The Zoe Report

Kelsey Stewart

Bio

Kelsey Stewart is the Editorial Assistant at The Zoe Report. She writes about fashion and beauty, covering up-and-coming trends, emerging designers, new arrivals and product launches, collaborations, and industry tips from celebrity makeup artists. When she’s not obsessing over discovering under-the-radar labels and knowing every cool new trend happening in the fashion scene, she spends her free time finding new restaurants in Brooklyn and Manhattan, bike riding (if weather permits), and having game nights with her friends. You can find her on Instagram at @kelsstewart_.

These 2010 Beauty Trends Are Still Going Strong Today

About 10 years ago, 2010's beauty trends were just as over-the-top as they are now, if you can believe it: the brows were bushy, the contoured makeup was swept on heavily, and the eyes were smokier than ever. The same can be said of the trends seen…
By Kelsey Stewart

Influencers Aren't At Fashion Week, But They're Still Dressing Up From The Couch

During a normal fashion month, influencers come together from all over the world, amassing in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. But this year, with the majority of shows being digital, the best seat happens to be the couch. And since that means no…
By Kelsey Stewart

This "Ugly" Spring Fashion Trend Is Quietly Taking Over

Up until high school, I wore a uniform everyday: a crisp white polo, sweater vest, and a plaid skirt or khakis. I envied my friends at the nearby public school who had the freedom to wake up every morning and wear whatever they wanted. But looking…
By Kelsey Stewart

The $18 Toner That Makes My Combination Skin Look & Feel *So* Good

Despite my occasional acne, rosacea, and bumps, I'm grateful for my combination skin. In the winter, I don't need to slather on heavy products to combat flakiness, and in the summer I get very minimal oil. But, as there aren't loads of products…
By Kelsey Stewart

The Haircut Trends That New York Girls Always Ask For

Asking the girl in front of you in line at the bodega what salon she goes to is a right of passage for New Yorkers. The Big Apple is the fashion hub of the country, and its beauty industry is equally inspiring. And as some of the top hair dressers…
By Kelsey Stewart

How To Wear A Baseball Cap Like A Fashion Girl

New York Yankees fans wear the team's signature navy cap to sit in the stands and cheer them on. But the signature navy cap has also become a stylish accessory during the off season — a way to support your team of choice without saying a word. Even…
By Kelsey Stewart

Designer Nina Sarin Arias On Opening Her First Boutique In The Middle Of Quarantine

In the midst of one of the most challenging years in modern history, Nina Sarin Arias decided to open a clothing store. It's the first brick-and-mortar location for her label ARIAS New York. "It was always on my mind from the beginning to open my…
By Kelsey Stewart

Here’s Why You’re Always Seeing Vitamin E In Skincare Products

With new product brands, launches, and categories popping up every day, beauty can be a bit overwhelming. Back to Basics, our new rudimentary beauty series, serves as your crash course on the science behind some of the best formulations in the…
By Kelsey Stewart

The Best Retinol Serums That Are Dermatologist-Approved

Ask a dermatologist one of the most effective ingredients found in skincare and chances are you'll be answered with retinol. The ingredient can be your skin's best friend as it helps in smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, brightening, and reducing…
By Kelsey Stewart

Birch Lane's Labor Day Sale Includes Up To 70 Percent Off Home Essentials

Just like your wardrobe, the upcoming new season might have you itching to update your home, too. And as you'll be spending the majority of time indoors for the foreseeable future, it's the ideal excuse to splurge on some furnishings. Though…
By Kelsey Stewart

These Are The 6 Sneakers Trends For 2020 To Know About

Full-on, high-effort dressing up is probably the last thing on your mind right now. Comfort is a top priority while you're working and relaxing at home. But consider upgrading some of your everyday basics if you'll be wearing for the foreseeable…
By Kelsey Stewart

Follow These 6 Safety Measures If You're Returning To The Gym

If your local fitness center has recently announced its plans to resume operations, it's understandable if you're hesitant to lace up your shoes and head back, even if you're missing your post-pandemic workout class. Like most normal everyday…
By Kelsey Stewart

The Platform Boots I'm Adding To Cart This Fall

My license indicates I’m 5’2", but when asked how tall I am, I always round up to 5’3". Though I've always attempted to appear a tad taller (especially in group photos), I'm not a spindly stiletto type of girl. That said, I’m constantly striving to…
By Kelsey Stewart

How Jameel Mohammed Launched Luxury Jewelry Brand Khiry From His Dorm Room

While studying political science at the University of Pennsylvania, jewelry designer Jameel Mohammed was sending emails to Vogue from his friend's college futon. "You don't really expect they are going to email you back, and when they do it’s kind…
By Kelsey Stewart

4 Shoe Styles From The '90s That Will Be Back This Fall

It's no secret that the fashion set has a soft spot for nostalgic trends, especially ones that nod to the '90s. Do chunky lug-soles, flashes of neon, and sky-high platforms ring a bell? Well, '90s shoe trends are back this fall, even if the only…
By Kelsey Stewart

These Are The Best Products For Dark Brows, According To Top Makeup Artists

Strong, groomed brows are at the forefront of every good makeup look. And as the beauty industry is (finally) offering up products suited for each and every skin tone (major shoutout to Rihanna and Fenty Beauty), the selection of brow products…
By Kelsey Stewart and The Zoe Report

This Fall Print Is About To Flood Your Instagram Feed — If It Hasn't Already

The first checkered print piece you owned (or have distinct memories of) might have been Vans' signature checkerboard slide-on sneakers, which dates back to the late '70s and has been a favorite of skaters and punk rock enthusiasts. However, you…
By Kelsey Stewart

Why ROSEN Skincare Is (Finally) Taking The Guesswork Out Of Acne-Fighting Routines

For those who grew up with acne — or still struggle with it — you can probably quote the TV commercials for products promising clear skin word for word, or backtrack your walk up and down the skincare aisle on a mission to find a cleanser that would…
By Kelsey Stewart

The Best Split End Repair Treatments For Every Hair Type

Split ends arguably rank number one when it comes to irritating hair issues. While the ultimate way to remove dead ends is by getting a regular trim, fortunately there are products you can use at home in-between appointments. The best split ends…
By Kelsey Stewart

The Influencer Way To Wear A Shrunken Cardigan For Fall

Chalk it up to Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid's obsession with the shrunken cardigan for its return to the fashion scene. Though the itty bitty top emerged back in the '90s circa Clueless, it's made a comeback over the past few years. And it's not…
By Kelsey Stewart