Fashion & Beauty Writing

Participated as a product tester for a Byrdie beauty feature, evaluating eyeliners for mature skin and contributing hands-on feedback to inform editorial recommendations.

Liris Crosse has been blazing trails in the modeling industry ever since she set foot on the runway. Dubbed “Naomi Campbell of Plus,” Liris is the first plus-size model to win the model portion of Project Runway. But the Lifetime reality show isn’t the only way she’s made a name for herself. She’s been outspoken […]

The lack of work-appropriate winter wear for women is a real issue Long-sleeved dresses are the holy grail of dresses. And I’m not talking about the long-sleeved mini-dresses you wear to look cute when going out in winter but actually freeze in all night long. I’m talking the long-sleeved, work-appropriate dress. I mean the dresses […]

For a particular set of people, there is no such thing as too many beauty products. If you know anyone like that and are struggling to find them a holiday gift, behold our favorite beauty gifts of 2018. These beauty sets—including nail polish, hair products, makeup and skin care—range in prices and products. Milk Makeup […]

We tested out the service and found a few new cruelty-free brands to love. Subscription boxes like Birchbox and Ipsy are irresistible to beauty fans like me. A box of tiny beauty products that were new and just for me? Sign me up. I recently learned about Goodbeing, a beauty and nutrition box that focuses […]

We all have a special item that we just love—there could be a number of reasons why we cherish it… because it’s comfortable, because it holds memories or simply because it’s beautiful. At Grok Nation, we highlight sustainable fashion and these special items with our recurring feature My Favorite Hand-Me-Down. Actress Fiona Dourif is no […]

Read how the world’s most famous model with Down syndrome got her start Allowing your daughter to go into the modeling industry isn’t a decision that any mother would make lightly—but it was an especially hard decision for Rosanne Stuart. It wasn’t tough simply because her daughter, Madeline, has Down syndrome. After all, Rosanne let […]

We all have a special item that we just love—there could be a number of reasons why we cherish it… because it’s comfortable, because it holds memories or simply because it’s beautiful. At Grok Nation, we highlight sustainable fashion and these special items with our recurring feature My Favorite Hand-Me-Down. Here we’re pleased to highlight Janet […]

Style writing for the summer 2014 issue of Aspen Peak magazine Clutches and dainty handbags have their place. But a versatile carryall will help chic Aspenites transition from day to night to weekend with ease. Maison Ullens’s ready-to-travel line features three leather handbag varieties: a working bag ($2,630), a traveling tote ($3,380), and a cabin […]