As a life-long avid reader of Teen Vogue, Mary Kate Steinmiller has inspired me in many different ways. She is extremely sweet, stylish, and absolutely fabulous. Naturally, she is rap worthy.
We met back in October at Teen Vogue Fashion University (scroll down to see Teen Vogue rap) at the Topshop event. I had just had orange lipstick applied on me (a la Prada S/S 2010) by the make-up artists at the event, and was it definitely not my color. Right as I walked away from the booth, I saw Mary Kate walk in and I ended up frantically smearing the lipstick off my face in front of a mirror before approaching her. We talked for a few minutes, but she left a major impression on me. Few people could make me rap in a crowded store, but I couldn’t say no to Ms. Steinmiller.
I hope you all like it, and if you want to contact me my email address is mvonsteen@gmail.com.
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Mickey Boardman was an obvious choice for my newest rap. After meeting him in Savannah, Georgia in May (see Joe Zee rap), it was easy to see how much of an icon he is in the fashion industry. As the editorial director of Paper magazine, in my eyes, he is really the face of the “Paper brand.” Mickey is honestly one of the nicest, most responsive editors I have ever met.
My story goes a bit like this: I was still frazzled from meeting Joe Zee that day when I saw Mickey across the street. I was hesitant to speak to him, for I was extremely nervous, but I decided I would regret missing the opportunity. I introduced myself, and he introduced me to Lauren Sherman (a Lucky editor now, then at Fashionista.com) and Danica Lo (a Glamour editor now, then at Racked.com). Needless to say, I was floored. I automatically burst into tears (yes, again) because I was so excited to be speaking to three editors that I have followed for the longest time. We talked for a few minutes while I struggled to catch my breath, and they ended up giving me their business cards.
2 months later, I was visiting my friend Caroline in NYC, and we all ended up having lunch together! Believe me, my mind is still recovering.
Mickey is truly a talented editor, and therefore totally rap worthy. I hope you like it!
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I’ve been obsessed with Taylor Tomasi Hill since the origin of street style blogs, so yes, it’s been awhile. There is one outfit of hers that has always stood out to me. It consisted of a leather harness (I believe it’s McQueen) with a Madewell bat t-shirt and jeans for fashion week a couple seasons back. Mind you, I am hardly a jeans girl, but I was really drawn to this look because Taylor simply exudes cool. Other than her clothing, she represents a lot of what I want to be as an editor: daring, poised, and of course, fun. This rap was actually one of my easiest to write yet because there is just so much to say about her.
I hope you all enjoy!
ps. I want to congratulate Taylor on her new position at Moda Operandi!
Check out my coverage of Teen Vogue Fashion University for my first ever article on Fashionista.com!
On October 22, 2011 I attended the annual Teen Vogue Fashion U in New York City. It was a fantastic experience and I honestly counting the days till next year. I have been waiting to apply since I started reading Teen Vogue in 2006, and I was ecstatic to find that I got in on first attempt. I had the most amazing classes with Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, Linda Fargo and of course, the Teen Vogue editors.
I knew from the minute I was accepted I had to find a way to stand out if I wanted to get the editors attention; this is where the rap came in. For about a month, I wrote and practiced it at least 10 times a day. Anyone who is in my math class could tell you how crazy I looked silently rapping to myself during a lesson. I knew that if I was going to preform at the Teen Vogue editor Q&A, practice would be a necessity.
Finally, when it came time for the event, I sat on the very edge of my seat until the editors noticed my raised hand high up in the balcony. I was extremely nervous, but it was completely worth it.
Afterwards, I went backstage to speak with them, and I have to admit they are some of the most supportive people I have ever met. I want to thank everyone who took the time to listen to my rap, but especially Amy Astley, Gloria Baume, Shiona Turini, Jane Keltner de Valle, Danielle Nussbaum, Andrew Bevan, Sheena Smith and Mary Kate Steinmiller for answering my questions in person.
If you are interested in contacting me, you can tweet me at @hautecouturelov
Here is the video that started my desperate attempt to make it in the fashion industry.
All my life, I have been utterly obsessed with the top editors of the magazine industry, but there has always been one person that always stood out for me: Joe Zee.
He represented everything I wanted fashion to be: fun, powerful, and competitive. We come from similar backgrounds of middle class families and crazy magazine fixations. Also I admire his message that drive and sheer determination can get you anywhere.
After first seeing him on Stylista, I couldn’t help but be drawn to him. A few months after the show aired I visited New York City. At the time I was 13, and I had come with my Girl Scout troop. We were boarding the subway when I saw Joe immediately, but I have always regretted the fact that I couldn’t work up the courage to say hello.
Two years later, I emailed him via his Facebook page after being extremely inspired by his A to Zee column in ELLE. Upon receiving a reply, I started jumping up and down in the middle of my Journalism class.
On May 21st 2011, I drove down to Savannah, GA for the SCAD senior fashion show. I was about to eat lunch when I unexpectedly saw Joe crossing the street. Immediately I ran up to him and burst into tears. It was not my best moment.
The next day, Joe sent me a tweet that said “come say hi if you are every in New York.” There was no way in hell I wasn’t going to take him up on that offer.
Thus, my amateur rap video was born, and oddly enough, it worked. I visited ELLE magazine twice this summer, which had always been a dream of mine.
I hope you enjoy my fashion girl swag. <—- Don’t laugh at me.
