Elite Daily
I'm a staff writer at Elite Daily, where I lead celebrity dating news coverage. I also work as a contributing writer at Byrdie and People, writing several articles per month.
Previously, I worked as the associate editor at SheFinds, where I wrote, pitched, and scheduled articles in a range of women's lifestyle topics, including health, beauty, and fashion.
I graduated from Georgetown University in 2019 with a degree in Honors English and a minor in government.
Elite Daily
Emily Ratajkowski starts our conversation by wishing me a "happy Halloween." The casual kindness of it catches me off guard - as does the rest of our phone call. Throughout our conversation, it feels like I'm talking to someone named Emily, not someone famous for being EmRata: the A-list model, entrepreneur, and author.
TikTok has entered her Tumblr era, y'all. The app recently introduced TikTok swipeable photo layouts - think: Instagram carousel posts, just set to mildly depressing music... and on TikTok. With this new format, a nostalgic trend has emerged. Taking to the app, TikTokers are sharing moments in media that "permanently altered [their] brain chemistry."
"I don't give a f*ck if there's controversy," Alex Cooper announces when discussing the new direction of Call Her Daddy.In fact, the 28-year-old welcomes it.
For fans of early 2000s rom-coms, the story of 'John Tucker Must Die' is a familiar one. Three women realize that they've all been played by the same man and join forces to come up with a plan to destroy him. Though it starts with a startlingly similar premise, West Elm Caleb’s story looks slightly different.
"I've now fallen in love with all three men here, which is something I didn't think was possible," Michelle Young confessed to the cameras during her fantasy suites episode of The Bachelorette on Dec. 14."And now, I have to break someone's heart."
Only two episodes into Clayton Echard's season of and Cassidy Timbrooks' villain edit is already set in stone. For fans of the show, this shouldn't come as a surprise: Timbrooks is The Bachelor 's favorite type of villain.In the words of contestant Mara Agrait, she's "aggressive" - or is she merely just confident, forward, and content to make out with Echard in public?
People
Lil Nas X has always had an eye for fashion. Ever since the release of "Old Town Road" in 2019, the musician has been making memorable style statements with every public appearance, concert and awards show. Over the years, Lil Nas X's fashion had gone from understated to bold.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West first started dating in 2011 after years of friendship. They quickly became a power couple, and over the course of their 10-year relationship, West and Kardashian welcomed four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
Bethenny Frankel and Paul Bernon might just be the ultimate dating app success story. Frankel, who was previously married to Jason Hoppy, first connected with Bernon on a dating app in 2018. Although the couple later faced one brief breakup, they got engaged in February 2021. Since then, they've never been happier.
Byrdie
You know whose hair doesn't get enough credit? Monica Geller's always-bouncy lob in Friends. I get it, Rachel Green's 'do is iconic (it's simply referred to as "The Rachel" for a reason), but there's something about Monica's flipped bangs that's the epitome of care-free and tousled. The good news?
Self care isn't exclusive to your face, or even your skin. Your nails and cuticles could also use some major TLC, and TikTok has an idea for how to do exactly that. Nail slugging, a method that helps moisturize your nail beds, is gaining some traction on the app-and for good reason.
If Lana Condor were to write a letter to all the products and rituals she's loved before, her hand would cramp up fast. Throughout her career, the actress-turned-executive producer has collected a string of favorites that she pledges allegiance to on the reg. They aren't all luxury products, either.
Basic is on its way out-and no, it's not because TikTok deemed it cheugy (not yet, anyway). It's just a priority change. Whereas Skinimalism was the trend du jour in 2021, beauty trends in 2022 will lean toward a more adventurous, whimsical side.
Thick, voluminous hair doesn't always feel like the most achievable goal. And even if supplements and serums do help your hair grow eventually (and the jury's still out on a lot of them), they can't give you immediate results. This is where the U-shaped haircut comes in.
I'll admit it: I'm a sucker for DIY beauty hacks. Throughout most of my teenage years, I spent weekends concocting my own mud masks or squeezing an obscene amount of lemon juice in my hair. If it involved household supplies and some vague promises of results, I was down to try.
StyleCaster
It's officially sad girl autumn. And if the cold air, fall leaves, and plaid shirt days haven't already gotten you in the spirit of things, don't stress: Red (Taylor's Version) will get you there.
Photo: Adobe. Design: Cierra Miller/STYLECASTER. Now that the Pfizer vaccine is being distributed in the United States, it looks like there's finally a light at the end of the quarantine tunnel...and for me, that light looks a lot like a dimly-lit dive bar.
Photo: Shutterstock. Art: Cierra Miller/STYLECASTER. Scroll To See More Images I'm a huge fan of cancelling plans, and I've been known to use some pretty far-fetched excuses to get out of Hinge dates in the past.
Food & Health
Turmeric is considered a superfood for its various health benefits, and it is recognized as an effective antioxidant and powerful anti-inflammatory. That being said, it's a good idea to make turmeric a staple in your spice cabinet, and experts agree. Keep reading for more information!
Starbucks is a morning staple for many people, but it can be an unhealthy habit depending on what you order. Many of their specialty drinks are made with flavored syrups or creams that can really add up in terms of calories and sugar.
College
Research paper and interview during my time at Georgetown University