Kat Depner
Portland’s Mom Whisperer. When it comes to style, Kat Depner knows a thing or two about turning Moms in a style slump into chic, comfortable Mamas-on-the-go. Residing in Southeast Portland, Kat is the owner of Seven Styling and blogs weekly on her style blog, Seconds to Impress. She loves to laugh, and she and her husband could take down The Office Trivia Night with the right compadres. Kat’s super power is finding you consigned clothing that requires you to pick your jaw up off of the floor. You can follow Kat on Instagram @sevenbykat for more stylish giggles.
Transitioning Your Summer Wardrobe to Fall
It’s almost that time of year again; time to jump into a big pile of colored leaves! The mornings will soon be too brisk...
Portland Spring Looks: Easy Outfits for When It’s Neither Cold Nor Warm
There is nothing like a Portland spring! Cherry blossom-lined streets, the sweet aroma of chalk and cardboard “Estate Sale” signs, and of course, the...
Summertime and the Style Is Easy: Your Perfect Summer Vacation Dress
When there are too many options to choose from, we rarely make the best decision. Whether you are at a new brunch spot staring...
Mama Misconceptions: Style Edition
Arbitrary standards: we all have them! I’m the first to admit that I have my own set of particular and peculiar rules and misconceptions....
Busting the Style Rut: 3 Steps to Breaking Free
The Dreaded Style Rut – I shake my fist at thee! After witnessing you cover countless people with your stubborn, persistently lethargic sludge, I’ve...
The Dreaded Style Rut: 3 Warning Signs
Do the words "NO!" or "Meh" or an infinite, deadened silence fill your thoughts when thinking about your current wardrobe? If so, it is very...
Shopping Champion: Three Habits of Highly Effective Shoppers
Promise me something. Cross your heart and hope to eat pie; wrap thai noodles around your thighs...I can’t remember the exact wording of that...
Organizing Your Closet: Winning the Battle in Your War Zone Wardrobe
The battle of organizing my closet all started with an innocent promise of brunch. Within seconds, I was scrolling through provocative displays of Hollandaise sauce,...
Style For The “Stupidly Tired” Morning: Mastering Your Look In 15 Minutes
Stupidly Tired: an unfortunate, chronic condition where the power of one’s tiredness somehow unlocks incomparable and amusing acts of utter stupidity.
We have all been...
Holiday Queen: Three Stress-Free Looks To Conquer Your Holiday
Seven years ago, I hosted my first holiday as a freshly-minted married woman. On that day, I was a glamorous holiday queen - no...