I honestly think our readers are gonna save the world.

Trump gets too much credit for 'Teen Vogue''s evolution.

Turns out moonlighting as a model is harder than I thought!

As a young aspiring journalist, I felt I was put into a box.

Young people are craving something real, craving authenticity.

Not gonna lie - having a personal glam squad is pretty amazing.

I think you've got to be able to relate to what teens are going through.

Any major hair change comes with unpredictable and often unfiltered reactions.

Gotta admit, it's kind of nice being surrounded by amazing beauty products 24/7.

I had the chance to learn from some really talented people who have taught me a lot.

Beyonce's music is like lipstick or a decidedly tall pair of heels: It's empowering.

What is unusual is not always threatening. What is different is not necessarily strange.

We live in a multi-cultural world, so embracing diversity is important in every industry.

Every boss I've ever had has challenged me, pushed me, believed in me, and led by example.

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.

I'm in a generation where MAC is the reigning brand for a lot of women - black, white, and other.

Personal style says so much about who you are. What you wear can entice different things from within you.

I think my style is a mix of quirky, eclectic, bright, and fun, with a really sophisticated feminine silhouette.

It's only shocking to the uninitiated that 'Teen Vogue' would have the audacity to be political and style-focused.

When you do your part, life just unfolds in ways that are so much better than you would have dreamed up on your own.

I do think that the desire to permanently alter your body is triggered by this easy access to Photoshop on your phone.

The evolution at 'Teen Vogue' is not a result of dinosaurs in a board room coming up with a strategy to reach the kids.

Finding a store that sells synthetic hair in Kigali is easier than locating a Starbucks in New York City without Google Maps.

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.

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.

There will always be a measure of calculated risk-taking in manufacturing fame, especially in a deeply divided political climate.

I think of our readers as young, conscious people. We can't underestimate how far-reaching our content is, especially these days.

The thing about spending a lifetime under a long, bushy cloud of curls is that people naturally began associating me with my hair.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Teen Vogue' fortunately has proved you can have smart, political, and fashionable content delivered in one place, and you don't have to choose.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

I started out as the assistant to the editor-in-chief at 'Ebony' magazine. She took me under her wing and gave me opportunities to take on bigger responsibilities very early on in my career.

I truly believe that getting dressed in the morning is about deciding who you want to be, what you're saying in the world, and how you want people to see you. It's so much more than superficial.

Besties Adwoa Aboah and Cara Delevingne have lot in common. They are both beautiful It Brits with impressive modeling chops - and matching half-heart tattoos that symbolize their unbreakable bond.

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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