About

I’m Krystle DeSantos, a multifaceted creative whose work is deeply rooted in my Guyanese culture and heritage. For over a decade, I’ve brought a distinctive perspective to fashion, decor, and content creation — not simply as an aesthetic, but as a language that tells stories, connects communities, and honors history.

I’ve explored a wide range of passions, from event, wedding, and interior decor projects to developing editorial content and lifestyle visuals for brands and platforms like Nike, IKEA, Pinterest, Apartment Therapy, AphroChic, The Spruce, and Blavity. Alongside my creative work, I built a successful career in digital advertising and marketing at major startups and tech corporations including Apartment Therapy, LinkedIn, and Amazon, which gave me a strategic lens for brand storytelling, visual communication, and community-building across both corporate and creative spaces.

Dubbed “The Fashion Anthropologist,” I view fashion as more than fleeting trends, it’s a reflection of history, culture, and personal identity. That belief shapes my approach to my creative work including editorial styling, creative direction, and brand partnerships with names like Nike, Pinterest, Kipling USA, and Charlotte Stone to name a few.

As a lifelong vintage-lover, I’m passionate about blending the character, stories and craftsmanship of vintage fashion with my personal, modern styling twist. In 2020, I launched Lillian & Joan, a reimagining of my original 2009 Etsy shop, inspired by the rich history, bold colors, patterns, textures, and natural beauty of the Caribbean. Every piece I design or curate carries cultural symbolism and personal storytelling; celebrating identity, memory, and heritage through style.

Most recently, in 2024, I deepened my commitment to fashion styling by earning a certificate in Fashion Styling Foundations from the Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY. Since then, I’ve primarily focused my creative work on styling, editorial projects, and brand collaborations. From personalized styling and creative direction to speaker sessions and workshops, I help individuals and brands spark conversation, tell their stories visually, and lead with confidence.

That same year, I presented my signature Beyond the Headshot session to over 100 CDC staff members, exploring the connection between personal style, confidence, and professional impact. It was a proud moment that reinforced my belief that style isn’t superficial, it’s strategy and a powerful tool for self-definition, leadership, and performance.

Through styling, writing, and design, I’m on a mission to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, honoring heritage while embracing contemporary expression. I invite people to live boldly, dress intentionally, and tell their stories through what they wear.