About Shyema Azam – Founder/Editor-in-Chief

I’m a writer/editor based in NY. I freelance edit at Marie Claire, where I’ve previously worked on staff for over three years, Vogue, Allure, Harper’s Bazaar. Additionally, I write for Tyra Banks’ beauty and fashion website, typeF.com, and Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen’s new beauty and health website, YouBeauty.com. In the past, I’ve worked at a number of other titles including RealBeauty.com, InStyle, New York, Elle Decor, Essence, Spinner.com, and TruthInAging.com. I absolutely love NYC, but nothing makes me happier than visiting home in Chicago!

When I’m not dabbling around in makeup or eating, I love traveling, going to concerts, and people watching. I hope that last part doesn’t make me creepy.

For tips, pitches, and general epiphanies on life and the universe, you can email me at hello@beautyandthefeastblog.com.

Nicci Jordan Hubert – NY-Based Writer

A freelance editor for several NY publishing houses, Nicci Jordan Hubert spends her days editing novels and her nights finding as many excuses as she can to get a little glammed up, including attending BATF events. And when she’s not attending events—because, let’s be honest, she’s more often lounging at home—she’s experimenting with new recipes. Food and vanity are among her highest joys, which can be easily revealed by taking a very quick glance at her credit card statements. But let’s not talk about those.

Melissa Stephans – LA-Based Writer

A recovering die hard New Yorker, Melissa Stephans made her great escape back home to Los Angeles after getting the seven-year career itch in the fabulous world of fashion editorial. After years of devotion to luxury clothing and accessories at legendary labels and magazines such as Vera Wang, Valentino, Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country, she decided to delve into tastier, more alluring adventures in beauty and culinary writing. Thanks to Beauty and the Feast, the former fashionista has been granted admission into the irresistible worlds of food and beauty reviews, and has eagerly adopted a new motto: Will work for food (or foundation).

Summar Ghias – Chicago-Based Writer

Summar Ghias is a writer who attributes her love for big cities to the diverse cultural, artistic and food-centric experiences that can be had in them. She’s worked at Budget Travel magazine as an assistant editor and freelanced at several other titles including Discover, People, In New York, TruthInAging.com and TruthInSlimming.com. Over the span of three years in New York City, she scoured every dessert and coffee/tea shop possible to satiate an unreasonable sweet tooth. Now, she’s headed back to the Midwest to do the same (oh yeah, and go back to school at the same time). Though New York will always be at the top of her list, she’s looking forward to re-acquainting herself with Chicago’s vibrant culinary scene.

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