Elaine Welteroth Quotes
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I think my style is a mix of quirky, eclectic, bright, and fun, with a really sophisticated feminine silhouette.
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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'm in a generation where MAC is the reigning brand for a lot of women - black, white, and other.
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Any major hair change comes with unpredictable and often unfiltered reactions.
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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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The beauty industry is changing every minute.
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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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I honestly think our readers are gonna save the world.
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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 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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I've probably tried every curly-hair product on the planet!
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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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Turns out moonlighting as a model is harder than I thought!
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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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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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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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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 had the chance to learn from some really talented people who have taught me a lot.
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What is unusual is not always threatening. What is different is not necessarily strange.
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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 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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Personal style says so much about who you are. What you wear can entice different things from within you.
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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.