Hey everyone, this is Jasmin!

I’m a 21-year-old senior studying Journalism and Digital Arts at Stony Brook University in the one and only New York. I’m obsessed with trying the newest, Instagrammable food trends and the latest beauty products we could only dream of. Oh, and iced coffee; I like that a latte (see what I did there?).

Terrible puns aside, I believe that there’s always time for an adventure, no matter how far or how close you are from home. I’ll be the one to try the weirdest, craziest trends so my friends don’t have to (unless they want to) and I’ll share all the deets. When I’m not making food and beauty product recommendations for my friends, I’m blogging away on my college lifestyle site Macarons & Mascara. That or I’m painting my nails some funky new design.

I’m currently working on planning out visits to all of the craziest, Insta-famous NYC eateries that INSIDER makes videos about, and devising my ultimate travel bucket list. Thanks to study abroad, I got a glorious taste of Ireland and I’m already daydreaming of going back for a visit (and to bring back some of their effing amazing hot chocolate this time).

During my college career, I’ve developed skills in writing for online media, photography and shooting and editing videos. Thanks to my double life as a blogger, I’ve also learned a great deal about social media and brand partnerships. I’ve been fortunate enough to have been able to partner with some of my favorite brands (Too Faced, High Sierra, Neutrogena and more!) and I have therefore increased my knowledge of and experience with creating sponsored content. I feel that all of this has prepared me for a career in the journalism industry. Please feel free to check out my published work, and I really hope you enjoy my content!