Gia Raquel

Vogue

How to Clean Suede Shoes—and Keep Them That Way

What is Vegan Leather?

The 60 Best Queer Movies of All Time

How to Make a Perfect Wreath in 5 Simple Steps

The Most Festive London Hotels to Visit This Holiday Season—And Beyond

The 8 Best Ski Resorts in the World

How to Organize a Closet in 5 Easy Ways

The New Year’s Eve Kiss Tradition, Explained

The 30 Most Iconic Photographs of Princess Diana

How Much to Spend on a Wedding Gift, According to Experts

How to Find the Best Dating Apps (and Get the Most Out of Them)

5 Places to Enjoy the Best Après-Ski

Not Invited to the Wedding? There’s a Proper Way to Handle That

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Business Insider

I paid $35 for a Brazilian manicure. The messy application process was wild, but I loved the results.

8 shoe trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to stylists

I paid $110 for a structured Gel manicure. The short set was low-maintenance and long-lasting.

8 jewelry trends that are in for 2025 and 3 that are out, according to stylists

7 of the best fragrance trends and scents to follow in 2025, according to professional perfumers

Nail artists and salon employees share 8 nail trends that are in for 2025 and 3 that are out

I tried doing my own gel manicure at home with a $38 kit. Some people would love this, but I’d rather pay more for a professional set.

6 of the best scents to wear this winter, according to professional perfumers

8 nail trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to salon owners and nail techs

I paid $160 to get a French manicure in Paris. The technique wasn’t unique, but the long-lasting results impressed me.

I paid $90 for a set of hand-painted press-on nails at a salon. They looked great and took less than 30 minutes to apply.

I tried Pie Social, the million-dollar app designed to help people make better friendships. It’s not exactly groundbreaking.

7 scents to wear right now, according to professional perfumers

7 nail trends that are in right now and 4 that are out, according to nail artists and salon employees

I paid over $300 for a Russian manicure that took 3 hours. It blew American and Japanese gel out of the water

I paid $160 for a Japanese gel manicure, and they really are way better than American ones

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Women’s Wear Daily (WWD)

Molly Ringwald’s Hairstyles Through the Years: From ‘The Breakfast Club’ Red Bob to Her Retro Updo in ‘Feud: Capote vs. The Swans’

Madison Beer Embraces Coquette Trend in Ruffled Miniskirt and Helmut Lang Jacket at the Grammy Museum

Florals Were Trending at Emmy Awards 2023: Jenna Ortega in Christian Dior, Ali Wong in Louis Vuitton and More Stars Who Bloomed on the Red Carpet

Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch Champion Sustainability in Prada’s 2024 Re-Nylon Campaign

Gisele Bündchen Stars in Frame’s Spring 2024 Campaign

Matt Bomer Nods to ‘Fellow Travelers’ With His Jewelry at Golden Globes 2024

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Previous Written Work

5280 Magazine September 2021 – July 2024

Smithsonian Magazine March 2021 – June 2021

Candor June 2020 – March 2021

Social Media/Marketing Work

Latent Design May 2026 – Present

Park Avenue Audio May 2025 – Present

Avenir Creative February 2024 – May 2026

Social Work Experience

Bare Conversations September 2026 – Present

SHFT Behavioral Health February 2026 – August 2026