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Movies to Watch for Silver Screen-Worthy Style this Summer

Brb, copying these looks for our next socially-distanced picnic.

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Meet Chelsea Ma of Female-Founded Streetwear Label TAKEON

This is a designer and insanely cool brand that you’ll want to keep on your radar.

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Why You Need a Video Resume to Land Your Next Job

What? Like it’s hard? Here’s how!

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Oldies but Goodies: 6 Nostalgic Drugstore Makeup Scores We Miss

Ah, the good old days…

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7 Black Fashion & Beauty Editors Who are Shaping Our Industry’s Future

The future of fashion media is looking bright thanks to these editors!

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Organize Your Life With These Simple Steps

Need some structure in your life? Look no further.

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What it Really Means to Create Your Career Online

What does “going viral” really mean, anyway?

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What is the Future of Fashion Week?

Fashion Week may be on pause, but fashion is forever.

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Think Pink with the It-Color of Summer

This is a summer trend that you’ll definitely want to try.

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8 Digital Editors Who Will Inspire Your Career Goals

Don’t forget to take notes.

Here's How Tik Tok is Changing the Fashion World

Get ready for a whole new take on the fashion industry.

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Saving Your Coin? Beware How Dupes Hurt the Business of Designer Brands

It’s actually pretty major… and not in a good way.

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Why (and How) to Change up Your "Quarantine Uniform"

It’s time to level up!

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5 Rad ’90s Trends You Can Shop Now

We know Cher would love these!

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7 Books to Read for an Editorial Career Crash-Course

Add these books to your list ASAP, they will seriously change your life.

I Gave Up Dairy and Alcohol for 40 Days & Here’s What It Did for My Skin

Seriously, you’ll want to take notes.

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Get to Know Alexis Bennett, Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan

She’s basically turned shopping into a career – talk about a dream job!

5 Products to Introduce You to the K-Beauty World

And they’re affordable, too.

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5 Must-Read Books When Working on Becoming Your Best Self

The perfect summer reads to make the most of 2020.

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Redecorating at Home with Joybird

One of my favorite quarantine projects has been redecorating. Here are some of the pieces I’ve used to brighten my home from Joybird.

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