Lives In
London, UK
Education
- Sheffield Hallam University
- London College of Fashion
Cat has worked in the fashion and beauty industry for over 15 years, beginning her career in the editorial departments of Net-a-Porter and Matches Fashion. There, she gained her eye for luxury fashion and beauty. Much of her work as a writer, editor, and journalist involves testing products and attending press launches in London where she keeps her finger on the pulse of the hottest new launches. Throughout her career, she has tested hundreds of fashion and beauty must-haves giving her a keen eye for what is really special and worthy of your investment.
Cat also creates regular content for some of the world’s leading skincare and beauty brands including EltaMD, CeraVe, and PCA Skin. She has a particular interest in suncare, anti-aging formulas, and sensitive skin, and will never be found without her daily application SPF. Her current obsessions are finding the best vitamin C serums, lightweight sunscreens that don’t pill beneath makeup, and sneakers of every kind.
When Cat isn’t researching new products, she spends her time caring for her two young sons, visiting London’s array of art galleries, and finding hidden gems in sample sales and boutiques across the city.
Highlights:
- Cat has a BA degree in Media & Professional Writing from Sheffield Hallam University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Fashion & Lifestyle Journalism from the London College of Fashion
- Cat began her career in the editorial departments of Net-a-Porter and Matches Fashion at their London HQs.
- Cat has been contributing to Byrdie since 2022.
Experience
Cat has worked in the fashion and beauty industry for the last 15 years, beginning her career in the editorial departments of Net-a-Porter and Matches Fashion at their London HQs. As an experienced freelance writer and journalist, she now contributes to a range of lifestyle titles including the Telegraph, InStyle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Cosmopolitan. She also creates content for some of the world’s leading skincare and beauty brands. Cat has been a contributing writer for Byrdie since 2022. She digs deep into all things fashion and beauty to find the very best shopping must-haves–from the most effective collagen serums to the best maternity stores to know.
Education
Cat holds a B.A. degree in Media & Professional Writing from Sheffield Hallam University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Fashion & Lifestyle Journalism from the London College of Fashion.
