Megan McCarty

Los Angeles

Writer at Freelance

Freelance writer. Commerce, fashion, design, travel. All the fun stuff. // [email protected]

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1 week ago | meganmccarty.substack.com | Megan McCarty

Hi friends,How was your weekend? Mine was packed with playoff hockey, dinner with friends, and a beach day. All good things in a nerve-wracking world. To work: For House Outlook, I’m writing a piece about what home projects you shouldn’t risk doing yourself when you have resale in mind and should instead hire a professional for. I’m open to different types of sources here: interior designers, builders/contractors, real estate experts. Got someone?
The 37 Coolest Pairs of Sneakers for Teenage Girls

3 weeks ago | sheknows.com | Megan McCarty |Rachel Dube |Taylor Lane

With school back in the swing of things, it’s time to snag the coolest sneakers for your teen. While the pair (or pairs) you bought last year may still fit, chances are your teen is in need of a fresh pair of kicks to boost confidence while feeling comfy. Constant wear and tear are inevitable with use—and it’s best to replace them before it’s too late.
20 Best Hipster Kids Clothes Brands in 2025

Mar 4, 2025 | sheknows.com | Madison Medeiros |Megan McCarty |Tamara Kraus |Taylor Lane

These hipster kids' clothing brands (many favored by celeb parents) make stylish threads for too-cool kids, from baby to toddler to teen.
I'm Gonna Retire in Carmel-By-The-Sea

Feb 18, 2025 | nightvision.substack.com | Megan McCarty |I'm Gonna Retire

Gimme 30 years and a few million dollars — perhaps I’ll need 30 of those too — and I’ll live the rest of my days content owning a cottage in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California. It’s not that I’ll never be seen again, but you’ll probably have to come to me, like how all of Oprah’s podcast guests happily trek to her Montecito estate. Carmel-By-The-Sea, population 3,104, is one of those fairytale towns that makes you question it all.
I Tried "Swedish Death Cleaning" and It Completely Changed My Space

Jan 10, 2025 | thespruce.com | Megan McCarty

You've heard of the KonMari method and you know what it means to be hygge, but are you familiar with Swedish death cleaning? This decluttering method isn't as dark as it sounds and makes life easier on your loved ones. Obviously hailing from Scandinavia, Swedish death cleaning refers to the practice of organizing and decluttering your home well before you die.
I Tried "Swedish Death Cleaning" and It Completely Changed My Space

Jan 9, 2025 | flipboard.com | Megan McCarty

16 hours ago"I ignored the initial red flags. Stupidly, I ended up marrying him." As women, we're often socialized, especially when we're young, to tolerate bad, uncomfortable, and even outright unacceptable behavior from men. I mean, how many times were you told "boys will be boys" as a child? It was …
The Hairstylist Behind Kim Kardashian’s Sleek Blowouts Launched an Affordable Haircare Line at Target

Dec 29, 2024 | sheknows.com | Megan McCarty

If your hair feels anything but Hollywood-worthy, well, join the club. Even if you don’t have a movie premiere in your near future, there’s a celebrity hairstylist who’s about to make your locks look better than ever — and you don’t need an A-lister’s salary either. Los Angeles-based hair stylist Laura Polko just launched a line of shampoos and conditioners at Target, and you’re going to want to add them to your haircare routine.
You Have Just a Couple Days to Nab Boots at Target For 30% (Or More!) Off — The Sale Ends On Christmas Day

Dec 23, 2024 | sheknows.com | Megan McCarty

With Christmas just a couple days away — seriously, how and when did that happen? — you may be all shopped out. I get it. Target is offering a crazy last-minute sale on boots you can’t miss though. A wide selection of boots and slippers for women, men, and kids are 30 percent off, with some pairs up to 60 percent off. These aren’t last year’s leftovers with one color and one size left in stock either.
Sound The Alarm! Target Just Dropped an Exclusive Line of Colorful Stanley Tumblers in New Sizes

Dec 18, 2024 | sheknows.com | Megan McCarty

Is “drink more water” on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Mine too. To help keep your goal, it’s best to hydrate in style. What good timing, then, that Stanley just launched four new colors in their fan-favorite spill-proof tumblers, sold exclusively at Target. The four new shades are all bright pastels — gumdrop green, sour grape, pucker peach, and popsicle pink — sure to energize your water-drinking enthusiasm.
12 Last-Minute Gifts Guys Will Actually Like

Dec 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | Megan McCarty

SheKnows and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. For some reason, the narrative that men are simple creatures to shop for — since the only things they could possibly want are shaving kits and beer glasses, apparently — has been steadfast for years.