Elaine Welteroth Quotes
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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.
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I stay current and draw inspiration from Fashion Week in New York as well as just by scrolling through Instagram. The runways are always a good sign of what's to come, but I also get tons of ideas from real girls on the street.
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I love so many different denim silhouettes, but I do love a denim onesie. I think you can't go wrong with a '70s-inspired, full-on head-to-toe denim moment. I also love high-waisted denim anything.
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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.
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Any major hair change comes with unpredictable and often unfiltered reactions.
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Beyonce's music is like lipstick or a decidedly tall pair of heels: It's empowering.
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I've probably tried every curly-hair product on the planet!
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The beauty industry is changing every minute.
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I'm in a generation where MAC is the reigning brand for a lot of women - black, white, and other.
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I honestly think our readers are gonna save the world.
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I think we speak to a certain mindset, and it's about, you know, inspiring people who are progressive thinkers who want to see change.
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It's fun to sniff and slather on beauty products, but the end goal is finding what appeals most to 'Teen Vogue' readers and reporting on it in the most compelling way.
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I joke that I've always had this sort of insatiable 'big sis' complex - which is odd given that I am the baby of the family with no sisters! It's the reason I have such a powerful desire to connect with girls and encourage them. So, it's a natural fit for me to have a job that's like the editorial version of an older sister to a million girls.
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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.
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Turns out moonlighting as a model is harder than I thought!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What is unusual is not always threatening. What is different is not necessarily strange.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.