For Align Magazine, I wrote ten feature pieces on pop culture and fashion spanning across nine different issues from 2021-2025. I also served as a copyeditor during my junior and senior year — a position which allowed me to hone in on my leadership skills to build strong writers. An example of my copyediting work is showcased here and some of my proudest writing pieces from my freshman year of college to my senior year are showcased below.
Spilling The Tea
For our Evergreen issue, I wrote about the evolution of gossip from the beginning of civilization whispers to celebrity gossip site Deuxmoi. Find out why so many people’s guilty pleasure is immersing themselves in people’s personal lives.
The Shadows and Soul of Remakes
For our Double Take issue, I wrote a film analysis on two very different yet quite similar pieces of media that ended up creating modern renditions of Little Women (2018) and Nosferatu (2024). These are examples that prove remakes stand the tests of time.
Untamed
For our New Frontier issue, I wrote a think piece about the authentic personalities of Chappell Roan and Addison Rae in the modern music industry. This piece dives into how the singers’ recent events in the mainstream media have built their character and argues why they should stay true to who they are for the sake of the future of pop music.
A New Genesis
For our Absurdity issue, I wrote a creative essay on the rebirth of various decades of fashion trends from the perspective of someone who grew up in Generation Z.
Dressing For Revenge
For our Vengeance Issue, I wrote an analysis on the fashion trend deemed “the revenge dress,” and how its history has made it into what society deems it today… a way for women to prove themselves as strong and independent even after a time of heartbreak.
Photographed by Lulu Devoulin
Art Directed by Jillian Peffer
Modeled by Sally Finnin
Designed by Stella Ranelletti
The Secret To Happiness
For The 411 Issue, I wrote a personal essay on the act of romanticizing life in the present which calls on readers to find their small moments of bliss. Through interviews and personal research, I created a guide for everyday college students to gain a sense of appreciation for the life they live.
Illustrated by Emma Ballman
Designed by Sunny Anderson
Monochromatic Maximalism
For The 411 Issue, I wrote a personal essay on Valentino’s Autumn/Winter 22’ line, Pink PP. In my piece, I discussed the implications of bringing back hot pink and applying it to the “powerful figures” of society through the use of monochromatic yet maximalist outfits showcasing only Pink PP.
Designed by Emma Mcgonigle
Photographed by Sally Finnin
Art Directed by Mira Eagan
Modeled by Simone Beaza and Maddie Midghall
Tailoring, A Neglected Craft
For our From Scratch Issue, I wrote a research piece on the history of tailoring and highlighted the benefits of getting clothes tailored to create a capsule wardrobe. This piece includes an interview with Dalton Meyer, a tailor at Saville Row.
Designed by Sophie Sargeant
Illustrated by Kierstin Kimbell
Guide to be a Girlboss
For the Dusk Till Dawn issue, I wrote an editorial piece on the step-by-step process to becoming a Girlboss. After hours of research on various articles as well as social media, I created a five-step journey: The Dreaming, Seeking, Action, Attraction and Celebration.
Designed by Lynette Slape and Sophie Sargent
Photographed by Hannah Reimbold
Art Directed by Emily Cadena
Modeled by Rhemy Crawford
