I spent over 20 years working in fashion, designing, buying, and building collections. Over time, I realized most people don't struggle with style because they lack taste. They struggle because they don't understand their own patterns.

What we reach for, what we avoid, and what we continue buying but never wear all tell a story. The books we read, the homes we create, and the routines we build do too. Taken together, they reveal how we think, what we value, and how we choose to live.

I'm interested in one question: What creates a well lived life?

Fashion, books, design, and culture are simply the lenses I use to explore it.

Through Fashionably Read, I explore the ideas behind how we live and create practical guides that help people live with greater intention. My hope is that these essays help people better understand themselves, recognize the patterns shaping their lives, and make more intentional choices going forward.

Style isn't something you perfect overnight. It's something you understand first, and refine from there.

Katie May

Certifications in holistic nutrition, yin yoga, professional organizing, and luxury brand authentication.