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Alex Black
Travel & Lifestyle Contributor

Alex Black is a Sussex-born journalist who has spent the last seven years covering everything from exotic holidays to music festivals. A keen traveller and photographer, Alex lives in South London but secretly wishes he was living on a beach somewhere in Southern India. Alex mainly contributes to the lifestyle section of Stylebible and has been with writing for the site since the day it started.

Amanda Zuydervelt
Editor

Amanda is the editor and founder of Stylebible; she is responsible for the site's success. She has written for a variety of magazines and newspapers, has a column with ClearView magazine and has featured on several television shows. Amanda is a member of the British American Project, she is technically a madam (having inherited a brothel from her late Father) and she splits her time between the Algarve and London.

Amy Clarke
Travel & Lifestyle Contributor

With a passion for travel beyond all else (other than gorgeous gear to travel with) Amy loves to explore the road less travelled. A lover of both the backtracker and luxurious lifestyle she has an international little black book to die for and is keenly building up her green book too - traveling in more sustainable ways. A freelance travel writer and PR Consultant, her time is best spent seeking out the unknown and up and coming travel destinations, hot spots and gear.

April Baron Harrison
Contributor

April is the Contributing Editor of leading Russian lifestyle magazine 'Coast' and runs PR & Marketing Consultancy, Silver Circle Media. Whilst her educational background focused on Economics, a natural desire to represent luxury brands took precedent and lead her towards holding positions at companies including media giant 24/7 Media Inc and Quintessentially. April was the event organizer for the Stylebible launch party in 2005 and currently contributes to our articles.

Brent Atkinson
Freelance Writer

Brent is a freelance writer and designer, based in the United States he contributes mainly to the travel and lifestyle pages for Stylebible New York and Las Vegas. His Art Director background enables him to see past all the prevalent veneer to recognise true quality. In addition to his writing skills Brent has also contributed towards the sites design.

Caspar Berry
Professional Poker Player

Caspar started his career as the lead in the first series of Byker Grove on BBC1 alongside Ant and Dec. At 23 Caspar was writing for Miramax and Columbia Tri Star. At 25, he took the decision that would dramatically change his life: he moved to Las Vegas and became a professional poker player for the next 3 years he made a good living pitting his wits against the game’s best players. His latest film credit was as the poker adviser on the Bond movie, Casino Royale.

Claire Yates
Editorial Contributor

Claire combines using her business brain in her city job with her creative edge contributing to Stylebible. Always up for adventures new, you’ll find Claire zipping around London on her Vespa seeking out pastures new to cover for Stylebible – she’s never sat still. Claire mainly contributes to the lifestyle section of the site and also aids the organization of Stylebible events.

Elizabeth Richards
Journalist

Originally a homes and interiors writer, I eventually gave into my beauty addiction and now with several years experience as a beauty journalist for glossy magazines and websites, I have joined Stylebible as Beauty Editor. It’s my job to bring you the buzz from the beauty industry with the latest must-have products, unmissable spas, tips, trends and brilliant brands so keep an eye on the new and improved beauty section for good things in the coming months.

Ellie Pratt
Brighton Editor

I'm a freelance editor with nine years' experience in the world of publishing. I adore travel and adventure, and what better way to indulge in these exotic activities than as a member of the Stylebible team? Being based in Brighton I cover all aspects of the Brighton reviews, updating the hotels, bars, shops and spas that are worth visiting in the area.

Emily Dubberley
Freelance Contributor

Emily Dubberley studied psychology at university, specialising in sexuality. After being shortlisted for the Cosmopolitan Journalism Scholarship, and Company Fiction Writer Award, she founded www.cliterati.co.uk: a text-based sex website for women. Emily was Founding Editor of Scarlet, is sex agony aunt for Look, and has written for Elle, The Guardian and Glamour. Emily has written 14 internationally published books and has been featured on numerous TV shows. She has tested over 500 sex toys.

Jeffrey Jenkins
Stylist

Jeffrey is the Creative Director of Stylus Inc, a stylist consultancy predominantly for the über niche market. Stylus prides itself in assorting exclusive luxury orientated wardrobes for its high-profiled clients. Ambiguity and transience are perhaps Jeffrey’s chief assets as a Stylist. He won't be nailed down to one look, one sex, one cut or even one couture house. Jeffrey contributes men’s styling tips to the pages of Stylebible.

Jessie Allen
Public Relations

Jessie has contributed to the PR and Marketing of Stylebible organizing coverage in a number of leading glossy magazines that include Glamour, Grazia, Newsweek and a host of others. Jessie is recently married, lives in London and contributes to the site around a full time job.

Joanna Walsh
Writer & illustrator

Joanna is an illustrator and writer. She draws pics for national and international publications including the Observer and the New York Times. She is currently working on a book about Paris - read her Paris diary on www.badaude.typepad.com. What does she love about Paris? Everything from high fashion to low bars; from cocktails at the Ritz to mint tea in Menilmont; from cafe creme for breakfast to champagne at midnight. Joanna contributes to Stylebible Paris (coming soon).

Joy Scott
Beauty Contributor

Joy is a freelance beauty journalist and a hardcore beauty junkie. Always on the look-out for new and exciting products and treatments, she can often be found inspecting the shelves of beauty boutiques, sitting in the hairdresser's chair or saturating herself in face masks and lip gloss. She joins Stylebible as a beauty contributor so that she may share her addiction with the world.

Julia Durbin
Operations and Membership

Julia was the membership secretary for Four Seasons Country Club looking after 35,000 members for over ten years. Julia joined Stylebible taking up the position of Membership Secretary and Operations Director, her efficiency, accuracy and previous experience ensure our members are always looked after and when not looking after the members, she liaises with the sites contributors on new content.

Katie Fine
Freelance Make Up Artist

Originally from Glasgow, Katie has been working with many of the industry’s top hairstylists, photographers and stylists for five years. In addition to having worked on a series of music videos, she has done countless fashion shoots (for Elle, Vogue. Tatler, ID and Arena) a number of TV shows for the BBC, ITV and more recently she has worked at a series of high profile events that have included London Fashion week and the Baftas.

Laura Beckett
Freelance Journalist

Hove based freelance journalist with a passion for style! Having worked in management and beauty PR, I now enjoy writing on a broad range of subjects (when my two and a half year old son lets me)! I'm also an avid artist.

Laura Mason
Travel/Beauty Contributor

Laura has written for national consumer women's magazines before giving it all up to jet off around the world to explore what it has to offer. Now back on dry land, Laura loves any excuse to explore new places. Laura joined Stylebible in 2007 as a freelance beauty and travel contributor.

Leandra Hernandez
Fashion Contributor

Leandra is an American fashion & lifestyle journalist who writes for newspapers, magazines and websites in the UK and abroad. With a passion for fashion and avid-devourer of all publications both print and web, she consumes fashion on a daily basis. Attending fashion shows, launches and cocktail parties in her favourite Louis Mariette hat, she likes to dress to impress and favours an eclectic style with enormously high heels- the higher the better and Louboutins if at all!

Lori Heiss
Contributor

Lori is a children's entertainment executive, who has worked with the Disney Channel, Pokemon, Noddy, Mr Men, Teletubbies and In the Night Garden. She currently holds the position of senior director, international marketing for HIT Entertainment - producers of Thomas & Friends, Barney, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Angelina Ballerina and Pingu. Lori is from New York City and started consulting for Stylebible as the New York editor. Since moving to London, she has continued to contribute to Stylebible, both by organising special offers and writing reviews.

Lucy Aitkens
Leading Lady

Having studied at Oxford and Harvard and risen up the ranks, Lucy is an upcoming politico who loves to write and who had a passion for all things beauty. When she is not been pampered or electrocuted in the name of a Stylebible review she can be found in the Groucho in Soho.

Melissa Cole
Consultant Editor

Melissa Cole is the consultant editor for Stylebible.com and a freelance journalist - beer specialist and all-round food & drink writer. Melissa is responsible for the Stylebible newsletters and often contributes to the lifestyle pages on the site. Bored? Why not visit her blog? http://girlsguidetobeer.blogspot.com don't forget to leave any comments you may have...

Michelle Cooper
Model and Contributor

Michelle Cooper is an ex model currently studying for a degree in Journalism in London with an interest in fashion, lifestyle and features. Constantly travelling and seeking the new. Growing up in several parts of the world have given her a taste of may different cultures. With that in mind she can always be found at the hot spots, a glass of champagne in one hand and a handsome man in the other.

Michelle McDermott
Freelance Writer

Nathalie Hambro
Author

In 1998 Nathalie Hambro published The Art of the Handbag which won the McNaughton award for its design and photographs. In 2006, Nathalie her new book My London, about people and places, she followed it with her London Blog capturing video of the city. She has also worked as contributing editor to British Vogue and Elle Decoration; and has worked regularly with the Sunday Times Magazine and she is currently working on a new book project.

Roland Topf
Project Manager

Grew up in Jersey and still living here for my sins but will eventually escape from the confinement of a small Island! Studied hotel management and then went out to work on the QE2 along with 4 seasons in ski resorts around the world. Currently working in property management mixed with a bit of corporate hospitality but to keep me comfortably (in)sane I run a 70s and 80s show which is now starting to get some more global gigs and I contribute to Stylebible.

Rosa Weber
Freelance Contributor

I graduated from Edinburgh University in 2005 and moved to Russia almost straight afterwards. I am a devout Russophile, having lived in St. Petersburg for a year editing the 'In Your Pocket' city guide. In 2006 I returned to London, where I worked for Al Jazeera English, the Sunday Times Travel Magazine, as a PA for the novelist Sally Gardner and as a reviewer for Stylebible. I am currently writing a novel based in St.Petersburg whilst travelling around America.

Sarah Chapman
Skin Technician

A high profile beauty expert for television, glossy magazines and national newspapers, Sarah Chapman has fifteen years experience in the industry with advanced training in various fields including cosmetic science. Her facials are regarded by journalists, celebrities and London society as being one of the finest in the city, marrying groundbreaking science with absolutely luxury in perfect harmony Sarah contributes tips to ensure our member have the best skin care advice and tips.

Sarah Lowden
Contributor

Working as a Features Assistant at Elle Magazine and a Fashion Journalist at fashion156.com, Sarah lives and loves the life of London. Having recently bought a flat in Bloomsbury, Sarah is tackling renovations and interior design and is regularly found hunting for antiques and quirky period furniture to add to the new home. Fashion and trend conscious, Sarah is always on the lookout for new additions to the Stylebible directory.

Sarah Murray
Contributor

Having moved from New Zealand to London last year (after a bout of European traveling) Sarah is still acclimatising to her new surroundings in this colder, bigger city. Wavering between PR and journalism she still hasn’t chosen her preferred path but seems to get the best of both worlds at the moment. She adores writing about anything to do with fashion, music or lifestyle and checking out new corners of London Town....

Therese Sundin
Fashion Contributor

Self confessed shopaholic with a weakness for Chanel. Therese has worked in fashion for the last 8 years for companies such as Selfridges, Paul Smith and Ralph Lauren. She is currently the Sales Manager for a well known french designer. Because of this, she has managed to accumulate a lot of clothes from sample sales, freebies and way too much shopping with her discounts, when making room for more fabulous purchases she often sells her treasures on eBay.

Valentine Alexander
Makeup Artist

In her capacity as makeup artist for some of the world's most famous photographers – David Bailey, Peter Beard, Helmut Newton – Valentine has honed the remarkable Face Focus method; a technique based on light reflection. Her reputation for rigorous product testing ensures Stylebible members get news on the latest products and trends, while her envious list of contacts within in the industry ensure that from London to Paris we have the inside inside track on all things beauty.