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_.

The 6 Outfits I Packed For A Weekend At The Lake

For many, a weekend getaway to the lake or local beach is probably as tropical as summer 2020 vacations are going to get. But when my friend texted our group chat in May asking if anyone would be interested in taking a weekend trip up to the Finger…
By Kelsey Stewart

This Fancy Iced Coffee Drink Is *So* Easy To Make At Home

Your morning routine of picking up a coffee at your favorite cafe before heading into the office has probably changed over the past few months of quarantine. Sure, you might still occasionally grab a cup to-go down the block but, just like cooking,…
By Kelsey Stewart

15 Transfer-Resistant Foundations That Will Stay On Underneath Your Mask

If your summer agenda is full of afternoons spent in your local park or socially distant happy hours with a few friends outdoors, not only do you have to dress for the hot weather (face mask included), you'll have to plan your makeup accordingly.…
By Kelsey Stewart

What To Wear When It's 80 Degrees And Raining

Dressing for rainy days is tricky enough, but throw heat and humidity into the mix and even more confusion arises. Any motivation to put together a fashionable outfit on gloomy mornings decreases exponentially. But with the right inspiration,…
By Kelsey Stewart

How Mejuri Put Everyday Fine Jewelry On Your Radar

Noura Sakkijha never set out to work in fashion. Before she started her jewelry brand, Mejuri, she studied industrial engineering, and took up a job as a process engineering consultant following her degree. But, she quickly came to realize she…
By Kelsey Stewart

The Dry Shampoo Chrissy Teigen's Hairstylist Can't Get Enough Of

When it comes to a lazy girl's beauty must-have — or really any hair fanatic for that matter — dry shampoo is high up on the list. Whether you wanted to extend the length of a blowout or are running short on time to get in a shower, it's hard to…
By Kelsey Stewart

This Is How To Safely Socialize With Friends This Summer

Summer typically entails weekends spent at the beach or pool, outdoor concerts, and spontaneous getaways with friends. Well, its clear Summer 2020 isn't like any other summer you've likely experienced. The coronavirus pandemic is still a huge…
By Kelsey Stewart

Play This Game During Quarantine Instead Of Turning On Another Movie

When quarantine first started, you were probably thrilled about all the shows and movies you were finally able to catch up on or watch for the first time. But now that it's month four of being isolated at home, the thought of watching any more…
By Kelsey Stewart

This Cozy Basics Brand Already Has Selena Gomez' Approval

Instagram may have started as a way connect, it's become a launching pad for emerging fashion labels. Now that your time at home — and in tandem your screen time — is way up, social media has become an important way to educate and involve yourself…
By Kelsey Stewart

Designer Tia Adeola Started Her Brand On Snapchat, Now She's Showing At Fashion Week

After class, you expect college students to grab a coffee with friends or stop by the library, but back in 2016 Tia Adeola returned to her dorm room to fulfill orders for her designs over social media. "Snapchat was more popular than Instagram at…
By Kelsey Stewart

The Only Eyeliner That Doens't Smear & Smudge On Hot Summer Days

You'd think I'd have become accustomed to the cold after growing up in Pittsburgh and moving to New York City when I was 18. No, not even close. I dread the frigid temps and look forward to the heat of summer all year round. But the one thing I…
By Kelsey Stewart

This 2020 Dress Trend Is The Opposite Of What You Wore Last Year

This summer saw millions give up their travel plans in favor of staying inside. As a majority of time is spent at home, the biggest summer 2020 fashion trends are shaping up to be understandably different than 2019's. With comfort continuing to…
By Kelsey Stewart

How Aisling Camps Went From Engineer To Must-Know Knitwear Designer

Most designers have a team behind them that assists not only with production, but the logistics of running a brand. This isn't the case for emerging knitwear designer Aisling Camps. "I'm a one woman show," Aisling Camps tells TZR over the phone. "I…
By Kelsey Stewart

Hot Pink Is The Trending Instagram Color For Summer 2020 — This Is How To Wear It

Hot pink has long been personified as a girlish hue. This could in part be due to fictional characters like Elle Woods, Regina George, and Sharpay Evans, who wear the color head-to-toe. But the fashion industry is changing that association, making…
By Kelsey Stewart

Order Your Next Meal From One Of These 50 Black-Owned Restaurants

Either you've mastered your cooking skills in quarantine or you've become an expert at navigating the Uber Eats app. There is no in-between. If you're partial to the latter (no judgement), consider ordering your next meal from a Black-owned…
By Kelsey Stewart

Shop This Black-Owned Food Brand On Your Next Trip To The Grocery Store

If your quarantine diet is in need of an update, it might be time to switch up your food lineup — and you can start by replacing some of those run-of-the-mill brands serving up the same old stuff. Luckily, there's a slew of yummy Black-owned food…
By Kelsey Stewart

These Mental Health Resources For Black Women Can Offer Immediate Support

Studies have long shown Black women are more prone to struggling with mental health. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of American, "Data shows that, for Black women, anxiety is more chronic and the symptoms more intense than their…
By Kelsey Stewart

106 Black-Owned Brands To Shop Across Fashion, Beauty, Wellness, Home Decor, & Food

After George Floyd died while in police custody, protests have arisen in protest of police brutality and systemic racism that the Black community has faced for centuries. And while attending a protest and donating to a Black Lives Matter…
By Kelsey Stewart

10 Black Lives Matter Organizations You Can Donate Money To Right Now

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and the many, many more before them have ignited protests in at least 140 cities in the United States since May 30. In addition to protesting, there are still a lot of ways you…
By Kelsey Stewart

This Easy Dress Is Here To Replace Your Quarantine Loungewear

As you've been rotating through the same comfy staples, you might be realizing that the majority of your closet hasn't been touched in months. Those luxe pieces you once worn to work and nights out might not feel appropriate to wear while you're…
By Kelsey Stewart