. Carmen was also there for the outdoor wedding set up, the dinner table organization, and even decorating the indoor dance area. Carmen is a blessing to be with and makes everything beautiful, stylish, organized and will make you extremely happy you hired her!!
JILL COOPER
Carmen has always and will continue
to be my favorite stylist; wether I’m dressing for a big event, getting styled for vacation, or for well put together everyday looks she’s my girl!
I’ve been working with Carmen for years and I trust her fashion knowledge completely. Having said that, she’s seen my body change from pre-children, to pregnancy, to postpartum and she has never made me feel uncomfortable in my clothes. She just gets it! Monochrome, black-and-white, or full-on color, I know I can trust her!
ERIN MATEJ
I love working with Carmen!! She has a great eye for picking out clothes that make a woman of any shape or size feel beautiful! Carmen's energy is so positive and uplifting, in a way that makes putting outfits together feel like an affirming therapy session! I walk out with joy and confidence that i'm showing up to the world as the best version of myself that i can be. Carmen is very mindful of my time and budget, so I can spend what I plan on spending in money and time. I can't think of a better gift than a "Shop Your Closet Again" gift certificate for a family member or friend who could use a fresh eye on what they already own!
KB