<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Curated by Mood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timeless Style, Curated Inspiration]]></description><link>https://www.thecuratedbymood.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:22:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thecuratedbymood.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dressing for Heat Without Losing Your Style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is the season that defeats the most stylish people. Not because they run out of ideas. Because the heat strips away the tools they rely on. The blazer that pulls everything together. The layering that adds dimension. The boots that anchor an outfit. All of it goes away, and what's left is — what exactly? A tank top and shorts, and the vague feeling that you used to have a style. If this is you every June, you're not alone. And you're not without style. You're just missing the summer...]]></description><link>https://www.thecuratedbymood.com/post/dressing-for-heat-without-losing-your-style</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18e0d63455402997509596</guid><category><![CDATA[The Essay]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:48:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_969750cc51984d1b8ca976ff5f389a7f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carissa Secchiari</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Transition Your Home Into Summer Without Starting Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every season, the impulse is the same: something needs to change. The space feels wrong for the weather, heavy somehow, or just stuck in a moment that has already passed. And the instinct is to fix that by buying things. But a seasonal transition isn't a renovation. It's an edit. Here's how to do it without touching the bones of your space (or your budget). Start with what's heavy Walk through your space and notice what feels physically or visually heavy. The chunky knit throw. The dark linen...]]></description><link>https://www.thecuratedbymood.com/post/how-to-transition-your-home-into-summer-without-starting-over</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18d2fe69f69d4475ad7045</guid><category><![CDATA[The How-To]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:52:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a263f5ae601747f58337e307d6fba42e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carissa Secchiari</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Summer Transition Edit: 5 Pieces That Actually Get You Dressed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer dressing should feel easy. And it can, but only if you have the right pieces. Not the most pieces. Not the trendiest. The ones that actually work when it's hot, you're busy, and you still want to look like yourself. Here's what's earning its place this season. 01 The dress that does everything A&#38;F Linen-Blend Bra-Free Dylan Midi Dress — $104 (on sale from $130!) A red and white stripe midi in linen-blend with a built-in bra and back smocking. This is the dress you grab when you want to...]]></description><link>https://www.thecuratedbymood.com/post/the-summer-transition-edit-5-pieces-that-actually-get-you-dressed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a14d790183a32d20e31febe</guid><category><![CDATA[The Edit]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:55:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f7cf8_13a90c938a714b4c8a94450fcf1afbd6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_428,h_870,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carissa Secchiari</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save or Splurge: The Spring Home Refresh Edit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring doesn't have to mean starting over. It means shifting the energy. Swapping out what feels heavy for what feels alive. A few intentional pieces can change the entire feeling of a room without touching the bones of it. Here's where to spend and where to save when you're refreshing your space for the season: Throws &#38; Textiles Splurge TBCo Lambswool Throw - $309 Urban Outfitters This is the one to spend on. Pure lambswool from a Scotland-based B-corp. No synthetics, no shortcuts. It's...]]></description><link>https://www.thecuratedbymood.com/post/save-or-splurge-the-spring-home-refresh-edit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f92a366d919e5ce86e6654</guid><category><![CDATA[Save or Splurge]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:46:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f7cf8_8274808d03184e9b91536513a4a9b372~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carissa Secchiari</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Stopped Buying Cheap and Started Buying Right]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a version of me who bought a lot of things. Quickly. On sale. Because the price made it feel like a good decision. A throw pillow that pilled after one wash. A rug that shed for six months straight. A lamp that looked fine in the photo and sad in real life. A jacket that fit perfectly in the store and aged ten years in a single season. None of it was expensive. That was the problem. Cheap things cost more over time This is not a revolutionary idea. But it's one that takes a while to...]]></description><link>https://www.thecuratedbymood.com/post/why-i-stopped-buying-cheap-and-started-buying-right</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7f803981e3dffa64032be</guid><category><![CDATA[The Essay]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:43:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d14991d095fb4f32a9773f8e9877c1b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carissa Secchiari</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Difference Between Curated and Cluttered]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not how much stuff you have. It's whether anything is talking to each other. You've seen it both ways. A room with twelve different things on the wall that somehow feel intentional and beautiful. And a room with three things on the wall that feels like a thrift store had a bad day. The same goes for closets. Some people own a hundred pieces and look effortlessly put-together every time. Others own twenty and somehow always look like they got dressed in the dark. So what's the difference?...]]></description><link>https://www.thecuratedbymood.com/post/the-difference-between-curated-and-cluttered</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f13e39e1a06255b5051895</guid><category><![CDATA[The Essay]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:18:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b246085d684a448bb642d1b1f8d8b9ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carissa Secchiari</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Your Personal Style When You Like Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guide for the person who loves it all and is tired of feeling like that's a problem. If you've ever opened your closet and felt like it belonged to five different people, this one's for you. Here's the thing nobody tells you: liking everything isn't a flaw. It's actually the beginning of something really interesting. The people with the most compelling personal style aren't the ones who only ever wear one thing - they're the ones who know how to make all their loves feel cohesive. So...]]></description><link>https://www.thecuratedbymood.com/post/finding-your-personal-style-when-you-like-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f134b489aa25024ee0d346</guid><category><![CDATA[The Essay]]></category><category><![CDATA[The How-To]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:54:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e874ba186d12498f9ae792b1b34068ae~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carissa Secchiari</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>