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Caitlin Abber

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Caitlin Abber is the Brand Editor at M.M. LaFleur, and an award-winning writer and content creator. Over the last decade she has held senior editorial positions at MTV, Women's Health, Public Radio International, and Bustle, and has bylines at InStyle and OprahMag.com.

“Self-Care is Not About Staying in and Becoming a Hermit”

August 22, 2020

“Self-Care is Not About Staying in and Becoming a Hermit”

“Self-care is not a destination or a final state of being,” says Alisha Ramos, the founder of Girls Night In. “Self-care is something you do so you can give your energy back to your community.”

One Dress, Nine Months of Pregnancy

August 14, 2020

One Dress, Nine Months of Pregnancy

I don’t believe in magic, except when it comes to babies and this dress.

Is it Time to Reset Our Ambitions?

August 07, 2020

Is it Time to Reset Our Ambitions?

The world we once knew has shifted tectonically, and so has our perspective on what really matters.

How to Dress like the ‘Baby-Sitters Club’ Girl in Your Heart

July 23, 2020

How to Dress like the ‘Baby-Sitters Club’ Girl in Your Heart

You’re never too old to play dress up.

Finally, Some Good News About Women and Politics

November 07, 2020

Finally, Some Good News About Women and Politics

When women run for office, the world is a better place.

5 Stylists Share Their Desert-Island Piece For Every Work Scenario

July 10, 2020

5 Stylists Share Their Desert-Island Piece For Every Work Scenario

Whether you’re heading back to the office or just need a little WFH refresh, here are 5 pieces our stylists swear by.

What 2020 Has Taught Us (So Far)

June 26, 2020

What 2020 Has Taught Us (So Far)

Five Women of the Week share the challenges they’ve faced and the lessons they’ve learned over the last six months.

How to Be an Activist Every Day

June 18, 2020

How to Be an Activist Every Day

6 very real, very important things you can do to make a difference.

5 Politicians on the Black Lives Matter Protests and What Comes Next

June 14, 2020

5 Politicians on the Black Lives Matter Protests and What Comes Next

From California to Vermont, women candidates are full of plans for big, systemic change.

How to Best Support Your Black Colleagues Now and Always

June 05, 2020

How to Best Support Your Black Colleagues Now and Always

Diversity, equity, and inclusion expert Paula Edgar shares her suggestions for providing support in the workplace.

5 Women Who Prove Activism Takes Many Forms

June 01, 2020

5 Women Who Prove Activism Takes Many Forms

From the books we read to the clothes we wear, there are many ways we can make a difference.

Welcoming My First Baby During the Covid-19 Pandemic

April 24, 2020

Welcoming My First Baby During the Covid-19 Pandemic

M.M.’s Brand Editor, Caitlin, had her daughter on March 5, as the world went into lockdown. Here, she shares what it’s like to care for a newborn in the midst of a pandemic.

Why We’re Endorsing the Jardigan for President

February 28, 2020

Why We’re Endorsing the Jardigan for President

No one can say a jardigan is too old for the job. It literally never ages—and looks great on camera, to boot.

Get the Most Out of 3 Pairs of Pants

February 15, 2020

Get the Most Out of 3 Pairs of Pants

Nine ways we’re styling our three favorite pants right now.

How Did You Know You Were Ready to Run?

February 14, 2020

How Did You Know You Were Ready to Run?

Inspired by our new collection, “Ready to Run,” we share the times in our own lives when we felt ready to take a big leap or make a big change.

One Plaid Suit, Five Days of Outfits

January 24, 2020

One Plaid Suit, Five Days of Outfits

Our best-selling plaid suit is back—and dare we say, more fun than ever? Here’s how to style it for the busy week ahead.

The 12 Days of M.M. Giftmas

December 18, 2019

The 12 Days of M.M. Giftmas

We rewrote a holiday classic to celebrate a great year.

Mrs. Claus Knows Who Runs the Show

December 18, 2019

Mrs. Claus Knows Who Runs the Show

The brains behind the whole Christmas operation dishes on meeting Santa, being the CEO of the North Pole, and why she considers herself “the world’s coolest aunt.”

One Dress, Ten Holiday Parties

November 28, 2019

One Dress, Ten Holiday Parties

Bopping from fancy cocktails to late night Mariah Carey Christmas sing-along? Here’s one dress that can do it all (and then some).

How We’re Celebrating Refugee and Immigrant Women This Black Friday

November 24, 2019

How We’re Celebrating Refugee and Immigrant Women This Black Friday

Meet four remarkable women who have defied the odds and are building new lives in the U.S.

8 Winter Date Ideas (and What to Wear on Them)

November 22, 2019

8 Winter Date Ideas (and What to Wear on Them)

Ice skating is cute, but chicken parm is tastier.

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