Not gonna lie - having a personal glam squad is pretty amazing.
Elaine Welteroth
I think my style is a mix of quirky, eclectic, bright, and fun, with a really sophisticated feminine silhouette.
Young people are craving something real, craving authenticity.
I don't believe in work-life balance. I think it's more about work-life integration because, increasingly, so much time of ours is spent doing work, so I've always wanted to dedicate my work life to having a social impact.
I don't think there's anything to be ashamed of about being a woman who loves fashion. Fashion is a vehicle for self-expression, it tells the world who you are and how you want to be seen. If you use it as a canvas for creativity, then you might want to talk about it, you know? And I fully embrace that.
When you do your part, life just unfolds in ways that are so much better than you would have dreamed up on your own.
We live in a multi-cultural world, so embracing diversity is important in every industry.
Even with the beauty stories we put out, we saw there was an opportunity to address issues of representation, identity, self-expression. We created the community that we wanted to have at 'Teen Vogue.' We were willing to lose some to have more.
The thing about spending a lifetime under a long, bushy cloud of curls is that people naturally began associating me with my hair.
Practicing free speech on an open platform is a perilous path for any public figure, and there are no get-out-of-jail free passes in the court of public opinion.
It's only shocking to the uninitiated that 'Teen Vogue' would have the audacity to be political and style-focused.
Gotta admit, it's kind of nice being surrounded by amazing beauty products 24/7.
'Teen Vogue' is so much more than just a magazine. It's so much more than just a website. It's so much more than social. It's really about the audience, and so we're going to continue to innovate and continue to find new ways of reaching this audience in meaningful ways.
I think the word 'woke' is now over. The first time I heard my mature, white dad use that term, I was like 'OK, this is done.'
I think braids over all allow you to play with your identity a little bit and just have some fun and show off your creativity.
Every boss I've ever had has challenged me, pushed me, believed in me, and led by example.
We don't see ourselves as liberal or conservative. We consider ourselves an outlet that addresses the issues that matter the most to our audience.
When 'Teen Vogue' started out, 'Teen Vogue' was an aspirational fashion magazine for fashion lovers. You know, it was the little sister to 'Vogue.' And over the years, we've realized that our mission was really to become more focused on making this an inclusive community that speaks to every kind of young person.
There were times I was underestimated a lot. It gave me a unique benefit. The expectations were so low I could blow their head off.
Bey's mantra isn't about putting on airs or makeup. For that matter, what makes Beyonce Beyonce is that thing we can all wake up with: confidence.
I'm in a generation where MAC is the reigning brand for a lot of women - black, white, and other.
Ethical fashion is the future of fashion. Gucci's decision to ban fur is a smart step in the right direction - for the environment, for animal rights, and for its massive base of young brand fans who will soon represent the largest consumer base in history.
As a teen, every major moment was preempted by a torturous, hours-long hair-straightening session. Sleek, silky strands made me feel prettier. And the truth is, I was completely clueless about how to deal with my curls! When they weren't flatironed into submission for special occasions, they were practically glued down with gobs of gel.
I grew up with social media. I am the boomerang queen. I enjoy this. I live this. The day I don't is the day I need to resign.
My mom used to call me 'Oprah' because I was always in a corner crying with somebody. I've always been attracted to storytelling around women's lives.
I do think that the desire to permanently alter your body is triggered by this easy access to Photoshop on your phone.
I had the chance to learn from some really talented people who have taught me a lot.
Particularly for back-to-school, braids are a great way of showcasing your personal style. It doesn't stop at your clothes; it extends to how you wear your hair.
The next generation of luxury consumers are much more socially conscious, and they look to invest in brands that see the world the way they do.
I always love stopping by to see what Marc Jacobs has. I will buy pieces from Bergdorf or Barneys and then hit up Zara or Topshop for the rest.
As a young aspiring journalist, I felt I was put into a box.
The life of an editor may seem all glam all the time, but there's nothing like schlepping through the city during a torrential downpour to put things in perspective.
The evolution at 'Teen Vogue' is not a result of dinosaurs in a board room coming up with a strategy to reach the kids.
I don't think young people are prepared for the moment of reckoning at the end of college - if you even go to college - where you have to get off of the hamster wheel and decide, 'Wait, where do I go from here?'
If you feel that it diminishes your intelligence to be asked about your fashion choices for an evening on the red carpet, so be it.
What I find is that when young people find a brand they relate to, that they feel speaks to them, they want it in every format they can get.
I honestly think our readers are gonna save the world.
Trump gets too much credit for 'Teen Vogue''s evolution.
'Teen Vogue' fortunately has proved you can have smart, political, and fashionable content delivered in one place, and you don't have to choose.
There's this moment happening in our culture where the power of the audience and the influence that people of color have is undeniable at this point.
From what I see, people of color are being called on in a different way. We're being heard in a different way - louder. And I think it's such an exciting time. The power structure is being redefined, and we're redefining beauty with the stories that we're telling and the women we're showing on our covers.
I read everything, but particularly, growing up in a household where my mom was black and my dad was white, I remember really loving 'Ebony' and 'Essence.' Those magazines were the only place where I could see images of women who looked like me or my mom.
What is unusual is not always threatening. What is different is not necessarily strange.
Finding a store that sells synthetic hair in Kigali is easier than locating a Starbucks in New York City without Google Maps.
It was so fun to see my hair all brushed out - it looked like caramel-flavored cotton candy!
I learned early on the magic of life is having a vision, having faith, and then going for it.
Nothing is as exciting - or as nerve-wracking - as being the new girl. Whether it's your first day of school or you're starting a dream job, if there's one thing that makes a first impression a lot less daunting, it's a really, really good hair day.
Call me curl-crazed, but there's just something about a head full of waves that can command any room and make any outfit more interesting.
I've probably tried every curly-hair product on the planet!
As it's related to publishing, I think magazines really benefit from having a staff with a range of different perspectives and cultural references so that any reader can feel like there is someone on the masthead they can relate to, someone they can trust to speak up for them. It's great to see that idea being embraced more and more.
