The Three Styleketeers

My love of style came to me at a young age from three of the most important women in my life who taught me the fundamentals of individual style. First is my great-grandmother, the southern belle from South Carolina, who wears the most beautiful white embellished dresses accessorized with an even more extravagant white hat. Ever since I’ve been on this earth, and even before, she has only worn different shades of white…yes shades—like cream, eggshell, ivory, magnolia, etc. She is beautiful in every measure, and it goes to show that you can be stylish with only one color!

Next is my grandmother. She is the sophisticated, conservative business woman with well structured skirts, blouses and suits. She irons everything—even her jeans, and abides by the washing instructions tag on every article of clothing. She is the quintessential New Yorker in every way—extremely modern.


Then of course, is my mother. Her love of prints and flowing fabrics mirrors her easy-going personality. She’ll match a black and white zebra print with a red Fendi bag, armor her arms with gold bracelets, and look fabulous.


All three women taught me that style is not what you wear, but how you wear it and true style is the individual and not the fashion.

Beautifully Human

I remember at age 13 buying my first magazine, YM (Young & Modern). I relished in the articles on beauty, fashion, and life situations of people my age. I knew then that I would want to work in magazine publishing. I loved the layout of magazines, the advertisements, the quizzes, and most of all—the fashion! This and my stylish matriarchal trio has made me who I am today, a 25 year old New York native with a BA degree from the University at Buffalo in English along with a Journalism Certificate. I currently work for the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York proofreading Collective Bargaining Agreements, attending negotiations, and reading arbitrations. I’m planning to go to Graduate School for Journalism to achieve my big dream of becoming a Copy Editor for a top fashion magazine. I have my own fashion blog, EXUDE Magazine since August 2006. It’s my baby and I’m working hard to make it a top digital fashion magazine. I’m a lover of all things creative, be it hair styles, make-up, fashion design, art, music, writing, etc.—I love how we as human beings can dream up such beautiful things and bring them to life. We are truly intricate creatures and it’s wonderful that we can showcase our abilities.

My Fashion Insider Duty

I am extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to be Redken’s Fashion Insider. Of course as a dutiful Fashion Insider, I will give my readers the inside scoop on what’s “in” for Spring and Summer (clothing, hair, make-up), and upload exclusive photos from backstage and the runway. In addition, I want to show my readers all of the hard work that is put into developing a cohesive, well-planned and fashionable runway show. Many people forget, or are unaware, that what goes on in the background dictates what they see on the runway.

So I hope you get a chance to read my blog, leave comments, ask questions, check photos, and most important of all—enjoy my postings! Stay tuned!