<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lifewithkellycates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embrace your free spirit with fearless self-care and mindful living.]]></description><link>https://www.lifewithkellycates.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:52:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lifewithkellycates.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How I Learned to Stop Dressing for Other People]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a long time, I didn’t realize how much of my style was shaped by other people’s expectations. Not always through criticism, but through the quiet rules that seem to exist everywhere. What’s “age appropriate.” What’s “in style.” What you’re supposed to wear depending on where you are in life. Somewhere along the way, those rules start to feel normal. You stop asking yourself what you actually like, and you start asking what makes the most sense to everyone else. But over time, I realized...]]></description><link>https://www.lifewithkellycates.com/post/how-i-learned-to-stop-dressing-for-other-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8cf5ef1929985ec9574b1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:28:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f77047_8bfad7f89e9e4511a124d1fe431acc05~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly | LifeWithCates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quiet Beauty of Halona Beach Cove]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Places Stay With You  Not because they were grand or carefully planned, but because of how they made you feel — the kind of simple moments in life  that quietly shape you. In the early 90s, while living on Oahu, there was a small place we returned to again and again — Halona Beach Cove. Back then, it felt tucked away. Quiet. Undiscovered in a way that was hard to find. We didn’t have much. But somehow, there, it never felt like we needed more. Halona Beach Cove, Oahu The Beauty of Simple...]]></description><link>https://www.lifewithkellycates.com/post/the-quiet-beauty-of-halona-beach-cove</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c8594387eb324c7b313eb7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:29:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_59514431586c6a7434786f~mv2_d_4095_2545_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly | LifeWithCates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Feel Put Together (Even on the Days You Don’t Feel Like Yourself)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are days when you just feel… off. Not in a big, dramatic way. Just a quiet kind of disconnect. Low energy. A little unmotivated. Like you’re not fully yourself. I’ve had more of those days than I can count. And for a long time, I thought the answer was to reset everything. Start fresh. Do more. Fix it. But what I’ve learned is this: You don’t need a full reset to feel like yourself again. You just need a few small shifts. Make a few small shifts Start smaller than you think On those...]]></description><link>https://www.lifewithkellycates.com/post/how-to-feel-put-together-even-on-the-days-you-don-t-feel-like-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c461f7653657f03d5dd9f5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:23:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_eca7f55366d44b39aad8993bcddce0b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly | LifeWithCates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Started LifeWithCates]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve never been someone who stayed in one lane. My style has always been a mix of whatever felt fun, expressive, and true to me. The same goes for beauty. I’ve never believed in rules about what you “should” or “shouldn’t” wear at a certain age. For me, it’s always been about what makes you feel alive and confident. Style can make you feel alive &#38; confident I grew up without the guidance a lot of people take for granted. At sixteen, I was on my own. No safety net. No one showing me how to...]]></description><link>https://www.lifewithkellycates.com/post/why-i-started-lifewithcates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d9c550ef091a1617e22eea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:57:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_fdc467cc78034e1aa5228aee9000da20~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly | LifeWithCates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Created Her Light]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are certain women in our lives who shape us in ways we don’t even realize at the time. Not always through big moments or obvious lessons… but in the quiet ways. The way they carry themselves. The way they handle things. The way they show up, even when life isn’t easy. For me, those women became my compass long before I had the words for it. Growing up, I didn’t have the kind of guidance a lot of people take for granted. By the time I was 16, I was on my own, figuring life out as I went....]]></description><link>https://www.lifewithkellycates.com/post/why-i-created-her-light</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bb21a723f9a3655ef17386</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:36:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_8350f60a4f1942529d4828c549a46a0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly | LifeWithCates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Small Rituals That Quietly Shape My Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a long time, I believed life had to be made up of big moments to feel meaningful. Big goals, big changes, big milestones. But over time, I started noticing something much quieter. The things that shape our lives the most are rarely the dramatic moments. They’re the small things we repeat every day. The way we begin the morning. The way we care for ourselves when no one is watching. The tiny pauses we allow ourselves throughout the day. These small rituals may seem ordinary, but they have...]]></description><link>https://www.lifewithkellycates.com/post/the-small-rituals-that-quietly-shape-my-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8c947ffff75773ebae50c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:24:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_b80f9ee10c2d4aabbcf0fc38f49a7d3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly | LifeWithCates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Tips for Every Woman's Wardrobe (Without Chasing Trends)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fashion should be fun — not stressful. For years, I felt like I had to chase every trend to keep up, and my closet ended up stuffed with...]]></description><link>https://www.lifewithkellycates.com/post/essential-tips-for-every-girl-s-wardrobe-without-chasing-trends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d33578a14cb1a1a09ee125</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:29:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2437e34667d5421191d82d0a8cafe7af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly | LifeWithCates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Skincare Routine That Finally Worked for Me (After Wasting $$$ on Medical-Grade Products)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I used to think good skin only came with a massive price tag. At one point, my bathroom counter looked like a Sephora had exploded, $200 serums, fancy cleansers, creams I couldn’t even pronounce and my skin still wasn’t happy. Dull, redness, irritation… and let’s not talk about how much money I spent. Skincare doesn't have to be confusing So, I ditched the expensive stuff, simplified my routine, and started trying products that were actually affordable and wow. My skin finally chilled out. No...]]></description><link>https://www.lifewithkellycates.com/post/the-skincare-routine-that-finally-worked-for-me-after-wasting-on-medical-grade-products</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d0932ba13a7e01224303d2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:44:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7d2396ced0cf4a8ea3cb7f9cb8df7be6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly | LifeWithCates</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>