Casi Densmore-Koon
Founder & Editor
Casi is Founder & Editor of cupcakeMAG & cupcakeMAG for Littles, ringleader of her 4 girls under 8 and let’s not forget to mention her darling hubs.When she isn’t writing and interviewing celebs, you can find her reading the “weeklies”, wishing she had a nanny and chasing after her Littles! Oh, and writing for Babble + The Party Dress! Get to know Casi here.
You can follow Casi on twitter for all the latest @cupcakeMAG
Katlyn {Kate}
Editor’s Assistant
Katlyn, otherwise known as the DOC, Director of Cupcakes is the go-to-gal cupcakeMAG couldn’t survive without! When she isn’t helping style a shoot or perhaps, playing model – she keeps things running smoothly. Katie’s go-to outfit is a tunic and leggings. She is obsessed with all things fashion, Chelsea Handler, red velvet cupcakes, and lets not forget her only child, Lulu otherwise known as Lady Lulu Belle – her cockapoo.
Be sure to follow Katlyn on Twitter: @cupcakeMAG_Kate
Lauren Alexa Gonzalez
Fashion & Beauty Director
Born in the north, but raised in the south Lauren Alexa Gonzalez, a new member to the cupcakeMAG crew, loves and appreciates where she’s from and where she is now. She’s always known she’s wanted to write – but now, she knows exactly WHAT she wants to write about! She also has a passion for PR and graphic design and is constantly learning new things! Lauren is a student at The University of Florida majoring in Journalism, where she’s also become a representative for several retail brands on
campus – mixing her love of fashion and networking.
One of her favorite mottos to live by was said by Audrey Hepburn, “Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.”
Make sure you follow Lauren on Twitter @cupcakeMAG_LA
Tiffany Olson
Fashion Week Corespondent | Creative Assistant
Tiffany is a newlywed, stylist, writer and fashion junkie. After graduating from The University of Georgia in 2006, she tried out commercial Real Estate for a few years, but decided she needed to return to her very first love: fashion. Her first magazine subscription? Vogue. Favorite woman in the fashion industry? DVF. #1 city to visit as much as possible? NYC!!! Her style preferences could be described as a mixture between milder versions of Charlotte and Carrie. She is usually battling the ongoing war of: “should I be comfortable?” or “should I suffer a little for fashion?”. In an ideal world, she’d get a manicure every other day, and have Starbucks delivered in the mornings.
Tiffany lives in Georgia with her husband, Charles, and dog, Bentley, and is thrilled to join the cupcakeMAG crew!
Make sure you follow Tiffany on Twitter @cupcakeMAG_Tiff!
Alissa Circle
{blog + Biz} Contributor
Hi, Meet Alissa. A wife, mother, Lifestyle Editor for Rags to Stitches, Co-Founder of Pollinate Media Group, a social shopper marketing agency and Circle of Mom’s Top 10 Mompreneur in 2012. Alissa loves finding ways to build up the blogging community through sharing stories of what she has learned through her blogging journey and experience working with brands. She has a consulting program she built to help blog + biz newbies navigate the world of social media and create goals for how to continue to grow. Along with creating content for Rags to Stitches, Alissa is a contributor for Little Miss Momma and now cupcakeMAG. Here in this space, you’ll find her tips and tricks for branding your space.
Follow Alissa on Twitter — @ragstostitches
Kim Solimini
East Coast Contributor
Kim is beyond thrilled to be a new contributing writer for cupcakeMAG! She is a twenty something newlywed who was born in a small town in Georgia, but grew up in New England. Kim is the perfect mix of southern hospitality with a city chic attitude.
Kim has had an interest in all things fashion since she was a little girl. Designer bags, chocolate and reality TV are her major weaknesses in life. She is obsessed with Internet shopping, designer brands, and finding them at an amazing deal! Her style is pretty classic and traditional with the added bold accessory or pop of color to make an outfit complete. Lover of anything pretty and pink!
In addition to being a contributing writer for cupcakeMAG, Kim loves blogging on her personal blog daily about new recipes, shopping and is always making her readers aware of a good deal, or a fabulous new fashion find. She also works full time as a Senior Financial Analyst, is going to school for Photography, loves reading a good new book, traveling, and constantly re-decorating her home. Kim is one that thrives on being busy and involved, and loves to have her hands in anything creative!
Kim lives with her husband, their dog and two cats.
Follow Kim on Twitter — @cupcakeMAG_Kim
Shandi
West Coast Contributor
Shandi grew up in a small town in Northern California. A true Cali girl, she had dreams of being a make-up artist and quickly turned them into reality as she made the move to Hollywood to work in Film. With a love for shopping, dressing-up and being the socialite on the town – Shandi, met her darling hubs and soon welcomed 2 Littles. After unexpectedly welcoming her daughter 2 months early {yes, a 32 weeker!} Shandi is beyond blessed everyday to have Nova in her life. When she isn’t working for cupcakeMAG or playing with her Littles, you can find her spending lots of time in the kitchen, crafting, throwing the best parties, and doing make-up time to time. But, her number one focus is her love for motherhood - and of course, being a part of cupcakeMAG!
Oh, did we mention — her Littles, Nova & Asen are the best dressed darlings in the sunny state! Thanks to Twitter & support during days in the NICU, Casi & Shandi’s little girls {both preemies!} are now virtual besties and soon hope for a in real life play date.
Be sure to follow Shandi on Twitter: @cupcakeMAG_Shan
Cortney
contributor
Born and bred in Minnesota, Cortney is a small business consultant, writer and shoe-aholic living in the Twin Cities. She attended the University of St. Thomas where she double majored in marketing and financial management. She lives in the suburbs with her darling husband and growing family – including a drooling pup named Lucy and a new little, expected in September of 2012! As a long time fashion lover, she has a penchant for style and shopping – although mommyhood has convinced her to run around in Frye boots and wedges more often than sky-high stilettos. You can read more of her work at The Mommyhood Project. Be sure to follow her on Twitter @cortneygalster, too!
Carly
cupcakemag littles eco-chic contributor
Carly is a former athlete turned lover of all things “green.” She has a slight obsession with natural parenting, green and healthy living with a touch of style. She likes to consider herself a modern day hippie. Her two boys keep her on her toes while she is trying to be herself, a mom, have some fun… and do it all in an environmentally friendly way. She is all about “going green” and always eager to share her best tips, tricks and products that make it easy and fun. Her greatest inspiration is doing her part to help make the world a better, healthier place for her children.
Be sure you follow Carly on Twitter @cupcakeMAG_CS
Leslie
guest designer columnist
Leslie Newton, founder of timi & leslie diaper bags, created her company in 1999 when she realized there was a huge void in the marketplace for stylish, functional diaper bags.
Besides creating fashionable diaper bags, Leslie loves doing crafts with her 3 year old daughter, and going on lots of family outings. Leslie loves anything vintage or mid-century modern – clothes, furniture, jewelry, fabric – all which have a big influence on the timi & leslie aesthetic.
Katie
guest designer columnist
An entrepreneur and a mother, Katie Richardson is known for her resourcefulness and clean, minimal design. Her company Puj (pronounced like “pudge”) focuses on “simplifying parenthood” with easy-to-use products for parents. Katie has 3 sons, ages 6, 4, and 2 with her husband, and Puj cofounder, Ben Richardson. www.puj.com
Abby
Fashion intern
Abby, a 23-year old journalism student living on the East Coast, has always had a knack for fashion. From a young age, she reveled in the idea of starting her own trends; once even sewing an entire outfit out of paper bags (which she was ultimately prohibited from wearing outside the house). As she evolved as a woman, thankfully so did her fashion sense; often mixing old pieces, in with new she loves rummaging through thrift store racks, and scouring over items on Ebay. When she’s not working, or attending school she enjoys yoga, photography, journaling, and nights out with friends. She hopes this internship with cupcakeMAG will offer her experience, and insight into fashion journalism – gaining knowledge from the wonderful women on this team, and all their amazing subscribers.
Be sure you follow Abby on Twitter @cupcakeMAG_Abby