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True Story: How I Used Caroline's Advice to Network

These are really the best tips to make it in Manhattan.

career advicelauren spinelliJuly 21, 2021career advice, networking, making it in manhattan, fashion editorComment

Get to Know Kristen Bateman, Writer & Creative Consultant

Yes, we’re obsessed with her style, too.

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8 Digital Editors Who Will Inspire Your Career Goals

Don’t forget to take notes.

Get to Know Alexis Bennett, Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan

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

9 Media Industry Newsletters That’ll Keep You in the Loop

These are the perfect newsletters to cut through the noise and bring you all the media industry information you need to know to stay ahead.

career advicelauren spinelliJune 17, 2020ed2010, media newsletters, career advice, fashion media, magazines, editorial, editorial assistant, editor, fashion editor, beauty editor, post graduationComment

5 Must-Have Items to Help You Survive Fashion Week

One fashion blogger shares the must-have items to help you survive and thrive during fashion week.

career advice, fashion, fashion weekCaroline VazzanaSeptember 5, 2018shopping and style, fashion, fashion week, fashion month, fashion week must have, metro card, phone charger, networking, network, fashion editor, fashion blogger Comment

How Fashion Editor, Creative Director, & Style Icon Giovanna Battaglia Built Her Career

One of fashion’s biggest icons opens up about her mentors, best career advice, and how to put together an outfit.

5 Must-Have Items to Help you Survive Fashion Week

One fashion blogger shares the must-have items to help you survive and thrive during fashion week.

career advice, fashion, fashion weekCaroline VazzanaFebruary 1, 2018shopping and style, fashion, fashion week, fashion month, fashion week must have, metro card, phone charger, networking, network, fashion editor, fashion bloggerComment

How to Sit Front Row at Fashion Week (& 5 Other Tips for Navigating Like a New Yorker)

Here's how to navigate the fashion week scene like a true pro.

These are the Gifts Every Fashion Editor Wants this Holiday Season

Look no further, these are the fashion editor approved gifts of the season!

fashion, gift guideCaroline VazzanaDecember 10, 2017gift guide, fashion editor gift guide, fashion editor gifts, gifts for fashion editors, fashion editor, holiday gifts, holiday shopping, christmas gifts, holiday, happy holidays, merry christmas, shopping and styleComment

I Got Laid Off From Nylon, But I’m Finding My Way Back

"Uttering the words, 'I’m an editor at NYLON' for the first time gave me goosebumps. I was on top of the freaking world. I had my dream job at my dream publication at age 22. And losing it all hurt like hell."

career adviceCaroline VazzanaDecember 4, 2017career, NYLON, laid off, lay off, bounce back, how to bounce back, career goals, cool careers, fashion career, fashion editor, nylon magazine, career advice, career advcie, Austen Tosone, Austen, Tosone Comments

What it Really Means to be a Fashion Editor, Stylist & Consultant

I often get asked, "what do you do?" hopefully this article will answer those questons.

5 Fashion Editors Share the Shoes they will be Wearing to Fashion Week

Shop their go-to kicks for one very packed week.

fashion week, shoppingCaroline VazzanaSeptember 6, 2017fashion, fashion week, new york fashion week, fashion editor, fashion editors, fashion week must have, shoes, fashion week shoes, shoe trends, shopping and styleComment

Not Even 30 And Already Burning Out? 5 Ways to Deal

Here's how to stay passionate and in the game.

career advice, fashionCaroline VazzanaMay 19, 2017fashion, career advice, career, career advcie, fashion career advice, burn out, dream job, fashion editor, fashion editor job, nyc, nyc internship, new york, new york jobComment

The Cheapskate’s Guide to Living as a Magazine Editor

Here's how to look the part on a budget

career adviceCaroline VazzanaMay 3, 2017fashion, career advice, career, fashion editor, nyc, nyc job, nyc internship, new york internship, new york intern, new york city, new york, fashion editor job, fashion editor on a budget, first paycheck, paycheck Comments

How to Make it in Fashion Magazines—from the Editors-In-Chief

Learn how to make it in the magazine world straight from the Editors-in-Chief.

7 New Arrivals to Shop at Zara This Week

Shop the best new arrivals at Zara this week.

shopping, fashionCaroline VazzanaMarch 22, 2017shopping, affordable shopping, zara, new arrivals, spring, spring shopping, spring fashion, ballerina, floral boots, boots, pink coat, tassel earrings, fashion editor, shopping and styleComment

Your Job Has Just Been Eliminated, Now What?

Here's how to find success even after your job has been elimiated.

career advice, fashionCaroline VazzanaMarch 20, 2017fashion, fashion job, career advice, career, career advcie, fashion career advice, nyc, nyc job, dream job, fashion editor, lay off, fashion lay offComment

I Let Someone Follow Me Around With a Camera During Fashion Week, and This is What Happened

Watch above for a "typical" day at New York Fashion Week. From the Jill Stuart and Christian Siriano shows, to visiting my friend Jon Boy at his pop-up, it was a day I'll never forget.

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5 Ways To Know A Job Isn't For You

Find out when to admit a job just isn't right for you.