Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

Not gonna lie - having a personal glam squad is pretty amazing.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

When you do your part, life just unfolds in ways that are so much better than you would have dreamed up on your own.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

Young people are craving something real, craving authenticity.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

Even with the beauty stories we put out, we saw there was an opportunity to address issues of representation, identity, self-expression. We created the community that we wanted to have at 'Teen Vogue.' We were willing to lose some to have more.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

I think my style is a mix of quirky, eclectic, bright, and fun, with a really sophisticated feminine silhouette.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

I don't believe in work-life balance. I think it's more about work-life integration because, increasingly, so much time of ours is spent doing work, so I've always wanted to dedicate my work life to having a social impact.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

Ethical fashion is the future of fashion. Gucci's decision to ban fur is a smart step in the right direction - for the environment, for animal rights, and for its massive base of young brand fans who will soon represent the largest consumer base in history.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

I don't think there's anything to be ashamed of about being a woman who loves fashion. Fashion is a vehicle for self-expression, it tells the world who you are and how you want to be seen. If you use it as a canvas for creativity, then you might want to talk about it, you know? And I fully embrace that.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

Gotta admit, it's kind of nice being surrounded by amazing beauty products 24/7.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

Bey's mantra isn't about putting on airs or makeup. For that matter, what makes Beyonce Beyonce is that thing we can all wake up with: confidence.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

I'm in a generation where MAC is the reigning brand for a lot of women - black, white, and other.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

I grew up with social media. I am the boomerang queen. I enjoy this. I live this. The day I don't is the day I need to resign.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

My mom used to call me 'Oprah' because I was always in a corner crying with somebody. I've always been attracted to storytelling around women's lives.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

As a teen, every major moment was preempted by a torturous, hours-long hair-straightening session. Sleek, silky strands made me feel prettier. And the truth is, I was completely clueless about how to deal with my curls! When they weren't flatironed into submission for special occasions, they were practically glued down with gobs of gel.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

Practicing free speech on an open platform is a perilous path for any public figure, and there are no get-out-of-jail free passes in the court of public opinion.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

I do think that the desire to permanently alter your body is triggered by this easy access to Photoshop on your phone.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

We don't see ourselves as liberal or conservative. We consider ourselves an outlet that addresses the issues that matter the most to our audience.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

I had the chance to learn from some really talented people who have taught me a lot.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

Particularly for back-to-school, braids are a great way of showcasing your personal style. It doesn't stop at your clothes; it extends to how you wear your hair.

Elaine Welteroth
Elaine Welteroth

The next generation of luxury consumers are much more socially conscious, and they look to invest in brands that see the world the way they do.