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Emily Rekstis

Summary

Emily Rekstis is a New York City-based style and beauty editor at Us Weekly. After serving as a beauty assistant at Harper’s Bazaar and Self magazine for two years, she became a full-time freelancer writing for publications like Glamour, Women’s Health, BuzzFeed, The Cut, Fashionista and many more. She even recently dipped her toe into the theater world, writing and producing a play. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty trends or writing about personal experiences, you can probably find her watching reruns of Planet Earth, listening to Simon & Garfunkel or reading a book that’s likely based in NYC.

Work or writing background leading to expertise

Emily is the style and beauty editor of Us Weekly’s Stylish, covering everything from red carpet looks to must-have beauty products to the new it-trends.

Education

She graduated from Wagner College in 2014 with a degree in English and a minor in journalism.

Work history

After college, Emily worked as the beauty assistant at Harper’s Bazaar and then Self magazine. After a couple years she went on to become a full-time freelancer, working with publications like Buzzfeed, The Cut, Fashionista, Healthline, Glamour and so many more.

Summer State of Mind! Vanessa Hudgens Rocks Tie-Dye Bikini, Head Scarf

Summer State of Mind! Vanessa Hudgens Rocks Tie-Dye Bikini, Head Scarf

Too hot to handle! Vanessa Hudgens is a pro when it comes to slaying in all kinds of stylish swimwear. And we’re taking note. Anyone who follows the 31-year-old on Instagram knows she isn’t afraid to show off her insanely toned physique in all kinds of chic swim looks. From simply stunning one-pieces to itsy-bitsy […]

Celebrity Beauty

Tom Sandoval’s Blinged-Out Manicure Is the Ultimate Nail Inspo: Pic

No longer are freshly painted nails just for the women of Hollywood. Tons of A-list guys including Harry Styles, Brooklyn Beckham and Johnny Depp, have sported this beauty trend in a seriously cool way — and we’re so here for it. In the overall history of nail polish, men have embraced this beauty trend as […]

Queen Letizia Looks Chic and Summer-Ready in Caftan Dress and Espadrilles

Queen Letizia is hands down one of the most stylish royals in the world. The Spanish monarch knows exactly what to wear for every occasion, whether she’s rocking a blazer while working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic or nailing business casual for an official work outing. But our favorite style is the beautifully elegant […]

Celebrity Style

She’s 41! Look Back at Jessica Simpson’s Bikini Body Through the Years

Too hot to handle! Jessica Simpson knows how to flaunt what she’s got and, to be quite honest, we can’t blame her. The actress has been a blonde bombshell since she first hit the scene in the early aughts. And while she’s gone through many stages, from girl next door to mother of three, she’s […]

Lizzo Epitomizes Hot Girl Summer in Neon Green Cheetah-Print Bikini

Loving it! Lizzo shows off her confident curves in all kinds of stylish swimwear and we’re taking note! From red polka dot pieces to sexy string bikinis, the 32-year-old chart topper enjoys putting her physique on display in chic swimsuits. But she wasn’t always so confident in her skin. “It definitely comes with time,” the […]

Sofia Richie’s Santorini Swim Style Is Next-Level Chic: Pic

There’s no denying it, Sofia Richie has one killer bikini body. Not to mention, her swimsuit collection isn’t half bad! The 22-year-old knows how to flaunt her toned figure in all kinds of stylish swimwear, from subtle earthy-toned numbers to bright, bold looks. However, there’s one suit in particular she seems to favor. More than […]

Hailey Baldwin’s Latest Bikini Pic Is a Whole Summer Mood

Too hot to handle! Hailey Baldwin seriously slays in all kinds of swimwear, showing off her toned, enviable physique in everything from itty-bitty bikinis to super stylish cover-ups. The 23-year-old model may not post bikini pics all that often, but when she does, it’s good! One of her favorite bikini styles seems to be a […]

Celebrity Style

She’s 75! Look Back at Cher’s Most Memorable Fashion Moments

Cher has cemented herself an icon in many realms — music, film and our favorite, fashion. So in honor of her 75th birthday, we’re taking a look back at her epic style evolution. As one half of the folk rock duo Sonny and Cher, the Goddess of Pop rose to fame in the late ‘60s, […]

Celebrity Style

Katie Holmes and Emilio Vitolo Jr.’s Couple Style Pre-Split

We won’t be seeing any more couple pictures of Katie Holmes and Emilio Vitolo Jr., but their whirlwind romance certainly gave Us a handful of iconic style moments! While Us Weekly exclusively confirmed the end of their relationship on Thursday, May 13, the couple, who were first linked in September 2020, definitely served up some […]

Kamala Harris Bundles Up in Chic Navy Coat for Return to Los Angeles

Kamala Harris is making history as the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president — and she’s doing it in style. As New York Times writer Vanessa Friedman puts it, “Substance doesn’t exist entirely independent of style.” The vice president set the style bar high right off the bat at the inauguration, […]

You'll Never Guess Who Is on the Grammys Most Searched Celeb Fashion List

No surprise here! Google revealed that Jennifer Lopez’s Versace dress is the most searched Grammys celebrity fashion look since 2004. But that’s not all! There are actually nine other stars included on the list that people seem to be curious about and some may shock you. With the 2021 Grammy Awards happening this Sunday, March […]

Celebrity Style

Pregnant Emily Ratajkowski Steps Out in Sexy, Sheer Catsuit

Hot mama! Emily Ratajkowski shows off her baby bump in all kinds of stylishly sexy ways, proving that even being pregnant won’t stop her from looking fashionable. On October 26, the 29-year-old announced that she and her husband Sebastian Bear-McClard were expecting their first child via a special Vogue magazine digital cover. In the moving image, […]

Celebrity Beauty

How Candace Cameron Bure Got Her Skin Looking Better in Her 40s Than 20s

Taking note! Candace Cameron Bure spilled her winter skincare tips for a youthful, glowing complexion. “I honestly never thought that my skin would be better in my 40s than it was in my 20s or 30s,” she said during a roundtable discussion with her go-to skincare pro, Dr. Lancer, to promote their upcoming QVC special. […]

Kylie Jenner and BFF Stassie Karanikolaou Sizzle in Tiny Swimsuits

The sisters are slaying! Kylie and Kendall Jenner flew to Mexico for a little getaway and, no surprise here, the bikini pics they’re sharing crazy hot. But we aren’t the only ones loving them! Khloé Kardashian also cannot get enough. On Tuesday, January 19, Kylie and a group of friends were spotted boarding a private […]

Jennifer Lopez Talks Therapy and Self-Love in 'Coach Conversations'

New series alert! Coach dropped the first video as part of its new YouTube series and the premiere episode feature none other than Coach ambassador Jennifer Lopez. On Friday, January 22, the brand launched its Coach Conversations YouTube series with a 19-minute discussion between J. Lo and former monk-turned-purpose coach Jay Shetty. Titled “What’s Your […]

Celebrity Beauty

Ricky Martin Bleaches His Beard Out of Boredom, Because Why Not?

Courtesy of Ricky Martin/Instagram Now that’s one way to pass the time! Ricky Martin dyed his facial hair and the reason is so relatable. On Thursday, January 21, the 49-year-old posted a selfie to Instagram rocking a bleach blonde beard. “When bored, bleach,” he wrote in the accompanying caption. Fans flooded the comments praising the […]

Duchess Kate Debuts a Stunning New Hairstyle in a Zoom Call: Pic

Kate Middleton’s hair is longer than ever! On Friday, January 22, the official Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Instagram account shared a video of the duchess talking with frontline workers about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In the clip, the 39-year-old stuns in a white silk blouse with a fitted black blazer and a new ‘do. […]

Celebrity Tattoos

Zayn Malik Secretly Had a Tattoo of His Daughter's Name This Whole Time

So sneaky. Zayn Malik secretly had a tattoo of his and Gigi Hadid’s daughter’s name all along! On Thursday, January 21, the model, 25, revealed her little girl’s name when updating her Instagram profile to read “khai’s mom.” However, some eagle-eyed fans pointed out that the former One Direction member, 27, has previously been spotted […]

Celebrity Beauty

Kaley Cuoco Has the Funniest Reaction to Karl Cook's New Mullet

Courtesy of Kayley Cuoco/Instagram Too funny! Kaley Cuoco is not a fan of her husband Karl Cook’s new haircut. On Thursday, January 21, the actress, 35, shared a picture of her hubby kissing her on the cheek as she sports a very concerned look. The reason for this worried glare? Cook’s new mullet chop. “I […]

Celebrity Beauty

Garth Brooks Thanks Lady Gaga's Glam Squad for Inauguration Primp

LOL! Garth Brooks had a little help with his inauguration look thanks to Lady Gaga’s glam squad. On Wednesday, January 20, Brooks and Gaga performed at the 2021 presidential inauguration for 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, and Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. For the occasion, the “Rain on Me” […]