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Jailynn Taylor

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Jailynn Taylor is a fashion designer turned fashion and beauty writer based in New York City and Washington, DC. She has contributed to publications such as InStyle, Shape, ESSENCE, Elite Daily, NYLON, Byrdie, Insider, Hello Beautiful, and more. She covers everything from trend forecasting to product roundups, celebrity style, launches, brand spotlights, and more.Taylor graduated from Kent State University with a BFA in Fashion Design with a focus in contemporary womenswear. Post-grad, she worked as a designer for Kohl's and Aerie, where she developed a keen eye for design and a passion for supporting emerging brands. When she's not fiercely pounding away at her keyboard, she's binge-watching docuseries or writing her first novel.
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