Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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With close to a decade of writing and editing experience, Maisha specializes in service journalism and has produced work in the lifestyle, financial services, real estate, and culture spaces. She uses ...

Christina Perrier is InStyle’s associate editor and a writer in the fashion, celebrity, and lifestyle spaces. Everything, and I mean everything, can always use a little bit of bling, including your ...