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Why I Started LifeWithCates
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 & 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 show

Kelly | LifeWithCates
Mar 203 min read


Why I Created Her Light
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 li

Kelly | LifeWithCates
Mar 183 min read
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