Stylebible

Amanda Bernstein
Stylist & Fashion Contributor

Amanda is a well established fashion stylist and journalist, whose specialism is ‘making people look great’. Amanda has previously written her own style & fashion column and frequently contributes to many consumer publications. Through her business, Personal Dressing, Amanda has worked in the UK and abroad with an extensive range of clients, helping them to look taller, slimmer and sexier.

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 Harker
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.

Andy Lynes

Andy is a Glenfiddich award nominated freelance food writer and has written about restaurants, chefs, food, wine and travel for numerous publications including the Independent on Sunday, Daily Express, The Times, olive magazine, the Metro and Restaurant magazine. Andy is something of an internet foodie pioneer, and set up his own restaurant review site The Food Store in the late 90's before becoming a founding affiliate of influential food forum egullet.org in 2001.

Annabel Zammit
Travel Writer

As a celebrity writer, Annabel has interviewed countless stars including a pint-sized Desperate Housewife, a perfectly preened Girl Aloud and a certain style icon WAG queen, to name just a few. But in search of A-list experiences of the travel variety, she's swapped her star-studded black book for a hardwearing backpack to explore the world. As a keen travel writer, Annabel will bring you the inside scoop on the hottest hotels, the low-down on the perfect hideaways and for the more adventurous traveller, some intrepid trails off the beaten track.

Cathy Morris
Algarve Editor

Cathy Morris has been a journalist for ten years having previously worked as a news presenter on Kiss FM Algarve, the only English radio station in Portugal. She has written for several newspapers in the UK and Ireland and a number of glossy publications in the Algarve where she was the editor of Homes and Property. She has also worked for the BBC, and Sky News reporting on the Madeleine McCann case. Cathy is the Algarve editor of stylebible and still regularly works for a number of publications and broadcasts for radio and TV.

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.

Daisy Aitkens
actress/writer

Daisy enjoys a myriad of roles whilst running around London in silly shoes. Having trained at LAMDA as an actress, she has had some great parts on television in shows such as Wire in the Blood, Casualty and, naturally, The Bill. In between acting gigs she works freelance for The Times People column and has interviewed Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise – to name drop but a few! Daisy is also developing a new TV series with World Productions and has a couple of projects in development with the BBC. Her natural habitat ranges from the surf on Bondi in Oz to the leather couches of the Groucho in Soho.

Dr. Morgaine Gaye
Doctor & Raw Food Expert

Is a raw foodist. She has been on her own personal nutritional quest since the age of 14 after childhood of anti-biotics, ‘meat and two veg’ meals and all kinds typical of health issues. Through extensive research, cutting edge seminars and experimenting on herself and willing friends, she has developed extensive knowledge about wellness, anti-aging, nutrition, vitamins, reversing disease, and illness prevention. She is currently writing a book ‘Living Foods for Busy People’ and is developing a revolutionary TV series with the BBC.

Elizabeth Richards
Beauty Editor

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.

Joanna Walsh
Paris Editor

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 and another about London. She is Stylebible's Paris Editor. 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.

Joy Scott
Beauty Contributor

Joy is a freelance beauty journalist, founder of Beauty Guerrillas 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.

Kate Bright
Health & Beauty Contributor

London-based Kate is a freelance beauty journalist who is devoted to seeking out the crème de la crème of beauty products & treatments, and whose aim in life is to search high and low for the most unique spa & health experiences in London, UK and beyond. Kate joins Stylebible as a beauty contributor and will continue to search from Clapham to California reporting back to members from the front line of all things pruning & pampering.

Kiera Kelly
Fashion Editor

Kiera is a London based, freelance stylist and writer. She has worked for some of the leading magazines and newspapers in UK and Australia, and is the fashion editor for Stylebible. She enjoys hunting down off-beat and classic pieces, and is overall passionate about innovative and quality designs.

Kirstie Munro
Freelance Contributor

Kirstie comes from a fashion and beauty background. Formerly a Production Assistant for Ghost she has since swapped bobbins for Botox and currently works at a top London plastic surgery clinic. Her first love is fashion with notable mention to Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs and Viktor&Rolf. She is inspired by expressive clothing design and how it can make you feel like the best version of yourself. Kirstie likes to keep her finger on the pulse of all things 'style' and also writes for a music fanzine.

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 Editor

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 Tobin
Journalist

A newspaper journalist, Lucy regularly writes for papers including The Guardian, Times, Independent and Daily Express. She's an Oxford graduate who is working on a newspaper City desk. Often found hanging out in luxe hotels, Lucy is currently writing a book about university life.

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.

Nicola Isaacs
New York Editor

After completing a full circle of the globe, armed with just a backpack, some advice and a Lonely Planet Guide, Nicola relocated to New York to become an Agent at an established and well-known Model Agency. She is a Business Graduate of Manchester University and has added freelancing writing to her resume to explore her aspiration to encounter each aspect that living in the city that never sleeps has on offer.

Rachael Cooper
Editors Assistant

Rachael is the Editor's assistant at Stylebible, her role includes co ordinating press and PR, calling in samples, attending events and ensuring the Editor is doing what she should be. Rachael also works closely with the research team co ordinating new city reviews and ensuring the cities we currently feature are up to date. The editor would be lost without her!

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 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....

Sophie Eggleton
Celebrity Editor

After finishing her Fine Art degree Sophie gained experience within the fashion teams of UK magazines Eve, Glamour, First ,Elle and Vogue as well as a stint at Alexander McQueen creating artwork. Currently writing and compiling a book, her spare time is spent writing fashion and culture pieces for various print and online publications, styling and venting creative ideas wherever possible!

Victoria Brom
Amsterdam Spy

Victoria is our Amsterdam Spy, contributing content for the Dutch capital. She is in the process of undertaking a number of reviews so please check back soon for updates.