Kathleen Owens

2 weeks ago | thecut.com | Kathleen Owens

Photo-Illustration: Marissa Dickson Every good trip starts with a well-curated itinerary wardrobe. An intentional collection of outfits you’re excited about is a surefire way to elevate the anticipation and help you romanticize your getaway, and it can do the same for your everyday life, too. The right clothes (and mindset) can instantly transport you to, say, a tropical paradise — even if you’re stuck on a sweaty subway car in Midtown.

1 month ago | thecut.com | Kathleen Owens

Photo-Illustration: Marissa Dickson If any accessory gets sidelined on vacation, it’s the handbag. With limited suitcase space, packing a different one for every outfit feels impractical — almost indulgent. Which is why showing off a variety of bags on your trip (one to complement each day’s look and itinerary) is the ultimate vacation flex.

Dec 6, 2024 | popsugar.com | Kathleen Owens

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Come winter, we all could use a little more softness in our lives. Cozy fabrics, fuzzy textures, relaxed silhouettes, and creamy colors can offset the heaviness (i.e. the bulkier clothing and darker colors) the season often brings.

Nov 20, 2024 | popsugar.com | Kathleen Owens

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Photos by Kathleen Owens, Design by Clara Shader-Seave Capturing memories has always been important to me. Since I was five years old, I've carried a camera wherever I go, documenting moments and, eventually, art directing my own life.

Nov 7, 2024 | thecut.com | Kathleen Owens

Photo: Shutterstock When it comes to gifting, we tell ourselves it’s the thought that counts. But, if we’re being totally honest with ourselves, cost can play a role, too. When the goal is to give something wow-worthy, it’s only human to feel that the price tag matters, even if just a little bit. It’s not about materialism or showing off. It’s about generosity and treating someone to something lavish that they wouldn’t buy themselves. It’s about spending your money on a loved one who deserves it.