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Lives In
Chicago, Illinois
Education
- New York University
Expertise
- Beauty
- Gifting
- Travel
- Melanie has been contributing to Brides since 2021.
- Her work has also appeared in digital and print publications such as Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and Allure.
- She holds a BA in Journalism and English from New York University.
Experience
Before moving to Chicago, Melanie held staff positions at Shape, Good Housekeeping, and Health. You can also find her work in Allure, Pure Wow, Refinery29, Well+Good, Men's Fitness, Domino, Martha Stewart Weddings, O, The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, and Women's Health.
Education
She holds a BA in Journalism and English from New York University.
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