Many teenagers spend most of their time with friends, studying, and doing other extracurricular activities. Not only did Emma Johnson o0 all of these things before graduating high school, but she is also the founder of a wildly successful jewelry company, Em John Jewelry. Her brand has been featured in several publications including Seventeen, The Huffington Post, Oprah
Fun Finds
“More is More and Less is a Bore”
Although it may seem slightly odd, I always accessorize first and select my outfit second. Jewelry, sunglasses, pins, bags, and hair ties are the most fun aspects of style, and as Iris Apfel once said, “I get more compliments on accessories than anything else. I think they’re kind of like herbs and spices. They give
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Interviews
In Conversation with beauty entrepreneur Sara Alter
Have you ever felt overwhelmed finding a gift for the girl who has everything? Fret no more!
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Interviews
In Conversation with designer Clare Vivier
It all started for Clare Vivier in 2003. At the time, Vivier was a journalist working in French television. As a frequent traveler and busy writer, she was forced to carry her laptop wherever she went. Unable to find a worthy laptop case, Clare began to manufacture padded envelope cases for herself and her friends.
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Interviews
In Conversation with Amanda Glass of Hipstapatch
Hipstapatch was created out of Amanda Glass’ passions for fashion, art, and creativity. She came up with the brilliant idea of “peel-and-stick” patches with an adhesive backing that can be placed on everything from denim jackets to cell phones to Converse sneakers. At only 17 years old, Amanda founded her company, and she hand-draws and
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Arts + Culture
Your Summer Guide to Binge-Watching
The Night Manager Starring Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie, this brilliant AMC mini series tells the story of a British army official recruited by MI6 to infiltrate an elite circle of international arms dealers. Although it is only six episodes, the series is extremely satisfying. I binge-watched four episodes in a row in one night
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Wanderlust
Insider’s Guide to San Francisco
I have known Weezie Boudreau since I was in pre-school; I lived in San Francisco until I was six, before my family and I moved to Los Angeles. Over the years, the two of us have remained extremely close friends. I feel immensely lucky to have such a special friendship that dates all the way
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Fashion
The Moschino Experience
Jeremy Scott’s Moschino fashion shows are some of the most celebrated presentations of the year due to their incredible creativity. Whether it is models walking down the runway wearing chandeliers or vintage roller skates, it is always thought that Jeremy Scott has done it all.
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Interviews
In Conversation with chef Brooke Desperez
When Brooke Desperez, a longtime chef, combined forces with Sumter and Chi-Lin Pendergast in 2012, the three creatives started the dessert phenomenon now known as Sidecar Doughnuts.