Chatting With

Kat Jamieson

Kat Jamieson is one of the chicest lifestyle bloggers I'm currently obsessed with. She is the creative mind behind the travel app With Love From Kat Travel App; a curated travel app featuring 30 of the chicest cities around the world. I cannot wait to read the latest from her new book, which is sure to be insightful and tasteful with guidance to hosting the perfect party, and living well.

Melissa: What is your particular morning routine and particular nighttime routine?

Kat: I drink hot lemon water, followed by a homemade green juice every morning. I meditate for 20 minutes. At night, I love to unwind and watch a Bravo show in bed with my husband and dog Charlie.

Melissa: What are your go to brands that are particular to you? Tell us your go-to denim, white t-shirt, bra or underwear, shoes, PJ’s or brand you splurge or invest in?

Kat: Re/Done makes the best jeans. Velvet makes the best Ts. I love Nippies as a bra, and Hanky Panky thongs. Aquazzura heels are the best. Zimmermann dresses are a splurge worthy investment and I impulse buy Toteme pieces.

Melissa: What is your particular vice? 

Kat: Dark chocolate and sweets in general.

Melissa: What is your particular travel destination? 

Kat: St. Barths, Nantucket and Capri!

Melissa: What particular item in your closet could you never part with?

Kat: My classic black Chanel bag I’ve had since I was 21.

Melissa: Anything you’re particularly obsessed with at the moment?
Kat: My new Khaite tote bag.
Melissa: Particular thing you wish you made more time for or prioritize more?
Kat: Self care and shopping in person – I haven’t had a facial in ages and I order everything online and rarely go shopping in person (except when I travel which is such a treat.)
Melissa: What is one particular thing you wish you never said or wore or bought?

Kat: I wish I kept more of my clothes over the years. I tend to sell/gift/purge my closet frequently, and there are a few gems I should have held onto because they’re back in style!

Melissa: What is your favorite go-to meal to cook?
Kat: My family’s famous teriyaki salmon; consists of sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bag to marinate overnight! So easy and delicious.

Sacrifices must be made in order to succeed - there really is no shortcut to success.

Melissa: What was a particular turning point in your life?
Kat: I struggled with my digestion for years, and finding out I had a histamine intolerance 4 years ago changed my life. I felt SO much better after refining my diet, and no longer suffered from brain fog, unexplained weight gain and food sensitivities.
Melissa: What particular thing that your younger self wouldn’t believe that you’ve done now?

Kat: Moved to the suburbs (Fairfield County, CT)! I always thought I’d live in NYC or a major city, but I am shocked at how much I love it out here. Everything is so green and peaceful.

Melissa: What particular business advice you would give someone who is just getting started in their career?
Kat: Work your butt off – nothing comes easy. Work weekends, work late nights, whatever it takes to make it work. Sacrifices must be made in order to succeed – there really is no shortcut to success.
Melissa: What particular moment inspired you to start your company?
Kat: I was an interior design student and had graduated from college a semester early. I needed a creative outlet after graduating, so I started my blog that spring. It was something I did for fun – but it quickly grew – and less than 2 years later I was working with dream brands like Nordstrom and Ralph Lauren.
Melissa: What is a particular thing we forgot to ask that you want to tell us?
Idalia: I’m really proud of the Travel App I built from scratch 7 years ago! It’s the first influencer created Travel App, and I love updating it after every trip I go on. I hope you’ll download it! I’m also coming out with a wellness focused cookbook where I share inspiring tablescapes, recipes and more about my health journey in October, available for pre-order now.

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