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Maggie Gillette

(She/Her)
  • Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Writer, Freelance
Chicago
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo Life, Aol, Flipboard, Yahoo, Better Homes and Gardens, NewsBreak, Choose Chicago, The Upcoming, Rank & Style
Covers:  Fashion, interior design, lifestyle trends, beauty
I’m a fashion & lifestyle writer and expert with over a decade of experience. I make fashion fun, décor doable, & enhance everyday w/ lifestyle tips and tricks.

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Maggie Gillette is a freelance writer and expert covering fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and home. After a successful career in fashion and events, Maggie now channels her lifelong passion for all things beautiful through her writing. She loves sharing her insider knowledge to help make fashion fun and decor doable and enhance every day through easily achievable tips and tricks. She loves keeping up with the latest styles and puts her psychology degree to good use with her trend forecasting skills…

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People Are Trying Damp January as a Moderate Alternative to Dry January This Year

People Are Trying Damp January as a Moderate Alternative to Dry January This Year

It's not exactly a secret that all the merrymaking of the holidays can lead to a little overindulging. When t…

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Maximalist Bedrooms Are the Bright, Bold Look Your Room Has Been Waiting For

Maximalist Bedrooms Are the Bright, Bold Look Your Room Has Been Waiting For

If you agree with Iris Apfel that "more is more and less is a bore" (and perhaps you even have that phrase em…

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10 Best Ice Rollers For Soothing And Depuffing | Rank & Style

10 Best Ice Rollers For Soothing And Depuffing | Rank & Style

These days, it seems like everyone from estheticians to celebs sing the praises of using ice as a beauty trea…

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Our Favorite Met Gala Looks - INFLUENCED MAGAZINE

Our Favorite Met Gala Looks - INFLUENCED MAGAZINE

After two years of Covid cancellations, the Met Gala made its triumphant return this Monday as the punctuatio…

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Our Favorite Met Gala Looks - INFLUENCED MAGAZINE

Our Favorite Met Gala Looks - INFLUENCED MAGAZINE

After two years of Covid cancellations, the Met Gala made its triumphant return this Monday as the punctuatio…

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Our Favorite Met Gala Looks - INFLUENCED MAGAZINE

Our Favorite Met Gala Looks - INFLUENCED MAGAZINE

After two years of Covid cancellations, the Met Gala made its triumphant return this Monday as the punctuatio…

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Nancy Meyers is the queen of nostalgia-here’s how to recreate her signature home style

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Nancy Meyers Is the Queen of Nostalgia—Here’s How to Recreate Her Signature Home Style

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| Better Homes and Gardens Verified
Credit: Helen Norman Nancy Meyers’ design style blends timeless elegance with cozy comfort, making it both aspirational and attainable. Her movie homes feature neutral color palettes with contrasting pieces and natural materials that add warmth and longevity. Attention to detail and unique, collected decor items are central to recreating her signature style in any home. Some trends are fleeting, but other aesthetics hold perennial appeal.
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Shop local brands and designers at these Chicago boutiques

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By Maggie Gillette
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Chicago has long been known for its world-class shopping. While The Magnificent Mile usually gets much of the (well-deserved!) glory, the city’s fashion destinations extend far beyond Michigan Avenue, especially when it comes to independent designers. Home to multiple top-tier fashion schools and a thriving creative community, Chicago’s fashion scene has been steadily growing, cultivating a unique mix of talented individuals who have chosen to build their brands right here in the city.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I started my career covering fashion week and it's still one of my favorite things to write about.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No. But now that I'm thinking about it I'd kind of like to.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Carrie Bradshaw-for her shoe collection!