Hello, Fashionista readers!
The place do I even begin? At a time when the media panorama is altering every day, with print magazines closing and digital groups shrinking, I understand how uncommon it’s to have a brand new job. For those who noticed “The Satan Wears Prada 2,” you bought a peek inside our new actuality. However I am right here as Fashionista’s new deputy content material editor, and there are a ton of thrilling issues occurring. Fashionista has been rising and rising, particularly in social and video, and I am thrilled to be becoming a member of such a proficient workforce.
However let me again up a bit and let you know a little bit about myself. I grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania (the place the Hadids now casually personal a farm). I used to be obsessive about media and magazines from an early age. My favorites have been Fortunate, Jane, Seventeen, CosmoGirl, Teen Vogue and so many others that sadly now not exist in print. I additionally grew up at a time when motion pictures glamorized journal careers. Movies like “The right way to Lose a Man in 10 Days” and “13 Happening 30” made working in media look difficult however thrilling, glamorous and enjoyable.
I knew I needed to be in NYC, so I enrolled at Tempo College. I began as a pre-med main as a result of I believed I wanted to decide on one thing extra sensible. However finally, I switched to journalism and determined to pursue what I used to be really enthusiastic about, and what I believed I might be good at. I received an internship at Footwear Information, the place I realized the ins and outs of commerce publications. From there, I interned (at no cost) at Time Out New York, and for a complete yr, I went to high school, labored at a bodily remedy workplace and interned on the journal’s Hell’s Kitchen HQ.
TONY was journalism bootcamp. We closed a print subject each week, and all the main points in our part (Purchasing & Model) have been meticulously fact-checked. When a job opened as much as be assistant trend editor, I jumped on the likelihood to contribute much more. I used to be in command of new retailer openings, procuring occasions (anybody bear in mind Trend’s Night time Out?) and designer profiles. It was such a cool feeling seeing individuals studying my tales on the subway.
Photograph: Courtesy of Elizabeth Denton
After TONY, I grew to become a digital editor at Seventeen throughout a significant overhaul of the web sites throughout Hearst Digital Media. I used to be chargeable for increasing the positioning’s trend and wonder protection, which I did by spearheading the primary natural-hair tales and making a aware effort to characteristic extra various expertise, together with curve fashions and women with zits. After all, I additionally wrote about when Zayn left One Route and all of the Fairly Little Liars fan theories. What a time!
From Seventeen, I went to Attract to assist them develop digital, too. Attractwas the place I actually received to dig into my love of the “gross” elements of magnificence. I had some severely viral tales about my hair injury and scalp psoriasis; whereas a little embarrassing to put in writing, these sorts of tales made an actual influence on individuals.
In 2018, I had the chance to maneuver to Los Angeles to hitch NYX Skilled Make-up in-house, serving to with video and digital initiatives. I did not wish to depart NYC, however felt like I needed to take the prospect. And I am nonetheless right here! After sticking with NYX for a little bit over a yr, I believed I might transfer again to Brooklyn. However COVID-19 occurred, and staying in L.A. made sense. I received a cat (a calico named Buffy Summers) and leaned into the sunshine and the slower life-style.
L.A. can be booming within the trend and wonder world. As a freelancer, I received to interview dozens of celebrities (Rihanna, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Aniston, the listing goes on) and canopy numerous crimson carpets. There’s a lot occurring right here, it is smart that it is my residence for now. I miss NYC every single day and assume finally I will transfer again. However let me let you know, the sunshine actually does one thing to your mind!
Photograph: Courtesy of Elizabeth Denton
Now we get to Fashionista, a publication I might been making an attempt to work for, for a decade. Significantly, I utilized for a number of roles through the years, nevertheless it by no means labored out. (No onerous emotions, guys <3) I've all the time believed in Fashionista and have been regularly impressed with the standard of the writing and the attention-grabbing angles you don't see anyplace else. I've cherished working as a contributor through the years.
As deputy content material editor, I will be writing and modifying trend and wonder tales, overseeing social media and increasing attain on all digital platforms. You may see my face loads and be at liberty to present me suggestions! (Not about my face, however in regards to the content material.) However I feel you are going to love what we have now cooking up.
xo,
Liz (on Instagram and TikTok)
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