Meet NYC passerby, Andrea Toscano, a designer based in Greenpoint.
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Meet Ellis Jones
“Born in Texas, Ellis moved to NYC in 2008 after majoring in Journalism at Georgia State. Her career started through an internship at VICE, where she eventually made her way up to managing editor. In 2014 she left VICE to be the US Chief of Staff at Daily Mail but that only lasted about nine months. Ellis is now the editor in chief of VICE Magazine, and is the first female editor-in-chief in Vice’s 20-year history.”
Top, Community by Aritzia ; Skirt, H&M ; Shoes, Birkenstock
ON HER MORNING ROUTINE
I’m not a morning person, so I usually give myself an hour so I don’t feel rushed. I wake up and check my email and instagram in bed then put on music and wash my face. I put on moisturizer, mascara, color in my eyebrows a little bit, and put on a little lipstick.
On being an editor-in-chief
It's scary, stressful and fun. I like working on a print schedule because it’s not as fast-paced as digital. So, you have more time to work on stories and put something together slowly. It’s really rewarding to work on something from start to finish, to see how it changes as the weeks go by, and then to get to hold the physical copy in your hands and flip through it.
on how she got to her career
In college I couldn’t decide what to major in but I always did well in english classes and figured journalism was a career that would always be around and I liked the idea of being paid to travel and write. I grew up reading teen mags like YM and Seventeen so when I discovered VICE in college I guess I just gravitated towards it because it was so different than the mags I was used to reading.
Top, Urban Outfitters ; Pants, & Other Stories
“I shop at Topshop, J. Crew, Reformation. I also really like Everlane for basics. I’m more of a casual, low key dresser. I usually just wear a plain black dress with black Birkenstocks or Nike’s or jean shorts and an old t-shirt.”
The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert, The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion, Just Kids by Patti Smith and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe
On what she's reading
I’m in the middle of reading The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert. It’s a really interesting book. She talks about all of the mass extinctions that’s occurred over the years but dives in to how we, humans, have altered life on this planet in a way no species has before. It’s informative and a little scary, but she talks about complicated things in a way that’s easy to understand.
ON music
I find music too distracting at work, but I always have music playing when I’m at home. My boyfriend sends me great old songs or playlists he’s found. I love soul records so much, like Otis Redding and James Brown. Every song they made is just so good!
On her beauty routine
I don’t like wearing very much makeup. I try and use a mask (Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque) or exfoliator every once in a while for my face. Besides that, I’m trying to get better at flossing. I like Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin E & Peppermint, Mario Badescu Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater Facial Spray, Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Cleanser, Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel, Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Lightweight Cream, Benefit's Instant Brow Pencil Medium, Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray and Nars' Black Audacious Mascara.
Top, Urban Outfitters ; Pants, & Other Stories ; Glasses, Ray Bans
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin E & Peppermint, Mario Badescu Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater Facial Spray, Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Cleanser, Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel, Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Lightweight Cream, Benefit's Instant Brow Pencil Medium, Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray and Nars' Black Audacious Mascara.
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Ellis' Favorite Books
The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert, The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion, Just Kids by Patti Smith and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe
ellis' Favorite Records
The Legendary Patsy Cline: Her Greatest Hits and Finest Performances by Patsy Cline, Rumors by Fleetwood Mac, Please, Please, Please by James Brown and History of Otis Redding by Otis Redding
Ellis' favorite places
When I'm willing to wait, I like eating dinner at Five Leaves. Their mussels are SO good. Also the homemade ricotta. Paulie Gee's pizza is the best.
For drinks, I like going to Enid's on a Saturday afternoon.
I get my haircut/colored by Liz Leary at Whiteroom.
Dress, Lacoste ; Bag, Vintage ; Shoes, Birkenstock ; Sunglasses, Ray-Bans
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Meet NYC passerby, Carrie Schaff. A native Seattleite, Carrie moved to NYC three years ago while working for the esoteric non-fiction publisher Feral House. Carrie has since gone freelance in publishing, and does what she can to help subversive art and music book publishers do their thing.
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“Hello” is tattooed on her arm if she ever has laryngitis when you meet. If not, you’ll probably talk about her transition from writing for Opening Ceremony to writing for BBDO—and how the latter is not a lot of writing at all. She’ll likely also mention her unexplained obsession with boxes, lipstick packaging, and French 75’s.
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Meet Lindsey Mills
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Born and raised on sunshine and DIY in south Florida, Lindsey has been performing music for most of her life. She self-released several original works before she went on to study poetry at University of Florida. Her first full-length release, Stonefruit (2013) marked her arrival in Brooklyn, where she currently plays music for both adults and children.
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STREETSTYLE DETAILS: Jacket, Vintage Wrangler ; Top, Holly Hunt Band T-Shirt; Skirt, Vintage ; Shoes, GAP ; Bag, Matt & Nat
Top, Gryphon ; Shorts, Vintage Levi's cutoffs.
“If I had to try and sum up my style, I think I’d call it ‘Punk Nanny’. Patterns make me happy, but I like to pretend I’m really tough too.”
Dress, Suno x Uniqlo
“Right now my favorite pedal is the Corona chorus effect because it’s so distinctive and ‘80s-sounding.”
“Mornings are my favorite: I write as soon as I wake up, then make a personal French press and try to practice guitar until it’s time to go to work. I take care of a sweet three year-old little girl. Much of our day together consists of coloring, dancing, and playing at the park. And when I get home, I’ll cook up something full of veggies.”
Top, Gryphon ; Shorts, Vintage Levi's cutoffs.
“My whole family is musical. My dad taught me how to play guitar, and is a total gearhead, so he’s really the mastermind of my setup.”
Dress, Suno x Uniqlo
Dress, Rachel Comey
Lindsey's Pedals ; Corona Chorus Effect, Boss Digital Delay, Ibanez & Polytune Tc Electronic
Some of Lindsey's favorite books
Top, Gryphon
“My mom is a professional singer and she published this book about how to make it as a singer in a local market. Maybe I’m biased, but I think it’s full of great advice and return to it often.”
“This is the best coffee table book ever. It’s just pictures of people dancing with their cats. My cat and I are working on our routine.”
Lindseys favorite records
Lindsey's favorite beauty products
“Matt & Nat make simple, beautiful, vegan bags, and often out of recycled materials too.”
Bag, Matt & Nat
Dress, Rachel Comey
Shoes, Shoesone
“I was obsessed with these Miu Miu platforms, so I bought these cheap knockoffs. I’ve actually never worn them out!”
Rings, Pamela Love & Vintage
Top, Forever 21 ; Pants, GAP
Top, Forever 21 ; Pants, GAP.
“My backyard is basically my rehearsal space.”
Dress, One Clothing
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Meet Gabrielle Herbst
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Herbst’s experience writing for chamber orchestra and mixed instrumentation inspired her to develop a repertoire of short-form, vocal-centric compositions under the name GABI.
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