The Zoe Report

Lauren Caruso

Bio

Lauren Caruso the Managing Editor of The Zoe Report, occasionally covering fashion and beauty features. She lives in NYC's Lower East Side and spends her weekends vintage shopping (and subsequently reorganizing her closet so her expansive boot collection appears less cumbersome to her live-in boyfriend).

This Product Keeps My Thin Hair Shiny & Voluminous All Winter Long

My morning hair routine has always been more or less the same: I hop out of the shower, blow-dry my roots for a few minutes, then tuck it all under a beanie for my commute. I break a minor sweat while smushed up next to a dozen other F train riders,…
By Lauren Caruso

The Winter Capsule Wardrobe That Makes Getting Dressed A No-Brainer

I often joke with my friends that my style identity is Switzerland: comfortably luxe, always cozy, and full of neutrals. I can never have too many thick-knit turtlenecks, wide-leg trousers, boxy blazers, or off-white boots — and I usually collect…
By Lauren Caruso

The Unexpected Winter Styling Trick I Swear By

Winter usually comes in last on the list of most people's favorite seasons, at least sartorially — and the general disdain for the cold is understandable. Not only do the ever-shrinking temps make it tough to leave the house, but factor in an…
By Lauren Caruso

How A Diamond Engagement Ring Actually Gets Made

There’s good reason why we think a diamond is forever. Sure, it’s partly because of that catchy slogan that’s more than half a century old, but it’s also because, well, it’s true — mostly. Diamonds take millions of years (and a whole lot of…
By Lauren Caruso

My No-Fail 5-Minute Makeup Routine That Gets Me Out The Door Fast

Despite a career in the fashion and beauty world, and despite my deep appreciation of the day-time cat-eye, I don’t really have the patience for makeup most days. I’ll happily break out the 20-square eyeshadow palette on occasion and I actually keep…
By Lauren Caruso

The One Place I Always Shop For Effortless, Elevated Winter Basics

Not too long ago, oversized knits were completely inappropriate for work, black leather pants were the butt of a Friends joke, and cardigans were only something your grandfather wore. (Nobody could’ve seen the resurgence of the homely open-front…
By Lauren Caruso

Chanel's First Spring Runway Show Without Karl Lagerfeld Is Here

Every season, Chanel closes out the Paris Fashion Week calendar — and fashion month on the whole — not just with a show, but with a show. Last season, the late Karl Lagerfeld took us to the Swiss Alps, where the Fall/Winter 2019 dream-like set was…
By Lauren Caruso

Dior's Spring 2020 Runway Was A Tribute To The Ground We Walk On

Dior Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri is no stranger to using her platform to make a statement. Last season, that came in the form of slogan tees, a Chrissie Hynde-lead soundtrack, and a through-line of overt nods to feminism. And for Dior's…
By Lauren Caruso

Michael Kors' Spring/Summer 2020 Show Was A Spirited Take On The American Dream

Michael Kors is feeling good — or at least that’s what his newest collection would no doubt have you think. His most recent take on Americana sportswear, something he’s mastered over the years with his namesake collection, was patriotic in the most…
By Lauren Caruso

Our Fall Fashion Issue Is About Transformed Clothing & Clothes That Transform

I never planned to be in fashion. I was going to be a doctor — the kind who would cure cancer and win national accolades for my continued oncology research. When you pass out in the cadaver lab, however, you have to make other plans. My other plans…
By Lauren Caruso

5 Fall Pieces That Will Look Right At Home In My Minimalist Wardrobe

For The Zoe Report's fall fashion issue, TZR editors are sharing the Fall/Winter 2019 pieces they’re most excited to welcome into their wardrobes. Site director Lauren Caruso's top picks include a leather belted trench, the coziest sweater, and an…
By Lauren Caruso

This Scandinavian Designer Just Might Be The Next Ganni

Copenhagen has become the home of one of the biggest fashion weeks in the world. Just behind the big four — New York, London, Milan, and Paris — the Danish city's three-day-long event offers a fresh take on the fashion landscape that's sometimes…
By Lauren Caruso

The Only Looks From Copenhagen Fashion Week That Matter

Copenhagen Fashion Week isn't exactly like all the other fashion weeks: There's no months-long preparation for editors, no public events with lines around the block, and certainly none of the fanfare that comes along with, say, New York or Paris.…
By Lauren Caruso

We're Calling It: This Copenhagen-Based Brand Is Fashion's Next Big Thing

Not long ago, voluminous, tiered white dresses were reserved strictly for sacrament — be it a baptism, confirmation, or wedding. The combination of such a silhouette and color isn't just a withstanding symbol of femininity, but also that of purity…
By Lauren Caruso

The Best Street Style From Copenhagen Fashion Week To Bookmark Right This Second

Despite not being one of the "Big Four" fashion weeks, Copenhagen's three-day-long showcase has become one of the biggest sartorial players in the world. Sure, that's mostly due to the rising popularity of cult labels like Cecilie Bahnsen, Saks…
By Lauren Caruso

The Exact Summer Skincare Routine That Keeps My Complexion Completely Clear

For most, summer beauty means bright, dewy skin, lighter foundation, and a touch of color if you’re feeling fancy. But for those with finicky skin like me, it’s not always so easy: Not only can the heat and humidity cause new breakouts and fun…
By Lauren Caruso

The Zoe Report's Wish You Were Here Issue Will Make You Rethink How You Dress For Summer

I recently accepted a sobering truth: I am unable to dress myself without asking the advice of four to six of my closest friends, and in certain desperate situations, an Instagram poll. It’s not that I don’t know how, it's that as I…
By Lauren Caruso

Stylist Rachael Wang Reveals Every Single Thing She Bought In A Month

The Zoe Report's Everything I Bought This Month series highlights one trendsetter’s spending habits over the course of a month, focusing not on groceries or utility bills, but on the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle picks they buy — non-essentials…
By Lauren Caruso

The Summer Capsule Wardrobe I'm Investing In STAT

We’ve extolled the benefits of a capsule wardrobe here at TZR, but anyone who’s tried to pare down their closet to six essential pieces knows it’s much easier said than done. Not only does it take a sharp eye to edit your closet down to a highlight…
By Lauren Caruso

Yes, You Can Get "Subtle" Lip Injections — Here's How I Did It

If we’re being honest, I’d never really given too much thought to my lips. They were a perfectly fine, if not thin, canvas for Vaseline or lipstick when I chose to wear it, but most of the time, they were just there. But a few months back, a friend…
By Lauren Caruso