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