Did you know that over 60% of hikers report discomfort or pain related to their footwear on trails longer than 10 kilometers? Poorly chosen hiking boots can turn an enjoyable trek into a painful ordeal. While Kathmandu offers a popular range of outdoor gear, including hiking boots, they might not always be the optimal choice …
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Best Coat Styles for Petites: Proportional Picks
Many petites believe finding a well-fitting coat is simple. They look for a "petite" label. They assume a smaller size means a perfect fit. This is a common misconception. Often, petite-sized coats are merely scaled-down versions of standard designs. They miss the mark on crucial proportional details. This leads to coats that still overwhelm a …
5 Scarf Joint Settings That Actually Stay Put
Does your perfectly tied scarf slowly unravel throughout the day, leaving you looking less put-together and more like you wrestled a fabric snake? You start the morning with a chic, secure knot, only to find it a floppy mess by lunchtime. It’s a common frustration. A scarf should elevate your outfit and keep you warm, …
Watches Under $2000: More Than Just ‘Affordable’ (2026)
Many believe that a truly impressive wristwatch requires a five-figure investment, or at the very least, a budget well north of $5,000. This is a common misconception, particularly when exploring the landscape of men’s watches in 2026. The reality is that the sub-$2,000 category is not merely a collection of “entry-level” or “budget” timepieces; it …
Why I Still Wear Jumpsuits Even Though I Hate Peeing in Public
I was trapped in a bathroom stall at the downtown Marriott three years ago, half-naked and sweating, trying to reach a zipper that felt like it was located somewhere near my shoulder blades. It was my company holiday party. I had been in there for six minutes. People were knocking. That is the reality of …
Why you should stop spending $160 on running shoes that don’t even last
I saw a pair of running shoes the other day retailing for $275. They looked like something a moon colonist would wear—all white, weirdly angled foam, and a carbon plate that probably costs more than my first car’s engine. People actually buy these to run a 10-minute mile on a Saturday morning. It’s a scam. …
Stop buying handbags because an influencer told you they are ‘investments’
I once stood in the middle of O’Hare International Airport, terminal 3, watching a $4.50 vanilla latte soak into the beige suede lining of a Prada Saffiano Lux Tote. It was 2017. I had saved for six months to buy that bag. I thought it would make me feel like the kind of person who …
4 Ways to Tie a Neck Scarf
Bandanas and neck scarves have been all the rage this summer and TBH…I’m a little late to the game. I don’t know what it is but when a trend comes on so strong that everyone and their mamma is doing it, I like to take a backseat. But now that the hype has died down …
Things to Do in Palm Springs
Palm Springs has always been one of my favourite places to visit. It has a laid back vibe which is totally my speed but there really is still so much to do and see there. We’ve been a handful of times prior to this trip and we’re still discovered new things! The Living Desert Zoo …
Summer Pool Essentials
The other day my girlfriend invited me over to hang out at the pool- something I haven’t done allll summer. It was so nice to spend some time outside and just relax! After spending the day at the pool I was inspired to share my top essentials because there’s nothing worse than getting there and …










