Miranda McDonald

Freelance Writer and Stylist. Occasional Photojournalist

Location icon United States

I started my writing career in 2012 when I joined the staff at The Voice-Tribune as a fashion columnist. Now, I write about multiple topics for the publication while also styling and creative directing fashion editorials. I also contribute to Extol magazine as a writer, stylist and photojournalist.

If you want to see my work outside of the print world, check out my blog: The Chic Street. It touches on fashion, food and all things in-between.

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Portfolio

Styling & Creative Directing

Portrait Series
07/03/2019
Olive on Film

Styling by Miranda McDonald. Photography by Jacob Roberts

Andrea Hutchinson Photography
06/01/2019
Ophelia

Styling by Miranda McDonald. Photography by Andrea Hutchinson

The Voice-Tribune
03/28/2019
Hold Your Horses

Creative Direction by Miranda McDonald and Photography by Andrea Hutchinson

The Voice-Tribune
03/28/2019
Color Me Derby

Creative Direction by Miranda McDonald and Photography by Andrea Hutchinson

Tyndale Publishing (Book Cover)
03/14/2019
What Is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar...

Photography by Jacob Roberts. STYLING by Miranda McDonald *What Is a Girl Worth? is the inspiring true story of Rachael’s journey from an idealistic young gymnast to a strong and determined woman who found the courage to raise her voice against evil, even when she thought the world might not listen. This deeply personal and compelling narrative shines a spotlight on the physical and emotional impact of abuse, why so many survivors are reluctant to speak out, what it means to be believed, the...

Kentucky Opera 2019 Season Brochure
01/25/2019
Carmen Opera

STYLING by Miranda McDonald. Photography by Clay Cook

The Voice-Tribune
11/28/2018
Grit & Glam

CREATIVE DIRECTION and STYLING by Miranda McDonald

The Voice-Tribune
09/05/2018
The Shape of Fall

CREATIVE DIRECTION and STYLING by Miranda McDonald

The Voice-Tribune
09/05/2018
Pas de deux

STYLING by Miranda McDonald

Extol Magazine
08/01/2018
A Bridal Wonderland

CREATIVE DIRECTION and STYLING by Miranda McDonald

The Voice-Tribune
06/06/2018
Sip in Style

CREATIVE DIRECTION and STYLING by Miranda McDonald

The Voice-Tribune
03/14/2018
Turning Heads

Creative Direction: Gunnar Deatherage STYLING Assistants: Miranda McDonald and Kate Roach

Extol Magazine
10/21/2015
The Sweet Life

CREATIVE DIRECTION and STYLING by Miranda McDonald

Extol Magazine
06/11/2018
Sizzle This Summer

STYLING and PHOTOGRAPHY by Miranda McDonald

The Voice-Tribune
04/25/2018
Owning It

WRITING and STYLING by Miranda McDonald

Extol Magazine and The Chic Street
12/05/2017
GLAM MEETS GRUNGE

STYLING and PHOTOGRAPHY by Miranda McDonald

Writing

The Voice-Tribune
06/27/2019
An Exerpt from The Thurby Diary: - The Voice-Tribune

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *"Use both hands to hold onto the side of the basket, bend your knees and brace for impact. We will be touching down in less than a minute. You may also want to secure your hat," explained the man who was piloting the hot air balloon I was currently riding in.

The Voice-Tribune
08/01/2018
Teddy Talks Style - & More

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *You may already know a lot about Teddy Abrams: He is the music director for the Louisville Orchestra, he began playing piano at the age of five and he has a digital series called "Music Makes a City Now" that was picked up by PBS.

Extol Magazine
11/22/2016
A Journey Through Hope and Design

WRITING and PHOTOGRAPHY by Miranda McDonald *“It’s difficult to describe this part of India to people, because you can’t understand what this country is really like until you have actually been here and experienced it,” Colleen Clines, the co-founder and CEO of Louisville-based Anchal Project, points out as our vehicle zig-zags its way through livestock, people and the occasional camel. We are with a small group of people that includes Colleen’s mother, her sister, Maggie Clines, who is...

The Voice-Tribune
07/18/2018
Best of Forecastle Fashion

WRITING by Miranda McDonald. *Glitter-covered mermaids, men in bright floral shirts and those paying homage to the bohemian ways of Janis Joplin. When it came to the dress code at Forecastle Festival, self-expression was the only rule of thumb.

The Voice-Tribune
04/25/2018
Owning It

WRITING and STYLING by Miranda McDonald *There a number of ways to do Derby. This year, Tawana Bain is offering a new one. Backed by a powerhouse of supporters – from Greater Louisville Inc., Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Festival to LG&E, Republic Bank and Humana – Bain and her team will kick off the inaugural Derby Diversity Business Summit beginning May 2.

The Voice-Tribune
03/28/2018
Expect the Unexpected

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *From hand-painted dried fruits to coffee filters and candle wax, the unconventional materials used to construct the pieces featured in KMAC Couture: Art Walks the Runway are delightfully unique and always completely surprising.

The Voice-Tribune
06/13/2018
'Opening the Closet' - The Voice-Tribune

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *Art can entice, inspire, captivate and even disturb us. Across the globe, it has the power to transcend time and space and unify people of all backgrounds. Locally, it is the medium one carpenter is utilizing to engage people in a much larger political and social conversation surrounding LGBTQ rights.

Extol Magazine
06/11/2018
Into the Mountains

WRITING and PHOTOGRAPHY by Miranda McDonald *"Are you meeting someone in Jackson Hole?" inquired the lady sitting next to me on the plane. I wondered if she was genuinely curious or simply making conversation because she felt as anxious as I did about the turbulence currently bombarding our tiny aircraft. “No,” I choked out as I tightly gripped the arm rest of my seat. At this point, my stomach felt like it was permanently lodged in my throat. “I am actually spending the week alone.”

Extol Magazine
03/05/2015
Fashion Forward

WRITING by Miranda McDonald ( PDF Download) *The first time I met Frances Lewis, we were sitting in her New Albany studio discussing the debut of her fall collection and first runway show. Not only was the excitement and stress of presenting herself to the community as a credible designer apparent, but so was her unwavering determination to do so for a greater good: The Cabbage Patch Settlement House.

Extol Magazine
10/04/2017
Extra Credit | Linda DeRungs: A Story Three Decades in The Making

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *It's warm outside. So warm, in fact, that the first thing Linda DeRungs, a former educator at New Albany High School, offers me is a glass of chilled wine as we walk through her Victorian-era home in the Highlands in Louisville. As we make our way out to the patio space that overlooks her beautiful garden, I notice several boxes are stacked haphazardly in a corner by a fireplace that sits at the bottom of the staircase in her home. DeRungs and her husband are...

Extol Sports
03/07/2018
Humble Warrior

WRITING and PHOTOGRAPHY by Miranda McDonald *Micah Cargin has been practicing yoga for himself for almost a decade. However, with the launch of his youth program, Humble Warrior, he will be using his knowledge of this practice to give back to the local community.

The Voice-Tribune
05/02/2018
Helen Wells Agency: Discovering Big Talent in a Small City

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *If you have flipped through a local magazine or watched a television show on the CW network, chances are you have seen one of the models or actors represented by the Helen Wells Agency (HWA). The business, which opened its doors in Indianapolis in 1980, is a full-service agency dedicated to connecting talent in the Midwest with elite clients throughout the country. After seeing there was a real need for an industry-standard agency in her area, the late Helen...

The Voice-Tribune
03/28/2018
Louisville Bespoke's Spring Carnival

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *Louisville Bespoke will host a spring fashion show that explores the carnival theme on April 13 at the Speed Art Museum.

The Voice-Tribune
01/24/2018
On Trend: Bri Bowers

WRITING and PHOTOGRAPHY by Miranda McDonald *Bri Bowers is an artist and illustrator by night and gallery director at Revelry Boutique Gallery by day. Like art, she curates her wardrobe one piece at a time, and strongly believes that fashion is an outlet we can all use to express ourselves.

Extol Magazine
11/28/2018
Recap: A Bourbon on The River Experience

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *Even though Harvest Homecoming is one of Southern Indiana's most anticipated annual events, I have to admit that I'd never attended it before this year.

The Voice-Tribune
04/18/2018
Waterfront Wednesday Returns

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *With the arrival of spring comes the return of WFPK’s (free!) Waterfront Wednesday concert series, beginning April 25.

Extol Magazine
01/31/2018
Beargrass: A Skincare Company with A Mission

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *“I have really sensitive skin, and had to learn certain ingredients to avoid in skincare products and laundry detergents at an early age,” explains David Conrad as we stand in his workspace in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville. He has a bottle of essential oil in one hand and a pipette in the other. Conrad is the creator of Beargrass, an all-natural skincare brand he launched a few years ago. He started the company with a single beard oil. Now, the...

Extol Magazine
06/01/2017
The New Blak

WRITING and PHOTOGRAPHY by Miranda McDonald *Two years ago, Sellersburg resident Amanda Dougherty founded The New Blak, a local, eco-friendly clothing brand, with the idea that fashion can not only be created locally with sustainable fabrics, but that it can also be used as a tool to support, encourage and empower women.

The Chic Street
12/08/2017
Foodie Friday (Baltimore Edition). Dooby's

WRITING and PHOTOGRAPHY by Miranda McDonald *This week I am in Baltimore. What exactly does that mean for you readers? Well, it means that this edition of Foodie Friday is coming to from a new city. So, if you happen to be traveling through this historic place, besides visiting a few of their museums and the George Peabody Library (a total must), you should seriously consider adding Dooby’s restaurant to your list of things to do.

Extol Magazine
12/01/2015
What Dreams May Come

WRITING and PHOTOGRAPHY by Miranda McDonald *After a recent runway tour, Gunnar Deatherage took a moment to reflect on his latest collection, and how lucky he is to do what he loves most: dream and create exquisite garments that women want to wear.

The Chic Street
07/29/2016
From the Runway. Christian Dior Couture Fall 2016

WRITING by Miranda McDonald *Once the first model strolled down the runway in a full skirt, loose-fitting top and Roman sandal, one instantly knew that Dior’s fall couture collection would carry a very different tone than that of the previous showings from the house, and rightfully so.

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