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Journalist. Editor. Content Creator. Web Expert.
Hi! My name is Shantila, I have 10 years of experience writing for major newspapers and magazines, in both print and web, and a serious set of tech and web skills. Just finished my Masters in Journalism at New York University, now ready and raring to get my career going in NYC. I started out in fashion and beauty, and since NYU my passion has expanded to current affairs and pop culture. Available for freelance opportunities but seeking a full time editorial position.
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5 Luxury Hand Soaps We Are Seriously Obsessing Over, From Le Labo to Byredo
Style up your bathrooms with a dose of luxury.
The Best Eco-Friendly Razors For a Guiltless Shave (& They’re Chic Too!)
Plastic razor, who?
Just 7 Sage Green Decor Pieces We’re Obsessing Over in 2022
Manifesting all the relaxing vibes in 2022.
There’s A Clever Hack To Snag TikTok’s Trendiest Perfume For 70% Less—Here’s How
It's still the actual Baccarat Rouge scent from Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
Cindy Crawford & Jessica Alba’s Fave Wrinkle-Fighting, Frizz-Reducing Pillowcase Is On Sale
Tame flyaways and creases in one luxe swoop.
Amazon’s Last-Minute Holiday Deals Are Epic—Here Are The Coolest Gadgets That Can Still Arrive Before Christmas
We simply have never relied on anything as much as two-day shipping.
Saks Just Released Its Most Beloved Beauty Products of 2021 & It Includes J Lo’s Anti-Aging Secret Weapon
Including Kim Kardashian's secret to supple skin.
Sephora Just Quietly Marked Down Designer Fragrances—Shop Tom Ford & YSL Perfume For 20% Off
Saks Fifth Avenue’s Black Friday Fragrance Sale Includes Steep Baccarat Rouge Discounts
Can you smell the savings?
Spanx’s Booty-Lifting Faux Leather Leggings Are a Rare 20% Off, & We’re Getting in Line
Your booty will thank you.
Life in Full Swing
Vaccination numbers going up, plus the mandate, have paved the way for life to fully restart for one writer.
‘Disabilities Exist To Be Overcome’
Train Limitless founder Laine Wascher is conquering Tourette’s by pushing the limits.
The Cows Come Home
CowParade’s painted cattle at Hudson Yards are capturing the public’s imagination.
Twins Tower Above 9/11 Loss
How socks became a symbol of hope for Dan and Mike Friedman.
From Cronuts to Croissants
Dominique Ansel’s new Workshop in NoMad sets the bar for pastry perfection.
‘We Have to Let Him Go’
Local shelters are overrun with surrendered pets as owners struggle to make ends meet.
Still Not Taking Their Shot
Why some New Yorkers are refusing the COVID vaccine despite a spike in new cases.
‘We’re Finally Official!’
Manhattan couples made a beeline for the Marriage Bureau in Lower Manhattan as it reopened last week.
A Slice of Bliss
Eileen’s Special Cheesecake bounces back after the pandemic - just in time for National Cheesecake Day.
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*Disclaimer: I did loads of web articles for ELLE and Marie Claire Malaysia, however both magazines have closed and their websites are no longer. Kicking myself for not saving PDFs.
— NYU ASSIGNMENTS —
Will The Real Karate Kid Please Stand Up?
The winning formula that made Netflix series Cobra Kai a massive hit. | Reporting the Arts, Professor Devin Gordon
The Fairy Godfather of Makeup
How Kevyn Aucoin set the bar for makeup in the ‘90s. | Reporting the Arts, Professor Devin Gordon
All That Glitters
An examination of the illustrious history of Harper’s Bazaar. | The Editor’s Vision, Professor Alexis Gelber
Health Aide Stole $335k From Couple
Embezzler blames mental health issues. | Writing & Reporting Workshop, Professor Caroline Miller
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Uptown Funky
Shows that led the beauty pack and set the bar for makeup at Fall 2018 Fashion Weeks.
Believe it or Not
Experts debunk beauty's biggest old wives' tales, from half-truths to the real deals.
Bite The Apple
Candy apple red with varying nuances of pink is the lip hue of the season.
Key to Beauty
Wisdom I collected over five years from 21 founders, face painters and hair maestros.
Lucy in The Sky With Diamonds
Opulent beauty products inspired by or infused with everything bijoux.
Baby, Baby It's A Wild World
A complete field guide to the rarest natural extracts in skincare products.
Pretty in Punk
How iconoclasts of the glam rock and punk subculture redefined our perception of beauty.
Super Troopers
Skin pros in Los Angeles give us the low-down on sun care products you must stash.
City of Angels
LA It-girls and their beauty rules, from Blake Lively to Gigi Hadid.
Purple Rain
How fragrances are seen as colors by syntesthetes and perfumers.
Paradise Found
Romantic island spa getaways for two for Valentine’s Day.
P.Y.T.
Bright, spunky makeup makes Spring/Summer 2014’s girl a bona fide pretty young thing.
New Edition
The new crop of fresh, unadulterated beauty icons and why we love them.
Made for Her
Narciso Rodriguez on For Her L’Eau, the couturier’s latest ultra femme fragrance.
Come As You Are
Break through the old ideals and celebrate your unique beauty.
— SPREADS —
Grace Anatomy
Products to target your problem zones for a buff summer body. Concept, styling and text by me.
Crazy Sexy Chic
Give these wild, amped up hairdos from the runways of Fall/Winter 2014 a whirl.
Ultra Geo Graphic
Graphic eye makeup from the runways of Fall 2014. Styling, art direction and text by me.
Belle Bijoux
Makeup to wear with accessories from Fall 2012. Styling, art direction and text by me.
Return To Innocence
Easy, everyday hairdos elevated to the next level. Styling, art direction and text by me.
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