Mee & Kate Cowley
This month I caught up with Mee & You Beauty babe Kate Cowley. I’ve known Kate for a couple of years now & we have previously worked together, so when I started Mee & You Beauty, she was my go-to girl when it came to building & setting up my website. I always admired her style & aesthetic, so it was a no brainer!
Kate is also an incredible jeweller & she makes all of her pieces by hand in her studio. She’s just about to launch her new online store, so stay tuned to her Instagram to see some of the beautiful pieces she creates & how you can get your hands on them!
For her guest appearance on the blog this month, Kate & I caught up to chat about her morning routine, how she handles self-care in a busy schedule & of course, her definition of beauty - it’s something I like to ask all of the incredible women I chat with as part of this blog series & their responses always inspire me & remind me why I do what I do. I especially love Kate’s response to this simple question - it really sums up beauty to me & Kate’s approach to life.
Here’s our chat…
What does a regular day look like for you?
I don’t really have a daily routine at the moment because every day seems to be quite different. One of my friends recently told me “you have taken a very interesting career path” & honestly, it’s one of the best compliments I have ever received. On that note though, there are 3 things I do make sure to do everyday…
I make my bed as soon as I wake up every morning to kick start a productive day
I have a blueberry & banana smoothie with my breakfast most days (so delicious!)
I make time for movement. Usually at a class at my gym, but if I’m not feeling like a high-intensity workout I will do yoga at home or go for a walk.
What does Beauty mean to you?
For me, beauty is more of a feeling rather than an aesthetic. Spending time with my people, fresh sun-kissed skin, eating wholesome plant-based food & prioritising rest when I need it are a few of the simple things that make me feel beautiful.
How do you implement self-care into your routine?
For me, self-care is kind of like an evolving process. For now, I feel like I am filling up my cup when I spend time in my little veggie garden, but six months ago I was finding self-nourishment in something completely different & in another six months from now it will probably be something else again. I guess instead of having a go-to self-care remedy I will just get carried away with whatever is bringing me happiness at that moment.
What's your favourite treatment at Mee & You Beauty?
The Bespoke Facial. Em knows my skin better than I do & always gives it exactly what it needs.
What is currently inspiring you?
I am forever inspired by mother nature, in all of her chaotic glory.
What exciting things are in the pipeline for you?
I’m so excited to launch my web store & introduce a little collaboration I have been working on with Lemon Lines by Lib. The collaboration is a beautifully organic celebration of women & I can't wait to share it with you.
Don’t forget to follow Kate on Instagram @we_the_wise to keep up to date with her jeweller brand & other projects & collaborations - you won’t want to miss this!