<div><img alt="" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2F3c5696db-e526d61a-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-(800-800-px).png&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><em>It's exciting to find out what others are buying and loving, especially the experts. That very information is partly what we use to create our data-driven shopping guides, after all. Enter our </em><strong><em>What's In Your ___?</em></strong><em> interview series, where we get all the details on the products cool people can't live without.</em></p>
<p>Sunscreen can be a complicated business. However, Stephanie DiPisa, founder and CEO of Solara Suncare, is ensuring that’s not the case with her increasingly popular 100% mineral skincare-meets-suncare brand. Created to solve a need for people (like her own family) with extremely sensitive skin often irritated by popular sunscreen options, Stephanie is the magic and inspiration behind her formulations, which is led by her own healing journey with Lyme Disease. After learning what you put in your body and on your skin plays a vital role in your overall wellness routine, Stephanie set out to thoughtfully and sustainably curate a line of sunscreen products that are results-driven and uniquely powered by adaptogens, superfruits, and proven skincare actives, marrying beauty and science with a skin protective twist.</p>
<p>With that in mind, we had to know what beauty products Stephanie currently can’t live without. So, we asked her. Ahead, see and shop the 16 beauty essentials Stephanie always has on hand in her makeup bag.&nbsp;</p>
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What’s In Your Beauty Bag?

Stephanie DiPisa

<div><img alt="" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2F41e16752-60b2428e-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-(800-800-px)-(8).png&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><em>It's exciting to find out what others are buying and loving, especially the experts. That very information is partly what we use to create our data-driven shopping guides, after all. Enter our </em><strong><em>What's In Your ___?</em></strong><em> interview series, where we get all the details on the products cool people can't live without.</em></p>
<p>When it comes to influencers, we've all got our favorites. Perhaps there's one you always look to for home inspiration and one you always bookmark for outfit ideas, and maybe there's someone you turn to solely for the purpose of planning your next vacation. But Megan Pickney Rutherford—former Miss South Carolina USA and the brains behind <a href="https://shadesofpinck.com/about/" target="_self">Shades Of Pinck</a>—has all your bases covered.</p>
<p>Megan started her blog shortly after her reign and has since been an inspiration to her 58K+ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shadesofpinck/guides/?hl=en" target="_self">Instagram</a> followers on all things style, from fashion to beauty to travel. A look at her very pink Instagram will instantly show you her classically glamorous vibe, her aim to make all things in life beautiful, and her passion for going places.</p>
<p>With that in mind, it's hard not to wonder what products Megan considers her holy grails. So, we asked her. Ahead, see and shop the 16 fashion, beauty, and baby finds she can't live without.</p>
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What’s In Your Wardrobe?

Megan Pinckney Rutherford

<div><img alt="" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2F243e789b-ccf90b49-1.png&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><em>It's exciting to find out what others are buying and loving, especially the experts. That very information is partly what we use to create our data-driven shopping guides, after all. Enter our </em><strong><em>What's In Your ___?</em></strong><em> interview series, where we get all the details on the products cool people can't live without.</em></p>
<p>It's no secret that the haircare market is a saturated one. There are dozens and dozens of products out there for every hair type, texture, and problem, which can make nailing down the perfect routine quite overwhelming. Innovative and entrepreneurial cosmetologist Shandi Nichelle is changing that with her brand, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livefreewell.co/?hl=en" target="_self">FREEWELL</a>, and its debut hero product, Power Gloss. The game-changing formula combines seven steps into one for dramatic results and way less work.</p>
<p>Shandi created FREEWELL with the mission of helping all to live Free and Well, which manifests in two ways: providing people with <a href="https://www.livefreewell.com/" target="_self">sustainable, innovative products</a> that deliver powerful results, and donating 3% of profits from said products to survivors of human trafficking. And the impact doesn't just stop there—FREEWELL also works to provide safe jobs with fair pay to women transitioning out of trafficking.</p>
<p>The CEO and founder has successfully maneuvered niche markets within the beauty and personal-care space for 18 years. At 25, Shandi built a six-figure hairstylist business in eight months, successfully sustaining it for over 10 years. Shandi taught sold-out hair styling classes with Babehair Bootcamp to hundreds of attendees all over Texas, building trust and camaraderie with today's busy woman.</p>
<p>With over 80,000 hours speaking directly to clients, Shandi has a deep understanding of customer needs and immense product knowledge. With that in mind, we did a little digging into the products she deems best of the best. Scroll on to shop 11 you'll always find on her top shelf.</p>
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Shandi Nichelle

<div><img alt="" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2F63ff533f-c58ceba8-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-(800-800-px)-(6).png&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><em>It's exciting to find out what others are buying and loving, especially the experts. That very information is partly what we use to create our data-driven shopping guides, after all. Enter our </em><strong><em>What's In Your ___?</em></strong><em> interview series, where we get all the details on the products cool people can't live without.</em></p>
<p>Chances are you already know who Carla Rockmore is. Known as TikTok's "Real-Life Carrie Bradshaw," she's amassed a cult following on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@carlarockmore?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc" target="_self">TikTok</a> with her eclectic looks and styling tricks, joyful personality, endless baubles, and the way she highlights and embraces age with confidence. But what you might <em>not</em> know is that Carla's career spans over 30 years designing clothing and accessories in Montreal, Toronto, and Amsterdam. She also recently launched her highly anticipated eponymous <a href="https://carlarockmore.com/collections/jewelry" target="_self">jewelry collection</a>, which aims to inspire women to sit well in their skin through self-adornment and self-expression. Ahead, take a look at the 8 pieces from Carla's collection that she's most excited about, from cool, sculptural hoops to bold rings and beyond.</p>
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What's In Your Jewelry Box?

Carla Rockmore 

<div><img alt="" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Fa829ed3b-bcd25499-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-(800-800-px)-(5).png&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><em>It's exciting to find out what others are buying and loving, especially the experts. That very information is partly what we use to create our data-driven shopping guides, after all. Enter our </em><strong><em>What's In Your ___?</em></strong><em> interview series, where we get all the details on the products cool people can't live without.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">If you've never played pickleball before, you're going to want to after spending some time with Recess Pickleball founders Maggie Brown and Grace Moore. Inspired by the childhood nostalgia of playing on the playground with friends, the brand celebrates good old-fashioned fun through paddles and accessories that are high-quality, colorful, and just as approachable as pickleball itself. Ahead, take a look at the 16 products you'll never find Maggie and Grace on the courts without, including everything from chic activewear sets to Recess's cute pickleball must-haves.</span></p>
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What's In Your Gym Bag?

Maggie & Grace

<div><img alt="" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Ff8823cb4-6b52b1be-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-(800-800-px)-(4).png&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>It's exciting to find out what others are buying and loving, especially the experts. That very information is partly what we use to create our data-driven shopping guides, after all. So we asked Stephanie Nass of <a href="https://chefanie.com/" target="_self">Chefanie</a> to share the hosting essentials she always keeps on hand. From cocktail napkins to decadent snacks, read on to discover the products she can't live without.</p>
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What's On Your Hosting Checklist? 

Stephanie Nass

<div><img alt="" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2F61885328-ab55de70-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-(800-800-px)-(3).png&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>It's exciting to find out what others are buying and loving, especially the experts. That very information is partly what we use to create our data-driven shopping guides, after all. So we asked Rachelle and Hayden of Byrdie Golf Social Wear to share the essentials they always keep on hand, whether that be on or off the course. From sunglasses to skorts to outerwear, read on to discover the products they can't live without.</p>
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What's In Your Wardrobe?

Rachelle & Hayden

<div><img alt="" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2F19ec9656-d722778f-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-(800-800-px)-(2).png&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>It's exciting to find out what others are buying and loving, especially the experts. That very information is partly what we use to create our data-driven shopping guides, after all. So we asked Elizabeth and Dale of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweatsandthecity/?hl=en" target="_self">Sweats &amp; The City</a> to share the workout essentials they always keep on hand. From deodorant to sports bras to sneakers, read on to discover the products they can't live without.</p>
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Elizabeth & Dale

<div><img alt="" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2F2b45e439-44089f6b-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-talking-top-10-(800-800-px).png&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>It's exciting to find out what others are buying and loving, especially the experts. That very information is partly what we use to create our data-driven shopping guides, after all. So we asked Lindsey Martin—mental health advocate, self-care junkie, and founder and CEO of skincare startup <a href="https://www.kiramoon.com/" target="_blank">Kiramoon</a>—about her ride-or-die beauty buys. From drugstore finds to the luxury products she says are worth it, here's what she can't live without.</p>
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What's In Your Beauty Cabinet?

Lindsey Martin

<div><img alt="Model and Founder/CEO of Bumpsuit, Erth Jewelry, and Erth Swim" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Ff6%2Ff1%2Fnicole-trunfio.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to <a href="https://www.rankandstyle.com/talking-top-10">Talking Top 10</a>, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Nicole Trunfio, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Born and raised in Australia, Nicole felt an entrepreneurial calling from a very early age. She began her professional career as a model, working  internationally with top brands and couture houses, an experience that allowed her to develop an interest in both the creative and business sides of fashion. Always honoring her creative spirit, Nicole studied jewelry making and went on to spend time working with various jewelers in New York City. After honing her design and technical skills, she launched her first brand, Trunfio Universe. </p><p>In 2016, ERTH Jewelry was born—fine jewelry that's expertly designed and crafted for everyday wear. The customer is of the utmost importance, and ERTH allows for one to develop personalization and curation of their own distinct style and look. In addition, sustainability is a key tenet of the brand; all of the gold used is recycled, the stones are ethically sourced or repurposed, and packaging is optional.</p><p>In addition, Nicole has built Bumpsuit, a chic alternative to maternity wear which she launched just after the birth of her third child. Starting as a base layer providing comfort and function, the brand has grown to include shapewear for maternity and postpartum support as well as dresses and separates.</p><p><b><i>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/">Nicole</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bumpsuit/">Bumpsuit</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheftrunfio/">Chef Trunfio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erthjewelry/">ERTH Jewelry</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erthswim/">ERTH Swim</a> on Instagram for more.</i></b></p></div></div>

Model and Founder/CEO of Bumpsuit, Erth Jewelry, and Erth Swim

Nicole Trunfio

<div><img alt="Founder, Creative Director, and Executive Chairman of Sarah Flint" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F7b%2F67%2Fsarah-flint.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to <a href="https://www.rankandstyle.com/talking-top-10">Talking Top 10</a>, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Sarah Flint, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Sarah Flint launched her eponymous footwear collection in 2013 at the age of 25. The  company was born out of Sarah's frustration that women had to choose between  feeling good in their shoes and looking great in them. Sarah marries artisanal quality  and original design with functional elements, improving fit and comfort.  Manufacturing in the world’s best factories outside of Milan, Italy, Sarah Flint sells its  shoes direct-to-consumer, offering customers the best possible price-to-value ratio in  the market. </p><p>Prior to launching her collection, Sarah dedicated over seven years to the research  and study of shoe design and manufacturing. Studying at Parsons, and the Fashion  Institute of Technology, Sarah graduated with a degree in Accessories Design. After  FIT, Sarah moved to Milan to obtain a graduate degree at Ars Sutoria, where she  learned pattern making and mastered the technical aspects of shoe production. </p><p>Sarah has gained significant recognition in the industry. In 2016, she was appointed  to the CFDA, the association of America’s most prominent designers, after having  been sponsored by Michael Kors and Zac Posen. Her press coverage includes  Forbes “30 Under 30” and a 2016 feature in WWD, “Ten of Tomorrow,” which  showcased the best new talent in the fashion industry, as well as regular coverage in  Vogue, People, InStyle, Town &amp; Country and NY Times. The brand has gained a loyal  following of the most influential celebrities and international style bloggers in the  world, including Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Lady Gaga, Cindy Crawford, and  Blake Lively to name just a few.&nbsp;</p><p><i><b>For more on Sarah Flint, follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahflint_nyc/">@sarahflint_nyc</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/xosarahflint/">@xosarahflint</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.</b></i></p></div></div>

Founder, Creative Director, and Executive Chairman of Sarah Flint

Sarah Flint

<div><img alt="Celebrity Manicurist and Smith &amp; Cult Brand Ambassador" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fe9%2F64%2Fjessica-tong_txe5PBf.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to <a href="https://www.rankandstyle.com/talking-top-10">Talking Top 10</a>, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with celebrity manicurist and Smith &amp; Cult Brand Ambassador Jessica Tong, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>With a unique background in art and fashion design, Jessica Tong has quickly established herself as one of the most sought-after nail artists in the industry. Hailing from California but based in Brooklyn, her formal arts education initially led her to a career in designing for luxe beauty and fashion brands. With beauty and design guiding as her main muses, Jessica eventually found the perfect platform to express herself through nail art.</p><p>Along the way, Jessica has established relationships with trendsetting celebrities like Zendaya, Vanessa Hudgens, Gigi Hadid, and Kesha, who trust her for her vision and exquisite execution. Jessica's signature nail designs are some of the most photographed on the red carpet as well as New York Fashion Week. Her work has graced the pages of publications like <i>Nylon</i>, <i>Marie Claire</i>, and <i>Vogue Russia</i>. Between her position as resident nail artist at the renowned Hello Beautiful Salon in Williamsburg and being an accessories and bag designer, Jessica is a true artist with her finger on the pulse—if not a step ahead.</p><p><i><b>Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesthemess/">Jess</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smithandcult/">Smith &amp; Cult</a> on Instagram for more info and some serious mani inspo.</b></i></p></div></div>

Celebrity Manicurist and Smith & Cult Brand Ambassador

Jessica Tong

<div><img alt="Makeup Artist" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F4d%2Ff4%2Fkelli-anne-sewell.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with makeup artist Kelli Anne Sewell and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Kelli Anne Sewell is a Texas-based makeup artist and beauty influencer under the Instagram handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makeupxka/">@makeupxka</a>. Her journey in the makeup industry officially kicked off about three years ago when she ended her dance career of 20+ years and found herself in dire need of a new creative outlet. Ever since, she's been serving up her signature soft glam looks on the 'gram along with genius tips and tricks, beginner-friendly tutorials, and even the occasional virtual master class.</p><p>While Kelli currently resides in Austin and works a 9-5 corporate job in technology sales, you'll officially find her in New York City this summer to pursue her career as a makeup artist and future brand owner full time. She's all about showing the real Kelli on Instagram, which means lots of stress breakouts, busy days, and behind-the-scenes shots of balancing a 9-5 job with growing a business, but most importantly, creating ultra-glam looks on herself and her clients for her thousands of followers to see.</p><p><b>Be sure to follow Kelli on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makeupxka/">Instagram</a> for more info and some serious glam inspo.</b></p></div></div>

Makeup Artist

Kelli Anne Sewell

<div><img alt="Founder of The Skinny Confidential" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F29%2Fc4%2Flauryn-bosstick.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Lauryn Bosstick, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Lauryn Evarts Bosstick has turned her passion for beauty, wellness, and no-censor advice into one of the most distinctive blogs today, <a href="https://www.theskinnyconfidential.com/">The Skinny Confidential</a>. Along with the blog, Lauryn released her own book, YouTube channel, and body guide. Lauryn co-hosts the cheeky entrepreneurial podcast, The Skinny Confidential HIM &amp; HER, which has over 85 million unique downloads. She lives in L.A. with her husband, Michael, daughter, Zaza, and chihuahua, T.Boone Pickens.</p><p><b>Be sure to follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theskinnyconfidential/">The Skinny Confidential&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tscpodcast/">The Skinny Confidential Podcast</a>&nbsp;on Instagram to keep up with Lauryn and all things Skinny Confidential.</b></p></div></div>

Founder of The Skinny Confidential

Lauryn Bosstick

<div><img alt="Esthetician and Skincare Expert" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Feb%2Fd7%2Frenee-rouleau.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with celebrity skincare expert Ren</i>é<i>e Rouleau, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>A life-long skin enthusiast, Renée Rouleau has dedicated over 30 years to the art of skin perfection. That passion helps drive her successful blog covering her top advice, expert viewpoint, and problem-solving approach to skincare. She’s considered a complexion coach and blemish-busting hero by many thanks to her magical touch and ability to make skin concerns quickly disappear.</p><p>Renée’s commitment to skin perfection led the way for her to create a new way to analyze and treat the skin: “Nine Different Skin Types." This broader view of the skin’s unique needs eschews the skin industry’s traditionally narrow view about skin types and instead expands the conversation to ensure all skin concerns are targeted with the correct solutions. Her namesake product collection, Renée Rouleau Skin Care, easily navigates these customized needs by using ingredients and formulas that are innovative and effective.</p><p><b>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reneerouleau/">Renée</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reneerouleauskincare/">Renée Rouleau Skin Care</a> on Instagram to keep up with the latest, and head over to the <a href="http://go.rankandstyle.com?id=44078X1145106&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reneerouleau.com%2F">website</a> to discover and shop products for your unique skin type.</b></p><p></p></div></div>

Esthetician and Skincare Expert

Renée Rouleau

<div><img alt="Mia Duchnowski: CEO and Co-Founder of Oars + Alps &amp; Laura Cox: CMO and Co-Founder" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F2a%2F2c%2Fmia-duchnowski-and-laura-cox.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Mia Duchnowski and Laura Cox, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p><b>Laura Cox: </b>Laura Lisowski Cox is the Co-Founder and CMO of Oars + Alps, a direct to consumer skin care brand for people who lead an active, on-the-go lifestyle. The products are made with natural premium ingredients. The company launched in 2015 after Laura quit her high-profile job at Facebook</p><p>Laura has spent most of her career focused on the digital space. She started her career at Digitas NYC in Strategy &amp; Analytics advising Fortune 100 companies on digital acquisition and retention strategies. Clients included American Express and Delta. She then become Director of Consulting at OgilvyOne in Hong Kong helping companies such as Louis Vuitton and IBM on integrating customer data in their digital space to drive overall growth. Finally, Laura ended up at Facebook advising companies like Apple and GoPro on how to best advertise on Facebook to drive both revenue and brand - and closely working with their teams to measure and optimize budgets across channels. </p><p>Laura holds an International Master of Finance from the Brandeis Business School. She has a double major from Brandeis University in Economics and Psychology. She has always held a fascination with data and human behavior. </p><p>Laura raced downhill skiing for 7 years and was the captain of her ski team in high school. Her husband is an avid skier as well and has completed a handful of marathons—he is currently training for his first triathlon.&nbsp;</p><p><b>Mia Duchnowski: </b>Mia Saini Duchnowski is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oars + Alps, a direct to consumer skin care brand for people who lead an active, on-the-go lifestyle. The products are made with natural premium ingredients. The company launched in 2015 after Mia quit her high-profile job as a TV Reporter with Bloomberg TV, one of the largest financial TV networks in the world.</p><p>Mia spent over three years with Bloomberg TV in Hong Kong and in New York City where she was responsible for global economic, political and business coverage. She was the first person at the network to interview the Chairman of Microsoft, John Thompson, after he became Chairman. She’s interviewed hundreds of CEOs and heads of states including the former CEO of Burberry, Angela Ahrendts, and Virgin founder, Sir Richard Branson. She’s routinely covered breaking news stories, such as the disappearance of MH 370, Nelson Mandela’s death, and Steve Job’s passing.  </p><p>Prior to joining Bloomberg in June 2011, Mia served as an Anchor and Reporter for Forbes TV. She reported from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland as well as interviewed prominent business leaders including Warren Buffett, former FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair, Blackstone co-founder Pete Peterson, former Bear Stearns CEO Ace Greenberg, SAP CEO Bill McDermott and more. Earlier in her career, Mia was a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs, working in hedge fund sales and marketing. There, she helped establish strategic relationships with hedge funds representing over $1.2 billion in portfolio value. </p><p>Mia holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School. She has a double major from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in neuroscience and media studies, and a double minor in civil engineering and management science. While at MIT, she interned at NASA Ames Research Center doing artificial intelligence research. She was featured in Glamour Magazine as one of their Top Ten College Women in 2004.</p><p>Mia currently sits on the Auxiliary Board of the Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo and the Junior Board of Greencity Market in Chicago. Mia has served on the Board of Directors for the MIT Club of Hong Kong and the Harvard Business School Club of Hong Kong. She loves cycling and yoga and has three kids.</p><p>Keep up to date with Laura and Mia by following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/oarsandalps/">@oarsandalps</a>&nbsp;on Instagram!</p></div></div>

Mia Duchnowski: CEO and Co-Founder of Oars + Alps & Laura Cox: CMO and Co-Founder

Mia Duchnowski And Laura Cox

<div><img alt="Founder and Creative Visionary of Aviator Nation" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F36%2F69%2Fpaige-mycoskie.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Paige Mycoskie, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Paige Mycoskie is the founder and creative visionary behind the 1970’s inspired California lifestyle brand, <a href="https://www.aviatornation.com/">Aviator Nation</a>.  Aviator Nation was born in Paige’s garage in Venice Beach, 2006, and has since grown into a global lifestyle brand with 13 destination retail locations.  Paige’s passion for 1970’s fashion and the music that defined that time period inspired her to create her own clothing stitched by hand. While working at a surf shop in Southern California, she purchased a sewing machine and spent nights after work teaching herself to sew, determined to create garments with the same look and feel of the vintage pieces she had been collecting for years.&nbsp;</p><p>Keep up to date with Paige and all things Avaitor Nation, by following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paigemycoskie/">@paigemycoskie</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aviatornation/">@aviatornation</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.</p></div></div>

Founder and Creative Visionary of Aviator Nation

Paige Mycoskie

<div><img alt="Founder of The Fragrance Society" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fe4%2Fe9%2Ftiff-benson.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Tiff Benson, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Meet Tiff Benson—a passionate content creator, brand ambassador, and entrepreneur who loves perfume, traveling the world, and sharing her love of all things beautiful with her subscribers. With a heart filled with wanderlust, Tiff has traveled to nine different countries but has always loved New York City, which she calls home.</p><p>Growing up in New York City blossomed Tiff's passion for the arts. A native of Hollis, Queens, Tiff went to Hunter College in New York, and after graduating with a BA in Broadcast Journalism and Theatre, was ready to take the world by storm. </p><p>During her college years, Tiff interned for radio/TV personality Wendy Williams and fashion designer Issac Mizrahi. After graduating, she went to work for a small accounting firm in NYC where she was always more interested in traveling the world and connecting with people, rather than crunching numbers and over-looking extensive excel sheets. During this period, Tiff used dance as an outlet to express myself. Being formally trained in dance throughout her life, dance was always a life-long hobby where she excelled. Tiff developed a cult following online, performed, and trained others in her unique dance style worldwide. In doing this, Tiff learned a great deal about the powers of the internet and quickly learned that she could reach a multitude of people and inspire others through the power of the world wide web. It was through this experience where Tiff had an epiphany—to take the plunge, leave dance and accounting, and start a new chapter in her life.</p><p>Tiff Benson started her blog—<a href="www.tiffbenson.com ">TIFFBENSON.COM</a> in 2016. Today, she's the founder of The Fragrance Society, a community of fragrance lovers around the world. Tiff is also a global ambassador for OLLY Nutrition and Sephora. Her mission is to educate, entertain, and inspire people to live a more confident, beautiful, well-lived life. Tiff feels blessed knowing her life's purpose has led her to a career she genuinely loves—and for that, she's forever grateful. Keep up with Tiff by following her on&nbsp;<a href="www.instagram.com/tiffbenson ">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="www.facebook.com/beingtiff ">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="www.youtube.com/beingtiffbenson ">Youtube</a>,&nbsp;<a href="www.youtube.com/moretiffbenson">Youtube</a>&nbsp;(second channel),&nbsp;<a href="www.twitter.com/tiffbenson ">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="www.pinterest.com/bytiffbenson ">Pinterest</a>.</p></div></div>

Founder of The Fragrance Society

Tiff Benson

<div><img alt="Founder of Champagne and Chanel" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fdd%2F1c%2Femily-herren.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Emily Herren, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Emily Herren is the founder of Champagne and Chanel, a fashion and beauty blog founded in 2016. During her senior year of college at Texas A&amp;M, Emily decided to follow her dreams and launch<a href="http://champagneandchanel.com/"> www.champagnenandchanel.com</a>. A quick four and a half years later, she has turned her passion project into a successful business and has grown her audience to over a million followers. Emily loves putting together chic outfits that the everyday girl can achieve without breaking the bank!&nbsp;</p><p>Be sure to keep up with Emily by following her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/champagneandchanel/">Instagram</a>!</p></div></div>

Founder of Champagne and Chanel

Emily Herren

<div><img alt="Supermodel" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fde%2Ff3%2Fkarolina-kurkova.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Karolina Kurkova, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Often called one of the last true supermodels, the Czech-born Karolina Kurkova has established herself as a fashion and entertainment icon and savvy businesswoman, most notably gracing best-selling covers of fashion magazines worldwide, starring in numerous high-fashion campaigns, co-starring in a hit film franchise, and parlaying her talent into the world of fashion TV. </p><p>After being spotted by a model scout in 1999, Kurkova was signed to an exclusive Prada/Miu Miu contract. Soon after, she became the youngest model to grace the cover of American <i>Vogue</i> at age 16, and was lauded as the “next supermodel” by its famed editor Anna Wintour. Wintour isn’t the only one applauding Kurkova. Photographer Mario Testino has said, “The proportions of her body and her face, as well as her energy level, make her a model who could fit almost into any moment,” and designer Marc Jacobs has been quoted saying, “She has an angelic look with a dark side. She’s sweet and fun, but looks like she could be an evil bewitching child.”</p><p>The appearance on the cover of American <i>Vogue</i> gained her momentum as a worldwide phenomenon, with covers of French, German, Spanish, and Australian <i>Vogue</i>, not to mention a first-time-ever series of British <i>Vogue</i> covers following in close succession. Kurkova went on to grace the covers of every major worldwide fashion publication—from <i>W</i> and <i>Harper’s Bazaar</i> to <i>Numero</i>, international <i>Marie Claire,</i> and <i>i-D</i>. In 2004, Kurkova crossed over into men’s magazines, gracing the cover of <i>GQ’s</i> “Summer Beach Issue.” In her first few years of modeling alone, Kurkova was featured on no less than 52 covers. Magazines know that Kurkova’s covers will sell. Her November 2011 <i>Vogue</i> Brazil cover was the magazine’s highest-selling issue ever. This record was formerly held by Gisele Bundchen. Kurkova has worked with the who’s who of top photographers in the fashion industry, including Steven Meisel, Patrick Demarchelier, Ellen von Unwerth, Mario Testino, Michael Thompson, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, Irving Penn, David Simms, Steven Klein, David Bailey, Arthur Elgort, Nathaniel Goldberg, Elaine Constantine, Richard Avedon, Herb Ritts, and David LaChapelle.  </p><p>Kurkova has expanded into the business world, proving to be a natural entrepreneur.  Since she was 19 years old, Kurkova has been experimenting with alternative and holistic practices, which has formed her belief that beauty and well-being start from the inside out. Her travel and experiences along with her constant drive to evolve and learn have affected the way she raises her children, introducing them early to healthy foods and habits and always searching out the best ingredients in products. Through her own thirst for continued knowledge, she found herbalist Orion Nevel &amp; Rachel Finger and a natural partnership to create <a href="https://gryphandivyrose.com/">Gryph &amp; IvyRose</a> with the goal of creating pure, functional products for children. Additionally, she recently collaborated with Cybex Strollers to create an eco-friendly yet stylish line of children’s mobility products. </p><p>Additionally, she has starred in fashion and beauty campaigns for internationally iconic clients such as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Celine, Helmut Lang, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dolce &amp; Gabbana/ D&amp;G, Versace/ Versus, Christian Dior beauty, Tommy Hilfiger, MaxMara, Saks Fifth Avenue, Anne Klein, Victoria’s Secret, Missoni, Blumarine, Giuseppe Zanotti, IWC, and Jean Paul Gaultier, to name a few. She has also made over 400 runway appearances for such diverse designers as Michael Kors, Helmut Lang, Donna Karan, Chanel, Roberto Cavalli, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Alexander Wang, and Calvin Klein. Kurkova was chosen to wear the $15 million jeweled Fantasy Bra for Victoria’s Secret in 2002, and she also appears in the prestigious Pirelli calendar.</p><p>In 2009, Kurkova crossed over into the entertainment world, making her big-screen debut in the summer blockbuster, <i>G.I Joe: The Rise of the Cobra</i>. She went on to guest-star on the NBC television series <i>Chuck</i> and <i>30 Rock</i>, CBS’s <i>Person of Interest</i>, and produced/starred in the 2012 German fashion reality TV series entitled <i>The Perfect Model</i>. Most recently, Kurkova joined fellow supermodels Naomi Campbell and Coco Rocha as coaches and mentors on Oxygen’s first season of the reality series&nbsp;<i>The Face</i>, which premiered February 2013. With Kurkova’s guidance, a model from her team went on to win the entire competition.</p><p>Kurkova has been honored for her impressive achievements, including being named one of the world’s “50 Most Beautiful People” twice by <i>People</i> Magazine and remains the youngest model ever to win "Model of the Year" at the VH1/<i>Vogue</i> Fashion Awards. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007, and in July of that year, Kurkova was listed by <i>Forbes</i> as one of the top-earning supermodels in the world.  In 2012, Karolina was honored as "Style Icon" at the Vienna Awards for Fashion &amp; Lifestyle. In the same year, she also received the GALA Spa Award in the category of "Beauty Idol," which was awarded by one of Germany's most popular premium people magazines. Karolina moderated the Energy Fashion Night 2012, once again proving that she's also a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. In early 2013, Karolina released her own fragrance in cooperation with LR Health &amp; Beauty Systems, an international operation company. Karolina was intensively involved in the creative process. The fragrance cooperation already earned Karolina a nomination at the 2013 Duftstar Awards in the category "Novelties - Lifestyle (Women)." The German Duftstar Award is the most distinguished award in the cosmetic industry. </p><p>Kurkova’s most recent partnership is <a href="https://billieblooms.com/collections/accessories">Billie Blooms x Karolina Kurkova</a>, for which she and the brand have teamed up to produce sustainable cloth masks for purchase and donation to Feeding America, ensuring as many people as possible can protect themselves from COVID-19. More than a beautiful face, Kurkova campaigns for the welfare of children through organizations such as AmFar, Feeding America, and New Yorkers for Children. She has also done work on behalf of the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, Feeding America, and Wounded Warriors. </p><p>Having grown up in the small Czech town of Decin, 100 miles from Prague, Kurkova comes from a close-knit family. She credits her solid upbringing and unfailing family support as her foundation and source of her level-headedness, confidence, and self-sufficiency. Married in 2009, Kurkova and her husband, film producer and businessman Archie Drury, currently reside together with their sons, Tobin Jack Drury and Noah Lee Drury.&nbsp;</p><p>For more on Karolina, follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karolinakurkova/">Instagram,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarolinaKurkova">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/karolinakurkova">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@karolinakurkova">Tiktok</a>. <i>Headshot credit: Maria Yudina&nbsp;</i></p></div></div>

Supermodel

Karolina Kurkova

<div><img alt="Interior Designer" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F58%2F2d%2Fhilary-matt.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Hilary Matt, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Hilary Matt is an interior designer based in New York City. Hilary Matt Interiors specializes in residential and commercial interiors. Hilary works with a team that caters to each project and leads its clients through the design process seamlessly. Function and comfort are the most important things to Hilary when designing a space, as well as timeless design. She believes in creating a space that will last a lifetime.</p><p>Hilary’s current and past projects include homes in New York City, the Hamptons, Los Angeles, Miami, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Hilary’s work has recently been featured in Architectural Digest June 2019.</p><p>For more on Hilary and some swoon-worthy interior inspo, be sure to follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hilarymattinteriors/">Hilary Matt Interiors</a> on Instagram.</p></div></div>

Interior Designer

Hilary Matt

<div><img alt="Interior Designer &amp; Co-Founder of Everhem" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F06%2F5f%2Fhaley-weidenbaum.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Haley Weidenbaum, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Growing up, Haley spent countless hours reconfiguring the layout of her bedroom furniture, all the while gaining an informal, albeit invaluable education in how best to utilize space. Over time, her desire to design interior spaces grew from a childhood pastime to a burning passion.  Haley's impeccable design instincts and efficient, bootstrapping approach to challenges are only outdone by her disarming positivity and charm. Haley's mission is to design homes that make people happy. Happiness looks different for each client, and that is the challenge that Haley looks forward to solving with every project.</p><p>During her eight years as an interior designer, she helped customize window treatments for almost all of her clients. It had forever been her experience that there was no easy or simple answer when it came to designing window treatment and she knew if she was struggling with it so were others. With the help of her husband, in the summer of 2019, she launched Everhem—a simpler way to design beautiful window treatment. </p><p>Haley holds a Bachelor in Communication from The University of Southern California and a Certificate of Architecture and Interior Design from The University of California at Los Angeles. Haley's work has been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Elle Decor, Vogue, Domino, and Refinery 29.</p><p>For more on Haley &amp; Everhem, be sure to follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/everhem/">@everhem</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/haleyweidenbaum/">@haleyweidenbaum</a> on Instagram.&nbsp;</p></div></div>

Interior Designer & Co-Founder of Everhem

Haley Weidenbaum

<div><img alt="Founder &amp; CEO of Birdy Grey" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fee%2Fe4%2Fgrace-lee.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Grace Lee, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Grace Lee is the founder &amp; CEO of <a href="https://www.birdygrey.com/">Birdy Grey</a>, a direct-to-consumer bridal brand on a mission to change the way women shop for their weddings. A longtime veteran in fashion and beauty, Grace began her career at InStyle Magazine as a writer &amp; reporter. She has also worked for Kate Spade, Kate Somerville and Stila Cosmetics, where she managed copy, social media and digital content, helping bring an editorial voice to each brand.</p><p>Having been a bridesmaid six times herself, she personally knew how fun (but damn expensive) being a bridesmaid could be. She saw an opportunity for aspirational bridesmaid dresses at affordable prices, and so Birdy Grey was born. Based in Los Angeles, Grace combines her expertise in fashion with her love for digital storytelling and all-things bridal to make Birdy Grey the one of fastest-growing bridal brands today.</p><p>Keep up with Grace by following <a href="https://www.instagram.com/birdygrey/">@birdygrey</a>&nbsp;on Instagram!</p></div></div>

Founder & CEO of Birdy Grey

Grace Lee

<div><img alt="Founder and Owner of KOCH" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Ff5%2F83%2Fnicole-musselman.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Nicole Musselman, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Nicole Musselman, founder and owner of <a href="https://shopkoch.com/">KOCH</a>, is an American fashion designer known for her mission to get girls to make their mark on the world by being joymakers and risktakers. KOCH is recognized for its playful casual mix of patterns, her inspirational messaging, and dedicated KOCH community of followers.  </p><p>Nicole Musselman attended SMU where she received her BA in Advertising and studied for her Master’s in Humanities with an Emphasis in Literature. In addition, she has a degree from the LNV program at Harvard Business School.&nbsp;</p><p>Be sure to follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shop_koch/">@shop_koch&nbsp;</a>on Instagram for all things KOCH.</p></div></div>

Founder and Owner of KOCH

Nicole Musselman

<div><img alt="CEO and Founder of SAINT JANE" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Ff1%2F98%2Fcasey-georgeson.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Casey Georgeson, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Casey Georgeson is the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://saintjanebeauty.com/">SAINT JANE</a>, an award-winning, 100% clean CBD luxury beauty brand that launched in January 2019.   Casey is a beauty industry veteran who led Kendo's brand development for Marc Jacobs Beauty, Kat von D, Elizabeth &amp; James Nirvana, and Disney for Sephora. Prior to her time at Kendo, Casey worked as a producer at CNN and was the creative force behind some of today’s most popular wine brands, including Cupcake Vineyards and Chloe Wine Collection for The Wine Group, one of the largest wine companies in the world. </p><p> </p><p>She brings beauty and brand development expertise to the world of Cannabis.  Passionate about the powerful benefits of CBD for skin, Casey created SAINT JANE with best-in-class beauty formulations that harness the potency of CBD in concert with botanicals in the luxury space.  </p><p>Casey is a recognized leader in the Cannabis, Wellness, and Clean Beauty categories and has been a featured speaker at over 15 conferences including Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, Glossy Beauty and Wellness Summit, and Cosmetic Executive Women’s Future of Cannabis Series.  In May 2020, Green Entrepreneur Magazine honored Casey when they named her one of the 35 Most Influential Women in Cannabis.</p><p> </p><p>Casey received her MBA from Stanford University. She was born and raised in Northern California, where she resides with her husband and three daughters.</p><p>For more on Casey and to learn more about SAINT JANE, follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/saintjanebeauty/">@saintjanebeauty</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/caseygeorgeson/">@caseygeorgeson</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.</p></div></div>

CEO and Founder of SAINT JANE

Casey Georgeson

<div><img alt="Interior Designer and Founder and CEO of Clare" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fcd%2F0f%2Fnicole-gibbons_d3iYzdo.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Nicole Gibbons, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Nicole Gibbons is an interior designer and entrepreneur best known for her fresh use of color and fashion-forward point of view on decorating. Her work and expertise have been sought by top media outlets like HGTV, OWN, The Oprah Winfrey Network, TLC, Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Better Homes &amp; Gardens, and more. Before pursuing interior design, Nicole spent nearly a decade managing PR for one of the world’s largest retail brands. Not only has her experience given her first-hand knowledge of what it takes to build a world-class brand, but also deep and unique insights into what customers really want when it comes to designing their homes.</p><p>Nicole’s work in the design world enabled her to identify that the paint industry was one ripe for disruption. With a broken shopping experience and no legacy paint brand focusing on convenience and simplicity, or marketing to a creative, digitally-driven generation, she saw an opportunity to improve the process from start to finish. Nicole founded <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clarepaint/">Clare </a>to help people create spaces they love—and actually enjoy the process along the way.</p><p>For more on Nicole and Clare, be sure to follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/clarepaint/">@clarepaint</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolegibbonsstyle/">@nicolegibbonsstyle</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.</p></div></div>

Interior Designer and Founder and CEO of Clare

Nicole Gibbons

<div><img alt="Creator of The Nat Note" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fe5%2F31%2Fnatalie-steen.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Natalie Steen, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Natalie Steen is the creator of The Nat Note, a weekly newsletter delivering ready-to-shop styles for women, children, and home. Each Monday, subscribers receive a curated selection of products that Natalie compiles into collages—or “Notes”. She says to thinks of these as “a virtual note dropped in your inbox from yours truly, sharing products that catch my eye each week.” The featured products are a reflection of Natalie’s personal style, which is fresh, colorful, and inventive. </p><p>Natalie, a Cuban-American, was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She received her BA from the University of Virginia and her JD from The University of Pennsylvania Law School. Natalie lives in Houston, TX, where she works for Vinson &amp; Elkins LLP. </p><p>Be sure to check out The Nat Note at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenatnote/">@thenatnote</a> and visit <a href="https://www.thenatnote.com/">www.thenatnote.com</a>&nbsp;to subscribe and begin receiving The Nat Note newsletter.&nbsp;</p></div></div>