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Kathleen Moriarty

Account Executive
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Raleigh, NC
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Feb 2009
Kathleen Moriarty is a wannabe trend sociologist who loves reading anything she can get her hands on about trends.

Originally from Maine, Kathleen studied sociology at Boston University and currently lives in North Carolina working in public relations, a profession that merges her background in sociology with her love of event planning, constant interaction with new people and writing.

Traveling, learning and seeking adventures are among Kathleen's passions.

Find on Twitter at trendsaddict.
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I'm proud to say that I've never had a pair of Ugg boots!
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Speaking at the Senior Breakfast before my college graduation. It was amazing to speak to 4,000+ of my fellow classmates and was the perfect way to end that chapter of my life.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
I love to learn and am an open book. I find inspiration in tons of places!
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
On Trend Hunter, I'm able to write about something I'm passionate about - uncovering and studying trends.
How do you reset to be creative?
I'm at my best when sitting in a cafe. I know it's cliche, but I really do work better in that environment!
What inspires or excites you?
Learning, meeting new people and traveling to different places.
Discreet Consumerism
Discreet Consumerism
Net-A-Porter Ships Luxury Goods in Brown Paper Bags
When times are tight, there’s a stigma associated with excessive and opulent spending. Many people are cutting back. How dare you buy that designer purse? New options are emerging for people who can still… MORE
Playing Truth or Dare with Cancer
Playing Truth or Dare with Cancer
Cancer Council of Australia 'Daredallion' Campaign
The Daredallion campaign inspires people to live daringly while raising awareness about cancer. Daredallion Week is sponsored by the Cancer Council of Australia in an effort to raise awareness about the… MORE
Wearable Cinderella Shoes
Wearable Cinderella Shoes
Plastic Flats from Kartell and Normaluisa Channel Disney Heroine
Two Italian designers partnered to create a gorgeous ballerina flat shoe that was inspired by Cinderella’s infamous glass slippers. Kartell, a furniture designer, and Normaluisa, a fashion designer, created… MORE
Silent Speed Dating
Silent Speed Dating
Eye Gazing Parties Let SF Locals Find Love at First Sight
It’s love at first stare with a new dating trend that started in San Francisco. Eye gazing parties are like speed dating without the small talk. Men and women spend an evening staring deep into strangers’… MORE
Non-Commercial Commercials
Non-Commercial Commercials
Saturday Night Live As an Unofficial Pepsi Endorsement
Saturday Night Live is known for making viewers laugh on a weekly basis, but the show recently assumed a new role: being Pepsi’s unofficial advertising agency. This past Saturday night, SNL surprised… MORE
Baby Bottles For Booze
Baby Bottles For Booze
La Cave des Fondus Restaurant Serves Wine in Baby Bottles
If you thought you’d stop drinking out of a baby bottle after your toddler years, think again. La Cave des Fondus, which opened on December 10 in an underground location in NYC, serves wine and beer in… MORE
Couture Clubs
Couture Clubs
Invite-Only HauteLook.com Holds Premium Private Fashion Sales
HauteLook.com is an exclusive club that organizes 24-72 hour private online sales of premium fashion and luxury lifestyle brands. Each day, Haute Look sends an e-mail notifying members of the latest sales,… MORE
Inked Brand Loyalty
Inked Brand Loyalty
Designer Label Tattoos Make Brand Allegiance a Permanent Affair
Getting a tattoo of a brand’s logo is the ultimate demonstration of brand devotion. Harley Davidson loyalists have been getting the brand’s tattoos for years, and recently other brands have picked up on… MORE