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Hilary Rowland
Editor-in-Chief & Founder
In 1995, Hilary Rowland founded (and still oversees) a number of highly popular online businesses. Regularly profiled in major magazines, TV shows and newspapers, Hilary has traveled extensively around the world and was commissioned by an editor at Vanity Fair magazine to write about her experiences. In her spare time she travels, shops (home decor and cute accessories), attends numerous events, reads (currently: Control Freaked by her friend Mark Breslin) and regularly has dinner out with friends.
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Pegah Aarabi
Features Editor
After obtaining her Honors B.A. and postgraduate journalism degree, Pegah has written and researched for a variety of magazines and newspapers, with celebrities, fashion and travel being her topics of choice. Now settled in Toronto, she has lived in many corners of the world, including the U.S., Switzerland, and Japan. In her spare time, she divides her love unevenly between her poodle, chocolates and shopping.
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Samantha Read
Contributing Editor
Sam is a journalist/editor extraordinaire and has a punchy, addictive style. In the rare moments when she's not writing or editing for HILARY Magazine, she enjoys preparing fine vegetarian cuisine (meaning it comes from a box), shopping for vintage clothes and watching re-runs of I Love Lucy and The Carol Burnett show (her idols). Always full of bizarre useless info, her words to live by are "life is what you make it."
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Noa Glouberman
Contributing Editor
Ever since she moved to Toronto two-and-a-half years ago from her native Vancouver, Noa's life has literally (pun intended) revolved around writing and editing. She has worked for various publications, including Flare, Teach, Higher Learning, Happygrrls and Marlo magazines. Three things she can't live without are her cats, dessert (any kind) and the treadmill at the gym (to offset the dessert).
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Mick Hamilton
Reviews Editor
Mick is a guy's-guy and is still somehow connected in an uncanny way to all things female and fashionable. He brings a unique perspective to everything from laptop reviews to fashionable home decor. In his spare time, he gives image consulting advice on products, accessories, fashion, decor (and the occasional dating tip) to his Hollywood celebrity client list. He loves his cherry red Mini Cooper and his chocolate lab, Rick.
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Heather Riccio
Career Editor
Heather has been professionally writing since she was 19 years old. Previous to working at HILARY, Heather worked at Teen People, while writing for Beautiful Girl magazine, the Desert Post and Palm Springs Life magazine. She is a self-proclaimed spa enthusiast who loves moonlight walks on the beach and a healthy dose of challenges. Bring it on!
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Natalia Allen
Fashion Editor
Natalia Allen graduated from Parsons School of Design as Designer of the Year, a title she shares with Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, and Badgley Mischka. Her work has received a score of design distinctions including the coveted Calvin Klein, Nylon Magazine and Ducati Design Awards. Women's Wear Daily, New York Magazine, The BBC, Trace Magazine and US News and World Report were among the first to cover her unique story. Her current work is on exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York and, of course, can be found in HILARY. In her spare time, Natalia is a surfer and tri-athlete.
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Luan Avram
Contributing Fashion Editor
Luan has been involved in the beauty and fashion industry for ten years. Starting out as a model over a decade ago, for the past five years Luan has been working in the editorial print, fashion and beauty markets. With a love for fashion and a background in English Literature, Luan has found her life revolving around fashion writing and the styling and creative direction of photoshoots. She has worked with various publications and celebrities, and has traveled extensively worldwide. When not working she is usually traveling and or sourcing out new designers, trends and products. She also enjoys dim sum and traveling at high speeds across the open ocean (not at the same time)!
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Rosaline Hsieh
Contributing Fashion Editor
A self-proclaimed fashionista, Rosaline has been avidly seeking the ultimate fashion statement since her days as an awkward teenager. Rosaline has been freelancing fashion and travel articles for international publications in destinations as far as China and has been known to dole out her unsolicited fashion advice 'of the season' to anybody that will listen! In her free time, Rosaline hopes to makeover the population of the fashion-needy – one handbag at a time!
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Richard Warren
Fashion Photography
Richard is one of New York's most sought-after fashion photographers. Having assisted big names like Helmut Newton, Robert Mapplethorp, Denis Piel and Bill King in the 80's, he has since shot for over fifty international fashion magazines including Vogue, Bazaar, Zink, Ocean Drive and, of course, HILARY, to name a few.
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Katie Solomon
Beauty Editor
Katie's passion for make-up and beauty has taken her around the globe, from working with celebrities on television series, movies and with top models for magazines around the world. Constantly on a quest for inspiration all around her, in her spare time Katie takes relaxing breaks at top spas and shops the world endlessly for that "one of a kind" unique beauty item. Her mantra: "Moisturize moisturize moisturize and then...Moisturize some More!!!"
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Mira Jelic
Luxury Editor
Mira enlightens us on a daily basis with the newest trends in luxury goods as (and often before) they transpire. She infuses HILARY Magazine with more than its fair dose of insight into the world of high-end living, and loves to show up in her latest Manolo's (her obsession) and the newest comfy Juicy release. In her spare time she gets manicures, suntans on yachts in Greece, Googles, shops for even more shoes, and lives in the limelight.
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Wade Rowland
Travel Editor Emeritus
Wade Rowland is ranked among Canada's leading literary journalists. Publisher of the award-winning Rowland Travel Guides, he regularly writes for North America's top magazines and newspapers (such as the New York Times) and specializes in travel and culture articles. Wade Rowland, PhD, has written more than a dozen books on subjects ranging from travel and culture, television journalism, philosophy, organized crime and international environmental law, communications technology, the philosophy of science and the sources of human values.
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Stefanie Michaels
Senior Travel Writer
Stefanie is a professional travel writer and self described "Adventure Girl". Based in Los Angeles, and charged by the smell of jet fuel, our travel expert continues to travel the world seeking out unique and interesting adventures to share with viewers for such shows as CNN, UPN, ABC and NBC. Her writings have appeared in newspapers and magazines such as Razor, FW, and The New York Times. Her quote to live by comes from Amelia Earhart, "If someone asks you on an adventure, don't refuse it!"
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Melinda Minton
Spa Expert
Melinda is a spa industry expert and Executive Director of The Spa Association. She is a spa consultant and health and beauty expert, certified as a massage therapist, esthetician and a cosmetologist holding an MBA in marketing. She has been in the industry for over 20 years, has helped open every type of spa imaginable as well as launching marketing and product campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, making her an excellent addition to the HILARY team.
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Amanda Gun-Munro
Copy Researcher
Amanda is a journalism major and is known for her flawless grammar and accurate fact-checking skills. Amanda is also a skilled writer and loves to write fun fashion and lifestyle articles. In her spare time, she does whatever a housewife doesn't do--and loves it!
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Stephanie Dawe
Contributor
Stephanie enjoys writing articles that enlighten and inform. The best advice she lives by she received from Oprah: "Every day, ask yourself: How much further can I stretch to reach my furthest potential?" Stephanie dreams big and works even harder, and is very happy to be a part of HILARY!
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Joanie Cox
Contributor
Joanie Cox is an entertainment and fashion writer. She writes for HILARY and for City Link magazine in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She enjoys shopping, dirty martinis and spending time with her guitar playing beau Josh. She also has an obsession with pedicures, coffee, 80s music and Napoleon Dynamite.
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Leonardo Calcagno
Contributor
Leo has been writing for Canadian, Americano and European zines for almost five years. Known to get hate letters from right-wing housewives and to get into fights with promoters who don't let him interview bands [until he says he's with HILARY!], you will mostly see him in Montreal eating tofu dogs and drinking Guinness while writing on his laptop.
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Kim Foster
Contributor
Kim is a talented writer who lives in Melbourne, Australia and enjoys spreading her wings far and wide. She has a Bachelor of Communications degree and has a Diploma of Arts in Professional Writing and Editing. When not pursuing a career in magazines or working on her next literary masterpiece, Kim is usually daydreaming about travel, emailing her pals and indulging in a bit of retail therapy.
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Jason Gileno
Contributor
Jason is a founder of Pagitica, a national literature and arts magazine. Jason founded The Laugh Supper Dinner Theatre and he has written, directed and produced three short films. Most recently, Jason directed his two-act play In Proper Measure as well as the short film Dreams of Vienna. He can usually be found hiding out at the library or in his loft apartment in downtown Toronto.
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Lynn Hamilton
Contributor
Lynn is a freelance writer and the publisher of the Tybee News, a community newspaper. Her stories have appeared in many other newspaper and magazines, including: Grit, Art Papers, the Savannah Morning News, the Hilton Head Island Monthly Magazine, Creative Loafing, Connect Savannah and, of course, Hilary Magazine. Lynn lives on Tybee Island, Georgia with her fiancé. She has one pair of dress shoes and three pairs for walking on the beach.
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Aidan Johnson
Contributor
Aidan's columns appear regularly in the National Post, Toronto Star, and Time magazine. He is the editorial page editor emeritus of the Varsity newspaper. He completed an Honor's Bachelor's degree in French Literature at the University of Toronto with a year abroad at the Sorbonne (Paris IV). In 1999, he won the U of T Fiction Prize for his unpublished first novel, The Cave Painters.
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Stephanie Gray
Contributor
A self-proclaimed magazine junkie, this journalism grad can't get enough of anything to do with fashion, celebrity gossip and caffeine. When she does relax, it's usually running, yoga, or cleaning. Currently residing in Toronto, she hopes to call New York City home one day.
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Nancy Fingerhood
Contributor
Nancy was born in New Jersey but has lived and worked overseas for several years. She was a teacher in Thailand, a Peace Corps volunteer in Bulgaria and a grant writer in Tanzania. She is currently planning her big move out to Colorado and working on seeing her dream realized of a reality television show about living and working in the third world.
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Charlotte Riley
Contributor
Charlotte has worked as an advertising writer, editor and now as a freelancer. When not eating bonbons and making calls to Argentina, Charlotte smiles for the paparazzi and hosts fabulous parties. Loves include photography, handbags and interior design. Charlotte is currently on a year-long tour of wine bars and swank hotel lounges. Her people will call your people.
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Vanessa Adams Badolato
Contributor
A native Washingtonian, Vanessa is currently living with her husband and three cats in the Wild Wild West of Denver, Colorado. A freelance writer and media relations coordinator, she spends much of her free time drooling over shoes, handbags and jewelry. Essentials du jour include James Jeans paired with heels with at least 2 inches.
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Amy Cohen
Contributor
Amy is HILARY Magazine's dating sexpert and a recent Brandeis University alumna. She is currently writing and laughing her way through the city's crazy dating scene. Amy resides in Boston with her best friend and heterosexual life-mate from school.
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Lis Byington
Contributor
Lis is a freelance writer based in New York. She received a bachelor's degree in communications from Pace University, NY. Several of her writings have been published in regional magazines and online. She loves writing because it allows her to travel and work alongside many fascinating people.
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Shanidar Cabaraban
Contributor
By day, Shan holds the Chair of History in Xavier University High School; by night she is a 4th year law student. Shan is a columnist by the weekends and women advocate 24-7 in Cagayan de oro Philippines. Her work can be read in Moondance, NewFilipina, whymenare and some British women's mags. She can usually be found buried in the mounds of shoes she color-codedly organized or cleaning her apartment
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Barbara Curtis
Contributor
Barbara has a background in fashion design, but writing has always been one of her strong suits. Her witty approach to the fabulous world of fashion has lead her to HILARY Magazine. She lives in Fredrickton, New Brunswick for the moment, but you never know where she'll end up. Addictions include: handbags, magazines and Merlot.
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Clara Gold
Contributor
Clara studied fashion merchandising and is a self-proclaimed fashion expert. When she is not working on many of the fabulous fashion reviews that appear in HILARY Magazine, you will most likely find her filling up shopping carts from the local vintage store, like some crazy bag lady. Clara enjoys designing clothing, learning as much as possible about fashion, and dabbles in photography when the mood strikes her.
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