Street Style: Katherine Studley
I first met Kat a couple of years ago at the coffee shop she was working at. It is hard not to meet Kat actually if you are in the same space as her. She will introduce herself to everyone, and the first thing you will find out about her is that she is from Buffalo! She’s one of those people that you meet and know immediately is going to do big things with their life. She is engaging, hilarious, outgoing, and incredibly talented. Because she is always in motion, Kat started doing marketing consulting / social media engagement for small businesses, as well as financial services for independent contractors and social media monetizers while also working two other jobs. Her Instagram for this business is filled with great advice and often hilarity. She is never not in motion, not creating, and not looking for new gigs. It is amazing to watch. (Honestly, she makes me feel like a slacker).
When Kat isn’t sporting yoga pants at her coffee job, she’s in a fitted dress or skirt with a sharp top. She always looks professional and absolutely gorgeous. She wears heels more than anyone during a pandemic needs to really, but that is Kat and her brand. She’s elegant and put together from top to bottom.
Photography credit: Sarah Marcella Creative
Katherine is styled by The Hive and The Shoe Hive.
ABOUT YOU
Neighborhood: Landmark
How long have you lived in Alexandria: I just celebrated my 2 year anniversary in June!
What is your hometown? Grand Island, NY - I grew up on an actual island in between Niagara Falls and Buffalo (Go Bills!)
What brought you to Alexandria? New adventures
What would surprise people about you? I’m a wedding officiant, I performed at the Sydney Opera House and I have a rabbit.
You’re a superhero: what’s your superpower? I would say my emotional intelligence.
Favorite cocktail: Dirty Shirley (a shirley temple with vodka, try it!)
Last book read or movie seen: The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene
Guilty Pleasure: Smith Island Carrot Cake or a hot fudge sundae
Phrase you overuse: “I’m from Buffalo”
Facebook or Instagram? Instagram (follow me @kstudley_ )
Latest binge-watch: Family Feud
Bucket list travel destination: Buenos Aires
If you only could have one for the rest of your life: wine or coffee? Definitely coffee
FASHION
Define your style in three words or less: Eclectic, elegant & sassy
The go-to piece in your wardrobe: lululemon align leggings
Favorite trend ever: athleisure
Favorite current trend: high waisted pants
Beauty product you can’t live without: Mascara
Favorite fragrance: Daisy by Marc Jacobs
Heels or flats? heels
HOME
Favorite room in your home: My bedroom, it’s so cozy.
Antiques, modern, or a mix? Modern
Last item bought for your home: A floor lamp
Next planned purchase: Patio flooring
Favorite way to entertain: Pizza on the patio
Clutter-free or well-lived in? well-lived in
Wallpaper -- yes, totally modern or no, so dated: No
FITNESS
Your go-to work-out: Whatever is going on at Trident Athletics
Most fun way to exercise: With fun people
Group exercise or solo: Depends, I like both.
Fitness goal: Do at least ONE pull-up before I die
Haven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching / encouragement: Olympic Lifting
Proudest fitness achievement: I’ve maintained a 45lb weight loss for 7 years
ALEXANDRIA
Favorite spot in Alexandria: Misha’s - both locations are the best
Last purchase in Alexandria: Dinner at Chadwick’s
Best coffee / happy hour / date night spot: Ada’s on the River
Favorite annual Alexandria event: Not so much a single event but I really enjoy the Christmas lights on King Street
