I have an April birthday, but because of busy schedules I couldn't arrange to be available for a belated birthday celebration until this week. And, because this birthday celebration was with a colleague and mid-week, I knew I would be going straight from the office - a formal, corporate office.

For dinner and drinks, I knew I wanted to wear something a little pretty and flirty -...Read more →

We love springtime at Cate Calco. I know that's when I find myself using my shalley more and more often: the weather warms up and I can't wait to take out my sundresses. They are almost always perfectly appropriate for occasions like Easter Sunday brunch, or my birthday, or a dinner after work, for example - from the waist down, that is. My strapless dresses aren't going...Read more →

From the moment I founded Cate Calco and first started designing my shalley, I was motivated in large part by the spirit of female empowerment. Yes, a shalley can be a pretty accessory, but far more importantly it makes getting dressed for the day so much easier.

I found it frustrating to have to change my clothes to go from work to an evening event if I wanted to feel...Read more →

One of the biggest parts of the preparatory work that goes into launching a new website and a new product (our Bella Shalley) is the photo shoot. We had a lot of fun on the day, but it ran like a well-oiled machine thanks to lots of planning and the support of some talented ladies.

The easiest part was selecting our photographer. I'm proud to have worked with...Read more →