Catherine Mears

The 2025 Family Christmas Shirts I’m Buying for Our Holiday Photoshoot

Rudolph Christmas Family Matching Knit Sweatshirt Every year, I tell myself I’m going to keep our family holiday photos “simple.” And every year, I somehow end up coordinating outfits, props, and even a color theme that rivals a magazine shoot. (What can I say? Once a fashion editor, always a fashion editor.) This year, I’m…

October 16, 20250Comments ByM Catherine

Lifestyle Travel

Italian Lingerie and Luxe Nightwear Brands to Shop on a Turin Weekend

Planning a dressed-up night?

September 15, 20250Comments ByM Catherine

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My Husband Loves the Outdoors—Here’s the 2025 Gift Guide I Made for Him

My husband lives for the outdoors, and I’ve been making him a gift guide for years. Here’s my 2025 list of the best gear and gadgets for the guy who loves adventure.

August 12, 20250Comments ByM Catherine

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I Asked Teacher Friends What They REALLY Want in 2025 — Here’s My Gift Guide

My little one just started kindergarten this year, it's been quite the adventure! Between the morning drop-offs and pick-ups, I've gotten to see firsthand just how incredible her teachers are. They're patient, creative, and somehow manage to keep a classroom full of five-year-olds engaged and learning every single day. Honestly, they deserve all the awards!…

August 12, 20250Comments ByM Catherine

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Brunette Hair Is Trending in 2025 — Here’s Why It’s the Safest Hair Color to Try

So if you’re sitting in my chair and saying, “I want something different, but I’m scared,” guess what I’m suggesting? Brunette, baby.

July 27, 20250Comments ByM Catherine

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As a Wife and Fashion Editor – Here Are The 5 Cool Father’s Day Gift Ideas For 2025

Maturelion Vintage Motorcycle Biker Genuine Leather Jacket Can you believe it? I'm celebrating my husband's second Father's Day this year! Seriously, where does the time go? The true gift, of course, is our incredible baby girl (obviously, my fellow parents know exactly what I mean!). But as a fashion editor—specifically, the shopping director here at…

July 15, 20250Comments ByM Catherine

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I Love Gift Giving – These Cool Gifts Ideas Under $50 for Your Religious Bestie!

Not to brag, but if there's one thing I excel at (besides spotting the next big fashion trend), it's gift giving. Seriously, my phone is constantly buzzing with texts like "Help! What do I get my sister for her birthday?" or "I need the perfect gift for my religious bestie!" And honestly? I live for…

July 15, 20250Comments ByM Catherine

Food Travel

First Time Alone in London—And Already Sick of Your Hotel Room?

It always sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it? A solo trip to London. You imagine yourself sipping flat whites in Notting Hill, discovering obscure bookshops in Bloomsbury, maybe even striking up a spontaneous friendship with a stranger at a museum café. The reality? You’re on the fifth floor of a hotel near Victoria, jet-lagged…

July 10, 20250Comments ByM Catherine

Lifestyle Travel

What It’s Really Like Travelling Alone as a Woman in Amsterdam

There’s a moment, shortly after arriving in Amsterdam, when you’ll be standing on a bridge, watching the water ripple beneath the weight of soft golden light, and you’ll think to yourself: Why didn’t I come here sooner? It’s that kind of city. At once intimate and cosmopolitan. Calm but buzzing. A place where solo women…

July 10, 20250Comments ByM Catherine